Filmology 2026 · Alumni Theater, Pittsburgh
Festival
Schedule
Two days of screenings, panels, Q&As, and community events at Alumni Theater in Pittsburgh. Full dates and times to be announced.
Day 1 dates TBA — Screening day at Alumni Theater. Day 2 is confirmed: October 3, 2026 · 2–4 PM · Wilkinsburg Train Station (Awards Luncheon).
October 2, 2026
Day 1
Doors Open & Registration
Check in, collect your festival pass, and explore the community resource tables from our partner organizations.
Opening Remarks & Welcome
Welcome from Houzeofwaxx & Partners and the Filmology founding team. An introduction to the festival's mission and the 2026 program.
Opening Film Screening
The inaugural screening of Filmology 2026. Feature film TBA — selected from our submitted works exploring mental health, healing, and human resilience.
Filmmaker Q&A
The filmmaker joins the stage for an intimate conversation about their creative process and personal connection to the subject matter.
Survivor Stories Panel
First-person accounts from individuals who have navigated mental health challenges and used creative expression as part of their journey.
Short Film Block I
A curated selection of short films — concise, powerful works distilling complex emotional experiences into cinematic form.
Community Mixer
Connect with filmmakers, advocates, clinicians, and community members over light refreshments. Mental health resources available from our partner organizations.
Closing of Day 1
End of opening night. Thank you for joining us — see you tomorrow for the Awards Luncheon.
October 3, 2026
Day 2
Doors Open & Welcome
Guests arrive at the historic Wilkinsburg Train Station for the Filmology 2026 Awards Luncheon. Find your seat and connect with fellow filmmakers, advocates, and community members.
Opening Remarks
Welcome from Houzeofwaxx & Partners and the Filmology founding team. Reflections on the festival, the films, and the community that made it possible.
Awards Ceremony
Recognition of selected films and filmmakers from the 2026 Filmology Festival of Films. Awards presented across film categories celebrating storytelling, impact, and community.
Luncheon & Community Celebration
Celebrate the close of Filmology 2026 over a shared meal with filmmakers, panelists, partners, and community members. A moment to connect, reflect, and look ahead to 2027.
Closing
Final remarks and farewell from the Filmology team. Thank you for being part of the inaugural Filmology Festival of Films.
Submissions Open
Want to be
on this stage?
Submit your film for consideration in the 2026 Filmology Festival of Films. We're looking for short films, documentaries, and animations that explore mental health, healing, and the human experience.