PITTSBURGH, PA — A new era in Western Pennsylvania travel began in November with the opening of Pittsburgh International Airport's new $1.7 billion Landside Terminal.
The new terminal replaced an outdated 32-year-old old terminal. But what's to become of that building?
Hollywood East, perhaps. A website launched Wednesday is promoting the old terminal's use as a space for filming TV and movie productions.
The effort is called the Terminal P Project.
According to the Pittsburgh Film Office, "We’re transforming the three-story Landside Terminal into a one-of-a kind, 440,000-square-foot production location with 60-foot ceilings, an adjacent hotel, and daily non-stop flights to Los Angeles.
"With a skilled workforce and Pennsylvania’s competitive film tax incentives, Terminal P isn’t just a creative choice — it’s a smart financial decision.
"Whether you’re planning your next blockbuster film, a new television series, or cutting-edge digital content, Terminal P at Pittsburgh International Airport stands ready to deliver."
The proposed re-use of the old terminal drew the support of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
"I'm thrilled to invite filmmakers, producers and creatives to choose Pittsburgh's brand new production facility, Terminal P, for your next project," he said in a statement.
Added Pittsburgh Film Office Executive Director Dawn Keezer: "We have a deep bench here of 5,000 skilled film professionals who specialize in everything from sound design to cinematography to makeup and set construction."
Pittsburgh native Billy Porter, an award-winning actor, singer and producer, also endorsed the project on the Terminal P website.
“Pittsburgh is a city built on reinvention. It’s where a kid like me grows up to be in movies, where a former steel mill is transformed into a cutting-edge robotics hub, where a yellow towel becomes an internationally recognized symbol of greatness — and now, a converted airport terminal takes center stage,” he said.
Airport CEO Christina Cassotis said the re-purposing of the former terminal isn't just about making movies. "It's about making Pittsburgh a premier destination for the motion picture industry," she said.
The old terminal has been de-commissioned for passenger use. It is unclear how vacant the proposed production space currently is.
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