TFF 2013 will celebrate film and community by offering some very special free events that include our annual Tribeca Drive-In, the Family Festival Street Fair, Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day and special screenings for families. The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, today announced the return of their signature free community events: the Tribeca Drive-In (April 18-20); the Family Festival Street Fair (April 27); Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day (April 27); and, and Family Screenings (April 21 and 27).
The popular Tribeca Drive-In is back at Brookfield Place (World Financial Center Plaza), co-sponsored by AT&T and JetBlue and hosted by Brookfield.Kicking off this beloved serieswill be the classic Hitchcock film, The Birds, followed by Tim Burton's beloved comedy, Beetlejuice, and an additionalscreening of the TFF 2013 film, Lil Bub & Friendz, featuring some famous online cats. Before each movie, be sure to join us for games and activities for all ages, including movie trivia contests, ghoulish costume contests, face painting, prize giveaways and more.
Ever wondered what it would be like to be in the movies? The annual Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair will include 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 producing a film on location in New York City. As is tradition, the Street Fair will also include our standard live Broadway performances, arts and crafts activities, and puppet shows.
New this year at the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fairis the Tribeca Food Feast, which will offer festival-goers the opportunity to watch chefs from the neighborhood and beyond create unique dishes on a show kitchen stage and try their hands at a variety of other cooking activities.
In addition, our beloved Family Festival will feature an exciting sneak preview of the upcoming summer comedyof The Smurfs 2, along with a free family screening of the beloved film The Smurfs, with appearances by cast members.Hosted byTime Out Kids,
Not to be missed are other new programs made possible by our 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 storytelling and innovation at the VW Dome 2 in the Rockaways in partnership with MoMA PS1 and Rooftop Films.
Each year, TFF's free events bring thousands of people downtown to enjoy top-notch entertainment, while highlighting the restaurants, merchants, schools and community organizations of lower Manhattan. The free events are as follows:
TRIBECA DRIVE-IN OUTDOOR SCREENINGS
Co-sponsored byAT&TandJetBlueand hosted byBrookfield,TFF's outdoor screening series features the following films for this year's Tribeca Drive-In atBrookfield Place (World Financial Center Plaza).These free evenings of cinema under the stars are open to the public, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Running nightly from Thursday, April 18 to Saturday, April 20, the programswill begin at 6:00PM,with screenings starting at dusk (approximately 8:15PM).
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 Webs 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
TheTribeca 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 l
