2016-03-21

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL®
ANNOUNCES TRIBECA TALKS® LINEUP

FEATURING CONVERSATIONS WITH J.J. ABRAMS, ANDREA ARNOLD, ANTHONY BOURDAIN,

FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA, KATIE COURIC, ALFONSO CUARÓN, JODIE FOSTER, RICKY GERVAIS, DONNA KARAN, BAZ
LUHRMANN, PATTI SMITH, JOSS WHEDON, OLIVIA WILDE, AND MORE

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New
this year: Tribeca Talks: Storytellers presents passionate creators who
tell stories across
various forms of media and Tribeca Talks: Daring Women Summit
celebrates some of today’s most influential women in arts and technology

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New feature films announced with accompanying conversations

New
York, NY [March 21, 2016] – The 2016 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF),
presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of panels and
conversations with
some of the industry’s most critically and commercially successful
filmmakers, artists, and executives including
J.J. Abrams, Andrea Arnold, Anthony Bourdain, Francis Ford Coppola,
Katie Couric, Alfonso Cuarón, Jodie Foster, Ricky Gervais, Catherine
Hardwicke, Donna Karan, Baz Luhrmann, Patti Smith, Joss Whedon, Olivia
Wilde,
Samantha Bee, and more. The Tribeca Talks program will run during the 15th edition of TFF, taking place April 13–24.

Tribeca Talks: Directors Series, intimate one-on-one discussions with acclaimed directors, this year includes
Alfonso Cuarón,
Jodie Foster with
Julie Taymor, Joss Whedon in conversation with Mark Ruffalo,
J.J. Abrams speaking with Chris Rock, Andrea Arnold, and
Baz Luhrmann with Nelson George.
New
to this year’s Festival is Tribeca Talks: Storytellers, which features
pioneering creators who work across mediums to tell their stories.
Francis Ford Coppola, Idina Menzel and Patti Smith join previously announced participants
Tom Hanks and Tina Fey for the program. Also debuting for
2016 is Tribeca Talks: Daring Women Summit Powered by the Li.st, a day
of conversations with some of the most influential women in arts and
technology who will share stories from their
illustrious careers and unconventional paths to success, as well as
their support and mentorship of other women in their respective fields.
Participants include
Google Entertainment Industry Educator in Chief
Julie Ann Crommett, producer and actress
Olivia Wilde, fashion designer Donna Karan, Fresh Off the Boat Showrunner
Nahnatchka Khan, among others.

TFF
also announced five additional feature films and two previously
announced titles that will screen during the Festival as part of the
Tribeca Talks:
After the Movie series, which gives audiences a chance to listen to and
participate in a conversation with filmmakers, actors, and influencers
following screenings of their films.  The program features the world
premiere of Special Correspondents
and a discussion with writer and director Ricky Gervais, actor Eric Bana,
and additional cast, and the world premieres of documentaries I Voted?
with writer/director Jason Grant Smith and executive producer Katie Couric, Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent with subject and chef
Jeremiah Tower and executive producers Anthony Bourdain and Lydia Tenaglia,
and Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe with the creators and subjects of the film. Equity
will have its New York premiere, followed by a conversation with
director, and winner of the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival’s Nora Ephron
Prize Meera Menon.
Also featured as part of Tribeca Talks: After the Movie series are the previously announced
Contemporary Color, followed by a conversation with directors Bill and Turner Ross led by
David Byrne, and Starring Austin Pendleton, featuring a panel with star and subject
Austin Pendleton and actors from his career as an actor and director.

“Storytelling
is an expansive medium with the power to advance conversations and
issues long after the credits roll,” said Paula Weinstein, Executive
Vice President, Tribeca Enterprises. “The Tribeca Talks series gives
audiences the chance to continue those conversations as well as hear
from legendary figures in film, music, and more.”

This
year’s Tribeca Talks series offers audiences the opportunity to hear
from some of the top storytellers in the world about their craft, recent
and upcoming projects, and innovations across mediums. Additional
programs include returning favorites “Tribeca Talks: Master Class,”
conversations focusing on a specific sector of the filmmaking process
and other special “Tribeca Talks” events including Tribeca/ESPN
Sports Film Festival conversations.

The full schedule for the 2016 Tribeca Talks series follows:

Tribeca Talks: Directors Series, sponsored by Amazon Studios with media support from

Entertainment Weekly

Some
of the most distinctive directors discuss their careers and highlights,
from Jodie Foster discussing her TV endeavors and the upcoming
Money Monster, to Joss Whedon’s cult hits “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” to the
Avengers series, J.J. Abrams on Star Trek and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Andrea Arnold’s
Red Road and Fish Tank, Alfonso Cuarón’s Y Tu Mamá También and
Gravity, and Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming TV show “The Get Down” and stylistic
Moulin Rouge.

J.J. Abrams with Chris Rock

Multi-faceted filmmaker J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, “Felicity”, “Lost”) will discuss the turns and triumphs of his career with comic actor and fellow
filmmaker Chris Rock.

DATE: Friday, April 15

TIME: 6:00PM

LOCATION:  John Zuccotti Theater @ BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Andrea Arnold

One
of the freshest voices in cinema today, British filmmaker Andrea Arnold
sits down for a conversation about her work from her debut feature
Red Road to the highly acclaimed Fish Tank.

DATE: Monday, April 18

TIME: 2:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Joss Whedon with Mark Ruffalo

Joss Whedon, director of
The Avenger films and creator of cult classics “Angel” and
“Buffy: The Vampire Slayer,” will talk to esteemed actor and
collaborator Mark Ruffalo about his distinguished career.

DATE: Monday, April 18

TIME: 6:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA 1

Jodie Foster with Julie Taymor

Jodie
Foster has culminated her experience as an actress into directing and
will explore how she has forged a position as an esteemed filmmaker in
both film and television through a conversation with filmmaker Julie
Taymor

DATE: Wednesday, April 20

TIME: 5:30PM

LOCATION:  Festival Hub

Baz Luhrmann with Nelson George

Australian
filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has one of the most distinctly recognizable
visual styles in cinema today and discusses creating work which merges
both classic and modern worlds through films from The Great Gatsby to
Moulin Rouge.

DATE: Saturday, April 23

TIME: 6:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA 1

Alfonso Cuarón with TBD

From the indie hit
Y Tu Mamá También to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and
Gravity Alfonso Cuaron and will discuss his ability to create truly unique cinematic worlds.

DATE: Wednesday, April 20th

TIME: 6:00PM

LOCATION: SVA 1

Tribeca Talks: Storytellers, sponsored by
Dean & DeLuca with media support from

Entertainment Weekly

Celebrating
passionate creators with a desire to tell stories in a multitude of
ways - these pioneers never stay in just one lane.  From Patti Smith
turning songwriting into novel writing; to Tom Hanks acting, producing
and directing; Tina Fey, writing, acting, producing and creating shows,
Idina Menzel performing in TV, film and originating roles in theaters as
well as songwriting; and Francis Ford Coppola
discussing his passion for food and wine in addition to filmmaking.

Patti Smith

From
cultural music icon to novelist Patti Smith has always been ahead of
the curve and never afraid to pull punches, she will converse on her
career
and force field of creativity.

DATE: Thursday, April 14

TIME: 3:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Idina Menzel

Idina
Menzel has trail blazed a career in film, television and theater not
only being there for the inception of stage shows and the roles she has
made iconic, but also performed in a variety of mediums and showcased
her abilities as a songwriter.

DATE: Monday, April 18

TIME: 4:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA
1

Tina Fey with Damian Holbrook

Known
for developing smart comedy through her writing and performances in
film and television, the former head writer of SNL has also created fan
and
critic favorite TV shows “30 Rock” and “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.”

DATE: Tuesday, April 19

TIME: 6:00PM

LOCATION:
John Zuccotti Theater @ BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Francis Ford Coppola with Jay McInerney

Francis Ford Coppola has given us some of the most memorable films on the big screen but is also
a food and wine aficionado with a lifestyle brand.
Francis Ford Coppola Presents encompasses a series of cafes as well as his winery in Sonoma County, CA.

DATE: Wednesday, April 20

TIME: 4:00PM

LOCATION: SVA 1

Tom Hanks with John Oliver

In
addition to being one of the most beloved actors, Tom Hanks has also
produced and directed an astounding number of films and will discuss his
passion
for great stories.  Political commentator and television host John
Oliver leads a conversation with Hanks discussing his prolific career

DATE: Friday, April 22

TIME: 6:00PM

LOCATION:
John Zuccotti Theater @ BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Tribeca Talks: After the Movie

Contemporary Color

In
the summer of 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an
unprecedented event at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center to celebrate the art
of color guard—synchronized
dance involving flags, rifles, and sabers—by pairing regional color
guard teams with performers, including St Vincent, Nelly Furtado, and
Ad-Rock. More than a concert film, Contemporary Color is a cinematic
interpretation of this one of a kind live event,
courtesy of visionary filmmakers Bill and Turner Ross.

After the movie: A conversation led by
David Byrne with Bill and Turner Ross, with special appearances by color guarders.

DATE: Thursday, April 14

TIME: 9:00PM

LOCATION:  John Zuccotti Theater @ BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent
(sponsored by CNN Films)

The Last Magnificent
explores the exceptional,
adventurous life of Jeremiah Tower, one of the most controversial,
outrageous, and influential figures in the history of American
gastronomy. Yet his name has largely been obliterated from history.
Featuring interviews by Mario Batali, Anthony Bourdain, Martha
Stewart, and Ruth Reichl, this delicious documentary for the culinary
set tells the story of the rise and fall of America’s first celebrity
chef.

After the movie:
Subject and Chef
Jeremiah Tower and Executive Producers Anthony Bourdain and
Lydia Tenaglia

DATE: Saturday, April 16

TIME: 3:00PM

LOCATION:  John Zuccotti Theater @ BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

I Voted?

How do you know that your vote is recorded as intended in an election?  After South Carolina candidate Alvin Greene
overwhelmingly
won the Senate Primary despite having

not campaigned, a pandora’s box of questions opened regarding the
voting process - particularly in a digital age where we rely on computer
systems to act with integrity despite the use outdated
and unregulated technology.​

After the movie: Writer Director
Jason Grant Smith, Executive Producer Katie Couric and more.

DATE:
Thursday, April 21st

TIME:
5:30PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Equity

High-powered
Wall Street banker Naomi Bishop (Anna Gunn) has been passed over for a
promotion again. If she can successfully launch her next high profile
IPO, she’ll be back on top. To get the job done, she must bypass her
ambitious assistant (Sarah Megan Thomas) and an aggressive US prosecutor
(Alysia Reiner) watching her every move, in TFF Nora Ephron Prize
winner and alumnus Meera Menon’s financial thriller.
A Sony Pictures Classic release.

After the movie: Director Meera Menon,
and other female directors discuss their experience in the industry.

DATE: Tuesday, April 19

TIME:
6:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Starring Austin Pendleton

Austin
Pendleton is that quintessential character actor you might recognize.
We follow Austin as he reflects on his life and craft, while his A-list
peers discuss his vast influence, dogged determination, and what it
means to be an original in today’s celebrity-obsessed world.

After the movie: Star and subject
Austin Pendleton discusses  his career with fellow actors, including Olympia Dukakis,
Peter Saarsgaard, George Morfogen, and Denis O’Hare.

DATE:
Thursday, April 21

TIME: 2:30PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Special Correspondents

American
politics and media are aptly satirized in this feature by firebrand
comedian Ricky Gervais. A pretentious radio journalist and his
ineffectual
technician botch an assignment in South America, and decide to
fabricate an on-the-scene report while hiding out in a New York City
apartment. This scheme spirals out of their control when their
escalating story becomes a national headline.

A Netflix Original Film.

After the movie: A conversation with
writer/director Ricky Gervais, actor Eric Bana, and additional cast

DATE: Friday, April 22

TIME: 8:00PM

LOCATION:  John Zuccotti Theater @ BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe

The
most vitriolic debate in medical history takes a dramatic turn when
senior scientist turned whistleblower, Dr. William Thompson of the
Centers
for Disease Control, turns over secret documents, data, and internal
emails confirming what millions of devastated parents and “discredited”
doctors have long-suspected – vaccines do cause autism.

After the movie: a conversation with
creators and subjects of the film.

DATE:   Sunday, April 24

TIME: 2:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA2

Tribeca Talks: Daring Women Summit Powered by the Li.st

DATE: Wednesday, April 20

TIME: 10:30AM - 5PM

LOCATION:  Festival Hub

This day of first-hand storytelling celebrates today’s most influential women in
arts and
technology
who
have risen to the top of their respective fields by eschewing
traditional career trajectories in creating their own paths.
Not only have these women broken ceilings to succeed for themselves,
but most importantly they have created opportunities for other women
along the way through direct support and mentorship, forging job
opportunities for others and creating content where women
can see themselves and the possibilities of what they themselves could
become.

These
creative minds refused to take no for an answer, taking on outsized
risks, despite the conventional wisdom. These women in tech and
entertainment are bold, they are driven by innovation, and they have
reservoirs of expertise and life lessons to share.

Speakers include Producer and Actress
Olivia Wilde,
Fashion Designer Donna Karan,
Full Frontal’s
Samantha Bee,
actress & activist Rosie Perez,
The Li.st founder Rachel Sklar,
HelloGiggles co-founder
Sophia Rossi,
Google Entertainment Industry
Educator in Chief Julie Ann Crommett,
‘Fresh
off the Boat’
Showrunner Nahnatchka Khan,
actress Mya Taylor,
PYPO
Creator Stephanie Laing,
Chief Content
Officer for Refinery 29 Amy Emmerich,
New York Public radio’s President & CEO
Laura Walker,
WNYC’s Death, Sex & Money Anna Sale,
actress LaLa
Anthony and many more.

Tribeca Talks: Master Class (Free event)

Dolby Master Class

Leading sound and music pioneers discuss the complexities of creating sound and music for film.  Check website for panelists.

DATE: Friday, April 15

TIME: 3:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Prepping to Shoot with Catherine Hardwicke
(sponsored by Nexxus New York Salon Care)

Twilight,
Lords of Dogtown and Thirteen Director Catherine Hardwicke
takes you inside preproduction - from creating a workable shot list to
constructing lookbooks, shaping locations and building relationships
with cast and crew alike - she offers
tips and tricks as well as showcasing her personal work materials.

DATE: Sunday, April 17

TIME: 3:00PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Inside Casting

Esteemed Casting Director
Ellen Lewis and Ellen Chenoweth have worked with some of
the greatest directors including Martin Scorsese, Mike Nichols, Jim
Jarmusch, the Coen Brothers, George Clooney and Stephen Spielberg. They
will divulge the process of casting and discovering
some of today’s most recognizable faces.  Moderated by Bernard Telsey.

DATE: Saturday, April 23

TIME: 2:30PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Tribeca Talks - Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival Conversations, sponsored by Mohegan Sun

Elections and “Scandal"

Debuting their latest Elections short documentary
A More Perfect Union, Nate Silver (FiveThirtyEight editor-in-chief),
Micah Cohen (FiveThirtyEight politics editor) and guests discuss
how the Rev. Wright revelations affected the 2008 Democratic primary
between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, how the media handled the
story, and what lessons the episode holds for the
2016 election.

DATE: Wednesday, April 20

TIME: 2:30PM

LOCATION:  SVA2

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A More Perfect Union,
directed by Eric Drath. (USA) – World Premiere.
From
the discovery of Reverend Jeremiah Wright’s inciting sermons to Obama’s
‘A More Perfect Union’ speech, this short film uses interviews,
archives, and
a timeline to illustrate the behind-the-scenes drama during a
make-or-break moment in the 2008 presidential campaign.

O.J.: Made in America
with Ezra Edelman and TheUndefeated.com

O.J. Simpson remains one of the most resonant figures in American history.  Undefeated.com editor in chief
Kevin Merida moderates a discussion with the film’s director Ezra Edelman, managing editor
Raina Kelley and senior culture writer Kelley Carter about ESPN Films’
O.J.: Made in America and its attempt to make sense of both the
racial context surrounding the trial 20 years ago, and a life and career
still being debated today.

DATE: Sunday, April 24

TIME: 5:30PM

LOCATION:  SVA 2

Special “Tribeca Talks” Event

Free Like the Birds

Sophie
Cruz, a six year old girl fights to keep her family together as the
threat of deporting her parents  looms over her. Determined to keep her
family together she travels to Washington DC, breaks through police
barricades, and talks to the Pope. A girl on a mission.

After the short film: An in depth conversation
with prominent activists about immigration

DATE: Thursday, April 21

TIME: 8:30PM

LOCATION: SVA 2

From Film to Game

In
the entertainment industry’s constantly changing landscape, the lines
between mediums are starting to blur. We are witnessing the intersection
of gaming and filmmaking to create
a new form of storytelling that revitalizes traditional narratives.

Join BioShock’s
Ken Levine, Her Story creator Sam Barlow, and filmmaker Will Gluck
in a discussion about how content creators are bridging the gap
between video games and TV to generate compelling experiences that put
the viewer in the driver’s seat.

DATE: Monday, April 18

TIME: 8:00PM

LOCATION: Festival Hub

Panelists and moderators are subject to change.

For the most updated schedule, visit
www.tribecafilm.com

About the Tribeca Festival Hub

The
Tribeca Festival Hub is located at 50 Varick Street. For 10 days, the
Festival Hub is abuzz with activity that
engages the senses, providing a hands-on opportunity to experience the
best in storytelling and what happens when it collides with the latest
technology. From groundbreaking virtual reality to inspiring films, tv
and talks with the best storytellers in the
world and can’t-be-missed interactive installations, festival goers
converge on the hub to be inspired. The Festival Hub Pass is currently
on sale,
tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets

Passes and tickets for the 2016 Festival

Passes, including the Hudson and Festival Hub Passes, are on sale now at tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets.
The Festival Hub Pass provides access for one to all public events at
the Festival Hub at Spring Studios throughout the Festival, including
interactive and virtual reality installations, the Virtual Arcade,
Tribeca Storyscapes and DEFCON exhibits, Interactive
Day and Imagination Day, select Tribeca Talks events, special
screenings, live music and performances, as well as Pass Holder Lounges
with food and drinks. It also provides access to the Disruptive
Innovation Awards, two screening vouchers redeemable for evening/weekend
or matinee-priced tickets, discounted rates on festival screening
tickets, and an invitation to a Tribeca Film Festival Filmmaker Party.
The Festival Hub Pass costs $550.

The
Hudson Pass provides access for one to all public events at the
Festival Hub, as well as Pass Holder Lounges with food, and drinks. It
also provides access to all evening/weekend
and matinee screenings, all Tribeca Talks, the Disruptive Innovation
Awards, and a Tribeca Film Festival Filmmaker Party. The Hudson Pass
costs $1,250.

Single ticket sales begin Tuesday, March 29 and can be purchased at tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets,
by
telephone at (646) 502-5296 or toll free at (866) 941-FEST (3378), or
at one of the Ticket Outlets, located at Bow Tie Cinemas Chelsea (260 W.
23rd Street), and Brookfield Place (250
Vesey Street).  Single tickets cost $20.00 for evening and weekend
screenings, $10.00 for weekday matinee screenings, $30 for Tribeca Tune
In series and $40.00 for Tribeca Talks panels and special screenings.
The 2016 Festival will offer ticket discounts on
general screenings and Tribeca Talks panels for students, seniors and
select downtown Manhattan residents. Discounted tickets are available at
Ticket Outlet locations only.

About the Tribeca Film Festival

The
Tribeca Film Festival, now in its 15th year, brings together
visionaries across industries and diverse audiences to
celebrate the power of storytelling. A platform for independent
filmmaking, creative expression and immersive entertainment, Tribeca
supports emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning
filmmakers, curates innovative and interactive experiences,
and introduces new technology and ideas through panels, premieres,
exhibitions, and live performance.

Founded
by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in 2001, following
the attacks on the World Trade Center, Tribeca
has evolved from an annual event to spur the economic and cultural
revitalization of lower Manhattan to a gathering place for filmmakers,
artists, innovators, and the global creative community. Through programs
that embrace storytelling in all of its expansive
forms – from film and music to video games and online work, TFF
reimagines the cinematic experience and explores how art can unite
communities.

About the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival Sponsors

As
Presenting Sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival, AT&T is committed
to supporting the Festival and the art of filmmaking
through access and innovation – aiming to make this the most
interactive film and storytelling festival in the country, where
visitors experience the Festival in ways they never imagined. As one of
the largest communications and entertainment companies, AT&T
helps millions connect with entertainment, mobile, high speed Internet
and voice services – virtually everywhere.

The
Tribeca Film Festival is pleased to announce its Signature Sponsors:
#ActuallySheCan by Allergan, Accenture, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Bai
Beverages, Bira 91, Bloomberg
Philanthropies, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), CHANEL,
DEAN & DELUCA, EFFEN® Vodka, ESPN, Hendrick’s Gin, IBM, Infor, IWC
Schaffhausen, The Lincoln Motor Company, NBC 4 New York, National
CineMedia, New York Magazine, Nexxus New York
Salon, Samsung, Spring Studios New York, Thompson Hotels, and United Airlines.

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