Free screenings, courtesy of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Fri 6/5 – 6:00, 8:00 ... Sat 6/6 – 3:00 ... Sat 6/13 – 5:00

As part of the year-long Pittsburgh 250 celebration, Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts invited local artists to create Pittsburgh-themed short films (no longer than two minutes and fifty seconds) that incorporate clips from Pittsburgh, a rarely-seen promotional film made 50 years ago for Pittsburgh's Bicentennial. Both the original film and the collection of short films will be screened.

Short films by local artists: Tony Buba, Olivia Ciummo, Brian Cohen, Matthew R. Day, Patrick Francart, Carolina Loyola Garcia, Ben Hernstrom, Charlie Humphrey, Thad Kellstadt, Brady Lewis, Michael Mallis, Jesse McLean, Gordon Nelson, Drew Pavelchak, Bob Rutkowski, Elizabeth Seamans, Minette Seate, Chris Smalley and Josh Tonies.

Free screenings, courtesy of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Sat 6/6 – 5:15 ... Thu 6/11 – 6:00 ... Sat 6/13 – 7:00 ... Sun 6/14 – 4:00

This collage of short films celebrates the rich tapestry that is Pittsburgh by showcasing the city's many neighborhoods. Each short is focused around one Pittsburgh neighborhood. Featured neighborhoods are Bloomfield, Downtown, Hill District, Homestead, Lawrenceville, Oakland, Regent Square, South Side and the Strip District.

Short films by local artists: Nelson Chipman and Jeremy Braverman, Ray Werner, John Rice, Matthew J. Fridg and Jenn Golling, Justin Crimone, Jason Georgiades, Sam Turich and Gab Reznek, Justin Francart, Timothy Hall and Marc Nieson.

Free screenings, courtesy of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Sat 6/6 – 7:30, 8:30 ... Thu 6/11 – 8:15

These new one-minute videos were first screened on the giant Jumbotron at PNC Park. The family-friendly shorts, made by CMU and Pittsburgh Filmmakers students, members, staff, and faculty were selected by Jacob Ciocci of CMU and Andrew Swensen of Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

Free screenings, courtesy of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Sun 6/7 – 2:00 ... Wed 6/10 – 6:00 ... Fri 6/12 – 8:00

For the first time, the artistic process of one of the world's foremost artists, McKeesport native Duane Michals, is captured on film. Michals is known for his narrative, sequential photography, as well as, his commercial work, including the cover art for The Police's Synchronicity album, Life magazine covers, and fashion spreads for Vogue magazine. Though mostly self-taught he's revered throughout the world of art photography. For this documentary Michals was asked to talk about his memories, his history, his work, his life and philosophy. He reluctantly agreed. The first interview was recorded in May 2003 and the focus soon centered on a new book, The House I Once Called Home, a work that Michals calls a photographic memoir. The film highlights yet another of the dynamic, creative, and successful talents who was born and nurtured in the Pittsburgh region. (Steve Seliy and Joe Seamans; USA; 2004; 64 min)

Free screenings, courtesy of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Sun 6/7 – 3:00 ... Wed 6/10 – 7:00 ... Fri 6/12 – 7:00

This locally made production begins with film director Robert Young (Dominick and Eugene)sitting for his first formal portrait with the Spanish painter Félix de la Concha. The film unfolds in an artist's studio in Pittsburgh's Hill District. As we watch de la Concha at work, Young discusses his career filming subjects ranging from nomadic Eskimo tribes to Sicilian slum-dwellers. In the process, the two artists discuss their calling. What drives them to do independent work? How do creative people find their subjects? How are they supported, thwarted and inspired by what goes on around them? (Jose Muniain; USA; 2006; 55 min)

Free screenings, courtesy of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Sun 6/7 – 4:00 ... Sat 6/13 – 3:00

New work by advanced students from the Pittsburgh Filmmakers School: Andrew Batista, Ben Boas, Brenden Gallagher, Josh Green, Amanda Hagy, Marina Pfenning and Jeremy Ungar.

Free screenings, courtesy of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Sun 6/7 – 5:00 ... Mon 6/8 – 6:00 ... Fri 6/12 – 9:00

New work by Pittsburgh Filmmakers artist members Matt Day, Ben Hernstrom, Justin Crimone and Anna Hawkins.

Free screenings, courtesy of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Mon 6/8 – 7:30 ... Wed 6/10 – 8:00 ... Sat 6/13 – 4:00

Weird Paul Rock Band will play live following the film, at the Harris on Mon 6/8 at 8:45pm.

A documentary on Pittsburgh singer/songwriter Weird Paul, the man behind such songs as "I Got Drunk at Chuck E. Cheese" and "I Dropped My Almond Joy Bar." Combining an off-kilter approach to song content with some ferocious guitar playing, Weird Paul is a Pittsburgh icon. But it isn't all just weird-for-the-sake-of-being-weird; Paul's songs pack tiny emotional truths that resonate in the listener long after the music has ended. (Stacey Goldschmidt; USA; 2006; 66 min)

Presented on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, this monthly series highlights regional independent film and video work. Co-sponsored by City Paper, WYEP-FM, DH Creative, Rock Light.

Film Kitchen's Annual Contest will take place on June 9 at the Harris Theater during the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Cash prizes are awarded that night.

This year’s film contest theme is "Old Wives Tales and Urban Myths." Submissions can be in any genre related to this theme, but must be 2 to 4 minutes long. Deadline for submissions is June 1, 2009 and must be mailed to or dropped off at: 477 Melwood Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213. Please clearly mark as FILM KITCHEN CONTEST 2009.

Free screenings, courtesy of Lesbian and Gay Film Society, from 12:00 to 3:00pm.

For more about Pittsburgh Pride Week, check out their website.