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THE 17TH ANNUAL TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL® ANNOUNCES 2018 JURIES REPRESENTING AN ESTEEMED SELECTION OF DIRECTORS, ACTORS, PRODUCERS AND STORY TELLERS

Jurors include Josh Charles, Amy Kaufman, Dan Cogan, Lakeith Stanfield, Joanna Gleason, Susan Lacy, Ray Liotta, Zosia Mamet, Chris Messina, Jenny Lumet, Norman Reedus, Alysia Reiner, Nelson George, Ondi Timoner, Sasheer Zamata and more

NEW YORK, NY– April 16, 2018 – The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced the members of ten juries, which reflect the tone and texture of the annual cultural showcase, which celebrates storytelling in film, television, virtual reality, music and games. The jurors will be tasked with honoring the new works of emerging and established members of the creative community with unique art awards and cash prizes as they present their works at the annual Festival. Mirroring the breadth of Tribeca’s programming, the team of jurors include acclaimed filmmakers, award-winning actors, noteworthy producers, and cultural leaders. The Festival takes place April 18-29 in New York City.

Over 35 industry professionals have been selected to award work covering both feature-length and short film categories comprised of narratives and documentary films as well as Storyscapes, the juried section of the Virtual Arcade, presented by AT&T. The jurors will also present the Tribeca X Award, celebrating branded storytelling at the intersection of advertising and entertainment.

The Festival will announce the winner of the sixth annual Nora Ephron Award, presented by CHANEL, which will be selected by a jury composed of women firmly entrenched in the entertainment industry. The award was created to honor the spirit and vision of the legendary filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron.

“Each year we engage some of the most seasoned members of the creative community to collaborate with us on our juries,” commented Jane Rosenthal, co-founder, Tribeca Film Festival and Executive Chair Tribeca Enterprises. “Whether it’s the Nora Ephron Award for a women filmmaker, the Albert Maysles Award for a new documentary director, or the Storyscape Award for immersive storytelling, we continue to grow and expand our Tribeca family with the help of the acclaimed artists and creators on our jury.”

The winning films, filmmakers, actors, and storytellers in each category will be announced at the Tribeca Film Festival Awards ceremony, sponsored by Chloe Wine Collection, at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 26.

Following is a list of all 2018 Festival jurors and their respective categories.

Feature Film Competition Categories

The jurors for the 2018 US Narrative Competition section are:

The jurors for the 2018 International Narrative Competition section are:

The jurors for the 2018 Documentary Competition section are:

The jurors for the 2018 Best New Narrative Director Competition section are:

The jurors for the 2018 Albert Maysles Award (Best New Documentary Director Award) are:

Short Film Competition Categories

The jurors for the 2018 Narrative Short Competition section are:

The jurors for the 2018 Short Documentary and Student Visionary Competitions section are:

Storyscapes Award

The jurors for the 2018 Storyscapes Competition are:

Nora Ephron Award

The jurors for the 2018 Nora Ephron Award are:

Tribeca X Award

The jurors for the 2018 Tribeca X Award are:

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Passes and tickets for the 2018 Festival
Single tickets are available for sale now and cost $21.00 for evening and weekend screenings, $12.00 for weekday matinee screenings, $30.00 for special film screenings, $40.00 for Tribeca Talks panels, $30.00 for Tribeca TV, and $40.00 for Tribeca Immersive. Tickets can be purchased online at tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets, or by telephone at (646) 502-5296 or toll free at (866) 941-FEST (3378) or at the ticket outlet located at Cinépolis Chelsea (260 W. 23rd Street).

Also available for purchase now is The Hudson Pass, an all access pass to screenings and talks taking place at BMCC, Regal Battery Park Theater, Cinépolis Chelsea, and the SVA Theatre, as well as full access to all events at the Tribeca Festival Hub at Spring Studios, which includes VR and immersive projects, special screenings with music performances, and access to the lounges.

The 2018 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.

Packages and passes are now available for purchase on the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival App, on:
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Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tff2017.android

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About the Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival is the leading cultural event that brings visionaries and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, VR, gaming, music, and online work. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is a platform for creative expression and immersive entertainment. The Festival champions emerging and established voices; discovers award-winning filmmakers and creators; curates innovative experiences; and introduces new technology and ideas through premieres, exhibitions, talks, and live performances.

The Festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the attacks on the World Trade Center. Now in its 17th year, the Festival has evolved into a destination for creativity that reimagines the cinematic experience and explores how art can unite communities. www.tribecafilm.com/festival

About the 2018 Partners
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, while expanding opportunities to diverse creators around the globe. AT&T helps millions connect to their passions – no matter where they are. This year, AT&T and Tribeca will once again collaborate to give the world access to stories from underrepresented filmmakers that deserve to be seen. AT&T Presents Untold Stories. An Inclusive Film Program in Collaboration with Tribeca, is a multi-year, multi-tier alliance between AT&T and Tribeca along with the year-round nonprofit Tribeca Film Institute.

The Tribeca Film Festival is pleased to announce its 2018 Signature Partners: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Bai Beverages, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC Tribeca PAC), BVLGARI, CHANEL, CHLOE WINE COLLECTION, Diageo. ESPN, HEINEKEN, HSBC, IBM, IWC Schaffhausen, Kia, Montefiore, National CineMedia (NCM), Nespresso, New York Magazine, Nutella, NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, PwC, Spring Studios New York, and TUMI.

Press Contacts
Tribeca Film Festival/Tribeca Enterprises:
Tammie Rosen, EVP, Communications & Programming, (212) 941-2003, trosen@tribecaenterprises.com
Alyssa Grinder: (212) 941-2015, agrinder@tribecaenterprises.com

Sunshine Sachs:

Kara Croke, (212) 691-2800, croke@sunshinesachs.com

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