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Tribeca Film Festival: April 22 - May 3, 2009

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The Tribeca Film Festival in Brief:
The first annual Tribeca Film Festival was launched in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro. The Tribeca Film Festival was founded to celebrate New York City as a major film making center and to contribute to the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan. 2009 marks the eighth year of the Tribeca Film Festival, which has grown each year.
Things to Do at the Tribeca Film Festival:
Tribeca Film Festival Ticket Prices:
  • General Screening Ticket: $8-15
  • Panel Discussion Ticket: $25
  • Gala Screening Ticket: $25

Downtown residents, students and seniors can get $2 off general screenings ($3 off other tickets) when purchased at the box office. (Proof of status or residency required.)

Tribeca Film Festival Passes/Packages:
  • Hudson Pass ($1100): Full access to all screenings and panels, as well as invitations to gala screenings and lounges.
  • Franklin Package ($450)/Harrison Package ($200): General admission to 20(Franklin)/10(Harrison) screenings, with ticket choice before sale to the general public begins.
  • More Passes Available ($64-125): Whether you like documentaries or foreign films, the Tribeca Film Festival has a pass to suit your interests.
Tribeca Film Festival Tips:
If you've never been to the Tribeca Film Festival before (or even if you have) you'll appreciate our Tribeca Film Festival Tips where we share information on how to spot celebrities at the festival, tricks for getting good seats, and more.
More Tribeca Film Festival Information:
Restaurants Near The Tribeca Film Festival:
  • Bubby's
    A diner with a good chance of a star-sighting.
  • Nobu
    Upscale, world-renowned sushi.
  • Tribeca Grill
    Robert DeNiro's restaurant offers Mediterranean fare.
Buying Tribeca Film Festival Tickets and Passes:
Tickets are available for purchase at the Festival Box Office, online and by phone.

2009 Festival Ticket Packages Go On Sale:
Ticket packages are available online and by phone 646-502-5296 or 866-941-FEST.

  • Monday, March 9, 2009 for American Express Cardmembers
  • Monday, March 16, 2009 for general public

2009 Individual Tickets Go On Sale:

  • For American Express Cardholders on Tuesday, April 14
  • For Downtown Residents on Sunday, April 19 (in person only)
  • For the Public on Monday, April 20

Buying Tribeca Film Festival Tickets at the Box Office
Avoid processing fees, lines at will-call and qualify for discounts by purchasing your tickets in person at the TFF box office.

  • Main Festival Box Office
    Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, May 4, 2008
    11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    15 Laight Street (between Varick Street and Ave. of the Americas)

Buying Tribeca Film Festival Tickets Online
Tickets purchased online have an additional $2 service charge per ticket.
Buy TTF Tickets Online

Buying Tribeca Film Festival Tickets by Phone
Tickets purchased by phone have an additional $2 service charge per ticket, as well as a $3.50 per order service charge.
(646) 502-5296
(866) 941-FEST (3378)

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