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Production of this film is ongoing, but we still need further support to complete the film. The fiscal sponsor of the film is Pittsburgh Filmmakers, to which contributions may be made on behalf of the Story of the Allegheny Observatory. Pittsburgh Filmmakers is classified as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization by the IRS. To make a contribution, or for further information about Pittsburgh Filmmakers, please contact:
Jasdeep Khaira
Director of Artist Services & Membership
Pittsburgh Filmmakers
477 Melwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-681-5449
This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to promoting history and science education. For further information on how you can help, please contact the producer.
Links of interest:
The Allegheny Observatory
The official website of the University of Pittsburgh's Allegheny Observatory.The Senator John Heinz History Center
The Senator John Heinz History Center is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania. See 250 years of Pittsburgh history, priceless historical artifacts, and the one-of-a-kind Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.- Pittsburgh Filmmakers is one of the largest and oldest independent media arts centers in the country.
- Scientists promoting education in science for over 50 Years.
- The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh, Inc. (AAAP) has promoted popular astronomy in western Pennsylvania for over seventy five years. With over 500 members, it is one of the larger astronomy clubs in the nation.
- 2009 has been designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Astronomy. Read here about regional, national, and international activities.
Giant Ideas
Website and promotional materials donated to this project by Giant Ideas. Giant Ideas is one of Pittsburgh's premiere advertising and marketing agencies with regional, national, and international clients. They truly do have giant ideas!Animal
Movie trailer visual effects donated by Animal. Founded by creative genius Michael Killen, Animal is one of the most highly acclaimed visual effects, production, and post-production companies in the nation, with credits for major motion pictures and many national clients. And they are right here in Pittsburgh...Cinemanix Productions
Cinemanix provides the highest quality computer-generated 3-D graphics, production, and post-production services.The Sun in Motion
Watch Gary Palmer's mesmerizing high-definition videos of our sun, in motion.Cherokee Helicopter Service
Aerial photography sequences provided by Cherokee Helicopter Service.The Allegheny City Society
Read about a little-known part of our region's history.Twitter
Follow the producer on Twitter, username aothemovie.