Presented by Film Pittsburgh
Hosted by Shanna Carrick, Executive Director of Film Pittsburgh. Including filmmaker Q&A and live music from Julian Velard.
Film Pittsburgh celebrates independent filmmakers and curates diverse cinematic experiences to foster dialogue, learning, and human connection. Shanna Carrick is a life-long Pittsburgher with over a decade of non-profit arts management experience, an MBA from Point Park University's Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management program, and a BA from the University of Pittsburgh in Theatre Arts with a certificate in Film. Her Letterboxd top four movies are Blade Runner, Alien, Nothing But Trouble, and Xanadu.
This block includes the following films:
Björn - Dances With Films LA, 2026. Nominated for the Lost Weekend Award for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short, Best Production Design.
Georgette in the Garden -Champs-Élysées Film Festival 2025. Nominated for Lost Weekend Awards for Best Drama Short and Best Student Short.
In The Middle Of Something - LA Shorts 2026, Richmond International Film Festival 2026. Directed by Lost Weekend alumnus Lauren Adams (Greener Grass) and featuring frequent Alamo guest Julian Velard. Nominated for the Lost Weekend Award for Best Music/Dance Short.
Last Minute - Tribeca 2026, Louisiana Film Prize 2025. Featuring frequent Alamo guest Blayne Weaver. Nominated for Lost Weekend Awards for Best Comedy Short and Best Director.
Sticks - Opening Night Short Block: Three Rivers Film Festival 2025. Nominated for Lost Weekend Awards for Best Short, Best Drama Short, Best Production Design and Best Director.
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