7 Short Films That Will Leave You Shouting At Your Screen For A Feature

Each year at Tribeca Film Festival, the short films are always the biggest highlight for me, but this year in particular boasted an even stronger crop of films than usual. There were so many incredibly creative storylines featuring talented newcomers from all over the world. From Earthy Encounters to Exit Strategy, here’s 7 short films that will leave you shouting at your screen for a … Continue reading 7 Short Films That Will Leave You Shouting At Your Screen For A Feature

‘The Dark’ Director Justin P. Lange And Actress Nadia Alexander Discuss How Abuse And The #MeToo Movement Connect To The Haunting Story

The Dark, the first feature film from director-writer Justin P. Lange, made its Tribeca Film Festival debut this April. In the film, Nadia Alexander, best known for her roles in The Sinner and Seven Seconds, plays Mina, an undead girl haunting and killing in the woods of her childhood home. While in the woods, she comes across Alex, played by Toby Nichols, a blind guy … Continue reading ‘The Dark’ Director Justin P. Lange And Actress Nadia Alexander Discuss How Abuse And The #MeToo Movement Connect To The Haunting Story

Chloë Grace Moretz Tackles The Shocking Realities Of Gay Conversion Therapy In Coming-Of-Age Drama ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’

In The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Chloë Grace Moretz tackles the challenging role of Cameron Post, a girl forced into gay conversion therapy. The film is adapted from the coming-of-age novel of the same name by Emily M. Danforth. Following a break to help her refresh her and figure out the next steps in her career partnered with a passion for LGBTQ+ activism, Moretz was … Continue reading Chloë Grace Moretz Tackles The Shocking Realities Of Gay Conversion Therapy In Coming-Of-Age Drama ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’

Kerry Butler Almost Missed Her Chance To Join ‘Mean Girls’ On Broadway

Kerry Butler is having an incredible year. She starred in two films premiering at Tribeca Film Festival — The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Mapplethorpe — and is currently in Mean Girls on Broadway! “I’ve mostly done theatre and so this year I have two films at Tribeca and I’m starring on Broadway — it’s like what is happening?! As an actor sometimes you’re like, … Continue reading Kerry Butler Almost Missed Her Chance To Join ‘Mean Girls’ On Broadway

‘Jellyfish’ Director James Gardner Talks Casting Remarkable New Talent Liv Hill

Director-writer James Gardner made his feature directorial debut with Jellyfish at Tribeca Film Festival. The film follows a troubled teen named Sarah Taylor, played by newcomer Liv Hill, as she finds her voice through stand up comedy. “Jellyfish centers around a girl who is a young carer and she’s got a lot of volatile energies as a result of the built up angst inside her … Continue reading ‘Jellyfish’ Director James Gardner Talks Casting Remarkable New Talent Liv Hill

Alex Pettyfer Makes His Directorial Debut With Dark Family Drama ‘Back Roads’

Alex Pettyfer made his directorial debut with the dark family drama Back Roads at Tribeca Film Festival on April 20. The film, adapted from the book by Tawni O’Dell, follows the story of a young man left to take care of his three sisters on his own when his mother goes to jail for killing his abusive father. Layered with pain, abuse, and love, Back … Continue reading Alex Pettyfer Makes His Directorial Debut With Dark Family Drama ‘Back Roads’

25 Must-Watch Films During Tribeca Film Festival 2018

New York City’s Tribeca Film Festival is kicking off its seventeenth year with a bang! Out of the 96 films on this year’s roster, a whopping 46% of films are directed by women (that’s nearly half!) and 46 of the films are from first-time directors. “We are proud to present a lineup that celebrates American diversity and welcomes new international voices in a time of … Continue reading 25 Must-Watch Films During Tribeca Film Festival 2018