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The film industry is a competitive field, so it is important for aspiring creatives to have a supportive environment that allows them to grow their connections and share their work, according to Hannah Burns. She said the Steel City Entertainment Networking Entity at Pitt has helped her make lasting connections with peers and professionals in...
Sam Orlowski made “Thanks to Her,” a gay coming-of-age short film, during her senior year at Pitt. There was just one problem — she hadn’t come out to her family yet.
A flyer was posted at Weinberg Village and The New Riverview Apartments — both housing seniors — in Squirrel Hill. Extras were needed for a bingo scene for a longer version of “Thanks To Her,” first released in March as a short film. It’s the story of a pair of
Courtesy of Robby Holiday TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. University of Pittsburgh graduate Sam Orlowski put her heart into her short film, “Thanks to Her,” a Pittsburgh-set coming-of-age tale about being comfortable with your sexuality. “I am part of the LGBT community, and I have dealt with homophobia,” said Orlowski, who lives in Canonsburg. “I wanted to start a conversation about sexuality. I wanted to get people talking.” They are talking. Posted on YouTube in September, the 23-minute w...