LHAL visits the Pittsburgh Filmmakers on Jan 26

A subgroup of the LHAL program met with representatives of the Pittsburgh Filmmakers organization to discuss the possibility of collaborating on the production of the LHAL "PhotoVoice" project. Susan Myers, Rosa Thomson, Susan and Fernando Cardoza met with Gary Kaboly (Director of Exhibition) and Amy Robeson (Artist Svcs Coordinator). The meeting started with...


a description of LHAL, I-LEAD and the concept for collaborating on our "PhotoVoice" production by Sue Myers. Gary and Amy described the mission and goals of Pgh Filmmakers, its membership and educational programs. They stressed the need for careful planning of the project and for the development of clear "themes" prior to starting the venture. We discussed available resources and funding avenues for the project. With appropriate funding secured by us, Pgh Filmmakers would be able to help us by offering workshops on photography and by assisting us with artistic direction and with aspects of the exhibition of the final work. Specifics and details would need to be worked out after we more clearly define the project and investigate the funding sources. The visit concluded with an excellent tour of the facility, photo labs, auditorioums, gallery space, and classrooms at their site on 477 Melwood Avenue in Oakland.