Panel To Discuss Contributions Of Avant-garde Filmmakers To American Cinema After Screening Of Short Films At Tribeca Film Festival April 21, 2012

Film lovers are invited to view several short films that explore the contributions of American avant-garde filmmakers on Saturday, April 21 at 5:30 PM at SVA Theater 2, located at 333 W 23rd Street (between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue), Manhattan.

Immediately following the screenings, join the conversation with a group of eclectic filmmakers including Carolee Schneemann, Abigail Child, Larry Gottheim and others. The program celebrates 10 years of the Avant-Garde Masters grants that were created to present American Avant-Garde cinema by the National Film Preservation Foundation and The Film Foundation.
The event is part of the Tribeca Film Festival’s Tribeca Talks: After the Movie panel series which brings film enthusiasts together with some of the biggest name directors, actors and industry leaders to explore a wide array of topics and spark a richer dialogue about film.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets starting April 16.

For more information, visit www.tribecafilm.com.