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‘The Omro Heist’ on TVOD and Digital release on July 29, 2025

Director: Jamie Bailey
Story: Simon Phillips
Writers: Jamie Bailey, Simon Phillips
Starring: Simon Phillips, Anthony Crivello, Damir Kovic, Heather Arendt, Nick Biskupek, Ken Bressers, Al Dias, Cali Felix, Justin Gordon, Tony Lee Gratz, Alicia Hinson, Mackenzie Jones, Kristen McCabe, Adam Huel Potter

Director Jamie Bailey new film The Omro Heist tells what happens when in FBI agent goes undercover during a bank siege and finds out it is more than just a bank robbery and criminals are the only ones criming.

Producers: Ken Bressers, Anthony Crivello
Executive producer: Simon Phillips
Composer: Darren Morze
Cinematographer: Jamie Bailey
Editor: Jamie Bailey
Sound: Donnie Ivey

‘STAR PEOPLE’ in Theaters July 25th and on VOD Nationwide July 25th

Poster- STAR PEOPLE (Blue Harbor Entertainment)

Director and writer: Adam Finberg
Starring: Kat Cunning, McCabe Slye, Connor Paolo, Eddie Martinez, Bradley Fisher, and Adriana Aluna Martinez
Genre: UFO, Sci-Fi, Thrller
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Producers: Adam Finberg and Josh Shader
Distributor: Blue Harbor

Director and writer Adam Finberg directorial debut "Star People" tells the story of thousands of people in Arizona who on March 13, 1997, were eyewitnesses to the largest mass UFO sighting in U.S. history—now famously known as The Phoenix Lights. Among them was 10-year-old Claire, who felt as if the lights called to her. Years later, Claire (Kat Cunning), now a photographer, is still chasing that moment, hoping to capture the lights on camera and finally make sense of what she saw.

ABOUT BLUE HARBOR ENTERTAINMENT

Blue Harbor Entertainment is a boutique distributor of independent films designed for the business needs of today’s filmmakers and provides a comprehensive and full-scale distribution and marketing solution covering theatrical releases, home entertainment, transactional and subscription digital streaming platforms, and television. Established in 2023 by industry veterans Amanda Sherwin, Mike Messina and Seth Needle, and with a combined experience spanning hundreds of films over multiple decades, Blue Harbor was conceived as a much-needed alternative in today’s challenging U.S. distribution environment with a structure that empowers filmmakers. Notable releases include the cannabis horror/thriller Trim Season, starring Bethlehem Million (Sick) and Jane Badler (V), director Olivia Kuan’s award-winning documentary The Herricanes about The Houston Herricanes, a team that was part of the groundbreaking first women’s full tackle football league of the 1970s, and writer/director Zia Mohajerjasbi's award-winning film Know Your Place, a story about change and loss set amidst the landscape of a transforming Seattle as seen by a young Eritrean-American boy. Recent releases include the award-winning, untold story of Dr. Audrey Evans, Audrey's Children, starring Natalie Dormer, and the romantic comedy A Nice Indian Boy starring Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff, and Lilly, the powerful story of equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter starring Patricia Clarkson.

‘ROOFMAN’ in Theaters Only October 10, 2025

Director: Derek Cianfrance
Writers: Derek Cianfrance, Kirt Gunn
Starring: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang, Peter Dinklage
Genre: Crime, comedy, drama
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Country: United States
Language: English

Director Derek Cianfrance’s new film ‘ROOFMAN’ tells the incredible story of Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former United States Army Reserve officer, who was given the name Roofman after becoming infamous for burglarizing McDonald’s by entering through the roof and avoiding capture by hiding inside the walls of a Toys "R" Us.

Rounding out the cast are Leigh Wainscott (Kirsten Dunst), a single mother and Jeffrey’s love interest; Ron Smith(Ben Mendelsohn), a Pastor; Toys-R-Us general manager (Peter Dinklage); Jeff’s friend (Juno Temple); Jeff's friend (LaKeith Stanfield); Dwayne, a McDonald's manager (Tony Revolori); Jeff's lawyer (Dan Marks), Kami (Kathryn Stamas)

Paramount Pictures Presents, In Association with Miramax / FilmNation Entertainment / Von Waaden Entertainment, A High Frequency / Hunting Lane / 51 Entertainment/Limelight Production, A film by Derek Cianfrance
Distributor: Miramax -Paramount Pictures
Production companies: FilmNation Entertainment, Limelight, Aperture Media Partners, High Frequency Entertainment, Hunting Lane Films, 51 Entertainment
Producers: Dylan Sellers, Chris Parker, Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor
Cinematographer: Andrij Parekh
Editor: Jim Helton

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and American Cinematheque Celebrate Mara Brock Akil on Juneteenth

On Thursday, Juneteenth, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and American Cinematheque paid special tribute to celebrated Mara Brock Akil,

The sit-down discussion took place at American Cinematheque’s AERO Theater in Santa Monica, before a packed and engaged audience. Her film career includes With Honors, Sparkle, The Start Up, Stamped from the Beginning.

Mara’s television career includes: The Sinbad Show, Keep the Faith", South Central, Dave's World, Moesha, The Jamie Foxx Show, Girlfriends, The Game", Leading Women, Cougar Town, Being Mary Jane, Reed Between the Lines Love Is Yes, "The Vineyard"

And her latest television project on Netflix series Forever that she is executive producing. Mara has won a host of awards NAACP Image Awards, National Association of Television Program Executives, Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award, NAMIC Vision, and SHINE Awards.

Tribeca 2025 -These Films ❤️ NY!

Whether you’re joining us from out of town or you’re a native New Yorker looking to fall in love with the city all over again, these select features, docs, and shorts will put you in an Empire State of mind.

On a String

Thursday, June 5 @ 5:00 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

Living at home with mom and dad is a drag…even when that home is in the heart of New York City. In this narrative feature, a Juilliard-trained violinist is struggling to make a living when her toxic ex reappears with the chance to play viola in a prestigious orchestra. From writer, director, and star Isabel Hagen (who also happens to be a Juilliard-trained violinist), this laugh-out-loud comedy is also her directorial debut.

Shorts: NY Off Peak

Friday, June 6 @ 5:00 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

Only have a New York minute? These shorts were curated specifically for the city that never sleeps. Check out these pint-sized picks from our shorts program, highlighting all the wacky, wonderful, heartwarming realities of life in NYC.

Relay

Saturday, June 07 @ 4:00 PM, SVA Theater

Glide through the streets of Manhattan like a ghost with reclusive fixer Ash, played by Riz Ahmed. This New York-centric action thriller for director David Mackenzie also stars Lily James, Sam Worthington, and Willa Fitzgerald in a simmering story of connection that ends with a riveting, pulse-pounding pursuit across the city.

Raoul’s, A New York Story

Wednesday, June 11 @ 5:45 PM, AMC 19th St. East 6

The heart of New York’s food and art scenes of the ‘70s and ‘80s come to life in this documentary from Tribeca Studios following French bistro mainstay Raoul’s Restaurant. Founded in 1975 by two French brothers seeking to bring affordable French cooking to New York, this unassuming spot became the beloved hangout of the Soho art crowd that’s stuck around for fifty years.

The Sixth Borough

Wednesday, June 11 @ 8:30 PM, The Indeed Theater at Spring Studios

Head just outside the city in The Sixth Borough, exploring the indelible yet often overlooked impact of Long Island’s suburbs on hip-hop. Through rich archival performance footage, new clips, and compelling interviews with scene OGs, this film balances a celebration of Long Island’s musical contributions and an unflinching look at the false promises of suburban life for Black families.

The premiere screening will be followed by a special performance from De La Soul and Rakim.

Empire Skate

Friday, June 13 @ 9:00 PM, Village East by Angelika

Watch the colorful rise of New York skateboard culture in the 1990s, and the enduring influence of the brand SUPREME, as well as skaters like the legendary Tony Hawk, who breathed life into this vibrant world. From Tribeca alum Josh Swade, this exhilarating documentary looks at what happens when multiple cultural trends – skating, graffiti, hip-hop, and fashion – converge to make something timeless.

What to See at Tribeca 2025

Meet the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival Jurors

See all the jurors

The Jury is In!

You’ve seen the Festival line-up; now it’s time to reveal the jury. These industry leaders and creative visionaries will be deliberating on and presenting laurels to the top projects across 17 competition categories from film to games, audio storytelling to TV, and more.

Judging films in competition will be visionaries ranging from Colson Whitehead to Mira Sorvino to Matthew Broderick and Art Linson to Ilana Glazer — and those are just a few names on the list. The likes of Annie Murphy, Jennifer Beals, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Gina Rodriguez, Stephanie Hsu, and more will deliberate on the Nora Ephron Award, the 2025 Viewpoints Competition, and the AT&T Untold Stories Greenlight Committee.

Winners will be announced at the Tribeca Festival Awards Ceremony on June 12th.

But don’t just celebrate the winning programs — see them for yourself.

Our Festival Favorites Pass provides ticketless access to all Award Winner and Back By Popular Demand screenings on Sunday, June 15 as we bring back the most popular programs of the Fest, along with the award winners. For just $60, you can watch as many movies as you can schedule into one day.

Netflix Kicks Off Two-Week Citywide FYSEE LA Festival with Special Events for “Black Mirror,” “The Diplomat,” “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” and More

On Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, Netflix kicked off FYSEE LA, a two-week citywide festival celebrating Emmy contenders across Los Angeles. There were standing room only events for Black Mirror, The Diplomat and Everybody's Live with John Mulaney featuring series stars such as Will Ferrell, Paul Giamatti, Allison Janney, Rashida Jones, John Mulaney, Keri Russell, Tracee Ellis Ross, and many more.

Netflix also hosted creative conversations with ground-breaking creators, writers, directors and actors from hit Netflix series such as Forever, The Four Seasons, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Nobody Wants This, The Residence, Simone Biles Rising, and Zero Day.

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele headlined a Netflix Documentary Spotlight Event, and the first of Netflix's LA Screening Series kicked off with "Action Night" featuring director Q&As for Rebel Ridge and American Primeval.

‘SPLITSVILLE’S World Premiere at Cannes Film Festival: In Theaters August 22, 2025

Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin and Dakota Johnson at the After Party for the World Premiere of Splitsville in Cannes on May 19, 2025

In attendance where Dakota Johnson (Producer/Cast), Adria Arjona (Executive Producer/Cast), Kyle Marvin (CoWriter/Producer/Cast), Michael Angelo Covino (Director/Co-Writer/Producer/Cast), Emily Korteweg (Producer), Ryan Heller (Producer), Jeff Deutchman (Producer), Ro Donnelly (Producer), Samantha Racanelli (Producer)

Additional Attendees showing support:
Jason Momoa, Alexander Skarsgård, Stellan Skarsgård
Sean Baker, Jeremy O. Harris, Jasmin Savoy Brown Eva Victor

Jason Momoa and Adria Arjona at the After Party for the World Premiere of Splitsville in Cannes on May 19, 2025

Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino at the After Party for the World Premiere of Splitsville in Cannes on May 19, 2025

SERIESFEST Season 11: SIX DAYS OF PANELS, PILOT COMPETITIONS, PARTIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS!

SeriesFest hosted their annual Soirée in Denver, Colorado, where they honored Jason Ritter ("Matlock”, "Gravity Falls") with the "Distinguished Artist Award," Rhea Seehorn ("Better Call Saul”, "Cooper's Bar") with the “Excellence in Acting” Award, and Carnival Films with the "Impact in Television Award."

The star-studded event included Denver Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, as well as talent from across several of SeriesFest's panels and events. Mayan Lopez (Actor, “Lopez vs. Lopez”), Audrey Morrissey (Showrunner and Executive Producer, "The Voice"), Jocko Sims ( Actor, "Grosse Pointe Garden Society"), Kit Williamson (Creator, Writer and Actor, “Unconventional”), Eric Ledgin (Showrunner and Executive Producer, "St. Denis Medical"), and more gathered to celebrate the honorees and SeriesFest 11!