VCPGH | The Fall 2021 Gathering

801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard,Rankin PA 15104

06 November, 2021

Description

Rust Belt & Appalachian Documentary Film Festival Join us Saturday, November 6th, 6-9 PM at Carrie Furnace for The VCPGH Fall 2021 Gathering, a Rust Belt and Appalachia documentary film festival! This one-night event hosted by The Video Consortium’s Pittsburgh chapter will screen selected short documentaries from Pittsburgh and the surrounding Rust Belt and Appalachian regions. There will be plenty of food, drinks, music, and some downtime to hang out with friends and colleagues. Come early to make new connections and demo some of the newest professional camera gear, like the Sony Fx9 and Canon C500, brought to you by our equipment sponsor, Resolution Rentals. Family-friendly + Outdoor + Rain or shine + Dinner Provided + Cash Bar (+21 w/ ID) SCHEDULE 6:00 - 6:30 pm - Opening reception & equipment demo 6:35 - 8:25 pm - Screening 8:30 - 9:00 pm - Closing reception WHAT IS THE VIDEO CONSORTIUM? The Video Consortium is a non-profit global network of today’s top emerging voices in non-fiction video. We’re award-winning producers and directors, staff video journalists and independent filmmakers, video department heads and studio cinematographers, editors, and animators - all based throughout the world but united within our tight-knit creative collective. We welcome you into this thriving community and support emerging storytellers through various programs, workshops, screenings, and mentorship programs. What does that mean to all of you who work locally in documentary film and visual journalism? More gigs, more ideas, more gear, more friends, more support, and more equity! https://www.videoconsortium.org/ WHAT IS VCPGH? VC’s Pittsburgh chapter represents non-fiction filmmakers and visual journalists working and based in the Rust Belt and Central Appalachian regions. As we shape this local chapter of VC, we’re focused on bringing together every voice working in the Pittsburgh area’s non-fiction film and video landscape to establish a deep-rooted community of visual storytellers. Our main goals are to help local freelancers and independent filmmakers find work and advice while also providing referrals and guidance to non-local news outlets and documentary film crews working in the region. Our mission is to address issues like news deserts, freelancer advocacy, and equitable representation in the non-fiction film industry. We hold quarterly screenings of recent films, workshops, and networking events. We encourage all media makers to connect and engage with one another about some of our most pressing issues in the region so we can support each other as we build this chapter together. We’re super excited to grow this chapter with you and look forward to seeing you at the gathering! VCPGH organizing team: Nick Childers, Ryan Loew, Stephanie Strasburg, Nate Smallwood and Dan Lampmann https://www.videoconsortium.com/pittsburgh Special thanks to: Will Zavala Laura Heberton Sky Dylan-Robbins Hany Hawasly We’d like to extend a very special thank you to our sponsors and partners: Principal Sponsor: 100 Days in Appalachia / Andrew W. Mellon Foundation https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/ https://mellon.org/ Event Sponsor: Film PGH https://filmpittsburgh.org/ Location Sponsor: Rivers of Steel https://riversofsteel.com/ Equipment Sponsor: Resolution Rentals - Pittsburgh https://www.resolutionrentals.com/pittsburgh Programming Partner: Documentary Salon http://pghdocsalon.blogspot.com/ Media Partner: Postindustrial Media https://postindustrial.com/ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: This is a large, semi-remote former industrial site. There are holes, poles and other old industrial parts around the mill that may injure you if you do not stay within the designated area. Please use caution when walking around. It gets very dark so please bring a flashlight. There is plenty of free parking onsite. When you arrive, head towards the gift shop inside of the orange shipping container to check in. Then, go right and back towards the mill where we will be screening. Please dress warmly as it might be chilly. Porta potties will be onsite. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND LOGISTICS This event will take place in accordance with all municipal and state laws. We are taking the following precautions: We will be entirely outdoors (unless in the case of rain there is an indoor location onsite) Masks are required if indoors. PPE and sanitizer will be provided. Social distancing is key. Seats will be set up at a minimum of three feet apart but groups of three to four can form their own pods. Seating is capped at 100 Guests are not permitted to enter inside the Carrie Furnace mill sections. Injury may occur as it will be very dark. Tours are available to schedule at the entrance. Any guest +21 wanting alcohol from the bar must first get their ID checked at the entrance. Help us make this event safe! If you're feeling sick, stay home! We need you to adhere to these guidelines for everyone's sake. While we are taking the above precautions, we cannot completely eliminate risk. If you choose to attend this event, you agree to not hold The Video Consortium liable for any illness or injury. The Video Consortium is a global nonprofit network that supports, develops, and connects today’s top emerging voices in video journalism and documentary film. Apply to join our community today!