Short Takes: 2011 TFF

by laurabot

We've been getting to know the filmmakers of Tribeca Film Festival all week at screenings and over cocktails. Their stories are harrowing and while some may incite jealously for being among the lucky few who get to make their films, most might make you think twice before making a movie. We heard from a director who used all of his tuition money to fund his film, several who made their shorts for $800 in under 4 days. Another thought he would have to sleep on the streets last week before TFF pointed him in the direction of the scariest hostel in New York City. A second filmmaker, also staying at the aforementioned hostel, told of crack heads and pimps cutting into his beauty rest. (Ah, New York City, you still exist!) We think these two should get together for their next film: 'Surviving Tribeca'!

One Over Wanderlust

Many shared the stressful lead up to prepping the film for the festival, making cuts just hours before the premiere screening. Getting the film delivered on time and across oceans, one creative team forgot to credit their screenwriter! Guest posts from TFF filmmakers are in the works and more first hand accounts are on their way. In the meantime, we bring you ...

Best of the fest: Shorts!!!

Program: Impressions of Memory

One Over Wanderlust