The Music Lounge is open to the public from June 6-9 and offers Tribeca Festival attendees the opportunity to intimately experience the music celebrated in a selection of this year’s films. – By Gregg W. Morris
The UNINTERRUPTED is open to the general public and will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, July 9-10 in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more information about ticket sales and specific festival programming. – Article by Gregg W. Morris
“Tribeca is proud to present an incredible roster of talent who have impacted the cultural zeitgeist in significant ways across disciplines,” said Meredith Mohr, Vice President of Artist Relations at Tribeca. “This year’s stellar lineup of Talks—including the beloved Storytellers and Directors Series—and Reunions aims to spark meaningful dialogue while celebrating diverse artistry, imaginative storytelling, and creative achievements.” – Article by Gregg W. Morris
This year, Tribeca received a record-breaking number of audio storytelling submissions from talented creators worldwide. “In a risk-averse media environment and transformative period for the podcast industry, it is independent creators—and networks that champion their creative autonomy—who are making truly original audio,” said Tribeca Curator of Audio Storytelling Davy Gardner. “We’re highlighting inventive and fresh stories that are told on their own creative terms. Additionally, the program’s focus on the intersection of political activism and audio storytelling pays homage to the enduring legacy of activist, mentor, and dear friend, Paula Weinstein.” – By Gregg W. Morris
This year’s TV lineup features 11 series premieres and two first looks at returning classics. – By Gregg W. Morris
This year’s program includes 103 feature films from 114 filmmakers across 48 countries. The lineup comprises 86 world premieres, two international premieres, six North American premieres, and eight New York premieres. Half of the films in competition are directed by women. Additionally, 35% (36) of feature films are directed by BIPOC filmmakers. There are 30 films directed by first-time filmmakers and 25 directors returning to Tribeca with their latest projects. – By Gregg W. Morris
PURE O Filmmakers’ Biographies – Dillon Tucker, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Music. A SoCal multi-hyphenate. His feature directorial debut PURE O was nominated for the grand jury award at SXSW 2023, released worldwide by Good Deed Entertainment. Tucker co-wrote and…
“PURE O is about mental health, and yet so much more. It tackles a litany of universal issues we all face – grief, coming-of-age, loss, addiction, intrapersonal growth, redemption and the power of social connection.,” writes Director Dillon Tucker about his semi-auto biographical memoir.
“I hope the audience walks away feeling closer to others and also themselves OCD thoughts are just normal thoughts that get misinterpreted. There is an opportunity with this film to show the world what OCD really looks like. To show those who suffer that receiving an OCD diagnosis doesn’t mean your life is over. And to show everyone else that we all need the help of other people.” Article and Review by Gregg W. Morris.
Quentasia Studios, INC YouTube Interview of Jennifer Betit Yen and Tyler Ham Pong Conducted by Gregory Q. Jenkins of Quentasia Studios Premiered March 30, 2024, The Quentasia Podcast Season 3: Jennifer Betit Yen & Tyler Ham Pong. A wide ranging…
Tyler Ham Pong, Secretary, Asian American Film Lab, Inc. Besides your responsibilities with Film Lab Inc., what’s going on in your personal career? – “I’m always auditioning and working towards the next project. I actually just found out some good…