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April Movie Preview: Cruise, McConaughey, Giant Dinosaurs, and More...

2013-03-31 20:00:00 -0400

Take a peek at the movie slate for April: what's big, what's risky, what you should be looking forward to.

10 More Tips for Crowd-Funding Newbies

2011-08-06 20:00:00 -0400

10 more tips for crowd-funding beginners: how to maintain and finish up a successful campaign.

Future of Film: Jason Blum (Sinister) and Ricky Van Veen (Coffeetown) on Harnessing Studio Power

2012-06-24 20:00:00 -0400

On April 25, content creators Jason Blum ("Paranormal Activity") and Ricky Van Veen (College Humor) discussed their storytelling techniques and entrepreneurial spirit. Their tips for cutting through the cinematic bureaucracy to bring filmmaker visions to the big screen are empowering. Watch now!

Larry Mullen Jr.: The Man on the Train

2011-11-14 19:00:00 -0500

The musician-turned-actor talks about his "jump off the bridge" straight into the movie business. Now available nationwide on demand via Tribeca Film.

Here are the 11 Projects Chosen for the 10th Annual Tribeca All Access Program

2013-03-13 20:00:00 -0400

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Tribeca All Access (TAA) will reward $150,000 in grants and year-round support to 11 new projects—6 narratives and 5 documentaries.

How Will Google Glass Change Filmmaking?

2013-03-21 20:00:00 -0400

Glass might be revolutionary for filmmakers - by turning everyone into one.

Ryan Gosling: Taking a Break From Acting?

2013-03-20 20:00:00 -0400

He's not the first to talk retirement. What gives?

As Hollywood Shifts, Are Paradigms Colliding?

2012-07-18 20:00:00 -0400

Hollywood’s appetite for adaptations, remakes and sequels is growing. But the absence of mid-budget films from lists of the world’s highest-grossing films, which has become increasingly conspicuous in recent years, indicates that Hollywood’s model is changing.

Rewind: Watch 2012 Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards

2012-04-02 20:00:00 -0400

Did you miss the 2012 Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards live stream? We've got you covered. You can watch the archived version right here! See it for the first time or relive the highlights from the 3rd annual award ceremony with Jack Dorsey, Edward Burns, Tiffany Shlain, Scooter Braun and up-and-coming singer, Justin Bieber.

Has Cable TV Taken the Place of the Mid-Budget Indie?

2012-07-05 20:00:00 -0400

With film budgets shrinking rapidly, many independent-minded filmmakers are looking towards television as fertile—and stable—ground for ambitious new projects. What does this mean for independent film—and their audiences?

The Good Life: Eva Mulvad

2011-03-30 20:00:00 -0400

For the Beckmanns, money is not an object and is no longer an option. Meet the director who documented these down-and-out princesses who had it made, once upon a time.

Free Panel: Todd Haynes, Q-Tip and The National's Matt Berninger Discuss Music and Film

2013-04-13 20:00:00 -0400

"I'm Not There" director Todd Haynes, hip hop legend Q-Tip, and The National's Matt Berninger will discuss the future of music and film in this newly-added free panel.

Point Blank: What Would You Do?

2011-07-25 20:00:00 -0400

What if the woman you loved was suddenly at the mercy of a sadistic band of criminals? Check out Fred Cavayé's adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through the streets and subways of Paris.

2010 Oscar Doc Shortlist: 15 Films

2010-11-18 19:00:00 -0500

AMPAS has announced its list of 15 feature docs being considered for an Oscar nomination. Four Tribeca alumni made the cut—woo hoo!

What Willy Wonka Can Teach Us About the Future of Film

2012-08-12 20:00:00 -0400

The multi-talented director Mel Stuart passed away this week at age 83. But no one who knew him will ever forget his love of the movies, or his passion for excellence in storytelling.

Laura Gottesdiener and Rachel Falcone on Sandy Storyline

2013-04-14 20:00:00 -0400

Even seven months later, victims of Hurricane Sandy are still reeling from the effects of the storm. The team behind ‘Sandy Storyline' allows those parties to share their ordeals through written stories, photos, audio recordings and videos.

The Resistable Rise of the Mockumentary

2012-02-27 19:00:00 -0500

From Spinal Tap to Paranormal Activity, writer/director Rider Strong analyzes the resurgence of the mockumentary.

Welcome: Frederic Boyer, Artistic Director

2011-12-07 19:00:00 -0500

As planning for the 2012 edition gets underway, Tribeca Film Festival names a new artistic director, adding a French twist to the New York festivities.

What Filmmakers Can Learn From Mark Pincus’s Dog

2011-06-03 00:00:00 -0400

The co-founder of social film studio Murmur explores how filmmakers can take inspiration from casual games and integrate social networking mechanics into narrative.

Oscar-Winner Steven Zaillian Makes His TV Debut with HBO's THE NIGHT OF

2016-04-07 10:00:00 -0400

On April 22, the Tribeca Film Festival will premiere the brand new HBO miniseries THE NIGHT OF, starring John Turturro and Riz Ahmed. Here, director and co-writer Steven Zaillian breaks down his first TV project.

New Doc Brings Worldwide Attention to Cholera Epidemic in Haiti

2012-07-11 20:00:00 -0400

Produced by Olivia Wilde and Elon Musk, “Baseball in the Time of Cholera” premiered to acclaim at TFF 2012. By offering the film online for free, directors David Darg and Bryn Mooser hope you can help stop the ever-growing cholera epidemic in Haiti.

Toward a New Digital Aesthetic: Some Rambling Reflections

2011-10-19 20:00:00 -0400

UCLA Professor Robert Rosen reflects on a new digital aesthetic that is now emerging from a media saturated world.

‘The Motivation’ Director Adam Bhala Lough On the Art of Street Skating

2013-04-16 20:00:00 -0400

Adam Lough is bringing street skating into the mainstream. His documentary, ‘The Motivation,’ follows the world’s top skaters as they prepare for the 2012 Street League Championship. Even if you already know the outcome of the competition, we guarantee you’ll be on the edge of your seat.

The Reelist: Snowed In

2007-12-19 19:00:00 -0500

With the arrival of the new ski documentary Steep and the first snows of the season, we compile a list of films that depict the whiteness of winter in extraordinary ways. Call it a snow cinema.

The Gondry Strategy

2008-02-26 19:00:00 -0500

Michel Gondry's latest feature, Be Kind Rewind, provides more evidence of the French filmmaker's talent and passion for turning the mundane into the magical.