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The 2024 Tribeca Film Festival illuminated New York City with its dazzling array of cinematic treasures. From June 5th to 16th, filmmakers, artists, and cinephiles gathered to celebrate storytelling in all its forms. Let’s dive deeper into the highlights that made this year’s festival truly unforgettable.

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World Premieres

The festival kicked off with a burst of excitement, featuring world premieres of captivating films. Here are some notable ones:

• “Daddio”: This film stars Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn
• “Firebrand”: This film stars Alicia Vikander and Jude Law
• “Jazzy”: This film stars Lily Gladstone

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Premiere of Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge

The enthralling documentary "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2024. Co-directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker, and Trish Dalton, the film provides a personal glimpse into the life of Diane von Furstenberg, the inventor of the iconic wrap dress.

It includes interviews with luminaries such as Oprah Winfrey, Marc Jacobs, and Hillary Rodham Clinton, and delves into the impact of von Furstenberg's mother, a Holocaust survivor, on her life and career. The documentary is scheduled for an official release on Hulu and Disney+ internationally on June 25, 2024.

Accompanying the documentary, an exhibition curated by Nicolas Lor is taking place at the DVF Flagship from June 1st to August 11th, 2024. The premiere saw a gathering of von Furstenberg's celebrity friends, including Karlie Kloss, Selma Blair, and Gayle King. The film also features handwritten letters by her mother from the Holocaust era and scenes of von Furstenberg at the Kazerne Dossin Holocaust museum in Brussels.

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Exclusive Tribeca Talks

The festival’s exclusive conversations provided unique insights into the minds of creative luminaries. Notable Tribeca Talks included:

1. Judd Apatow with Matthew Broderick: Judd Apatow, one of the most prolific comedic minds in the industry, had a conversation with Matthew Broderick. Apatow has most recently executive produced Peacock’s “Storm”.

2. Laverne Cox with Jet Toomer: Laverne Cox, a four-time Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer, celebrated for her groundbreaking role in “Orange is the New Black”, had a conversation with Jet Toomer.

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3. ‍Kieran Culkin with Jesse Eisenberg: Kieran Culkin, best known for his critically acclaimed performance as “Roman Roy” in Jesse Armstrong’s multi-award-winning series “Succession”, had a conversation with Jesse Eisenberg.

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Live Tapings and Podcasts

Beyond the silver screen, the festival buzzed with live tapings of popular podcasts. Notable moments included:

• Slow Burn: An Exclusive Live Taping: Named Apple Podcasts 2022 “Show of the Year”, Slow Burn, the hit narrative history podcast from Slate, taped an exclusive episode of this season live from Tribeca. Slow Burn season 9, “Gays Against Briggs,” explores the Briggs Initiative—a ballot initiative that threatened to ban lesbians and gays from teaching or working in public schools in 1978—and the thousands of LGBTQ people who stepped up and came out to stop it.
• Strict Scrutiny Live with Surprise Guest: Tribeca hosted a live episode of Crooked Media’s hit series, Strict Scrutiny. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors, this podcast provides an in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities.

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Musical Performances

The festival’s musical line-up added rhythm and soul to the cinematic experience. Noteworthy performances included:

• French Montana: The hip-hop artist delivered electrifying beats, infusing the festival with energy.

• Cyndi Lauper: The iconic singer-songwriter took the stage, reminding us of the timeless power of music.

NOW Program

Tribeca’s NOW program continued to uncover compelling independent episodic work. From short pilots to long-form series, these narratives pushed boundaries and captivated viewers. Notable entries included:

• Tim Burton Docuseries: This special series is a journey of Tim Burton’s excellence in melding the ominous and the frightful with a sense of whimsy. The docuseries is created by Tara Wood.

• Yanqui: Directed by award-winning filmmaker Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, “Yanqui” is a story of love and life’s unexpected outcomes.

• Juice: This is Mawaan Rizwan’s hilariously surreal BAFTA TV nominated series, co-starring Russell Tovey. The series is a unique blend of comedy and surrealism.

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And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! The 2024 Tribeca Film Festival celebrated creativity, diversity, and the magic of storytelling. As the lights dimmed in theaters and conversations flowed, audiences were reminded that cinema has the power to ignite our imaginations and connect us all.

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