By merging student creativity with industry mentorship, each project is an opportunity to build your portfolio, expand your network, and contribute meaningfully to Pittsburgh’s creative scene. Below are our current and upcoming initiatives:
A CMU-born Limited Series exploring the grind of up-and-coming Pittsburgh musicians trying to break through.
Led by: Students from CMU, RMU, Pitt & Lincoln Park
Focus: Acting, cinematography, editing, original music, production design, live show production
Highlights: Four major live shows filmed as part of the movie; full student production team; industry mentors involved throughout
A two-month multimedia content partnership with the Pittsburgh City Paper to boost nominations, votes, and ticket sales for their annual “Best Of” issue and celebration event.
Focus: Influencer marketing, storytelling, media production, creative direction
Team: 2 CMU writers/storyboarders, 3 videographers, 2 photographers, 1 creative director
Outcomes: Promotional video series, behind-the-scenes content, full coverage of the Sept 17 event
An immersive murder-mystery series that uses unconventional storytelling and public filming environments.
Unique Feature: Scenes are filmed in real settings (e.g., diners, sidewalks), inviting real-world extras
Focus: Experimental direction, public set coordination, editing, mystery writing, logistics management
An audio-forward experience where student musicians and composers rescore scenes from iconic or independent films.
Roles: Music arrangement, sound design, engineering, editing, visual pairing
Outcomes: Live performance opportunities, sync placements, short films with original music scores
Monthly multimedia production surrounding Pasage Studios’ Media Day — a recurring creative networking event.
Roles: Headshots, performance photography, reels, artist interviews, recap videos
Focus: Content capture in a live environment; real-time delivery and post-production
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