Program Features Exciting Line-up of Discussions with Filmmakers and Talent
Following Select Festival Screenings
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Free Industry Programming Returns with Popular “Tribeca Talks: Industry” and
“Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper,” Hosted by Barnes & Noble
New York, NY [March 31, 2010] – The 2010 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by Founding Sponsor American Express, today announced the line-up for the Tribeca Talks Panel Series, including “Tribeca Talks: After the Movie,” “Tribeca Talks: Industry” and “Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper, hosted by Barnes & Noble.” The program will explore issues and trends in society and the entertainment industry with some of the biggest names in film, literature and media, including James Franco, Lorne Michaels, Joan Rivers, Edward Burns, Academy Award®-winning director Alex Gibney, André Leon Talley and Ice Cube, among others. The 2010 TFF will take place from April 21 to May 2, 2010 in lower Manhattan.
Featuring in-depth discussions and audience Q&A with directors and film participants following select screenings of TFF films, “Tribeca Talks: After the Movie” will provide an opportunity for dialogue between filmmakers, industry leaders and audiences on a variety of fascinating subjects. The series, which is open to the public, will include three special premiere and panel events for new documentaries, including the New York premieres of director/actor James Franco’s Saturday Night and of The Lottery, directed by Madeleine Sackler, and the world premiere of Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston, directed by Whitney Sudler-Smith. In addition, the program, in conjunction with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, will present the 10th anniversary screening and panel discussion of Memento, Christopher Nolan’s psychological thriller. “Tribeca Talks: Industry” is a series of free discussions designed for industry professionals that explore the business and technology sides of filmmaking, while “Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper,” hosted by Barnes & Noble, offers free panels focusing on the artistic process of screenwriting.
“Each year we look for new ways to further engage audiences in the array of provocative themes covered in Festival films and in topics affecting our industry,” said Nancy Schafer, Executive Director of TFF. “The Tribeca Talks series offers the public and industry insiders alike the opportunity to explore these subjects with some of the biggest names in film, literature and media.”
“Tribeca Talks: After the Movie” will include:
· The New York premiere of Saturday Night, the new documentary from actor/director James Franco that offers an intimate look at the making of one hilarious episode of SNL, followed by a conversation with James Franco, Lorne Michaels, and cast members from SNL.
· The New York premiere of The Lottery, a documentary that interlaces four families’ stories in the months leading up to the high-stakes, low-odds lottery for one of the most successful schools in New York. Following the premiere, director Madeleine Sackler, Joel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, former Chair of the Education Committee on the City Council and Harlem Success Academy leader Eva Moskowitz and others will discuss the highly politicized battle over the future of American education.
· The world premiere of Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston, a portrait of the rise and fall of America's first celebrity designer—Halston—the man who was synonymous with fashion in the 1970s, and became the emperor of NYC nightlife, featuring a subsequent panel with director Whitney Sudler-Smith, André Leon Talley, model Pat Cleveland and designer Ralph Rucci.
· Climate of Change, a special event exclusively for American Express cardholders, featuring a documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Brian Hill (Songbirds) focusing on the efforts of everyday people all over the world who are making a difference in the fight against global warming, followed by a conversation with Brian Hill.
- Memento, presented by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: a screening of Christopher Nolan's striking thriller in celebration of the film’s 10th anniversary, followed by a discussion with actors Guy Pearce and Joe Pantoliano, writer Jonathan Nolan, Dr. Suzanne Corkin, Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience at MIT, and Dr. William Hirst, Professor of Psychology at The New School for Social Research. Moderated by NPR’s Robert Krulwich.
- Budrus, an action-filled documentary about a Palestinian family man who unites rival parties Fatah and Hamas, Western activists, and even groups of progressive Israelis in a nonviolent movement to save his village from being destroyed. Award-winning director/producer Julia Bacha will join film subject Ayed Morrar, producers Ronit Avni and Rula Salameh for a subsequent panel discussion.
- The Other City, an eye-opening documentary about the unheard stories behind the growing HIV positive community in Washington D.C., followed by a conversation with director Susan Koch, producer Sheila Johnson, writer/coproducer Jose Antonio Vargas, United States Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, amfAR chairman Kenneth Cole, Washington Post columnist Colbert King, a subject from the film Ron Daniels, and Jehmu Greene, president of the Women’s Media Center and former president of Rock the Vote.
- Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, a profile that exposes the fascinating combination of vulnerability and irreverence behind the queen of American comedy, featuring a conversation following the film with Joan Rivers and directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg. Moderated by Rex Reed, author, journalist and the film critic of the New York Observer.
- Earth Made of Glass, featuring a discussion with director Deborah Scranton after the screening of the inspiring and uplifting parallel stories of Rwandan president Paul Kagame and genocide survivor Jean-Pierre Sagahutu.
- The Arbor, the fascinating true story of troubled British playwright Andrea Dunbar and her tumultuous relationship with her daughter, from artist-cum-director Clio Barnard, who will join executive producer and co-director of Artangel, London Michael Morris, producer Tracy O’Riordan and actress Manjinder Virk for a conversation after the screening.
· Freakonomics, a dynamic adaptation of the smash bestseller Freakonomics, where innovative documentary filmmakers expose the hidden side of everything—from corruption in the sumo wrestling world to the minefield of ethnicity and class conflict in the million-dollar industry of baby naming. Directors Alex Gibney, Morgan Spurlock, Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing, Eugene Jarecki and Seth Gordonwill join Freakonomics authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner for a panel discussion after the screening.
“Tribeca Talks: Industry” will feature:
- Is the Sky Falling, a lively discussion with filmmakers, sales agents, and distributors about how independent film and filmmakers stay relevant, reach audiences, keep making great art, and make money in this incredibly fast digital landscape. Panelists include Eamonn Bowles, president of Magnolia Pictures, Ted Hope, producer/partner of This Is That Productions, Arvind Ethan David, CEO of Slingshot Studios,Paul Cohen, president of Red Hills Releasing, and Efe Cakarel, Founder & CEO, The Auteurs. Moderated by Geoff Gilmore, Chief Creative Officer of Tribeca Enterprises.
- Docs Doing it Right, a discussion on the joys and the dramas of capturing true stories, with Alexandra Codina (Monica & David), Thorkell Hardarson (Feathered Cocaine), Paul Crowder & Jon Small (Last Play at Shea) and reps from Panavision. Moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Georg Szalai and presented by Panavision.
- Dollar and Sense: Making the Most of Your Production Budget, a panel on film financing and web-based software with SAP, one of the world’s leading software services for major film studios with a new product to guide independent filmmakers and producers through the bumpy roads of pre-production, with Craig Cohen, producer of Beware the Gonzo, Jen Gatien, producer of Meskada, Jordan Horowitz, producer of Meet Monica Velour and SAP representatives.
- Checking Up On Docs: A Conversation with Sheila Nevins, a discussion between Sheila Nevins, who along with HBO Documentary Films, has been at the forefront of exposing innovative new documentary films to a wider audience, and Geoff Gilmore, where they candidly discuss why documentaries are more important today than ever before.
- Talking With Pictures will explore the visual style of a film, its role in determining and defining tone and the collaboration of art directors, filmmakers, and cinematographers in the process with writer/directorLee Isaac Chung (Lucky Life), director Jacob Tierney (The Trotsky), producer Jon Kilik (Babel and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) and other TFF filmmakers.
“Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper hosted by Barnes & Noble” will include:
- Illustrating History, a discussion on the biopic with panelists including sex & drugs & rock & roll writer Paul Viragh and director Mat Whitecross, My Queen Karo writer/director Dorothée van den Bergheand The Chameleon director/cowriter Jean-Paul Salomé. Moderated by Marie Claire film critic Caryn James.
- Arias With a Twist director Bobby Sheehan and performer Joey Arias, Monogamy writer/director Dana Adam Shapiro, The Woodmans director C. Scott Willis, and actor/writer Hill Harper will discuss their approach to the ever-changing landscape of New York City as it shapes their vision in New York Stories, moderated by NY1's Budd Mishkin.
- Authors at the Helm will explore the difficulties and triumphs of the screenwriting process from some of the best jacks-of-all-trades in the biz, including Nice Guy Johnny writer/director Edward Burns, Snapwriter/director and playwright Carmel Winters, and Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Grammy-winning recording artist and writer/director of The Sentimental Engine Slayer. Moderated by The New Yorker’s Susan Orlean.
In addition, the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival will present:
- Beyond the Playing Field: ESPN Films and the Future of Sports Filmmaking, a conversation with select 30 For 30 filmmakers, including Straight Outta L.A. director Ice Cube and ESPN Films executive producer Connor Schell, on the future of sports filmmaking at ESPN Films and how they are reshaping the landscape of the genre, moderated by ESPN’s Chris Connelly.
The full line-up for the 2010 Tribeca Talks series follows:
“Tribeca Talks: After the Movie”
Climate of Change
Special Event exclusively for American Express® Cardmembers
A group of 13-year-olds in India rally against the use of plastics. A renaissance man in Africa teaches villagers to harness solar power. Self-described “hillbillies” in Appalachia battle the big business behind strip mining. Tilda Swinton beautifully narrates this rich and inspiring documentary—from the producers of An Inconvenient Truth—about a world of regular people taking action in the fight to save our environment. Executive produced by Participant Media and the Alliance for Climate Protection. A Tribeca Film release.
After the Movie: Director Brian Hill and leading figures on the issues of global climate change and community activism will discuss the steps everyday people around the world can take to make a difference.
DATE: Thursday, April 22
TIME: 5:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
Memento
In 2000, Christopher Nolan’s striking thriller Memento captivated audiences with its innovative portrait of a man disoriented by short-term memory loss as he hunts for his wife’s killer. In a cinematic landscape littered with scientific myths, Memento is noteworthy for its authentic and intriguing dramatization of neurological disorder. As we revisit this intellectually challenging film on its 10th anniversary, we celebrate Nolan’s unconventional storytelling—as exciting now as it was then. Sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
After the Movie: Join us for a conversation featuring special guests from science and screen, including Memento stars Guy Pearce and Joe Pantoliano, screenwriter Jonathan Nolan (whose short story “Memento Mori” inspired the film), New School professor of psychology Dr. William Hirst, and MIT professor of behavioral neuroscience Dr. Suzanne Corkin. Panelists will explore the science of memory as it relates to Memento and the history of Hollywood’s memory myths from the 1940s to today. Moderated by NPR’s Robert Krulwich.
DATE: Saturday, April 24
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
Budrus
In one of the most conflicted parts of the world, a Palestinian family man unites rival parties Fatah and Hamas, Western activists, and even groups of progressive Israelis in a nonviolent movement to save his village from being destroyed. Award-winning documentarian Julia Bacha (Encounter Point, TFF ’06) captures with rawness and galvanizing intensity the power of ordinary people to peaceably fight for extraordinary changes. In Arabic, English, Hebrew with English subtitles.
After the Movie: Join us for a conversation with director/producer Julia Bacha, producers Ronit Avni and Rula Salameh, and Ayed Morrar, the Palestinian community organizer at the heart of the film.
DATE: Sunday, April 25
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
The Other City
There's a part of Washington, DC never seen by the tourists and ignored by the mass media. At least three percent of DC is HIV positive, a staggering rate higher than parts of Africa, but the city is also full of encouraging stories of grassroots movements to extend education, combat stigmas, and spread hope. TFF alum Susan Koch's (Kicking It, TFF ’08) eye-opening documentary tells the unheard stories behind the growing epidemic in our nation's capital.
- After the Movie: Join us for a panel discussion on the HIV/AIDS issue with director Susan Koch, producer Sheila Johnson, writer/coproducer Jose Antonio Vargas, United States Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, amfAR chairman Kenneth Cole, Washington Post columnist Colbert King, a subject from the film Ron Daniels, and Jehmu Greene, president of the Women’s Media Center and former president of Rock the Vote.
DATE: Monday, April 26
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
TIME: 4:30 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
Joan Rivers – A Piece of Work
Joan Rivers is the undisputed queen of American comedy, and at 76 years old, with a career spanning five decades, she shows no sign of slowing down. Following Rivers over the course of a year, A Piece of Workreveals the fascinating combination of vulnerability and irreverence behind the public figure in this endlessly entertaining, quintessential profile of a New York icon. An IFC Films release.
After the Movie: Show biz icon Joan Rivers will share stories from her five-decade career and the making of A Piece of Work with documentary directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg. Moderated by film critic Rex Reed—author, journalist and the film critic of the New York Observer.
DATE: Monday, April 26
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 1
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 1
Earth Made of Glass
A president and a citizen—bound together by a profound love of country and an unquenchable desire to see the truth revealed—fight to uncover the mystery behind a murder and France's hidden role in the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide. This powerful investigative documentary from the director of The War Tapes (best doc, TFF ’06) is driven by the inspiring and uplifting stories of Rwandan president Paul Kagame and genocide survivor Jean-Pierre Sagahutu. In English, French, Kinyarwandan with English subtitles.
After the Movie: Join director Deborah Scranton and special guests for a conversation about taking the truth beyond justice and finding reconciliation in Rwanda, Africa, and the world.
DATE: Tuesday, April 27
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 1
The Arbor
Brilliantly blending the borders of narrative and documentary filmmaking, artist-cum-director Clio Barnard beautifully reconstructs the fascinating true story of troubled British playwright Andrea Dunbar and her tumultuous relationship with her daughter. Working from two years of audio interviews, Barnard uses classic documentary techniques, actors, theatrical performance, and Dunbar’s own neighborhood to generate a unique cinematic feast while unraveling the truths of a dark family past.
After the Movie: Director Clio Barnard, executive producer and co-director of Artangel, London Michael Morris, producer Tracy O’Riordan, and actress Manjinder Virk discuss their unconventional approach to this fascinating documentary.
DATE: Wednesday, April 28
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
The Lottery
Directed by Madeleine Sackler. (USA) New York Premiere, documentary.
The Lottery interlaces four families’ stories in the months leading up to the high-stakes, low-odds lottery for one of the most successful schools in New York. Set against the backdrop of the highly politicized battle over the future of American education, The Lottery makes the case that any child can succeed. After the Movie: Director Madeleine Sackler, Joel Klein, chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, former Chair of the Education Committee on the City Council and Harlem Success Academy leader Eva Moskowitz, and others will lead a discussion on the issues raised by the film.
DATE: Thursday, April 29
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 1
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 1
Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Special Event exclusively for American Express® Cardmembers.
Directed by Whitney Sudler-Smith. (USA) World Premiere, documentary
A glowing, prismatic portrait of the rise and fall of America’s first celebrity designer—Halston—the man who was synonymous with fashion in the 1970s, and became the emperor of NYC nightlife. Interviews with friends and witnesses (including Liza Minnelli, Diane Von Furstenberg, André Leon Talley, Anjelica Huston, Bob Colacello, and Billy Joel, among others) round out this glittering evocation of the man who defined the most beautiful and decadent era of recent memory.
After the Movie: Director Whitney Sudler-Smith, André Leon Talley, Pat Cleveland and Ralph Rucci will be on hand for a conversation about the legend of Halston, celebrity fashion design, and the city that fostered them both—New York.
DATE: Friday, April 30
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 1
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 1
Freakonomics
Rogue filmmakers expose the hidden side of everything—from corruption in the sumo wrestling world to the minefield of ethnicity and class conflict in the million-dollar industry of baby naming—in this dynamic adaptation of the smash bestseller Freakonomics. From the innovative documentary filmmakers behind Why We Fight, The King of Kong, Academy Award® nominees Jesus Camp and Super Size Me and Academy Award winner Taxi to the Dark Side.
After the Movie: Join us for a can’t-miss conversation featuring acclaimed documentary directors Alex Gibney, Morgan Spurlock, Eugene Jarecki, Seth Gordon, Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady as well as the writers of the smash bestseller on which the film is based, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner.
DATE: Saturday, May 1
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Directors Guild Theater
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Directors Guild Theater
Saturday Night,
Directed by James Franco. (USA) New York Premiere, documentary.
Saturday Night Live has been a New York icon for decades, but few have witnessed what it actually takes to pull off an episode. Actor/director James Franco settles confidently behind the camera and into corners of cubicles and conference rooms to bring unprecedented access to the cast’s vigorous marathon of comedy creation. With John Malkovich hosting the episode, Franco sculpts an intimate look at the making of one hilarious episode of SNL.
After the Movie: Join James Franco, Lorne Michaels, and cast members of SNL for a lively conversation.
DATE: Sunday, May 2
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Directors Guild Theater
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Directors Guild Theater
“Tribeca Talks: Industry”
Is The Sky Falling? A Closer Look at the Future of Film Distribution
Depending on whom you ask, the landscape of film distribution is changing either for the better or worse. So which is it? Is the sky really falling on the film industry? Join filmmakers, sales agents, and distributors in a discussion about enabling independent film and filmmakers to reach audiences and make money in this digital landscape. Panelists include Eamonn Bowles, president of Magnolia Pictures, Ted Hope, producer/partner of This Is That Productions, Efe Cakarel, founder and CEO of The Auteurs, Arvind Ethan David, CEO of Slingshot Studios and producer of The Infidel, Paul Cohen, president of Red Hills Releasing, and Marc Simon, partner at Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP.. Moderated by Geoff Gilmore, Chief Creative Officer of Tribeca Enterprises.
DATE: Friday, April 23
TIME: 2 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
Checking Up On Docs: A Conversation with Sheila Nevins
As the landscape of nonfiction film continues to evolve in today’s complex market, the documentary form has taken on a more central role in filmmaking around the world. For more than 20 years, Sheila Nevins and HBO Documentary Films have been at the forefront of exposing innovative new documentary films to a wider audience. Join us for a conversation with Sheila Nevins to hear her perspective with Tribeca’s ownGeoff Gilmore, as they candidly discuss why documentaries are more important today than ever before.
DATE: Sunday, April 25
TIME: 1 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
Docs Doing It Right
Sponsored by Panavision
Documentary filmmaking is no walk in the park. The demanding conditions, inexhaustible research, mobile subjects, and sometimes impossible access is enough to make any documentarian’s head spin. Even the most weathered of the bunch will run into obstacles, but with a few tricks and the correct preparation and equipment, nothing is unattainable. Join Alexandra Codina (Monica & David), Thorkell Hardarson(Feathered Cocaine), Paul Crowder and Jon Small (Last Play at Shea), and reps from Panavision as they discuss the joys and the dramas of capturing true stories. Moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Georg Szalai.
DATE: Monday, April 26
TIME: 2 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
Dollar and Sense: Making the Most of Your Production Budget
Sponsored by SAP
Filmmakers know what’s important in making their film: the best script, the best actors, and getting the biggest bang for every dollar spent on production. Whether it’s $100,000 or $100 million, managing resources and getting the utmost creative impact out of the budget is key. Attend this panel with SAP, the world’s leading software company to the major film studios, as they show you a solution that can help guide independent filmmakers and producers through the bumpy roads of filmmaking from pre-production through post-production. Join Craig Cohen, producer of Beware the Gonzo, Jen Gatien, producer of Meskada,Jordan Horowitz, producer of Meet Monica Velour, and SAP representatives as they discuss what to do after your film is financed and how the right software can be your A+ support system through thick and thin.
DATE: Wednesday, April 28
TIME: 3 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 1
Talking With Pictures
Sponsored by Kodak
There are a million and one ways to tell a story, and twice as many stories to tell. Whether it’s a comedy, romance, noir, horror, or sci-fi, the look of a film has a major role in determining and defining the tone. But does the visual style define genre or does genre dictate visual style? The collaboration of directors and cinematographers results in the ability to capture and convey narrative through the use of shadow, darkness, and light. The gasp of fear or a feeling of nostalgia can be achieved by a gel on a lens or the framing of the scene. Join writer/director Lee Isaac Chung (Lucky Life), director Jacob Tierney (The Trotsky), producerJon Kilik (Babel and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) and other TFF filmmakers and cinematographers in a discussion that proves there is always more than meets the eye.
DATE: Thursday, April 29
TIME: 2 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
“Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper”
Hosted by Barnes & Noble
Illustrating History
Its one thing to write a film based on a book or play, but when your subject is a real person, the attention to detail from script to screen is supreme. Movie magic can bring history to life, but some filmmakers change the way we look at the traditional biopic along the way. Panelists include sex & drugs & rock & roll writer Paul Viragh and director Mat Whitecross, My Queen Karo writer/director Dorothée van den Berghe, andThe Chameleon director/cowriter Jean-Paul Salomé. Moderated by Marie Claire film critic Caryn James.
DATE: Saturday, April 24
TIME: 12 PM
LOCATION: Barnes & Noble Union Square
New York Stories
Shaped by the sights, sounds, and characters abuzz in its boroughs, New York is the antithesis of a cookie-cutter city. How do filmmakers approach this ever-changing landscape to render our hometown and its ultra-contrasting neighborhoods? Panelists include Arias With a Twist director Bobby Sheehan and performer Joey Arias, Monogamy writer/director Dana Adam Shapiro, The Woodmans director C. Scott Willis, and actor/writer Hill Harper. Moderated by NY1’s Budd Mishkin.
DATE: Sunday, April 25
TIME: 12 PM
LOCATION: Barnes & Noble Union Square
Authors at the Helm
Whether it’s a novelist, screenwriter, playwright, or songwriter, crossing the line from page to screen is no easy feat. Hear the difficulties and triumphs of the process from some of the best jacks-of-all-trades in the biz. Panelists include Nice Guy Johnny writer/director Edward Burns, Snap writer/director and playwright Carmel Winters, and Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Grammy-winning recording artist and writer/director of The Sentimental Engine Slayer. Moderated The New Yorker’s Susan Orlean.
DATE: Monday, April 26
TIME: 12 PM
LOCATION: Barnes & Noble Union Square
Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival
Beyond the Playing Field: ESPN Films and the Future of Sports Filmmaking
In two short years, ESPN Films has become an industry heavyweight in the genre of sports filmmaking. Beginning in 2008 with the Peabody-winning documentary Black Magic and continuing with the ambitious launch of 30 For 30, the unprecedented documentary series featuring 30 of today’s finest storytellers bringing to life 30 of the most remarkable sports stories from 1979 to 2009. ESPN Films has been able to break away from what was traditionally thought of as a sports film. They’ve reimagined the genre, and by showcasing stories of passion, triumph, and loss the resurgence of sports-themed films has never been stronger.
Join us for a conversation with select 30 For 30 filmmakers, including Straight Outta L.A. director Ice Cube and ESPN Films executive producer Connor Schell, on the future of sports filmmaking at ESPN Films and how they are reshaping the landscape of the genre. Moderated by ESPN’s Chris Connelly.
DATE: Saturday, April 24
TIME: 12:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
TIME: 12:00 PM
LOCATION: SVA Theater 2
Tickets for the Festival will be $16.00 for evening and weekend screenings and $8.00 for daytime weekday and late night screenings.
Advance selection ticket packages are now on sale for American Express Cardmembers and the general public. All advance packages can be purchased online at www.tribecafilm.com, or by telephone, toll free, at (866) 941-FEST (3378).
Single ticket and discounted ticket package sales begin for American Express Cardmembers on April 13, 2010, for downtown residents on April 18, 2010, and for the general public on April 19, 2010. Single tickets can be purchased online, by telephone, or at one of the Ticket Outlets, located at the Tribeca Cinemas Ticket Window at 54 Varick Street and an additional location to be determined. The 2010 Festival will continue ticket discounts for evening and weekend screenings for students, seniors and select downtown Manhattan residents. Discounted tickets are available at Ticket Outlet locations only. Discounted packages can only be purchased online and by phone. Additional information and further details on the Festival can be found at www.tribecafilm.com.
About the Tribeca Film Festival:
Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001 following the attacks on the World Trade Center to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of the lower Manhattan district through an annual celebration of film, music and culture.
The Festival’s mission is to help filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enable the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promote New York City as a major filmmaking center. Tribeca Film Festival is well known for being a diverse international film festival that supports emerging and established directors.
The Tribeca Festival has screened over 1100 films from over 80 countries since its first festival in 2002. Since its founding, it has attracted an international audience of more than 2.3 million attendees and has generated an estimated $600 million in economic activity for New York City
About the 2010 Festival Sponsors:
As Founding Sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival, American Express is committed to supporting the Festival and the art of film making, bringing business and energy to New York City and offering Cardmembers and festival-goers the opportunity to enjoy the best of storytelling through film.
The Festival is pleased to announce the return of its Signature Sponsors: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Apple, Bloomberg, Brookfield, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Delta Air Lines, Heineken USA, NBC 4 New York, NCM Media Networks, New York Nonstop, The New York Times, RR Donnelley, and Vanity Fair. The Tribeca Film Festival is also honored to welcome the following new Signature Sponsors: Caesars Atlantic City, Stolichnaya Vodka, and Time Warner Cable.
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New York, NY – March 29, 2010 – The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express, the Founding Sponsor of the Festival, today announced that “Freakonomics” will serve as the closing gala of the Festival on April 30. The Festival will also host a gala premiere of “Letters to Juliet” on April 25 and a special presentation of “My Own Love Song.” The 9th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) will run from April 21 to May 2, 2010.
From the innovative documentary filmmakers behind “Super Size Me,” "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," “Jesus Camp,” “Why We Fight” and “The King of Kong,” comes "Freakonomics," a dynamic adaptation of the smash bestselling book, “Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Exposes the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. The groundbreaking book spent more than 2 years on the New York Times Bestseller list and is now one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Directed by Academy Award® winner Alex Gibney, Academy Award® nominee Morgan Spurlock, Academy Award® nominees Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, Eugene Jarecki and Seth Gordon, "Freakonomics" will have its world premiere at TFF as the closing gala of the Festival and is produced by Chad Troutwine ("Paris Je T'aime") and Green Film Company's Chris Romano and Dan O'Meara ("By the People: the Election of Barack Obama") with financial services by Cold Fusion Media.
“Letters to Juliet,” a Summit Entertainment (“The Hurt Locker,” “Twilight Saga”) release, will have its world premiere at the Festival. Directed by Gary Winick, it is a charming romance starring Amanda Seyfried (“Mamma Mia!”) and Vanessa Redgrave. Seyfried plays a young American who travels to Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, where she joins a group of volunteers who respond to strangers’ letters to Juliet seeking love advice. After answering one letter dated 1957, she inspires its author (Redgrave) to travel to Italy in search of her long-lost love, setting off a chain of events that will bring them both a love unlike anything they ever imagined.
“My Own Love Song” – the first English language film from Olivier Dahan, director of the two-time Academy Award® winning film “La Vie En Rose” – will have its international premiere as a special presentation at the Festival. Written and directed by Dahan, the film is an unassuming story about an ex-singer that blossoms into a whimsical road movie. Jane and Joey (Academy Award® winners Renée Zellweger and Forest Whitaker) couldn’t be more different. She¹s a take-charge kind of woman who never needs help from anyone, despite being paralyzed from the legs down, and he's a lovable oddball. When Joey convinces Jane to embark on a cross-country road trip, they stumble into one hilarious disaster after another in a heartwarming tale of redemption. With supporting performances by Madeline Zima, Nick Nolte and Elias Koteas, “My Own Love Song” also features original music by Bob Dylan.
“This trio of films embodies the spirit of diversity that has defined Tribeca through the years,” said Nancy Schafer, Executive Director of TFF. “Audiences will be charmed by ‘Letters to Juliet,’ moved by Jane’s emotional journey to redemption in ‘My Own Love Song’ and glued to their seats during the riveting ‘Freakonomics,’ which marks the return of some of today’s best documentary filmmakers to Tribeca. We are truly honored that they’ve once again chosen our Festival as a platform to share their work.”
Visit www.tribecafilm.com for more information about these films, and the entire TFF line-up.
Tickets for the Festival will be $16.00 for evening and weekend screenings and $8.00 for daytime weekday and late night screenings.
Advance selection ticket packages are now on sale and all advance packages can be purchased online at www.tribecafilm.com, or by telephone, toll free, at (866) 941-FEST (3378).
Single ticket and discounted ticket package sales begin for American Express Cardmembers on April 13, 2010, for downtown residents on April 18, 2010, and for the general public on April 19, 2010. Single tickets can be purchased online, by telephone, or at one of the Ticket Outlets, located at the Tribeca Cinemas Ticket Window at 54 Varick Street and an additional location to be determined. The 2010 Festival will continue ticket discounts for evening and weekend screenings for students, seniors and select downtown Manhattan residents. Discounted tickets are available at Ticket Outlet locations only. Discounted packages can only be purchased online and by phone. Additional information and further details on the Festival can be found at www.tribecafilm.com.
About the Tribeca Film Festival:
Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001 following the attacks on the World Trade Center to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of the lower Manhattan district through an annual celebration of film, music and culture.
The Festival’s mission is to help filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enable the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promote New York City as a major filmmaking center. Tribeca Film Festival is well known for being a diverse international film festival that supports emerging and established directors.
The Tribeca Festival has screened over 1100 films from over 80 countries since its first festival in 2002. Since its founding, it has attracted an international audience of more than 2.3 million attendees and has generated an estimated $600 million in economic activity for New York City
About the 2010 Festival Sponsors:
As Founding Sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival, American Express is committed to supporting the Festival and the art of film making, bringing business and energy to New York City and offering Cardmembers and festival-goers the opportunity to enjoy the best of storytelling through film.
The Festival is pleased to announce the return of its Signature Sponsors: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Apple, Bloomberg, Brookfield, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Delta Air Lines, Heineken USA, NBC 4 New York, NCM Media Networks, New York Nonstop, The New York Times, RR Donnelley, and Vanity Fair. The Tribeca Film Festival is also honored to welcome the following new Signature Sponsors: Caesars Atlantic City, Stolichnaya Vodka, and Time Warner Cable.
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The Encounters section is comprised of 14 films that highlight works by a wide range of established talent and feature recognizable subjects. Eleven of the 14 films are world premieres, including new works by Academy Award®-w--inning filmmakers Alex Gibney and Chuck Workman, as well as Academy Award-nominated Dana Adam Shapiro, and featured actors include Ellen Barkin, Tilda Swinton, Liev Schreiber, Helen Hunt, Brian Dennehy, Eddie Izzard, Kim Cattrall, Rashida Jones and Melissa Leo.
The Discovery section presents 17 films by new talent appealing to a range of tastes. Its documentaries showcase everything from the North Pole and Congressional redistricting to a comedy tour of the Middle East. Its narrative films feature performances by stars including Amy Sedaris, Jesse McCartney and Jay Baruchel, and the writing/directing debut of Omar Rodriguez Lopez of the Grammy-winning rock band Mars Volta. Cinemania, the section formerly known as Midnight, features new work by Hong Kong filmmaker Ho-Cheung Pang, the outrageous teen comedy Spork, and a new film by Kieran and John Carney, director of Oscar® winner Once.
The eight films in this year’s Spotlight section are all highly anticipated features. They include performances by Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Robert Duvall, Colin Farrell, Amanda Peet and Rebecca Hall. The selection contains films from acclaimed filmmakers, including Academy Award® winners Aaron Schneider and Neil Jordan, and will be available to TFF audiences before they hit theaters.
'Precious' tops Indie Spirit Awards
"Precious" dominated the Independent Spirit Awards, copping five trophies including best feature, director, actress, supporting actress and first screenplay.
Read the full story on Variety.com
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"Precious" dominated the Independent Spirit Awards, copping five trophies including best feature, director, actress, supporting actress and first screenplay.
Read the full story on Variety.com
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