| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | August 2006 |
| Awards | Official Selection Plaque |
| Hosted by | Parkway Theater & Film Lounge, McKees Rocks |
| Language | International |
| Website | http://www.pghindie.com/ |
The Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival is an annual film festival founded in August 2006 by Ronald Quigley. It features a range of independent and experimental films submitted by filmmakers from various countries. [1] [2] [3] [4]
The Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival was established in August 2006 by Ronald Quigley. [5] Quigley, who was born and raised in Pittsburgh, worked as a firefighter for the City of Pittsburgh for 21 years before retiring. He later became involved in acting and filmmaking, which contributed to the creation of the festival. [6] [7]
The festival is held as a three-day event and includes screenings of short films, feature films, documentaries, animated works, experimental films, music videos, and screenplay competitions. [3] In 2026, the festival will add a category for AI-generated content.[ citation needed ] Each year, more than 60 films are screened, with submissions reported to come from multiple countries. [8] [9]
The festival takes place at the Parkway Theater & Film Lounge in McKees Rocks, a venue that includes cinema screening facilities and a social lounge area. [10]
The festival programs an annual lineup of more than 60 films, with submissions reported to come from over 50 countries. Its competition categories include: [5] [11] [12]