Local Firm Angling to Hatch Series of Films in Steeltown
By Sam SpatterFOR THE TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Pittsburgh's reputation as a site for producing films has received a boost.
A local company plans to produce up to eight films a year for television and DVD sales and expects to begin production on the first film after July 4.
Steeltown Hatchery, based in Squirrel Hill, received approval this week for $150,000 in funding from the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority. Additional funding will be obtained from a state grant and from private foundations to reach about $1 million, said Michael P. Pehur, the authority's project manager.
Each production is projected to employ between 110 and 140 workers and spend between $4 million and $5 million locally, he said.
Read More at The Tribune Review
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Pittsburgh's reputation as a site for producing films has received a boost.
A local company plans to produce up to eight films a year for television and DVD sales and expects to begin production on the first film after July 4.
Steeltown Hatchery, based in Squirrel Hill, received approval this week for $150,000 in funding from the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority. Additional funding will be obtained from a state grant and from private foundations to reach about $1 million, said Michael P. Pehur, the authority's project manager.
Each production is projected to employ between 110 and 140 workers and spend between $4 million and $5 million locally, he said.
Read More at The Tribune Review
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