Podcast appearances and mentions of sharon pinkenson

Over two decades ago, one wardrobe stylist had an ambitious dream to see her beloved hometown become the movie metropolis she always knew it could be. Now, after more than $5 billion of economic impact to the southeastern Pennsylvania region, Greater Philadelphia Film Office Executive Director Sharon Pinkenson has successfully elevated the GPFO from the little-known permit office it once was to one of the most well-respected film commissions in the industry. In doing so, Sharon has cemented Philadelphia's reputation as one of the best media production centers in the country, and has helped Philly land such hits as Philadelphia, The Sixth Sense, and National Treasure, among countless other films, TV shows, and commercials.

The Greater Philadelphia Film office is holding their Set In Philadelphia competition and awarding a $5,000 prize to a female screenwriter with ties to this area. Entries are due March 1st! Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office joins Kristen to give all of the details. Find more information on the competition at film.org, and help support the Greater Philadelphia Film Office through their GoFundMe at http://film.org/savephillyfilm/. #savephillyfilm     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temple University student Madeline Neville was 20 when she got COVID 19. Madeline's symptoms were mild and didn't think much about them until weeks later she was medevacked to University of Penn Hospital with Heart Failure. As we mark Heart Month – Her story is a cautionary tale about knowing the signs of heart disease, listening to your body and appreciating that heart disease can happen even if you don't have preexisting conditions thanks to COVID 19 .https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/pennsylvania/philadelphiaAre you a woman and a budding screen writer? The Greater Philadelphia Film Office is launching the Nina Lo Presti women's screenwriting competition which offers a prize of $5000.00. Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film shares all the details. Office.https://film.org/greater-philadelphia-filmmakers/sip-screenwriting-competition/ First, If you are a nonprofit working to ease hunger – ACME Foundation has a grant for you. I speak with Dana Ward, Communications and Public Affairs Manager for ACME Markets about ACME's 130 Days of Giving to mark the company's 130th Anniversary. Local food organizations can apply for funding consideration now through February 12, 2021 by visiting http://acmemarketsfoundation.org and utilizing the invitation code ACME130.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Mayor's proposed budget for Philadelphia. Sharon Pinkenson, executive director for the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, joins Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Danny Simmons of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The newsmaker of the week is a Pennsylvania primary. Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Lupus Foundation, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter. Chief Executive Officer, Cindy Messerle, discusses their advocacy in covid19 crisis.

Season 2 Episode 41: Lights, Camera, Action | Growing Greater This week on Growing Greater we sat down with Sharon Pinkenson, the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) to learn how the film industry over the years has developed into an economic powerhouse in the Greater Philadelphia region. Sharon sat down with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and discussed how her career as taken many directions and what she has learned along the way. 

Over two decades ago, one wardrobe stylist had an ambitious dream to see her beloved hometown become the movie metropolis she always knew it could be. Now, after more than $5 billion of economic impact to the southeastern Pennsylvania region, Greater Philadelphia Film Office Executive Director Sharon Pinkenson has successfully elevated the GPFO from the little-known permit office it once was to one of the most well-respected film commissions in the industry. In doing so, Sharon has cemented Philadelphia’s reputation as one of the best media production centers in the country, and has helped Philly land such hits as Philadelphia, The Sixth Sense, and National Treasure, among countless other films, TV shows, and commercials. Support Philly Who? Venmo: @podphillywho, Donate via Paypal, Become a Monthly Patron, Purchase a T-Shirt or Hat, Become a Sponsor

What is your favorite movie shot in/around Philadelphia? Sharon Pinkenson almost definitely played a huge part in attracting the film to town. As the first, and only, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, Pinkenson has so many stories to tell. Did you know "Philadelphia" wasn't the original title of that Tom Hanks/Denzel Washington film? Also: Why the filming of "Creed II" seems different from other Rocky films, how Sharon sells our region to film producers, our favorite movies filmed in Philadelphia, the worst movie filmed in Philadelphia, if people will still go to theaters years from now, and whether the "Me Too" movement has hit its peak. Our podcast with Sharon Pinkenson is overloaded with films facts like a large, heaping order of buttered popcorn! We spoke to her at her office in Center City.

Sharon Pinkenson has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office https://film.org/ (GPFO) for 25 years during the terms of four mayors and six governors. Sharon has been responsible for all aspects of the office since 1992. Under Sharon’s leadership, the GPFO has been responsible for $4 billion of economic impact to the southeastern Pennsylvania region, as it attracts film and TV productions to the region. Films & TV Credentials include: Trading Places, Philadelphia, Boy Meets World, Silver Linings Playbook, Sixth Sense, Pretty Little Liars, National Treasure, Split. In this episode, Sharon shares her story from making her own clothes to becoming a costume designer and dressing a chimp to rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. CONNECT WITH SHARON Email Sharon Website Sharon on Twitter on Twitter Sharon on Facebook Sharon on Linkedin (make sure to introduce yourself) Sharon on Instagram CONNECT WITH nine dots Email Geoffrey Website nine dots on Twitter nine dots on Instagram nine dots on LinkedIn nine dots on Facebook

Sharon Pinkenson has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office https://film.org/ (GPFO) for 25 years during the terms of four mayors and six governors. Sharon has been responsible for all aspects of the office since 1992.   Under Sharon’s leadership, the GPFO has been responsible for $4 billion of economic impact to the southeastern Pennsylvania region, as it attracts film and TV productions to the region.   Films & TV Credentials include: Trading Places, Philadelphia, Boy Meets World, Silver Linings Playbook, Sixth Sense, Pretty Little Liars, National Treasure, Split.   In this episode, Sharon shares her story from making her own clothes to becoming a costume designer and dressing a chimp to rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. CONNECT WITH SHARON Email Sharon Website Sharon on Twitter on Twitter Sharon on Facebook Sharon on Linkedin (make sure to introduce yourself) Sharon on Instagram   CONNECT WITH nine dots Email Geoffrey Website nine dots on Twitter nine dots on Instagram nine dots on LinkedIn nine dots on Facebook    

Women to Watch Media® interview with Sharon Pinkenson, the Executive Director of The Greater Philadelphia Film Office.