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Tribeca Talks: The Big Time to the Big Screen-30 Years of Sports Filmmaking

Whether played out on the field, in the ring, or on the court, every great sports drama is ultimately a human tale-of conflict, determination, passion, triumph, and loss. In honor of ESPN's 30th anniversary, ESPN Films launches 30 For 30, a... read more

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Tribeca Talks: The Future of the Independents

Great art often comes out of great struggle. With the film industry suffering the same upheaval as many other great American industries, where does the future of independent filmmaking lie? Join members of the DGA's Independent Directors Committee... read more

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Tribeca Talks: Industry -- (Untitled): A Case Study for Digital Workflow Sponsored by Panavision

With today's quickly evolving technology, choosing the best resources and workflow for your project can be a challenge. Decisions made months prior to principal photography will impact the post-production process, back-end costs, and ultimately, t... read more

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Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper hosted by Barnes & Noble -- Directors as Writers

The relationship between what is on the page and what is on the screen is the key to the success of any film. What are the challenges when you are the keeper of both flames? Panelists include writers and directors Raymond De Felitta (City Islan... read more

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Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper hosted by Barnes & Noble -- As Good as the Book?

The challenges facing a writer when translating a literary vision into the blueprint for a cinematic one can be daunting. Is it ever possible to create a movie that the audience will think is better than the book? Panelists include writer/director... read more

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Revenge of the Electric Car

Behind the closed doors of Nissan, General Motors, and Tesla Motors, the race is on to develop the world's first, and most economically accessible, electric car. Director Chris Paine's energetic and beautifully shot follow-up to Who Killed the ... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - Shooting Film on a Budget

One of the most important aspects of realizing your independent feature is determining the right look. How will you capture your images and bring the script to the screen in a meaningful, visual way? Filmmakers and cinematographers must consider m... read more

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Tribeca Talks Directors Series: Souleymane Cissé with Martin Scorsese

Souleymane Cissé, Malian filmmaker and first filmmaker of African descent to win a major award at the Cannes Film Festival, will be interviewed by Academy Award®-winning director Martin Scorsese. read more

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Tribeca Talks Directors Series: Doug Liman with Alec Baldwin

Blockbuster filmmaker and television producer Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Swingers) will be interviewed by Alec Baldwin. read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - Meet the Documentary Broadcasters

Documentaries are more popular than ever. Today they are being watched on every platform and networks are filling up their slots with a wide array of topics to meet with the demands of a growing audience. Hear from Jackie Glover, VP of HBO ... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - Shooting Anamorphic

Creative decisions and techniques made by cinematographers vary widely. Camera positions and lighting design all combine to give a film the right atmosphere. One important choice to make is the type and style of the lens. Referred to as many th... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - Digital by Design

The emergence of online digital platforms and applications provokes filmmakers to confront technology head-on. Join SAP and industry executives for a down-to-earth discussion about how the digital age aids today's filmmaker in three key areas: Fun... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - Are Documentary Films Changing the World?

Documentary films unveil important truths, challenge assumptions, and often compel audiences to take action. Many of today's filmmakers are faced with an additional challenge—how do they ensure their film will have a significant impact on th... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - Amplify the Message: Social Media

Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, GetGlue, Foursquare. Social media has changed the way we interact with the world around us. These days, filmmakers don't just need a press kit and a Web site; they need a social media presence. How should producers and d... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - The Business of Entertainment

Bloomberg's inaugural Business of Entertainment program features two in-depth interviews with top industry CEOs. Hosted by one of the world's leading interviewers, Charlie Rose, the program will kick off with a conversation with Time Warner... read more

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Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper hosted by Barnes & Noble Union Square -- Writing the Documentary

Whether you're following the story of a little league team struggling to win a championship or diving into the story of how the television was invented, the term "writing the documentary" might not occur to you as you watch the drama unfold before... read more

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Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper hosted by Barnes & Noble Union Square -- Based on True Events

Writers who turn true events into films must grapple with how much truth to include or embellish to meet their cinematic ambition. If your source material is based on true events, who is the writer responsible to? From what to dramatize to what to... read more

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Loving Story

Nancy Buirski's moving, evocative documentary recounts the unknown love story of Mildred and Richard Loving, the couple behind the 1967 Supreme Court ruling overturning anti-miscegenation laws in the United States. Drawing from a wealth of stunnin... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry: Reuse, Remix & Renew

Being an indie filmmaker is expensive—emotionally, financially, and legally. Many young artists don't have the tools to create the films they want or to license them for future use. How does one navigate the uncharted legal waters of the int... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry: Click to View: The Future of New Media

Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter Writers fought for it, directors want it, and actors are next in line. What is “new media,” and what does it mean for artists and audiences? Join those on the frontlines of this fast-growing industry... read more

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Tribeca Talks Directors Series: Michael Moore with Susan Sarandon

Academy Award-winning filmmaker/activist Michael Moore will be interviewed by Academy Award-winning actor Susan Sarandon. read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - Film and Brands

Brands and filmmakers are increasingly collaborating on film projects to achieve a range of objectives from marketing and public relations to corporate storytelling and philanthropy. As the number of projects as well as the platforms for distribut... read more

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Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper hosted by Barnes & Noble Union Square--The Pen Versus the Sword

Social change can be implemented through a variety of creative methods—from artists who write and create work that makes people look at society from a new perspective, to bloggers spreading information, opinions, and images to those who need... read more

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Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper hosted by Barnes & Noble Union Square--Biography on Film

In biographical documentaries, the personal moments and drama of an individual's life are captured in interviews and every day or behind-the-scenes footage. Seems simple, but in reality there is also the equally important influence of writing and ... read more

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Tribeca Talks Industry - The Future Is Short: Storytelling in the Digital Age

As the Internet and other platforms like Hulu, Netflix, Yahoo!, and the New York Times become more commercially viable as distribution outlets for good stories told through film, the opportunities for creating original short-form content have neve... read more