TFF
also announced the three film titles that will screen free for the
community at the Tribeca Drive-In movie series at Brookfield Place
(World Financial Center Plaza), co-sponsored by AT&T and JetBlue,
and hosted by Brookfield. The series will kick off with the classic
Hitchcock film, The Birds, followed by Tim Burton’s beloved comedy Beetlejuice and a screening of Lil Bub & Friendz,
a new film playing in the Festival about a cat made famous online and
his friends. Games and activities for all ages will take place before
each screening, including movie trivia, a ghoulish costume contest, face
painting, prize giveaways and more.
The
annual Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair will feature an exciting
lineup of programs to entertain the entire family, including the new
Tribeca Studios Backlot, which will transform a downtown street into an
interactive movie set where visitors can explore a wide range of
elements that go into creating a film production on location in New York
City. Also new this year is the Tribeca Food Feast, which will offer
festivalgoers a chance to watch chefs from the neighborhood and beyond
create their unique dishes on a show kitchen stage and try their hand at
a variety of cooking activities. Street Fair favorites including live
Broadway performances, arts and crafts and puppet shows will also return
to the annual celebration of the Tribeca neighborhood. In addition, the
Family Festival will feature an exciting sneak preview of the upcoming
summer comedy The Smurfs 2, along with a free family screening of the beloved film The Smurfs, with appearances by cast members.
“Free
events that foster culture and community have long been a cornerstone
of the Festival mission,” said Peter Downing, Creative Director and
Producer, Tribeca Family Festival. “We are looking forward to once again
welcoming families from downtown as well as New Yorkers from across the
city to experience the fun and energy of our signature Street Fair and
Sports Day, and to introduce new programs like the Tribeca Studios
Backlot and Tribeca Food Feast that are sure to delight visitors of all
ages.”
Rounding out TFF’s free offerings is a new program in partnership with MoMA PS1. Alberi, a TFF special screening, will run as a free installation at the VW Dome at MoMA PS1, and Stand Clear of the Closing Doors,
which will premiere in the World Narrative Competition section of the
Festival, will celebrate film and culture at the VW Dome 2 in the
Rockaways in partnership with MoMA PS1 and Rooftop Films.
“Every
year we seek to provide new opportunities for the community to come
together to laugh, be entertained and to celebrate film through events
like our Drive-In movies on the Hudson, screenings in partnership with
MoMA PS1 or free screenings of a family comedy like The Smurfs,”
said Genna Terranova, Director of Programming, Tribeca Film Festival.
“In addition, we are excited to continue to build our public programming
with a variety of free exhibitions that celebrate storytelling and
innovation and engage the New York creative community.”
Each
year, TFF’s free events bring thousands of people downtown to enjoy
top-notch talent and entertainment, while highlighting the restaurants,
merchants, schools and community organizations of lower Manhattan. The
free events are as follows:
TRIBECA DRIVE-IN OUTDOOR SCREENINGS
Thursday-Saturday, April 18-April 20
8:15 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.
Brookfield Place (World Financial Center Plaza)
Co-sponsored by AT&T and JetBlue, and hosted by Brookfield
TFF’s
outdoor screening series features the following films for this year’s
Tribeca Drive-In. The free evening of cinema under the stars is open to
the public, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Doors open at 6 p.m. The programs will also begin at 6 p.m., with
screenings starting at dusk (approximately 8:15 p.m.).
The Birds—Thursday, April 18
Celebrate
the fiftieth anniversary of one of the greatest thrillers ever made! A
casual boy-meets-girl story takes a turn toward the extreme when the
couple lands in the tiny town of Bodega Bay, California, just in time to
witness its sizable population of birds attack. Alfred Hitchcock, the
Master of Suspense, directed this nightmarish fantasy starring Tippi
Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy and Suzanne Pleshette. Courtesy of
Universal.
Come early for classic movie trivia contests and other chances to win great prizes.
Beetlejuice—Friday, April 19
Two
just-arrived ghosts discover that scaring away the new residents of
their old house is not as easy as saying a name three times. This
beloved comedy from 1988 was the perfect vehicle for Tim Burton’s unique
style and vivid imagination. Michael Keaton plays the title role with
maniacal relish and a dark edge of menace, alongside co-stars Alec
Baldwin, Geena Davis, Catherine O’Hara and Winona Ryder. Courtesy of Warner Bros. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Take part in a ghoulish costume contest, face-painting and family-friendly activities before the film.
Lil Bub & Friendz—Saturday, April 20
Called
“the most famous cat on the Internet,” the wide-eyed perma-kitten Lil
Bub is the adorable embodiment of the Web's fascination with all things
cats. Join Lil Bub and her owner on wild cross-country romp as they meet
the Internet’s most famous cat-lebrities. Meet adorable kitties, see
hilarious videos and hear from the dedicated cat enthusiasts who love
them.
Pet enthusiasts unite! Pre-show activities, contests and giveaways for cat lovers of all ages.
TRIBECA FAMILY FESTIVAL STREET FAIR
Saturday, April 27
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Greenwich Street (between Chambers Street and Hubert Street)
Presented by American Express
The Tribeca
Family Festival, presented by American Express, will feature the annual
Street Fair on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Greenwich
Street from Chambers Street to Hubert Street, and at venues throughout
the Tribeca neighborhood. The fair, a Festival favorite, is free and
open to the public, and promises to be a day of family fun and lively
entertainment.
Activities
and performances throughout the Street Fair will bring storytelling and
filmmaking to life. The celebration will include talented performers,
dancers, stilt walkers, Broadway performances, arts and crafts, face
painters, puppet shows, music, games and much more. Students from dozens
of local schools will also be at the fair with live performances and
vibrant student artwork. The Street Fair will also host restaurants,
merchants and organizations from the Tribeca neighborhood. The American
Express Guest Information Booths will offer comprehensive Festival
information, including event, screening and neighborhood information.
More details and a map of events will be available in the coming weeks
at www.tribecafilm.com.
Highlights include:
· The Tribeca Studios Backlot
will bring classic elements of filmmaking on location in New York City
to life. Families can also create their own movie pitch, step in front
of a green screen, learn how to animate their own stories and
participate in workshops on stunts, make-up, editing, and more.
Participating organizations include:
o The Tribeca Film Institute:
Movie Hacker! is a fun, interactive experience for the whole family to
enjoy. It gives movie lovers of all ages a chance to "load" into their
favorite big screen hits, flip the script, and become the new stars.
Movie Hacker! was created by the Tribeca Film Institute's team of
Teaching Artist Donal Foreman, and Film Fellows class of 2012, Mercedes
Ortiz and Marsha Larose. The Tribeca Film Institute hosts a year round
Film Fellows program that teaches high school students to conceptualize,
pitch, and produce their own films.
o Museum of the Moving Image
will present a range of hands-on activities facilitated by Museum
educators, including animation, video game hacking, and flipbook making.
o The Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME)
will have a presence on the “lot” with its “Made in NY” branded hot dog
cart. Reps from the office will distribute information about REEL JOBS,
resident FAQs, PA Training Program and the “Made in NY” Lower Manhattan
Walking Tour. Panels and discussions will focus on NYC as a production
location and the REEL JOBS campaign. Professional film gear on display
will include a grip truck, an electric truck, a make-up trailer, a “high
end” star trailer and a camera car.
o Tribeca Flashpoint Academy:
Calling all digital kids, teens, and parents! Don’t miss Tribeca
Flashpoint Academy -- Chicago’s renowned digital media arts college, a
partnership with Tribeca Enterprises) -- as they demonstrate
cutting-edge film, gaming, and special effects technology. Make a
computer monitor seemingly come to life through Augmented Reality, watch
students cut a TV commercial in record time during 30-minute live
demonstrations, and more!
· Live “Broadway at Tribeca” Performances will feature the casts from Annie, Wicked, Cinderella, Kinky Boots, Motown: The Musical and Hands On A Hardbody.
· A lineup of New York City chefs will share cooking secrets and offer demonstrations and tastings at the Tribeca Food Feast,
a new area at the Street Fair that will feature a chef’s kitchen stage
designed for the Street Fair. Activities will include cake icing,
meatball baking and taste testing. Festivalgoers can sample food from
local restaurants and select specialty food vendors from around the New
York City area.
· An exciting sneak preview of the upcoming summer comedy The Smurfs 2, along with a free family screening of the beloved film The Smurfs and special appearances by cast members at BMCC’s Tribeca Performing Arts Center Theater.
· Children and families can make their own film credential at the event. The “VIP Pass” they create will be stamped at each area they experience, and a special prize awaits those who fill their pass with stamps.
· Kids
can explore their artistic side with arts & crafts activities
including turning recycled materials into custom creatures with the ScrapKins® team, street chalk art and face painting.
· At the Kite Place, kids will be able to make their own kite and learn to fly it from masters of the craft of Kiting.
· Special Character “Meet & Greets” from The Smurfs and others
· Puppet Shows and Workshops from Puppetworks Inc. and Noel MacNeal’s “10 Minute Puppets”.
· CHESS NYC will host “speed tournaments” and ongoing chess matches for all skill levels
· The Gazillion Bubble Garden will have bubble wands of all shapes and sizes, and will offer bubble play to all who enter.
· The
Tribeca Kids Access Student Reporters, a diverse group of smart,
articulate kids (ages 10-14) from Tribeca and other downtown schools,
will cover this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, from red-carpet premieres
and panel discussions to all of the action at the Street Fair. Now in
its 10th year, the reporters will be supported by camera crews from the
Art Institute of New York City.
· Other
participants include the Young Storytellers Foundation, Victorian
Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park, and the New York Philharmonic’s
Credit Suisse Very Young Composers.
Games,
prizes, music and fun will also be supported by 60 Hudson, AT&T,
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment New York, ESPN, PepsiCo,
Petcurean, Pure Leaf, Moishe’s, Radio Disney AM 1560, Real Simple Magazine, The New York Times, and Time Out Kids. Additional activities include:
· Interactive
games including DJ Studio and All Star Guitar and an experience to make
a customized video/flipbook provided by AT&T, along with a cell
phone charging station."
· Dogs can walk the orange carpet at a screening of a short film about pets and enjoy doggy refreshments from Petcurean
· Pepsi will present a sidewalk chalk art station as well as the Pepsi Next Taste Challenge and Tropicana sampling
· Pure
Leaf sampling on-site will invite Family Festival goers to take the
Real Brewed Challenge – a blind taste test between Pure Leaf and freshly
brewed iced tea. Pure Leaf will also have a photo activity for children
and families to create their own “Celebri-tea” handprint.
· Be a red carpet star! Have your photo taken with a classic movie character at The New York Times Film Club photo booth.
· 60
Hudson will host the Hubert Street Stage, the Arts and Crafts Pavilions
and an art contest for local students. One piece of artwork selected
from participating schools will be showcased in the 60 Hudson window
located on the corner of West Broadway and Thomas Street.
For updated information on the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair, visit tribecafilm.com/family.
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