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First Time at Tribeca: 'Alias Ruby Blade' Forgets Hollywood and Tells a Real Spy Love Story

04.19.13 @ 9:18PM Tags : aliasrubyblade, documentary, eastimor, tribeca, tribecafilmfestival, tribecaonlinefestival

Amidst a revolution to overthow invading oppressors, a beautiful young woman becomes a spy for the resistance under the moniker ‘Ruby Blade.’ While she sneaks in messages to the imprisoned, non-violent leader of said resistance, they begin a glorious love affair. And get this, it’s not starring Leo DiCaprio, it’s a true story! From chasing sharks to helicoptering heads-of-state, filmmakers Alexander Meillier and Tanya Ager Meillier are taking their very first feature documentary Alias Ruby Blade to Tribeca. Director Alex Meillier was kind enough to sit down with NFS to explain just how you go about telling an action-adventure love story…that really happened. Read on for the interview, plus a way you can watch it online through Tribeca tonight. More »

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Tribeca & Maker Studios Create 'Picture Show,' a YouTube Channel for 'Comedy Nerds & Movie Lovers'

04.16.13 @ 1:20AM Tags : makerstudios, tribeca, tribecafilm, tribecafilminstitute, youtube

Tribeca Enterprises and Maker Studios announced their collaboration to create a new YouTube channel featuring web series and short films called Picture Show. Comprised of Maker Studios’ YouTube talent, along with writers and stars from College Humor, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Tribeca’s own artists, Picture Show will “specialize in original content that blends the Maker sensibility with Tribeca’s cinematic focus.” With its official launch date of April 19th nearing, it might be worth your while to get acquainted with this comedy destination with a cinematic twist. More »

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Movies Are Too Long, That's Why You Should Enter Tribeca's Vine Contest and Make a 6 Second Film

03.21.13 @ 10:02PM Tags : app, apps, ios, tribeca, tribecafilm, twitter, vine

A few months ago Twitter launched a new iOS app called Vine that is aiming to take a piece of the video sharing pie. Similar to the company’s 140 character limit, Vine is a video sharing service limited to videos that are no more than 6 seconds in length. There have been plenty of interesting applications for the service, and Tribeca is trying to take advantage of the storytelling possibilities by starting a contest that challenges you to come up with a short film in 6 seconds that has a beginning, middle, and end. Think you’re up for it? Read on for more details. More »

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'Side by Side,' the Film vs. Digital Documentary Produced by Keanu Reeves, is Now on Netflix

02.27.13 @ 3:44PM Tags : 35mm, digital, digitalbolex, documentary, editing, film, projection, tribeca, tribecafilm, tribecafilminstitute

Film vs. Digital. Celluloid vs. Silicon. While the debate is beginning to die down due to economics and advancements in digital cinema cameras, a documentary on the subject called Side by Side takes a look at the issue with some of the premiere directors and cinematographers. We mentioned a few months ago that the doc, produced by Keanu Reeves, was available to buy, but now the film is available to watch right now on Netflix. Click through for some clips from the movie. More »

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Keanu Reeves and Tribeca Doc 'Side by Side' Asks: Digital vs. Film, Which Side Are You On?

08.24.12 @ 4:00PM Tags : 35mm, digital, digitalbolex, documentary, editing, film, projection, tribeca, tribecafilm, tribecafilminstitute

Digital vs film. It’s the debate of our generation of filmmakers, and one we’ve all heard before. Some rave about the advances in digital technology and the convenience factor. Some lament the non-organic look of digital, or the fact that the on-set workflow has changed from artistry to assembly.  There are merits to both of these arguments, and in the new documentary Side by Side from Producer (yes, Producer) Keanu Reeves, these arguments are explored and commented on. Click through for a great trailer featuring some of your favorite filmmakers (Scorsese, Lynch, Rodriguez, Nolan) weighing in on the debate. More »

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'Man Child' is Awarded a Tribeca All Access Grant (Other Tribeca Programs Open for Applications)

01.19.12 @ 2:09PM Tags : career, grant, manchild, opportunities, tribeca, tribecafilminstitute

It’s been a while since I’ve had an update on my feature Man Child, as I haven’t had any major news to share. Last week, however, the Tribeca Film Institute announced their 2012 All Access grantees, and I’m incredibly honored to be among them. In addition to sharing my own good news, I’d also like to raise awareness about a pair of Tribeca programs currently open for applications: the Tribeca New Media Fund and the Tribeca Film Fellow program. First, here are the details on All Access, and then I’ll share details on the other programs, as well as more about the current status of Man Child. More »