One of the missions for the WORD, its editor and correspondents covering red carpets in the New York City metro area – such as, and definitely not limited to, Tribeca Film Festivals (TFF), New York Film Festivals NYFF), New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), DOC NYC – is to capture kinetically charged moments of the carefully crafted feeding frenzy of photojournalists trying to get their $$$ shots and broadcast reporters angling for their interviews as well as celebrities and PR reps and red carpet staff joining in the moshing and jostling for a grand moment of celebration.
The participation of patrons, supporters, groupies and aficionados who managed to get in to the fête should not be overlooked. The WORD is a nonprofit, so we aren’t here for the moola. We are here for the frenzy!
The Festival Info
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Festival Director John Matton.
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The right journalist asking the right question at the right moment of the Haut Monde under the lights and …
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… bingo.
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Don’t know who “she” is, don’t know who “he” is (with the cellphone) but they add to the tribal atmosphere at this red carpet.
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Journalists and their crews, from sound “men” to producers, and the way they go about their red carpet mission can be as visually interesting as the celebrities.
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Obviously star studded and …
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They were photogenic …
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Left, Linnea Larsdotter, Founder & Creative Director; right … ???
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Staff …
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The packed screening room in the lower lounge area of the Scandinavia House – The Nordic Center in America, 58 Park Avenue, Manhattan.
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Scandinavia House – The Nordic Center, 58 Park Avenue, in Murray Hill, Manhattan, New York,
Gregg W. Morris can be reached at gmorris@hunter.cuny.edu