Tribeca Film Festival: Contributions of Female Filmmakers to American Cinema April 30, 2011

View 11 short films that explore the contributions of female filmmakers in the canon of the American experimental avant-garde on Saturday, April 30 at 7PM at SVA Theater 1, located at 333 W 23 Street, Manhattan.

Immediately following the screenings, join the conversation with a group of eclectic women filmmakers including Liane Brandon, Lisa Crafts, Barbara Hammer, Jane Aaron, Bette Gordon, Caroline Mouris and Cecile Starr. The program celebrates 15 years of direct financial support for preservation of historically under-recognized films by women through the Women’s Film Preservation Fund of New York Women in Film & Television.
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 at www.tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets starting April 18.

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