The film "Notes In The Valley" is a short film from Matthew J. Fridg and Illuminate: a moving picture co. produced in association with Production Masters, Inc. (PMI). This film is part of a unique project connected to the Pittsburgh 250 initiative in which several films were made by local Pittsburgh filmmakers to feature a different Pittsburgh neighborhood in each film. Matthew's film takes place in Homestead, PA, the heart of the Western Pennsylvania steel industry of the early 1900s and the location of the infamous and bloody Homestead steel workers strike.

QUICK LINKS Watch the entire film online now. Attend the Homestead Premier on Friday October 3rd. View Screenings schedule. Learn More about the Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives Project.

 

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View The Entire Film Online NOW! - added October 9, 2009 at 3:42pm

Check out the film online now at vimeo. If you like it, leave a comment. [watch]

READ A RECENT REVIEW FROM "THE NEW YINZER" - added September 29, 2008 at 12:33pm

Our local filmmakers are providing us with some new stories. Lets put that albatross of "Pittsburgh being defined by what it has lost" behind us, shall we? Pittsburgh Neighborhood Narratives film festival opened Thursday, September 25th with its first screening at the Regent. [read more]

PITTSBURGH: NEIGHBORHOOD NARRATIVES PREMIER A SUCCESS - added September 27, 2008 at 2:14pm

Thursday night was an incredible gathering of the Pittsburgh film community for the premier of Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives in Regent Square. The night was filled with excitement, anticipation and ultimately overwhelming success. Each of the films that screened were wonderfully made and a joy to watch. "Notes In The Valley" was well received, garnering numerous praises and compliments. Check out the screenings schedule to find out when the project is coming to a neighborhood near you.

SCREENINGS FOR "NOTES IN THE VALLEY" - added September 18, 2008 at 8:36pm

"Notes In The Valley" will be screened at The Pumphouse on Friday, Oct. 3rd. This screening is part of the Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives, an initiative of the Pittsburgh 250. Get more info and directions.

 

READ THE "NOTES IN THE VALLEY" BLOG ENTRY - added August 26, 2008 at 4:27pm

Production has finished on "Notes" and you can read about it on the Neighborhood Narratives blog page. Read about the different aspects of production and hear Matthew and Jenn's take on the project. Also, check out the great production photos.

 

PRODUCTION BEGINS ON "NOTES" - added July 30, 2008 at 9:48am

Production is set to begin on July 31st and wrap on August 2nd. These three exciting days will take Matthew and the rest of his crew to the Carnegie Library in Homestead, The National Heritage Area Museum and other Homestead spots. One exciting location will be on Saturday where production team will film in one of the biggest and visually stunning mansions in the Homestead/Munhall region.

 

"NOTES IN THE VALLEY" IS ACCEPTED - added March 26, 2008 at 10:03am

Matthew J. Fridg is one of the selected filmmakers to produce and screen a short film for the Pittsburgh 250 celebration through Pittsburgh Neighborhood Narratives. His short film follows the quest of a young librarian through Homestead as she attempts to deliver a mysterious lost envelope from World War II to its rightful owner. This and other films will screen later in the year as part of the 250th anniversary celebration for Pittsburgh.

Neighborhood Narratives in the News:
Pittsburgh Dish - March 25, 2008
Pittsburgh Dish - November 15, 2007
Post Gazette/Tribune