12 Films Premiering in the World Narrative Competition Section of the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival

The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express®, announce the films selected for the World Narrative Competition category. The 2013 film selection includes feature films from 30 different countries, including 53 World Premieres, 7 International Premieres, 15 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres and 8 New York Premieres. A total of 113 directors will present feature works at the Festival, with 35 of these filmmakers marking their feature directorial debuts. Among these directors, 26 are women. The 2013 film slate was chosen from a total of 6005 submissions.

In keeping with Tribeca’s mission of nurturing dialogue between American filmmakers and their global counterparts, our competition selections embody the quality and diversity of contemporary cinema both in this country and abroad. Themes such as love, coming of age, and reinvention are relevant in all cultures and communities as these films ably demonstrate.

These 12 features also reflect the universal power of film and storytelling that Tribeca celebrates in its competition. This year, Bluebird, written and directed by Lance Edmands and starring Amy Morton, John Slattery, Margo Martindale and Adam Driver, will have the honor of opening the 2013 World Narrative Competition.

ALI BLUE EYES – From left to right: Stefano + Nader – STEFANO RABATTI + NADER SARHAN

ALI BLUE EYES – Nader – NADER SARHAN

ALI BLUE EYES – From left to right: Brigitte + Nader – BRIGITTE APRUZZESI + NADER SARHAN

Alì Blue Eyes (Alì ha gli occhi azzurri)

Directed by Claudio Giovannesi, written by Filippo Gravino and Claudio Giovannesi
(Italy) – International Premiere

Claudio Giovannesi’s award-winning second dramatic feature captures one week in the life of sixteen-year-old troublemaker Nader, who, despite his mother’s threats and family’s insistence that he respect his Muslim roots, fights, steals and pursues an Italian girlfriend. A stunning example of contemporary Italian neo-realism, Alì Blue Eyes is an engrossing coming-of-age story about an immigrant who will stop at nothing to fit in. In Italian with subtitles.

12th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Returns to Downtown New York City

The 12th Annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by American Express, the founding sponsor of the Festival, will take place in Lower Manhattan from April 17 – April 28, 2013. The Festival features a diverse spectrum of filmmaking; and bridges the gap between the filmmakers, the film industry, and the audience.

The Tribeca Film Festival helps filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enabling the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promote New York City as a major filmmaking center. It is well known for being a diverse international film festival that supports emerging and established directors.

While creating dialogue, and making film more accessible, Tribeca Film Festival  films screen in 6 sections: World Narrative Competition, World Documentary Competition, Spotlight, Viewpoints, Midnight, and a new section Storyscapes which recognizes transmedia creators who employ an interactive, web-based, and/or cross-platform approach to story creation; and include galas and special screenings. More than just films, Tribeca features a series of conversations ranging from industry panels to discussions with high profile filmmakers. Tribeca also includes a three day Tribeca Drive-in at the World Financial Center Plaza where movies screen on the Hudson, a family street fair in Tribeca.

WALDORF ASTORIA SHANGHAI ON THE BUND WINS 2013 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARD

THE FIRST WALDORF-ASTORIA HOTEL IN ASIA SWEEPS THE AWARD BY GLOBAL TRAVELERS ON THE POPULAR TRAVEL SITE.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. (PRNewsFoto/Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts)

Savvy globetrotters have spoken. The luxury heritage hotel, WALDORF ASTORIA SHANGHAI ON THE BUND, was voted their favorite in Shanghai, taking the Number One spot and beating over 2,891 other hotels to clinch TRIPADVISOR’S TRAVELERS’ CHOICE 2013 AWARD.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

THE RECORDING ACADEMY® ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SPONSORS FOR 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®

PARTNERS TEAM WITH THE ACADEMY FOR MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT®

THE RECORDING ACADEMY® proudly announced its official sponsors for this year’s 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®.  DELTA AIR LINES, DIAL GLOBAL RADIO NETWORK, HARMAN, HILTON HOTELS & RESORTS, HITLAB, HYUNDAI, MASTERCARD, PEOPLE, PEPSI, and PROCTER & GAMBLE (COVERGIRL, OLAY and HERBAL ESSENCES) are all supporters of this year’s GRAMMY AWARDS and GRAMMY® WEEK events.

Established in 1957, THE RECORDING ACADEMY is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY AWARDS — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — THE RECORDING ACADEMY is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture.