By Jake Coyle, Film Writer
NEW YORK (AP) --The 13th annual Tribeca Film Festival will premiere films starring Katie Holmes and Robin Williams, and feature Courteney Cox's directorial debut.
The New York festival announced the second half of its slate of 87 feature films Thursday.
Debuting at Tribeca will be the comedy "Just Before I Go," starring Seann William Scott, Cox's first feature as director. Also premiering is the drama "Boulevard," starring Williams, and the schoolteacher tale "Miss Meadows," with Holmes.
A romance penned by Joss Whedon, "In Your Eyes," will come to Tribeca, as will "Every Secret Thing," a crime drama scripted by "Enough Said" director Nicole Holofcener.
The documentary selections include profiles of the famous, including Alice Cooper ("Super Duper Alice Cooper"), Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead ("The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir") and cyclist Greg LeMond ("Slaying the Badger"). Also playing is the Susan Sarandon-produced "Silenced," a documentary about the prosecution of alleged government information leakers.
The festival will feature notable films from other festivals, including Roman Polanski's "Venus in Fur," Kelly Reichardt's "Night Moves," Paul Haggis' "Third Person" and Ira Sachs' "Love Is Strange."
In its midnight section, Tribeca often gathers genre film oddities. This year, it will feature a "Sharknado"-like mash-up: the horror flick "Zombeavers," which (naturally) features a horde of rabid zombie beavers.
Earlier this week, Tribeca announced the other half of its program. Noteworthy selections include the fashion documentary "Dior and I" and the confused-teenager drama "Gabriel," starring Rory Culkin. Each will kick off a festival section: "Gabriel" begins the world narrative competition, and "Dior and I" opens the world documentary category.
The Tribeca Film Festival will open April 16 with the premiere of "Time Is Illmatic," a documentary about the rapper Nas and his debut album, "Illmatic." The festival runs through April 27.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More