VCPGH | Documentary Screening + Spring 2022 Gathering!

3237 Dobson Street,Pittsburgh PA 15219

02 June, 2022

Description

VC Pittsburgh's in-person spring gathering! Featuring gear demos and a screening of recent short documentaries and photos. We're excited to announce that the Video Consortium’s Pittsburgh chapter will be holding an outdoor in-person gathering! We invite all non-fiction media makers from our region to watch recent short documentaries and photos by local filmmakers and photojournalists. There will be a gear demo of some new and exciting cameras sponsored by Lightbulb Rentals (formerly Resolution Rentals) from 7-8 PM, brief Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and photographer between screenings, and a quick networking session at the very end. Beverages and food will be provided! Happening rain or shine. 7:00 pm Doors open as we hang, with food and drinks + equipment demo 8:00 pm Screenings begin 9:30 pm Show ends We'll be screening: Recent photos and video from Ukraine by Quinn Glabicki / Nick ChildersWhat’s On The Menu by Daymon Long (VeryLocalPGH/Hearst)Break Down & Let It All Out by Gavin Benjamin, Nick Childers, Nina Freeman (Westmoreland Museum of American Art)Outspoken by Em Harger (PBS/Reel South Docs)Joe Humphreys (Live The Stream) by Justin MerrimanWhat does VCPGH do? VC’s Pittsburgh chapter represents non-fiction filmmakers and visual journalists working and based in the Rust Belt and Central Appalachian regions. As we begin shaping 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 work, workshops, and networking events. We encourage 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 **We’d like to extend a special thanks to our local event sponsor, Lightbulb Rentals - Pittsburgh. You can learn more about them by visiting: https://lightbulbrentals.com/ ---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 outdoors or indoors depending on weather. You will be asked to wear a mask if indoors.Seating is capped at 50, not including VCPGH Co-Directors.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 hold VC harmless. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Event is happening in the backyard. Enter through the driveway gate on the side of the house. Parking is limited so please park on Herron or Melwood Ave. near the Rock Room. Carpooling, biking, and public transit are encouraged. (Above Image ©️ Justin Merriman 2022)