Tribeca Family Film Festival
By Rachelle Anthony
The annual Tribeca Family Film Festival stretched more than 10 blocks long on April 26th and offered free film screenings, a walkthrough of celebrity movie trailers, and sporting events. There was an activity for every member of the family. The Studios BackLot featured celebrity movie trailers, action camera vehicles, steadicam and green screen demonstrations, and a Kidz Block Party.
“I’ve been here since the first festival,” said Katie Sissom. “It’s a really great neighborhood event. It’s a little bit different every year. My daughter loves the sports.”
Writer and a photographer Jonathan Steinberg said he was having a fabulous time. “My offspring is enjoying writopia lab.”
The first few years of the event were an effort to revive the area after 9/11 said Katie Sissom. “Scholastic used to have a tent. They would have people reading stories to children,” she said. “One year Robin Williams read a story book and my son was sitting in the front row and laughed his head off. It’s a memorable moment. I remember the book he read.”
It was Heyly Wan, who is studying acting, said it was her first time at the Tribeca Family Film Festival. “It’s very good seeing so many professionals, the green screen and all the cameras. I really like it,” she said.
Eugene Wheeler said she was enjoying the beautiful day. “I walked the whole thing, and I’ve been taking pictures, it’s really fun day.”