2016 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE PUBLIC!

Tickets for the 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, go on sale for the general public on Tuesday, March 29 at 11am EST, including screenings of 101 feature documentaries and narratives, and 74 shortfilms, along with a line-up of exclusive talks, unique special events and can’t miss performances. Tickets can be purchased onlineby telephoneor at the TFF Ticket Outlet at Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas 9 and Brookfield Place. The 2016 Tribeca Film Festival will run from April 13 – 24.

The Festival’s film slate includes projects from noted filmmakers and celebrated actors including All We Had, the feature film directorial debut from Katie Holmes; the world premiere of The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea starring Jessica Biel and Jason Sudeikis; and Youth In Oregon, a family dramedy starring Billy Cudrup, Christina Applegate and Josh Lucas. Docs explore hot topics including drone warfare in National Bird, and Herbalife in Betting on Zero; and character explorations including Burden, which explores the life of provocative artist Chris Burden, and Pistol Shrimps, which provides an inside look at a group of women who play recreational basketball, including Aubrey Plaza and her comedic teammates. New this year are Special Screenings as part of the first ever Tribeca Digital Creators program featuring Milo VentimigliaGrace HelbergHannah Hart and the Gregory Brothers on April 21 at the Festival Hub.

In addition to films, the Tribeca Talks line-up includes discussions with passionate creators and industry leaders including Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, Francis Ford Coppola, Idina Menzel, Patti Smith, Alfonso Cuarón, and Joss Whedon.  TFF’s first ever TV program, Tribeca Tune In, features conversations and screenings with the creators and stars of television shows including “Broad City,” “The Good Wife,” “Grace and Frankie,” “Six Feet Under,” and series premieres of“Roots,” “Animal Kingdom,” and HBO’s “The Night Of.” 

Tickets are now also available for the Festival’s special events including the world premiere of the documentary I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, followed by a special performance by Steve Aoki at the Beacon Theatre on April 15; a screening of Michael Rapaport’s film Hard Lovin’ Woman, followed by a performance by Juliette Lewis at the Festival Hub on April 15; the world premiere of Geezer followed by a performance by Billie Joe Armstrong on April 23 at the Festival Hub; and the 40th anniversary celebration of Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver including a screening of the film followed by a conversation between Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, andPaul Schrader, moderated by Kent Jones, at the Beacon Theatre on Thursday, April 21. Tickets for Beacon Theatre events are available at beacontheatre.com or via Ticketmaster at 866-858-0008.

Individual tickets to TFF’s line-up of experiential programming taking place at the Tribeca Festival Hub, housed at Spring Studios located at 50 Varick Street are also available including access to the Storyscapes multimedia installations and Virtual Arcade VR presentations, which take you from riding on a dragon’s back in “Dragonflight,” to the stage of the Grateful Dead’s final tour in “Grateful Dead: Truckin.” Additional innovation programming includes two different daylong conversation series (one with futurists and another with daring women leaders), gaming experiences, special events, talks and performances.

TICKET COSTS:

Ø  Single tickets for film and TV screenings and talks from $10 – $40

Ø  Tickets with a timed slot for experiential storytelling are $40

Ø  Daylong conference passes $150

Ø  Tribeca Festival Hub pass $550

Ø  All Access pass $1,250

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

 Online: TribecaFilm.com

 Telephone: 646-502-5296

 In person: Pre-Festival, at Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas 9, 260 W 23rd St. or Brookfield Place, 250 Vesey Street (2nd Floor Concierge Desk).  During the Festival, every screening venue will have a fully operational Box Office

@TribecaFilmFest | Ludacris Announced as Special Performer at TFF Opening Night | #TFF2015

LUDACRIS TO PERFORM “LIVE FROM NEW YORK!” AT 2015 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL®   OPENING NIGHT APRIL 15

Tickets on sale now for world premiere of “Saturday Night Live” documentary followed by a special concert at The Beacon Theatre

New York, NY – April 10, 2015 – The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) announced today that rapper/actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges will perform at the opening night of its 14th edition on Wednesday, April 15, at the Beacon Theatre, presented by AT&T.  The concert will follow the world premiere of the documentary Live From New York!, which explores 40 years of American politics, tragedy and popular culture through the comedic lens of SNL, directed by Bao Nguyen and produced by JL Pomeroy and Tom Broecker. Tickets for the TFF 2015 Opening Night Gala are on sale at https://tribecafilm.com/livefromnewyork. The Tribeca Film Festival runs April 15 to April 26.

“This year’s Tribeca Film Festival is a true celebration of the convergence of music and filmand Ludacris is an artist who embodies that cultural collaboration,” said Paula Weinstein, EVP, Tribeca Enterprises. “As both a TFF and SNL alum, he is the perfect entertainer to help us open the Festival and celebrate a beloved institution.” 

“Appearing on “Saturday Night Live”– both as a host and a musical guest –were some of the most thrilling moments of my career,” said Ludacris. “I’m excited to be a part of this premiere and the Tribeca Film Festival Opening Night. As a storyteller through music and acting, it is especially meaningful for me to participate in an event that is centered on spotlighting great stories.” 

Ludacris, a multi-talented recording artist and acclaimed actor, has sold more than 15 million albums domestically, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges’ far-reaching imagination, and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.

He recently released his 8th studio albumLudaversal and starred in Furious 7, the seventh instalment in the global box-office hit franchiseHis other feature film credits include Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious 6Fast Five;  2 Fast 2 Furious; Garry Marshall’s ensemble comedy New Year’s Eve; and Ivan Reitman’s romantic comedy, No Strings Attached, opposite Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman, and he has given acclaimed performances in film, (CrashHustle & Flow), and television, (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit).

Visit www.tribecafilm.com/festival for more information about TFF’s 2015 programs and the full line-up of films.

Connect with Tribeca: To keep up with Tribeca, visit www.tribecafilm.com/festival. Like the Tribeca Film Festival Facebook page at facebook.com/TribecaFilm. Follow us on Twitter @TribecaFilmFest and on Instagram @tribeca and join the conversation by using the hashtag #TribecaTogether or #TFF2015.

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About the Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival helps filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enabling the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema. It is well known for being a diverse international film festival that supports emerging and established directors.

Founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001, following the attacks on the World Trade Center, to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of the lower Manhattan district through an annual celebration of film, music and culture, the Festival brings the industry and community together around storytelling.

The Tribeca Film Festival has screened more than 1,600 films from more than 80 countries since its first edition in 2002. Since inception, it has attracted an international audience of more than 4.9 million attendees, and has generated an estimated $900 million in economic activity for New York City.