Filmmaker Schedule
Welcome, Filmmakers!
We're so happy to have you join us this year for Pittsburgh Shorts in downtown Pittsburgh. We have plenty of programming, parties, and perks just for you. Check out the schedule below for the daily breakdown.
Thursday, Nov 21
7 pm | Red Carpet | Harris Theater
7:30 pm | Opening Night block | Harris Theater
9:30 pm | After-Party at Peirce Studio
805-807 Liberty Ave | Directions
Friday, Nov 22
10:30 am | Brunch | EVEN Hotel
11 am | Keynote Conference Session with Christine Vachon | EVEN Hotel
12:45 pm | Pittsburgh Location Tour* | Meet in front of EVEN Hotel
*Must be signed up to attend.
6 pm–10:30 pm | Watch Shorts! | Harris Theater
10:30 pm | Filmmaker After-Party at Omni William Penn
530 Wm Penn Ave | Directions
Saturday, Nov 23
10:30 am | Brunch | EVEN Hotel
11 am | Beyond the Lens Conference Session | EVEN Hotel
1 pm–10:30 pm | Watch Shorts! | Harris Theater
10:30 pm | Filmmaker After-Party at Bakersfield
940 Penn Ave | Directions
Sunday, Nov 24
10:30 am | Brunch | EVEN Hotel
11 am | Publicity, Reviews, & the Oscars Conference Session | EVEN Hotel
12:30 pm–4:45 pm | Watch Shorts! | Harris Theater
5 pm | Script Competition Readings | Peirce Studio
805-807 Liberty Ave | Directions
7pm | Closing Night – Best of the Fest & Awards Program | Harris Theater
9:15 pm | Filmmaker After-Party at The Standard
947 Penn Ave | Directions
Festival Perks
The Coffee Village
Stop by the Coffee Village (next to the Harris Theater—801 Liberty Ave) to receive 15% off a delicious, handcrafted beverage. You must present your badge in person to redeem this offer.*
*This offer is subject to change without notice.
Dinner and a Movie Promo
Show your filmmaker badge at any of our participating restaurants and enjoy a FREE appetizer with the purchase of an entrée. Make the most of your time in downtown Pittsburgh!
Visit Pittsburgh "Show Your Badge" Program
Take advantage of restaurant and attraction discounts through Visit Pittsburgh's Show Your Badge program! To sign up for the savings pass, follow these steps to download your mobile passport containing a collection of curated attractions, retailers, restaurants and more offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit.