Additions include a special conversation with Trevor Noah & writers of ‘The Daily Show,’ World Premieres of Blackpills’ ‘Pillow Talk’ & YouTube Red’s ‘Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television’

New Series Premiere of OWN’s ‘Released’ from Oprah Winfrey

Festival to take place September 22-24, 2017 

The inaugural Tribeca TV Festival, presented by AT&T, is expanding its lineup of storytellers whose voices are driving conversations – from social issues to pop culture – across screens. New additions include: the series premiere of OWN’s Released, a powerful docuseries that chronicles formerly-incarcerated men and women restarting their lives, which will be followed by a conversation with Executive Producer Oprah Winfrey and the creators; an engaging talk with Trevor Noah and writers of The Daily Show about the role of comedians in today’s mercurial political landscape; the season premiere of Blackpills’ sex comedy web-series Pillow Talk, and the world premiere of YouTube Red’s screwball cop comedy Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television from director Rawson Marshall Thurber.

Over three days, the Tribeca TV Festival will bring people together to discover new series and be the first to see new episodes of returning shows– on the big screen. Panels with the creative minds behind the programs will follow each event, in addition to standalone conversations with some of the biggest names in television. The Tribeca TV Festival runs September 22-24 in New York City.

These additions join the Festival’s previously announced line-up: an exclusive cast and creators reunion and celebration of Will & Grace (NBC) ahead of its reboot this fall; series premieres of At Home with Amy Sedaris (truTV), Liar (SundanceTV), and Ten Days in the Valley (ABC); as well as season premieres of Designated Survivor (FOX) and Red Oaks (Amazon); the midseason premiere of Queen Sugar (OWN), and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes of Better Things (FX) and Gotham (FOX). YouTube will bring their Creators for Change with an event premiering new work from rising and established YouTubers using their platform to tell artful stories of social change and tolerance. In addition, new original VR documentary series Look But With Love will debut.
Tickets for the new additions will go on sale Wednesday, September 6 (11am ET). Tickets for the previously announced programming are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.tribecafilm.com/tvfestival. For additional information on ticket sales, email boxoffice@tribecafilm.com.

New additions to the Tribeca TV Festival include:
Released (OWN) – New York Premiere
In a country with the highest rate of incarceration in the world, what does it take to succeed in the crucial first 90 days after being released from prison? Intimately following the stories of former

inmates from the moment they walk out the prison doors, OWN’s new documentary series Released examines the realities and challenges of life after incarceration. Following the New York premiere of the series’ first episode, Executive Producer Oprah Winfrey will be joined by the series creators for an in-depth conversation about their powerful show and the nationwide issue of mass incarceration.
• Event time: September 22 at 5:30pm

Trevor Noah & the Writers of The Daily Show – Exclusive Special Conversation
In today's mercurial political landscape, where the news can change on a dime, how does The Daily Show stay current with just 24 hours to write and execute each episode? Offering a sneak peek behind the show's iconic news desk, host Trevor Noah will be joined by some of his writers to shed light on what goes into the day-to-day making of The Daily Show - from the writers’ room to the live studio audience. At a moment in history when more audiences than ever are turning to late night comedy for their news, what is the responsibility of comedians to fill the role of traditional news broadcasters? And how do they find the right balance of incisive commentary, factual news reportage, and good old-fashioned jokes?
• Event time: September 24 at 2:30pm

Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television* (YouTube Red) – Series World Premiere
NYPD Blue, Cagney & Lacey, Law & Order: television has a long history of procedurals filled with the ups and downs of tumultuous cop duos. But how would those famously cranky detectives feel about a (ridiculously vain) Hollywood actor as their partner? Enter Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television*, a riotous spoof on classic police dramas starring—spoiler alert—Ryan Hansen (Veronica Mars, Party Down) as a hilariously exaggerated version of himself. Struggling to keep his career alive by becoming the latest recruit for an LAPD program pairing actors with homicide detectives, YouTube Red’s newest original series pairs Hansen with Emmy-nominee Samira Wiley (The Handmaid's Tale, Orange Is The New Black) as prickly detective Jessica Mathers, as they attempt to solve murders without killing each other first.

After the world premiere of the first two episodes of the series, join Hansen, Wiley, series creator, writer, director and executive producer Rawson Marshall Thurber and Executive Producer Beau Bauman for a moderated conversation as they discuss the creation of the uproarious comedy that turns both the cop genre, and the impact of digital streaming, on its ear.
• Event time: September 23 at 8:30pm

Pillow Talk (Blackpills) – Season 2 – World Premiere
Ryan enjoys the plentiful sex and commitment-free life he has built as an LA bachelor, but when a shocking event threatens to upend his casual, freewheeling lifestyle, his entire life is thrown out of balance. Seeking meaning and guidance, Ryan turns to the eccentric cast of characters in his life—a wayward old friend, his sexually empowered Mom, a stern meditation teacher and even a pet bunny. Or does the answer lie in his caustically flirtatious relationship with “Slutty Emma”? Starring Patrick J. Adams (Suits), Britt Lower (Casual), Ryan Hansen (Party Down), Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives) and Luka Jones (People of the Earth), executive produced by Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe) and produced by Pulse Films.

Writer-director and Tribeca Film Festival alum Mike Piscitelli (God Bless Ozzy Osbourne), Writer Rachael Taylor (Jessica Jones), and Star Patrick J. Adams (Suits) will premiere the entire second season of Pillow Talk, this short form digital series meets indie sex comedy. Following the screening, Tribeca will host a conversation with the creative team about bringing an indie aesthetic to short form content, and Pillow Talk’s masterful balance of humor and emotional heft.
• Event time: September 23 at 5pm

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ABOUT THE TRIBECA TV FESTIVAL
Tribeca TV Festival, presented by AT&T, brings people together to discover and celebrate episodic storytelling on any screen - from TV to online, mobile to VR. The inaugural event, created by Tribeca Enterprises, parent company of the Tribeca Film Festival, is an extension of Tribeca’s April TV program into a standalone fall TV Festival and is the first dedicated TV festival created by a film festival. Tribeca TV runs September 22-24, 2017 in New York City.

Tribeca has a great tradition of introducing audiences to critically acclaimed and commercially successful episodic shows including The Night Of (HBO), The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu), The Night Manager (AMC), Genius (National Geographic), Mr. Robot (USA Network), Roots (History); debuted new seasons and sneaked special episodes of returning fan favorites like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), Broad City (Comedy Central), Grace and Frankie (Netflix); hosted special event screenings for programs like O.J.: Made in America (ESPN Films); and brought cast and filmmakers together for one-night-only conversations celebrating TV milestones such as the finale of The Good Wife (CBS) and the 15th anniversary of Six Feet Under (HBO)’s final episode. 

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Expanding on the success of its film festival which is set to kick off it's seventeenth run in 2018, Tribeca is launching its inaugural TV festival that will feature a wide array of television programs that will be sending cast and crew to appear on promotional panels for upcoming seasons. Thus we've compiled a few of our picks of what the line-up has to offer for avid television-fans.

GOTHAM

Panel: September 23, 4:00 PM

Attending: Executive producer Danny Cannon, cast members including Ben McKenzie, Robin Lord Taylor, Camren Bicondova, David Mazouz, Sean Pertwee, Jessica Lucas & Erin Richards

What to expect: A screening of the upcoming The Fear Reaper episode as well as a panel in which the cast/crew will discuss what's to come in the latest chapter of this highly popular DC Comics adaptation. Season four is set to introduce even more iconic comic villains that Jim Gordon will lead the fight against in Gotham city.

Queen Sugar

Panel: September 24, 7:15 PM

Attending: Cast members Rutina Welsey, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Kofi Siriboe

What to expect: The critically acclaimed and highly popular, groundbreaking series on Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network has been co-executive-produced by Winfrey herself along with Ava Duvernay and Monica Macer. The series is not only revolutionary for part of an expanding social movement to push for greater diversity and quality representation in Hollywood media but for the fact that all of the episodes are directed by women. At this panel, the mid-season premiere will be screened and the show's talent in attendance will discuss their work on the show as well as offer hints on what's to come for the remaining portion of season two.

Will & Grace

Panel: September 23, 7:00 PM

Attending: Cast members Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally, and co-creators/executive producers Max Mutchnick and David Kohan

What to expect: The original run of the popular comedy series was eight seasons that aired a decade ago. In a bold move by the network, the series has been brought back for a whole new run to reunite these fan-favourite characters. The cast and show-runners in attendance will discuss the show's legacy and offer some insight on what viewers can expect with this new run.

Released

Panel: September 22, 5:30 PM

Attending: Executive Producer Oprah Winfrey

What to expect: Oprah Winfrey will be joined by the series creators to discuss this gripping new series that is set to air on the OWN network, which will address the topic of mass incarceration in the States. The first 90 days after inmates are released from prison is said to be a crucial period during which they must quickly find a way to reintegrate themselves back into society to better their chances of not returning to prison.

See the full Tribeca TV Festival line-up and information on purchasing tickets here:

https://tribecafilm.com/TVfestival

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Series Premieres include truTV’s At Home with Amy Sedaris, SundanceTV’s Liar, and ABC’s Ten Days in the Valley

Sneak Peeks of Upcoming Episodes of FX’s Better Things and FOX’s Gotham; Season Premieres of ABC’s Designated Survivor, and Amazon’s Red Oaks
NBC’s Will & Grace’s Cast and Creators to Reunite for Exclusive Celebration and Talk

New York, NY (August 16, 2017) – Today Tribeca Enterprises, the parent company of the Tribeca Film Festival®, announced that it is launching a new standalone festival for TV in the fall, Tribeca TV Festival. The Tribeca Film Festival has been recognized as a guiding force in helping audiences discover great storytelling across all screens from film to TV to VR, as well as new online work and gaming. Now for the first time, Tribeca is expanding its enviable April TV program into its own festival for episodic storytelling. Over three days, the Festival will present curated shows and conversations representative of the cultural zeitgeist, featuring dynamic creators from both sides of the camera. Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 22-24, 2017 in New York City.
With an overwhelming amount of TV programming currently available to viewers, the Tribeca TV Festival will be a trusted curator to help audiences connect with the most compelling episodic storytelling in the new age of TV—presenting work premiering on TV, online, as well as VR. Like its cousin in April, the Festival will highlight highly-anticipated new premieres, and also draw attention to under-the-radar work and talent. It will give audiences the opportunity to experience tomorrow’s watercooler moments before they start to trend, and for the fan community to come together to celebrate their love for TV.

”Ten years ago we wouldn't have needed a TV festival. Now, with the change in the TV landscape, both the quality and quantity of shows, it makes sense,” said Robert De Niro, Co-Founder of Tribeca. “As the Tribeca Film Festival has done, the Tribeca TV Festival will act as a curator in bringing people together for this emerging experience.”

Tribeca TV Festival will bring the small screen (and the even smaller screen) to the big screen, offering TV fans a communal, curated experience where they can get an advance look at brand new series and fan-favorite shows and hear from creators. Programming highlights include a special conversation with Will & Grace stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally and show creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan ahead of the highly anticipated reboot this fall; a sneak peek of an upcoming episode of the FX show Better Things, followed by a conversation with Emmy® winner Pamela Adlon speaking with show co-creator Louis C.K.; the series premiere of the upcoming truTV show At Home with Amy Sedaris, followed by a conversation with co-creator Amy Sedaris, the series premiere of ABC’s Ten Days in the Valley, followed by a conversation with star/EP Kyra Sedgwick, and more.

Television programming has been a part of the Tribeca Film Festival since it screened the series finale of the hit show Friends in 2004 at the Tribeca Drive-In®. In 2016, Tribeca launched an official section of the festival dedicated to TV programming, which has featured world premieres of new series and seasons of anticipated shows and special events, including the world premieres of Emmy®-nominated programs The Night Of and The Handmaid’s Tale. Television – along with VR, gaming, and online work – has become a key pillar of the Festival as part of Tribeca’s commitment to showcasing the best stories across any screen.
“Tribeca has proven itself to be the ideal home for showcasing excellence in storytelling, no matter the medium,” said Jane Rosenthal, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Tribeca. “The expansion into television is a natural progression in this evolving entertainment landscape.”

“Some of the best stories are being told on television,” said Paula Weinstein, Executive Vice President of Tribeca Enterprises. “The programming team has developed a slate of fan favorites and discoveries to bring these stories to the Tribeca audience.”

Advance selection presale tickets for Citi® Private Pass® members go on sale Tuesday, August 22nd (11 am EST) and for general public on Friday, August 25th (11 am EST). All Citi® Private Pass® presale tickets and general public tickets can be purchased online at tribecafilm.com/tvfestival. For additional information on ticket sales, email boxoffice@tribecafilm.com.

The programming slate for the Tribeca TV Festival is as follows:
At Home with Amy Sedaris (truTV) – Series Premiere – World Premiere
Strangers with Candy, BoJack Horseman, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Amy Sedaris is one of the great comic performers of our day. But did you know she is also a superlative homemaker and entertainer of guests? In this comedy series, a long-gestating passion project for its star, Amy will show off her diverse but necessary homemaking skills, which range from creating popsicle stick buddies and gutting a fish, to making raisin necklaces and entertaining businessmen.
After the world premiere of their new series, Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello will joined by moderator Andy Cohen to discuss the creation of this truly one-of-a-kind project, how they’ve partnered together through the years and how Amy maintains her unique vision across mediums of film, TV, print, publishing, and live performance.
• Event time: September 22 at 8:15pm

Better Things (FX) – Special Sneak Peek
Emmy winner and New York City native Pamela Adlon is the creative mind behind breakout hit Better Things, in which she also stars as working actor and single mom-of-three Sam. Consistently hilarious, but always grounded, Better Things is a truly refreshing take on the tried-and-true family sitcom, with Adlon’s signature all over it (in addition to writing and starring duties, Adlon also directs every episode). In the midst of launching Season 2, and in the wake of her Best Actress Emmy nomination, Adlon will be joined by her co-creator Louis C.K. for an only-at-Tribeca conversation about her funny, bawdy, bittersweet brainchild, including the world premiere of Better Things’ upcoming episode Robin.
• Event time: September 22 at 6pm

Designated Survivor (ABC) – Season 2 Premiere – World Premiere
Kiefer Sutherland stars as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the US Capitol, on ABC's hit drama Designated Survivor. In the second season of the dramatic thriller, President Kirkman is a year into his presidency and continuing to navigate the volatile - and sometimes dangerous world of Washington politics - while continuing the search for Patrick Lloyd, the mastermind behind one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.
After the screening we will be joined by stars Maggie Q, Kal Penn, and Italia Ricci for an exclusive conversation about the new season of this propulsive political thriller.

• Event time: September 24 at 6pm

Gotham (FOX) – Special Sneak Peek
Revealing an entirely new chapter in the rise of the great DC Super-Villains, Gotham follows one cop as he navigates a dangerously corrupt city, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular superheroes of our time. Season Four will witness the emergence of the criminal landscape Gotham City is best known for, with Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) at the forefront of the fight against the most depraved and unhinged villains. While Gotham City fights for normalcy, a new hero will rise, as Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) begins to assume responsibility for the city’s well-being.

Executive producer Danny Cannon will be joined by several of the remarkable ensemble cast, including Ben McKenzie, Robin Lord Taylor, Camren Bicondova, David Mazouz, Sean Pertwee, Jessica Lucas & Erin Richards. The panelists will offer a sneak peek at this new phase of New York’s best known alter-ego, as Gotham (the city) and Gotham (the show) both enter a new and exciting chapter. The conversation will also feature the world premiere of the show’s upcoming The Fear Reaper episode.
• Event time: September 23 at 4pm

Liar (SundanceTV) – Series Premiere – International Premiere
After a seemingly innocent date between devoted teacher Laura (Joanne Froggatt) and renowned surgeon Andrew (Ioan Gruffudd), a series of volatile accusations threaten to capsize their lives. Secrets and lies slowly unravel in this tense and gripping psychological thriller, where everyone is lying in some way until the truth ultimately reveals itself. Creators Jack and Harry Williams, who have previously brought us crossover UK hits The Missing and Fleabag, now debut an intimate, twisting crime thriller where each new clue peels back another layer of these two complex characters.
After the premiere, the creators will be joined by star Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey) for a conversation about their six-episode shocker: how they use current events to create dramatic tension and approach the thriller from a distinctly character-driven POV and what we can expect next after episode one’s bombshell first date.
• Event time: September 23 at 7:45pm

Look But With Love (Within) – VR Series – World Premiere
Pioneering virtual reality and augmented reality company Within brings us the original documentary series Look But With Love, from Academy Award-winning Tribeca alum Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, produced by SOC Films and Here Be Dragons. As the medium of VR continues to evolve, it has emerged as a perfect platform for episodic storytelling. Viewers are encouraged to revisit worlds that they would otherwise be unable to, developing a deeper understanding of story and place through the immersive technology. This 5-episode series follows the fearless and passionate citizens of Pakistan who are changing the socio- political landscape through brave and inspiring actions. From a group of women fighting terrorist insurgency with paramilitary training, to a woman teaching arts-deprived children to tell stories through dance, these subjects are remarkably introduced through moving live-action virtual reality rendered by a master documentarian.
• Episode 1: A Story of Women and Episode 2: A Story of Dance of Look But With Love will be available to experience at no additional charge for ticket holders at the Festival. These experiences can be found on the 3rd floor of Cinépolis Chelsea.

Red Oaks (Amazon) – Season 3 Premiere – World Premiere
It’s the summer of ’87 and change is in the air at Red Oaks. David is chasing his dream to become a director in NYC. Wheeler and Misty have taken their relationship to the next level but face unforeseen obstacles. Getty is making lemonade of lemons in prison. Sam (Richard Kind) and Judy (Jennifer Grey) are finding new and unexplored passions in Jersey. Meanwhile, back at Red Oaks, Nash finds that the club’s future might in danger....
Executive Produced by independent film stalwarts Steven Soderbergh & David Gordon Green, Amazon’s nostalgic coming-of-age comedy returns for a third and final season of life lessons couched in summer shenanigans at Red Oaks country club. Following the premiere of Season 3, stars Paul Reiser, Craig Roberts, Alexandra Turshen, Ennis Esmer & Richard Kind will be joined by Creators Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs to reflect on their delightful gem of a show, its deft balance of comedy, drama, and nostalgia, and what new and returning audiences can look forward to this season.

• Event time: September 24 at 5:00pm –

Ten Days in the Valley (ABC) – Series Premiere
Jane Sadler is an overworked television producer and single mother, in the middle of a fractious separation, whose life is turned upside down when her young daughter goes missing in the middle of the night. And just like her controversial police TV show, everything is a mystery, everyone has a secret and no one can be trusted.
Emmy winner Kyra Sedgwick, riveting as the complex Jane, also executive produces this new character- driven thriller. She will be joined after the premiere of the series’ first two episodes by the rest of her all- female creative team, Creator Tassie Cameron and fellow Executive Producers Marcy Ross & Jill Littman, for an illuminating conversation about their smart and surprising take on the TV mystery- procedural.
• Event time: September 24 at 3pm

Will & Grace (NBC) – Exclusive Special Conversation
In our era of ubiquitous remakes and reboots, is there any more anticipated reunion than the original cast of Will & Grace? A decade after their unforgettable eight-season run, Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally reprise their iconic roles as Will, Grace, Jack and Karen. On the eve of their new series launching September 28th, the fabulous foursome will be joined by co-creators/executive producers Max Mutchnick and David Kohan for an intimate, and sure-to-be hilarious conversation about what to expect from our favorite 2000s New Yorkers in 2017.
• Event time: September 23 at 7pm

YouTube’s Creators for Change
In September 2016, YouTube launched Creators for Change, to support positive messages of change and tolerance. YouTube tapped top personalities, like John Green, Franchesca
Ramsey and Natalie Tran, as Ambassadors to mentor up-and-coming Creators from across the globe in creating original pieces dedicated to spreading messages of tolerance in a particularly divisive time globally.
Join us for a premiere of the much-anticipated Creators for Change pieces, followed by a conversation with an exciting international group of cutting-edge Creators, led by a special guest Ambassador. Audience members will have the opportunity to hear how each Creator chose to creatively speak to their fans using the power of storytelling, music, poetry and more—plus, how they themselves can use the platform to promote the causes they care about.
• Event time: September 22 at 6:30pm

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