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‘In God We Trust’ Directors Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek on Bernie Madoff and One Woman’s Incredible Journey

The fall-out from the Bernie Madoff scandal is far from over. Filmmakers Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek spent three years following the story of Eleanor Squillari, who was Bernie Madoff’s personal secretary for over 25 years, as she began a mis... read more

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‘Big Joy’ Directors Stephen Silha and Eric Slade On the Legacy of James Broughton

This intimate documentary from TFF 2013 about the groundbreaking experimental poet/filmmaker James Broughton is now out on VOD/DVD, thanks to Kino Lorber’s Alive Mind Presents. read more

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‘A Birder’s Guide to Everything’ Director Rob Meyer on Trusting Your Young Actors

Driven by stellar performances by the likes of Kodi Smit-McPhee, James LeGros and Oscar winner Ben Kingsley, ‘A Birder’s Guide to Everything’ is a throwback to the classic coming-of-age genre. Director Rob Meyer talks to us about teenage birders a... read more

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‘Hide Your Smiling Faces’ Director Daniel Patrick Carbone on Brotherhood in the Face of Death and Violence

The breathtaking film debut from Daniel Patrick Carbone, 'Hide Your Smiling Faces,' explores male adolescence against the backdrop of rural New Jersey in the face of an unforeseeable accident. The writer/director explains why filming children and ... read more

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See Your Favorite Filmmakers Live in NYC at the Tribeca Talks® Directors Series

The Tribeca Talks® Directors Series kicks off today with Mira Nair and Bryce Dallas Howard, and continues tomorrow with Ben Stiller and Jay Roach. read more

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Get it straight. ‘Raze’ is not some version of a female ‘Fight Club.’ This hard-hitting exploration of how far women will go to save themselves and their loved ones packs quite a punch (no pun intended). Director Josh Waller talks about the castin... read more

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'Alias Ruby Blade' tells the never-before-heard story of one woman who would do anything to help East Timor's underground struggle for independence -- even if it meant spying, sending secret notes, and risking her life. Here's the story of the dir... read more

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'Kiss the Water' Director Eric Steel On His Interest In Fly Fishing

'Kiss the Water' dives into the solitary and unusual life of Megan Boyd, an Englishwoman who became legendary for her fishing fly-making prowess and penchant for wearing men's clothing. Director Eric Steel talks about what reeled him in the most. read more

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‘A Case of You’ Director Kat Coiro On Internet Stalking and the Brilliance of Evan Rachel Wood

In her first in-depth interview about her film ‘A Case of You,’ Kat Coiro spills on working with talents like Justin Long, Keir O’Donnell, Sam Rockwell, Brendan Fraser, and Peter Dinklage on the streets of NYC. read more

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‘G.B.F’ Director Darren Stein On Teen Movies and Gay Protagonists

‘Jawbreaker’ Director Darren Stein returns to the high school satire genre with ‘G.B.F.,’ starring Megan Mullally, Rebecca Gayheart, Natasha Lyonne, Sasha Pieterse and newcomer Michael J. Willett. read more

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‘Bottled Up’ Director Enid Zentelis on Motherhood and Environmentalism

The TFF 2013 drama about family and sacrifice is now playing at the Quad Cinema in NYC! Join us as we take a look back at our interview with writer/director Enid Zentelis from last year’s Festival. read more

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‘Oxyana’ Director Sean Dunne on Drug Culture and Appalachia

‘Oxyana’ provides a raw and unflinching look into the Oxycontin epidemic facing a small West Virginian town, and filmmaker Sean Dunne offers no easy solutions. read more

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'No Limits' Director Allison Ellwood on Navigating Extreme Sports and Touchy Topics

'No Limits' deals with a "crazy sport," and an even crazier mystery (the death of Audrey Mestre). Alison Ellwood discusses how she portrayed the divisive tale both technically and emotionally. read more

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'Farah Goes Bang' Director Meera Menon Talks About Her Fresh Take on The Road Movie

In her first in-depth interview about her film 'Farah Goes Bang,' director/co-writer Meera Menon explores ethnic, political and feminine identities in Bush-era America. read more

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‘Flex is Kings’ Co-Director Michael Beach Nichols on East New York and DIY Dance

Get educated in the art of Flex at TFF 2013 by experiencing the pulsating documentary, ‘Flex is Kings.’ Co-Director Michael Beach Nichols spills on gravity-defying stunts and Battlefest, one of Brooklyn’s most beloved community events. read more

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‘Bending Steel’ Director Dave Carroll and Producer Ryan Scafuro on the Brotherhood of Strong Men

Dave Carroll and Ryan Scafuro, the team behind ‘Bending Steel,’ recall the first time they met Chris “Wonder” Schoeck and how they became experts on one of Coney Island’s most beloved traditions. read more

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‘Stand Clear of the Closing Doors’ Director Sam Fleischner on Storytelling and Happy Accidents

Opening this weekend at Cinema Village in NYC, ‘Stand Clear of the Closing Doors’ explores autism and its effects on one family during a natural disaster. read more

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‘The Moment’ Director Jane Weinstock on Doubles and Character-Based Thrillers

Director and co-writer Jane Weinstock talks about complex mother/daughter roles in 'The Moment,' a film starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Martin Henderson and Alia Shawkat. read more

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‘Arctic Cowboys’ Director Jessica Oreck on Frostbite and the Finnish Frontier

Documentarian Jessica Oreck explores old school masculinity in the Arctic Circle in ‘Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys.’ read more

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Story Behind the Scene: The Fitzgerald Family Christmas

Director and star Edward Burns gives insight into the making of an intimate scene with Connie Britton in “The Fitzgerald Family Christmas”. read more

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Director Wayne Blair Brings Back 60’s Soul with ‘The Sapphires’

Out today in limited release, you’ll be tapping your toes to ‘The Sapphires,’ the Australian indie drama that tells the true-life tale of four Aboriginal singers who travel into the war zone of Vietnam to perform for the troops. read more

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War Witch Wins Big At The Canadian Screen Awards

“War Witch,” director Kim Nguyen, and actors Rachel Mwanza and Serge Kanyinda were recognized at last’s night Canadian Screen Awards. read more

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10 Tips for Navigating Digital Distribution

Orly Ravid, founder and co-executive director of The Film Collaborative, shares ten tips that all filmmakers should know about the tricky world of getting your film "out there." read more

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Biggie Smalls: Morgan Spurlock's Advice for Filmmakers

When it comes to making movies, the director of Mansome believes: "You should be ready and willing for your stories to live in places you never thought possible." read more

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Slideshow: 10 Filmmakers To Track Around The Web

Budding filmmakers, take note! Social media is increasingly vital to engaging and building audiences. Tribeca recognizes 10 directors whose social media expertise has made them them role models for artists in the digital age. read more