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Film Festivals, Filmmaker Spotlight, Films, Tribeca Film Festival

TRIBECA PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT – Scott Aharoni “Shorts are where I started, and honestly, they’ll always have a special place for me”

We caught up with talented producer Scott Aharoni to talk to him about WE ARE KINGS which premieres at Tribeca Film Festival. WE ARE KINGS shares a story of two first generation young immigrant teenagers, Lin (Kenny Ridwan) and best friend Walid (Mahi Alam), sneak into Lin’s mother’s Chinese restaurant to burn pirate DVDs they can sell at school. Lin is caught off guard when … Continue reading TRIBECA PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT – Scott Aharoni “Shorts are where I started, and honestly, they’ll always have a special place for me”

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TRIBECA DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Frank Sun “Humor often becomes a coping mechanism when we’re faced with discomfort”

We caught up with WE ARE KINGS director Frank Sun, to talk about this remarkable short ahead of its Tribeca screening. Writer/director Frank Sun brings a tale of after-school mischief that becomes a powerful snapshot of identity, family heritage, and the search for acceptance. Two first generation young immigrant teenagers, Lin (Kenny Ridwan) and best friend Walid (Mahi Alam), sneak into Lin’s mother’s Chinese restaurant … Continue reading TRIBECA DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Frank Sun “Humor often becomes a coping mechanism when we’re faced with discomfort”

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I WANT TO FEEL FUN – Jessica Sanders’ Improvised, Irresistible Comedy at Tribeca

Oscar-nominated director Jessica Sanders returns to the festival circuit with I WANT TO FEEL FUN, a breezy, sharp-witted short comedy premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival. Known for her skillful balance of documentary authenticity and narrative craft, Sanders again proves why she’s one of the most versatile voices in independent cinema. Inspired by something as delightfully mundane as a Nicki Minaj shower curtain spotted in Esther … Continue reading I WANT TO FEEL FUN – Jessica Sanders’ Improvised, Irresistible Comedy at Tribeca

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TRIBECA 2025 SELECTION – From Hand to Hand: The Silent Power of Currency in MONEY TALK$

Directed by Tony Mucci Tony Mucci’s MONEY TALK$ is a striking directorial debut, showcasing the raw potential of an emerging talent with a vision that combines grit and grace. As a director, Mucci’s ability to immerse the audience in the turbulent energy of 1981 New York City is remarkable. Drawing on his experience in the world of music videos, where he’s worked with high-profile artists … Continue reading TRIBECA 2025 SELECTION – From Hand to Hand: The Silent Power of Currency in MONEY TALK$

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From Pain to Purpose: The Quiet Power of RISE

Jessica J. Rowlands’ RISE is not only a monumental moment in Zimbabwean cinema—being the first film from the country selected for a premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Festival—but also a deeply moving piece of storytelling that resonates far beyond its local setting. Rooted in the true story of Tobias Mupfuti, a boxing coach who turned personal pain into collective purpose, RISE is a short film that punches far above … Continue reading From Pain to Purpose: The Quiet Power of RISE

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