Tribeca Film Festival has officially begun and we’re hitting the party circuit to bring you all of the inside dish and photos. Be sure to check back, as we will be updating this post daily!
Thursday
As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary film screened to packed houses of fans, DJ culture aficionados and documentary enthusiasts. If you only know of DJ AM from his famous dating life or his MTV shows or video games this film illuminates his talents and his impact on superstar DJ Culture.
Over the weekend, we stopped the Tribeca Film Festival after party for Meadowland — starring Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, John Leguizamo, Elisabeth Moss and directed by Reed Morano. The party hosted by our friends at Bombay Sapphire at PH-D Rooftop Lounge at Dream Downtown Hotel.
Olivia Wilde and fiancé Jason Sudeikis (who also has two films premiering during the festival) kicked off the stylish affair with close friends and stars of the film. Arriving arm in arm, the couple celebrated their night out in full fashion as they discussed their upcoming movies and birthday plans for their son Otis, who just turned one. Guests of the intimate 150-person party mingled and swilled specialty Bombay cocktails while enjoying music spun by the talented DJ. In honor of Wilde’s new film, artisanal elixirs were studded with blue gems to emulate the star’s exotic Sapphire blue eyes.
Photos: Paul Bruinooge/PATRICKMCMULLAN.COM
The Tribeca Film Festival helps filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enabling the international film community and general public to experience the power of independent cinema. With the officially kick off happening just last night, we stopped by the The Adderall Diaries official after-party at LDV Hospitality’s, American Cut. The restaurant was the perfect setting for the films after party. Waiters with cocktails and passed h’ordeuvres were visible throughout the hot spot so guests indulge in the restaurants offerings. Those guests included moviegoers, journalist, along with actors James Franco, Amber Heard, Christian Slater, Ed Harris and Director Pamela Romanowski. It was a magic evening.
Last night we stopped by IWC Schaffhausen’s 3rd annual “For the Love of Cinema” Gala, which kicks off Tribeca Film Festival. The gala was held at Spring Studios and hosted Joel McHale, known for his hit show The Soup on E! and Community. IWC CEO Georges Kern cohosted the evening with Tribeca Film Festival founders Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, and Craig Hatkoff.
Before the dinner, guests mingled while enjoying a fabulous cocktail reception. Christoph Waltz and Robert De Niro were discussing upcoming projects saying, “It’s time we get something in the books!” and work together. I cannot wait to see that happen! I also spotted the beautiful Dakota Fanning who was gushing about her new film Franny, which premieres at Tribeca Film Festival.
The 14th annual Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) has officially started and the festival’s co-founder, Jane Rosenthal stopped by “Bombay Sapphire Custom Tonic Bar” at the VIP Preview of the Storyscapes Exhibit and Lounge. Merging technology and craft mixology, the one-of-a-kind experience offers attendees the unique opportunity to design their own custom tonic formula based on their emotional and personality profile – all determined through an innovative “Tonic Journey” iPad app.
The Tribeca Film Fest (TFF), presented by AT&T, will be held April 15– April 26, 2015 in New York City. They’re now accepting submissions for narrative features, documentary features, short film entries and transmedia projects. Also announced was the promotion of Genna Terranova to Festival Director and Cara Cusumano to Senior Programmer.
TFF supports and celebrates both American independent voices and established directors from around the world. The Festival hosts screenings of feature and short length films, curated conversations, and master classes. The 2015 Festival will feature Storyscapes, Tribeca’s celebrated transmedia section in collaboration with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin, the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival and the second edition of Tribeca Innovation Week.
Coming off the heels of it’s Tribeca Film Festival opening night debut, Tribeca Film announced that the company is acquiring North American rights to One9’s Time Is Illmatic, which had its world premiere as the opening night of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary is directed by multimedia artist, One9, written by Erik Parker and produced by One9, Parker, and Anthony Saleh. It follows the trajectory of Nas’ 1994 landmark debut album, Illmatic— widely considered one of the most important and revolutionary albums in hip-hop.