Rapper and filmmaker Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, also known as RZA, will serve as this year’s Urbanworld Film Festival ambassador.
The festival will take place in New York City from Nov. 1 to 5 and will include a conversation with The Marvels director Nia DaCosta, as well as the world premiere of A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, co-directed by RZA and Gerald Barclay.
Urbanworld showcases narrative and documentary features, short films, web originals, music videos, spotlight screenings, conversations and live staged screenplay readings. In addition to the Wu-Tang doc, the festival will shine a light on Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction, and Galila Bekele and Armani Ortiz’s Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.
RZA’s film chronicles Wu-Tang’s iconic performance with the 60-piece Colorado Symphony Orchestra, which backed the group’s live score to a real-time, onstage screening of martial arts film The 36th Chamber of Shaolin,...
The festival will take place in New York City from Nov. 1 to 5 and will include a conversation with The Marvels director Nia DaCosta, as well as the world premiere of A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, co-directed by RZA and Gerald Barclay.
Urbanworld showcases narrative and documentary features, short films, web originals, music videos, spotlight screenings, conversations and live staged screenplay readings. In addition to the Wu-Tang doc, the festival will shine a light on Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction, and Galila Bekele and Armani Ortiz’s Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.
RZA’s film chronicles Wu-Tang’s iconic performance with the 60-piece Colorado Symphony Orchestra, which backed the group’s live score to a real-time, onstage screening of martial arts film The 36th Chamber of Shaolin,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2023 Doc NYC lineup has officially been announced.
The program for the 14th annual festival includes opening night selection “The Contestant,” a real-life “Truman Show”-esque story of a Japanese comedian who was trapped alone and naked in an apartment for 15 months as part of a reality TV show. The only twist? The comedian had no idea he was being filmed. Clair Titley directs the stranger-than-fiction documentary which premiered at TIFF.
Doc NYC runs from November 8 through 26, featuring 30 world premieres and 26 U.S. premieres with more than 200 films programmed. New films from Wim Wenders, Penny Lane, Dawn Porter, and Jeff Zimbalist are among the lineup for America’s largest documentary festival, with screenings at New York City’s IFC Center, Sva Theatre, and Village East by Angelika. In-person screenings take place November 8 through 16, with online selections available through November 26.
The centerpiece screening is the world premiere of D.W. Young’s...
The program for the 14th annual festival includes opening night selection “The Contestant,” a real-life “Truman Show”-esque story of a Japanese comedian who was trapped alone and naked in an apartment for 15 months as part of a reality TV show. The only twist? The comedian had no idea he was being filmed. Clair Titley directs the stranger-than-fiction documentary which premiered at TIFF.
Doc NYC runs from November 8 through 26, featuring 30 world premieres and 26 U.S. premieres with more than 200 films programmed. New films from Wim Wenders, Penny Lane, Dawn Porter, and Jeff Zimbalist are among the lineup for America’s largest documentary festival, with screenings at New York City’s IFC Center, Sva Theatre, and Village East by Angelika. In-person screenings take place November 8 through 16, with online selections available through November 26.
The centerpiece screening is the world premiere of D.W. Young’s...
- 10/12/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jaie Laplante has been tapped as the new artistic director of Doc NYC, America’s largest and arguably most influential documentary festival. He will replace Thom Powers, the festival’s founding artistic director, who will move into a previously announced new role as director of special projects.
In addition, the festival is unveiling its wider programming team for features and shorts. The festival will hold its 13th edition from Nov. 9 to Nov. 17. The 2022 version will be both in person in New York and accessible online across the U.S.
Laplante offers more than 20 years of festival experience. For the past 12 years, he served as the Miami Film Festival’s executive director and co-director of programming, where he oversaw a major expansion of that festival’s documentary selections, as well as launched a digital screening platform and the Google Talks on Gender & Racial Gaps in Film & Technology. He simultaneously oversaw year-round...
In addition, the festival is unveiling its wider programming team for features and shorts. The festival will hold its 13th edition from Nov. 9 to Nov. 17. The 2022 version will be both in person in New York and accessible online across the U.S.
Laplante offers more than 20 years of festival experience. For the past 12 years, he served as the Miami Film Festival’s executive director and co-director of programming, where he oversaw a major expansion of that festival’s documentary selections, as well as launched a digital screening platform and the Google Talks on Gender & Racial Gaps in Film & Technology. He simultaneously oversaw year-round...
- 6/2/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The 2022 Tribeca Festival announced its lineup of world premieres of new and returning television including ESPN’s The Captain, about iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter and Amazon Prime Video’s A League of Their Own, inspired by the 1992 film, with Abbi Jacobson.
The fest, which unspools June 8-19, announced its film slate earlier this week.
The nine series premieres and two first looks at returning favorites feature Hulu’s Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons, an exposé of Victoria’s Secret; HBO Max’s Menudo: Forever Young, a behind-the-scenes look at the multi-generational pop sensation; FX’s The Bear, a ride through the culinary world; Time Studios for A&e Network’s Right to Offend, a docuseries about Black comedians; Epix’s Bridge and Tunnel, which follows a group of Long Islanders pursuing Manhattan dreams, written and directed by Edward Burns; and the mid-season premiere of the final season...
The fest, which unspools June 8-19, announced its film slate earlier this week.
The nine series premieres and two first looks at returning favorites feature Hulu’s Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons, an exposé of Victoria’s Secret; HBO Max’s Menudo: Forever Young, a behind-the-scenes look at the multi-generational pop sensation; FX’s The Bear, a ride through the culinary world; Time Studios for A&e Network’s Right to Offend, a docuseries about Black comedians; Epix’s Bridge and Tunnel, which follows a group of Long Islanders pursuing Manhattan dreams, written and directed by Edward Burns; and the mid-season premiere of the final season...
- 4/21/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
The Tribeca Festival has unveiled its 2022 lineup of 109 feature films from 40 countries and 88 world premieres including Joachim Back’s Corner Office starring Jon Hamm and Somewhere in Queens, directed by Ray Romano starring Romano and Laurie Metcalf.
The fest, June 8-19, also features American Dreamer with Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine, Matt Dillon and Danny Glover; The Cave of Adullam, produced by Laurence Fishburne; Beauty, written by Lena Waithe; Jerry & Marge Go Large by David Frankel and starring Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening and Rainn Wilson; Aisha with Letitia Wright; Alone Together, directed, written and starring Katie Holmes alongside Jim Sturgess, Zosia Mamet and Melissa Leo; My Name Is Andrea with Ashley Judd; Space Oddity, directed by Kyra Sedgwick; Acidman with Thomas Haden Church and Dianna Agron; and The Integrity of Joseph Chambers with Clayne Crawford, Jordana Brewster and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
See full lineup below.
“This 2022 feature film program leaves us...
The fest, June 8-19, also features American Dreamer with Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine, Matt Dillon and Danny Glover; The Cave of Adullam, produced by Laurence Fishburne; Beauty, written by Lena Waithe; Jerry & Marge Go Large by David Frankel and starring Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening and Rainn Wilson; Aisha with Letitia Wright; Alone Together, directed, written and starring Katie Holmes alongside Jim Sturgess, Zosia Mamet and Melissa Leo; My Name Is Andrea with Ashley Judd; Space Oddity, directed by Kyra Sedgwick; Acidman with Thomas Haden Church and Dianna Agron; and The Integrity of Joseph Chambers with Clayne Crawford, Jordana Brewster and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
See full lineup below.
“This 2022 feature film program leaves us...
- 4/19/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
2022 Tribeca Film Festival Lineup Includes Ray Romano’s Directorial Debut and Jon Hamm Office Satire
The 2022 Tribeca Festival will feature world premieres of Ray Romano’s directorial debut “Somewhere in Queens” and “Corner Office,” a workplace satire starring Jon Hamm and Danny Pudi, among many others.
Tribeca announced on Tuesday its full lineup of features and shorts, including documentaries and animated films. In all, 110 feature films will play at the festival from 151 filmmakers across 40 countries, with 88 being world premieres.
Romano also stars in his film “Somewhere in Queens” alongside Laurie Metcalf, Tony Lo Bianco, Sebastian Maniscalco and Jennifer Esposito. The film is about an Italian-American dad from Queens who gets increasingly involved in ensuring his son’s high school basketball success. “Corner Office” is directed by Joachim Back and stars Hamm as a straight-laced employee who retreats to a blissfully empty corner office to get away from his lackluster colleagues, only to find that his move upsets them immensely.
Other highlights include “American Dreamer” with Peter Dinklage,...
Tribeca announced on Tuesday its full lineup of features and shorts, including documentaries and animated films. In all, 110 feature films will play at the festival from 151 filmmakers across 40 countries, with 88 being world premieres.
Romano also stars in his film “Somewhere in Queens” alongside Laurie Metcalf, Tony Lo Bianco, Sebastian Maniscalco and Jennifer Esposito. The film is about an Italian-American dad from Queens who gets increasingly involved in ensuring his son’s high school basketball success. “Corner Office” is directed by Joachim Back and stars Hamm as a straight-laced employee who retreats to a blissfully empty corner office to get away from his lackluster colleagues, only to find that his move upsets them immensely.
Other highlights include “American Dreamer” with Peter Dinklage,...
- 4/19/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
This year’s Tribeca Festival is bringing Jenny back to the Block.
Jennifer Lopez’s Netflix documentary “Halftime” is confirmed to kick off the 2022 Tribeca Festival on June 8. The film, directed by Oscar nominated Tribeca alum Amanda Micheli (“Vegas Baby”), will host its world premiere at the festival before premiering on the streamer June 14.
“Halftime” follows J.Lo’s rise to international stardom as the “Marry Me” star reflects on her milestones, evolution, and legacy as she navigates the second half of her iconic career. Tribeca will host the film’s premiere at the United Palace in Washington Heights, just a few subway stops away from Lopez’s native Bronx.
Per the festival, “Halftime” offers an “intimate peek behind the curtain revealing the grit and determination that makes Jennifer Lopez the icon she is, from her performances onscreen and on stages around the world, to her Super Bowl Halftime show,...
Jennifer Lopez’s Netflix documentary “Halftime” is confirmed to kick off the 2022 Tribeca Festival on June 8. The film, directed by Oscar nominated Tribeca alum Amanda Micheli (“Vegas Baby”), will host its world premiere at the festival before premiering on the streamer June 14.
“Halftime” follows J.Lo’s rise to international stardom as the “Marry Me” star reflects on her milestones, evolution, and legacy as she navigates the second half of her iconic career. Tribeca will host the film’s premiere at the United Palace in Washington Heights, just a few subway stops away from Lopez’s native Bronx.
Per the festival, “Halftime” offers an “intimate peek behind the curtain revealing the grit and determination that makes Jennifer Lopez the icon she is, from her performances onscreen and on stages around the world, to her Super Bowl Halftime show,...
- 4/13/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Line-up to include film, immersive, podcasts.
Tribeca Festival will take place from June 8-19, 2022, cementing the new summer berth it established in this year’s city-wide outdoor event.
The 2022 edition will encompass features and shorts, episodic storytelling (Tribeca Now), immersive, podcasts, online premieres, and branded entertainment (Tribeca X).
“We’re excited to welcome back creators from all mediums, entertainers and our audiences for another memorable experience,” said Tribeca Enterprises chief content officer Paula Weinstein. “In 2022 we look forward to creating new ways to enjoy their work across New York’s unbeatable options of theatres, parks, rooftops and other innovative venues across the city.
Tribeca Festival will take place from June 8-19, 2022, cementing the new summer berth it established in this year’s city-wide outdoor event.
The 2022 edition will encompass features and shorts, episodic storytelling (Tribeca Now), immersive, podcasts, online premieres, and branded entertainment (Tribeca X).
“We’re excited to welcome back creators from all mediums, entertainers and our audiences for another memorable experience,” said Tribeca Enterprises chief content officer Paula Weinstein. “In 2022 we look forward to creating new ways to enjoy their work across New York’s unbeatable options of theatres, parks, rooftops and other innovative venues across the city.
- 8/3/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The Tribeca Film Festival for 2021 has unveiled its full lineup of features on Tuesday, and among them are two documentaries in the Spotlight section on musician Rick James and TV personality Anthony Bourdain.
Those two films are just some of the highlights on a lineup that includes 66 films from 81 filmmakers from 23 different countries and 56 world premieres. It also features a lineup that’s 60% female, Bipoc and LGBTQ+ filmmakers.
This year’s Tribeca Festival is the 20th anniversary edition after last year’s event could not be in-person. And this year’s festival will return to live, in-person events at outdoor venues across all New York City boroughs. And many of the films will also be available for U.S. audiences to view online the day after they premiere in person through the Tribeca at Home virtual hub. The festival runs June 9-20.
The documentary about James is “Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James,...
Those two films are just some of the highlights on a lineup that includes 66 films from 81 filmmakers from 23 different countries and 56 world premieres. It also features a lineup that’s 60% female, Bipoc and LGBTQ+ filmmakers.
This year’s Tribeca Festival is the 20th anniversary edition after last year’s event could not be in-person. And this year’s festival will return to live, in-person events at outdoor venues across all New York City boroughs. And many of the films will also be available for U.S. audiences to view online the day after they premiere in person through the Tribeca at Home virtual hub. The festival runs June 9-20.
The documentary about James is “Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James,...
- 4/20/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
José F. Rodriguez and Karen McMullen have joined the Tribeca Film Festival programming team led by fest director and VP of programming Cara Cusumano as the New York event plans its 20th edition.
Rodriguez comes from the documentary world and was director of documentary programs at Tfi Network, an initiative of the festival’s not-for-profit sibling, the Tribeca Film Institute. McMullen previously held positions as head of programming at Tide Festival, the lead curator for the New Voices in Black Cinema Film Festival, and as a features programmer for Doc NYC Film Festival.
Due to Covid-19, Tribeca has pushed back its usual April start and will run June 9-20. No details have been finalized in terms of logistics for screenings and festival events given the uncertainties of the pandemic. Movie theaters and other New York venues have been shuttered since March. But coronavirus vaccines are expected to roll out in the coming weeks and months,...
Rodriguez comes from the documentary world and was director of documentary programs at Tfi Network, an initiative of the festival’s not-for-profit sibling, the Tribeca Film Institute. McMullen previously held positions as head of programming at Tide Festival, the lead curator for the New Voices in Black Cinema Film Festival, and as a features programmer for Doc NYC Film Festival.
Due to Covid-19, Tribeca has pushed back its usual April start and will run June 9-20. No details have been finalized in terms of logistics for screenings and festival events given the uncertainties of the pandemic. Movie theaters and other New York venues have been shuttered since March. But coronavirus vaccines are expected to roll out in the coming weeks and months,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Doc NYC, America’s largest documentary festival and staple of the New York film community, announced the lineup for its 11th edition, running online November 11-19 and available to viewers across the US. The program includes new films about John Belushi, Pope Francis, Bill T. Jones, Jamal Khashoggi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Frank Zappa, and many more. The 2020 festival lineup includes 107 feature-length documentaries among over 200 films and dozens of events. Included are 23 World Premieres, 12 international or North American premieres, and 7 US premieres. Fifty-seven features (53% of the lineup) are directed or co-directed by women and 36 by Bipoc directors (34% of the feature program).
World Premieres at the festival include Nelson G. Navarrete and Maxx Caicedo’s “A La Calle,” Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker’s “The Meaning of Hitler,” Gong Cheng and Yung Chang’s “Wuhan Wuhan,” Sian-Pierre Regis’s “Duty Free,” Noah Hutton’s “In Silico,” Nancy Buirski’s “A Crime on the Bayou,...
World Premieres at the festival include Nelson G. Navarrete and Maxx Caicedo’s “A La Calle,” Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker’s “The Meaning of Hitler,” Gong Cheng and Yung Chang’s “Wuhan Wuhan,” Sian-Pierre Regis’s “Duty Free,” Noah Hutton’s “In Silico,” Nancy Buirski’s “A Crime on the Bayou,...
- 10/15/2020
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
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