By Maria Esteves – April 11, 2012

The 11th Tribeca Film Festival (TFF 2012) presented by founding partner American Express (AMEX) will be held in New York theatres, April 18 – 29, 2012. The festival founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff annually presents the largest celebration of film, music, and culture. This year’s festival will showcase over 70 films (narrative, documentary, shorts) from all around the world. The festival includes opening and closing premieres, gala receptions, panel discussions, awards ceremony, special events, and free community events (Tribeca Drive-In , Family Festival Street Fair, Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day).

The 3rd Tribeca Online Film Festival (TOFF 2012), free live web streaming of TFF 2012 select features, shorts, and real-time festival events is available to U.S. online audiences. This year’s TOFF 2012 will include 4 world premieres, 5 shorts, and special events. TOFF 2012 reservation begins April 10 (AMEX card members) and April 16 (general public).

TFF 2012 ticket outlets are located at the Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick St.), Chelsea Clearview Cinemas (260 West 23 St), and AMC Village VII (66 3rd Avenue at E 11 St). For more information, view slate of films, or to purchase tickets visit http://www.tribecafilm.com. For more information on TOFF 2012 visit http://www.tribecafilm.com/tribecaonline.

OPENING NIGHT

TFF 2012 Opening Night World Premiere of The Five-Year Engagement, directed by Nicholas Stoller will be held at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm (Opens U.S. & U.K. theatres April 27, 2012 ).

CLOSING NIGHT

TFF 2012 Closing Night Premiere of The Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon will be held at BMCC Tribeca PAC, Saturday, April 28, 6:00pm (Opens Nationwide May 4, 2012).