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2008 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE

avivapress — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:41:49 +0200

By Maria Esteves - April 24, 2008

The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 Opening Press Conference, presented by American Express was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College / Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 10:00 am. Co-founder Jane Rosenthal, TFF, was the opening speaker which included New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York State Governor David Paterson, Chief Marketing Officer, John D. Hayes, American Express Company, Festival Artistic Director/Director Peter Scarlet, and Festival Juror Doug Liman, TFF.

35% TAX INCENTIVE FOR FILMS MADE IN NY ANNOUNCED AT SEVENTH TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE

avivapress — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:19:27 +0200

By Maria Esteves - April 28, 2008

The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 Opening Press Conference, presented by American Express was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 am. TFF08 press conference speakers included New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York State Governor David Paterson, Chief Marketing Officer, John D. Hayes, American Express Company, Festival Co-founder Jane Rosenthal, Festival Artistic Director/Director Peter Scarlet, and Festival Juror Doug Liman, TFF.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Governor David Paterson will sign legislation to increase tax incentives for films made in New York. Major Bloomberg said, "NYC is the only city in the country that offers tax credit to film and TV productions." Films made in NY will get 30% State credit and 5% NYC credit. For further information, visit http://www.nyc.gov/film.

On April 24, Deluxe New York ribbon cutting ceremony was held by Ronald O. Perelman, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal, Ethan & Joel Coen, Doug Liman, Harvey Weinstein and Brett Ratner. Deluxe, a new state of the art motion picture laboratory EFILM® digital intermediate facility located at 435 Hudson Street is schedule to open for business in May, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.bydeluxe.com

This year's festival opening night premiere film of BABY MAMA, directed by Michael McCullers, was held at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Wednesday, April 23, and opened nationwide April 25. The closing night premiere film of SPEED RACER, directed by the Wachowski Brothers, held at BMCC/TPAC, Saturday, May 3, opens nationwide on May 9. For further information, visit http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org

SEVENTH ANNUAL TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS PRESS MEET & GREET RECEPTION

avivapress — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:39:15 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 1, 2008

The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 Documentary Meet & Greet, was held at Environment Showroom, Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 pm. Numerous documentary filmmakers attending the reception included director Engi Wassef, MARINA OF THE ZABBALEEN, director Jonathan Walls, producer/cinematography director Kevin Krupitzer, PLAYING FOR CHANGE, and director Makoto Sasa, FIRE UNDER THE SNOW.

TFF08 World Documentary Features are BAGHDAD HIGH, directed by Ivan O'Mahoney and Laura Winter, DONKEY IN LAHORE, directed by Faramarz K-Rahber, GUEST OF CINDY SHERMAN, directed by Paul H-O and Tom Donahue, KASSIM THE DREAM, directed by Kief Davidson, MY LIFE INSIDE (Mi Vida Dentro), directed by Lucía Gajá, OLD MAN BEBO, directed by Carlos Carcas, AN OMAR BROADWAY FILM, directed by Omar Broadway and Douglas Tirola, PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL, directed by Gini Reticker, THEATER OF WAR, directed by John Walter, TWO MOTHERS (Meine Mütter), directed by Rosa von Praunheim, and WAR, LOVE, GOD & MADNESS, directed by Mohamed Al-Daradji.

TFF08 showcasing 121 feature films from 31 countries is held in Tribeca and venues in New York City from April 23 - May 4. For further information, visit http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org

SEVENTH ANNUAL TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS PRESS RECEPTION

avivapress — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:14:10 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 1, 2008

TFF08 showcasing 121 feature films from 31 countries is held in Tribeca and venues in New York City from April 23 - May 4. For further information, visit http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org

SEVENTH ANNUAL TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS PRESS RECEPTION

avivapress — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:51:20 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 1, 2008

TFF08 showcasing 121 feature films from 31 countries is held in Tribeca and venues in New York City from April 23 - May 4. For further information, visit http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org

2008 Tribeca Film Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation “SPEED RACER” Red Carpet Coverage

avivapress — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:14:40 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 5, 2008

The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 Closing Night Gala Presentation film of SPEED RACER, directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski (brothers) was held at the Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Saturday, May 3, 6:30 pm.

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation of SPEED RACER red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, artists, directors, and celebrity guests.

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation red carpet arrival actress Susan Sarandon (Mom Racer), SPEED RACER.

SPEED RACER, is an outstanding action packed animated film based on Speed (Emile Hirsch) a young boys innate ability to race cars compelled in becoming a race car champion.

SPEED RACER, directed by Wachowski Brothers | USA | 2008 | 129 min. | English | released by Warner Bros. Pictures, opens nationwide, Friday, May 9th.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation “SPEED RACER” Red Carpet Coverage

avivapress — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:47:48 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 5, 2008

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation red carpet arrival actors Paulie Litt (Spritle), and Peter Fernandez (local announcer), SPEED RACER, original voice of Speed and Racer X of 1967 SPEED RACER cartoon TV series.

SPEED RACER, is an outstanding action packed animated film based on Speed (Emile Hirsch) a young boys innate ability to race cars compelled in becoming a race car champion.

SPEED RACER, directed by Wachowski Brothers | USA | 2008 | 129 min. | English | released by Warner Bros. Pictures, opens nationwide, Friday, May 9th.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation “SPEED RACER” Red Carpet Coverage

avivapress — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:12:12 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 5, 2008

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation of SPEED RACER red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, artists, directors, and celebrity guests.

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation red carpet arrival actor John Goodman (Pop Racer), SPEED RACER.

SPEED RACER, is an outstanding action packed animated film based on Speed (Emile Hirsch) a young boys innate ability to race cars compelled in becoming a race car champion.

SPEED RACER, directed by Wachowski Brothers | USA | 2008 | 129 min. | English | released by Warner Bros. Pictures, opens nationwide, Friday, May 9th.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation “SPEED RACER” Red Carpet Coverage

avivapress — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:37:03 +0200

2008 Tribeca Film Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation "SPEED RACER" Red Carpet Coverage

By Maria Esteves - May 5, 2008

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation of SPEED RACER red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, artists, directors, and celebrity guests.

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation red carpet arrival TFF founder, actor, Robert De Niro, and his wife Grace Hightower.

SPEED RACER, is an outstanding action packed animated film based on Speed (Emile Hirsch) a young boys innate ability to race cars compelled in becoming a race car champion.

SPEED RACER, directed by Wachowski Brothers | USA | 2008 | 129 min. | English | released by Warner Bros. Pictures, opens nationwide, Friday, May 9th.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation “SPEED RACER” Red Carpet Coverage

avivapress — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:11:05 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 5, 2008

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation of SPEED RACER red carpet arrivals included cast of actors, artists, directors, and celebrity guests.

TFF08 Closing Night Gala Presentation red carpet arrival producer Joel Silver, SPEED RACER.

SPEED RACER, is an outstanding action packed animated film based on Speed (Emile Hirsch) a young boys innate ability to race cars compelled in becoming a race car champion.

SPEED RACER, directed by Wachowski Brothers | USA | 2008 | 129 min. | English | released by Warner Bros. Pictures, opens nationwide, Friday, May 9th.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival “MAN ON WIRE” artist Philip Petit at Washington Square Park, NYC

avivapress — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:56:43 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 5, 2008

The Seventh Annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) 2008 premiere film of MAN ON WIRE, directed by James Marsh was held at The New School Tishman Auditorium, Saturday, April, 26, 5:30 pm. Artist Philippe Petit entertained New Yorkers in the great outdoors at Washington Square Park, Sunday, May 4th. MAN ON WIRE opens at August 15, 2008.

An Interview with “The Universe of Keith Haring” Filmmaker Christina Clausen

avivapress — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:37:01 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 8, 2008

The Seventh Annual 2008 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) New York Premiere documentary film THE UNIVERSE OF KEITH HARING, directed by Christina Clausen final screening was held at AMC Village VII, Sunday, May 4, 11:30 am. A special Q&A immediately followed. The PARTY OF LIFE benefit in celebration of Keith Haring's 50th Birthday featuring Junior Vasquez and Louie Vega was held at PACHA venue, 9:00 pm - 4:00 am. Aviva Press interviewed director Christina Clausen, Sunday, May 4th.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival NY Premiere 90 Miles, The Documentary Red Carpet Video Coverage of Candido

avivapress — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:14:34 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 21, 2008

The Seventh Annual 2008 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF08) New York Premiere documentary film 90 MILES (90 Millas El Documental), directed by Emilio Estefan was held at Borough of Manhattan Community College/Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York, Thursday, May 1, 6:00 pm. The conversations in cinema panel discussion immediately followed moderated by ABC Emmy award-winner Primetime co-anchor John Quiñones, panelists included director Emilio Estefan, singer/songwriter Gloria Estefan, performing artist Jose Feliciano, music composer Johnny Pacheco, percussionist Candido Camero, trumpeter Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros, and Cuban Tres guitarist Nelson Gonzalez.

TFF08 NY Premiere film of 90 MILES, THE DOCUMENTARY (90 Millas El Documental) red carpet arrival, 2008 Jazz Master Award winner, percussionist Candido Camero, (center), with companion Maria Acosta and director Ivan Acosta.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival NY Premiere 90 Miles, The Documentary Red Carpet Video Coverage of Nelson Gonzalez

avivapress — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:29:00 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 21, 2008

TFF08 NY Premiere film of 90 MILES, THE DOCUMENTARY (90 Millas El Documental) red carpet arrival, Cuban Tres Guitarist Nelson Gonzalez with his son Joseph.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival NY Premiere 90 Miles, The Documentary Red Carpet Video Coverage of Narciso Rodriquez

avivapress — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:46:14 +0200

By Maria Esteves - May 21, 2008

TFF08 NY Premiere film of 90 MILES, THE DOCUMENTARY (90 Millas El Documental) red carpet arrival, Fashion Designer Narciso Rodriguez.