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).