PA Film Industry Association

Sharon Pinkenson (GPFO Executive Director) and David Haddad (PaFIA Chair)

Nancy Mosser (PaFIA Board Member), David Haddad (PaFIA Chair) Jake Myers (Executive Producer of ‘One Shot’), Heather Seok (PaFIA Executive Director) and Casey LaRocco (PaFIA Membership Co-Chair). Photo courtesy of Casey Monteverde.

On location for the film ‘One Shot’ starring Tom Cruise shooting in Pittsburgh, PA.

‘Elixir’ set at Linden Hall in Pittsburgh, PA

Teresa Binder Westby (Assistant Costume Designer) and Katie Diesinger (Set PA) on the first day of shooting “The Silver Linings Playbook” in Greater Philadelphia.

Crescent Moon Movie Catering on the set of TV movie ‘Elixir” in Pittsburgh, PA.

On the set of ABC Family’s TV movie musical ‘Elixir’ shooting in Pittsburgh, PA.

The new Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises” shooting in Pittsburgh, PA.

On the set of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” shooting in Pittsburgh.

On the set of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” shooting in Upper St. Clair, PA.

Welcome to the PA Film Industry Association!

PA Film Industry Association (PaFIA) is a group of like-minded individuals and companies who have joined forces to form the voice of those interested in promoting business growth in the film, television and commercial industry in Pennsylvania. We are the first and only state-wide trade association for the industry. Key to our mission is having a single voice for the industry in the Commonwealth, working on important initiatives such as the Film Tax Credit.

In the News

Dear Pennsylvania Film Industry Association Members and Friends,

On behalf of the PaFIA Board of Directors, I would like to express my appreciation to Heather Seok who has served as our Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Film Industry Association. Heather will be moving on from PaFIA and her last day will be April 30, 2012. Heather has been an important member of our team and was an instrumental contributor on many PaFIA projects and initiatives. Her strong work ethic, professionalism, attention to detail and resilience will be missed.

Please join me in thanking Heather for her invaluable efforts during her tenure as the Executive Director. We thank Heather for her support, commitment and leadership.

We congratulate Heather and wish her all the success and the best of luck in her future endeavors.

Please direct all PaFIA-related questions to Bridget Schalki at bschalki@barrpino.com or (215) 628 – 9844 after April 30, 2012.

Sincerely,
David Haddad
PaFIA Chairman

Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 20, 2012

AN EVENING WITH THE PRODUCERS OF “OUT OF THE FURNACE”

Time

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location

Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 W.Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA

Presented By: Pennsylvania Film Industry Association
Host: Sheraton Station Square Hotel

Speakers

Jeff Waxman, Executive Producer of "Out of the Furnace"
Jeff was also Executive Producer for "Mirror Mirror," and Co-Producer for "The Fighter" and "Law Abiding Citizen."

Julie Hartley, Unit Production Manager of "Out of the Furnace"
Julie is also Unit Production Manager for "Shoedog" and was Production Supervisor for "A Simple Plan" and Unit Production Manager for "Joe Somebody."

PaFIA Members: Complimentary Admission;
Non-Members: $20 at the door.
$20 can be applied toward PaFIA Membership if joining the evening of the event.

Come network and enjoy a question and answer session with Jeff and Julie on the filming of "Out of the Furnace"

Be informed of important industry updates, ongoing initiatives to support the Film Tax Credit and networking opportunities.

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