Welcome to the 2008 Independent Features Film Festival, where you, the viewer decides. The 2008 Festival will take place Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. All screenings and events take place at Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick Street). Below read about the films screening at this year's Festival and click the "Buy Now" links to enter the online ticketing system to purchase your tickets. You may also access the online ticketing system directly by clicking here now.

Goodbye Baby July 25th 7:00 PM TC 2 Sheltered Long Island teen Melissa Brooks is popular and attractive, but can't afford to go to college. In an effort to move away from her mother and her live-in boyfriend, she moves in with her brother Robbie and his boyfriend Miller in their SoHo apartment. Melissa doesn't mind not going to college; to everyone's surprise she'd rather be a stand up comic instead. » Buy Tickets

The Pack July 25th 7:30 PM TC 1 In a hand-picked case, an ambitious Assistant DA prosecutes woman on three counts of murder after her 47 year old husband dies of lung cancer from allegedly breathing her second-hand smoke for 30 years. Mourning his loss, their 24 year-old son testifies against his mother. The jury struggles with what appears to be a ridiculous case, but as one juror delves deeper into the facts, they are drawn into an intriguing, emotional and complicated choice regarding addiction, loyalty & individual responsibility. » Buy Tickets

Me and My Old Man July 26th 12:00 PM TC 1 Part of Shorts Program 1 Kevin Rawlins 22, a product of a separation in the making and inspiring entrepreneur feels he's an asset to anything he comes in contact with from entertainment to pulling teeth he thinks he has it mastered. After finishing his internship as a broadcast journalist for a local radio station in Atlanta and a recent graduate from Clark A&T University in Atlanta he now faces the challenge of a lifetime. After reading about a possible job on the west coast he packs his bags and tells his dad he's on his way. After facing the idea that he would have a harder time achieving his goal he is forced to ask his dad the big question. 'Can I stay a little longer?' » Buy Tickets

Heartless July 26th 12:00 PM TC 1 Part of Shorts Program 1 Simon is a heartless children's book writer struggling to bring heart to his adaptation of the story of the Tin Man when he looses himself in his story and goes further than reality permits to find his heart. » Buy Tickets

Double Talk July 26th 12:00 PM TC 1 Part of Shorts Program 1 A man is sitting in a restaurant, waiting. Another man enters and sits down, and here begins an interesting seduction scene! » Buy Tickets

Tutto Come Prima July 26th 12:00 PM TC 1 Part of Shorts Program 1 A young director interviews a Notary about his private life. Hopefully, this material will be a part of the first chapter of his documentary on “private stories”. The director is recording everything with his camera, but is not the only one. The interviewed is holding a camera as well. Two other security cameras are recording master shots. The director will be informed about the past of the Notary. The Notary's secretary and wife, is listening and viewing everything. At the end of his speech, the notary denies what he has just told is true. Then: “Just as before” » Buy Tickets

The Beverages July 26th 1:00 PM TC 1 The Beverages tells the story of a feeble two man band of same name and a filmmaker, Monty Zuchard, who has set out to exploit their lack of talent. The story begins as a 'how-to' on what not to be if you strive to be a musician. By showing off the bands lack of focus, drive and ability Monty starts to paint a vivid picture of what exactly one should avoid if they consider themselves to be an 'artist'. That is until the Beverages, after experiencing a myriad of failures and let-downs, become more dedicated and more original. As a result, they throw Monty's documentary into uncharted waters filled with street performances, open mic action and sleazy music video tycoons. » Buy Tickets

The Importance of Being Russell July 26th 1:30 PM TC 2 Somewhere deep in the backwoods of America. Nestled between the Hands-Free Taco Eating Machine and the Universal Smileriffic Fancy Camera, sits the greatest invention in the history of mankind. A device so powerful, so important, and so secret that the inventor himself, Russell Hawker, isn't even sure what it does. With a cryptic voice from the TV urging him to build a new invention, Russell solves the paradoxes of time travel and long distance telecommunications without roaming fees. His creation, the Time Machine Telephone, will revolutionize....everything. But is it the answer he's searching for? » Buy Tickets

Losing Will July 26th 3:00 PM TC 1 Losing Will is a hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship. A young man is forced to confront what really matters in life after having his body taken from him in an accident. A serious accident leaves Will paralyzed from the neck down. After a year of adjusting and suffering Will decides he wants to die. He asks Jerry and their mutual friend Samuels to take him on a road trip back to his hometown and to assist him in suicide. Jerry and Samuels agree to take Will on the trip, but without him knowing, plan to spend the trip convincing him that life is worth living. The three friends set out on a road trip across rural Canada heading to Will’s home. Eventually the road trip brings the three friends to a final stop at a campsite where Will must decide whether he wants to continue living and Jerry and Samuels must choose whether to help their friend, or take him back home. » Buy Tickets

Two For Three July 26th 3:00 PM TC 1 When James Andrews (Matt Weston) and Hank Matthews (Andrew Kane) meet Katharine Rowand (Caitlin Kinsella), they both fall for her instantly. James is struck by her beauty and wit while Hank has another motivation. Instead of sacrificing their friendship so one of them can have her, James and Hank both initially share Katharine until she makes her choice. Throughout the duration of a year, their relationships deteriorate because of their decision to trade two for three. Inspired by the 1962 French Film 'Jules et Jim,' the film is comment on today's youth, examining the disintegration of three genuine people who gradually lose themselves to drugs, lust, and money. A blend of poetry and hidden symbolism, Two For Three challenges the viewer to think outside the box by presenting questions with different and complex layers. Unlike any normal big-budgeted production, the film proves that sometimes dialogue is the real budget. » Buy Tickets

Tomorrow for a Dollar July 26th 5:00 PM TC 1 A group of friends who are spending their last day together after graduation, before they go off in separate directions in life, find that life can come quicker then any of them could ever imagine…. » Buy Tickets

Brother July 26th 5:30 PM TC 2 At 4AM in Brooklyn, Jamie celebrates her birthday with her estranged sister Margeaux and a handsome black stranger, Carl. When her husband, Kevin arrives home without warning, the party spirals out of control. » Buy Tickets

Shooting Johnson Roebling Jul 26, 2023 7:00 PM TC1 Many people come to New York City to find themselves. Some travel great distances, but others just cross a bridge from Jersey to see what they can become in this new land of concrete and steel. Charles Pavolski, an ambitious, young Polack from the Jersey shore. To date, his ambition has been aimed at nothing but bottles, bars and other unsavory endeavors. But finally, Charles is beginning to seek out his place in the world. » Buy Tickets

Pizza Guy July 26th 7:30 PM TC 2 Part of Shorts Program 2 Two girls are hanging in ordering pizza and drinking some BJ's. Next thing we know the pizza guy is dead, the creepy neighbor is snooping around and the cops have been called. Who did it and who's going to take the fall? Was it drunken Lizzy or was it James the creepy neighbor? Why did they do it and does anyone really care? » Buy Tickets

A Call for Valor July 26th 7:30 PM TC 2 Part of Shorts Program 2 Police Sergeant Ken Hogan was involved in an armed encounter with a suspect who had mission to kill Hogan and himself. Sgt. Hogan was ambushed inside his police car as the suspect fired more than 19 rounds from a semi-automatic weapon, four of them penetrating Sgt. Hogan's body, with the last round lodging in his skull. The suspect completed one part of his mission--he died. Sgt. Hogan had a plan to survive and he did. In his own words, Hogan vividly recalls his call for valor. » Buy Tickets

American Piety July 26th 7:30 PM TC 2 Part of Shorts Program 2 Andy has more faith in his iPod than God. He wears Katarina Witt t-shirts, computer dates, and drives away his girlfriend, Susan, by comparing religions to breakfast cereals. Andy steps in front of traffic while watching a podcast, gets hit, and ends up in limbo with Mr. Ying and Ms. Yang, two 'consiglieres' to the Almighty. They tell Andy he must choose a religion from five minute meetings with representatives from Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity or he gets a 'dirt nap'. He reluctantly agrees. » Buy Tickets

Drinking and Driving July 26th 7:30 PM TC 2 Part of Shorts Program 2 It's prom weekend and everyone is excited and getting ready. Christina is so happy to be going this year with her date Stephen. They go and have a great time at the dance. Stephen takes Christina to an after party where everyone is drinking. Christina doesn't like it and asks Stephen to take her home not knowing he has been drinking. » Buy Tickets

The Assemblage of the Crystal Sphere: A D&D Story July 27th 12:00 PM TC 2 Five years ago a Dungeons and Dragons campaign of epic proportions began in the small modest apartment of Peter the Dungoen Master. This campaign brings together four individuals that set out to destroy the evil dragon Kern and return the Crystal Sphere to its rightful owner. With Ed the leader thief, Betsy the Elven Mage, Roger the head strong Dwarf, and William the proud and loyal Paladin, they formed The Assemblage of the Crystal Sphere and traveled the mythical world of Kern seeking out evil and vanquishing it. » Buy Tickets

That Asian Thing July 27th 12:30 PM TC 1 That Asian Thing is a documentary film exploring the issue of low Asian American influence within mainstream America. It has become a unified voice by multiple Asian American artists based out of the Midwest Mecca of Chicago, IL. This project is geared to open peoples' eyes and help them realize that there is an untapped pool of talent with an original image. An evolution is slowly taking place and 'That Asian Thing' intends to tell the story that is. » Buy Tickets

I Thought You Finally Completely Lost It July 27th 2:00 PM TC 2 Writer/ Director Rod Webber plays the troubled loser ex-boyfriend of Irina, who he is determined to win back by taking her on a road-trip to an expensive spa in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Things get sidetracked when an old family friend decides to tag along for the ride. » Buy Tickets

Wahine Disaster July 27th 2:30 PM TC 1 The TEV Wahine was built at Govan in Scotland to operate as New Zealand’s Inter-island ferry. The ship was described as the “world’s finest passenger liner” and could accomodate 927 passengers. Less than two years later cyclone Giselle struck New Zealand – the most violent storm in the country’s history – the storm ravaged the country; ambulances on their way to emergencies were blown over - ships were sunk.. Sailing into the heart of Wellington Harbour – was the Wahine; with 610 passengers and 125 crew on board. The storm - with it’s 100 mph winds - hadn't been heading in the direction of the ship; but without warning it suddenly changed direction and as the ship sailed into the narrow and rocky harbour entrance - its full force took control of the ship from it’s captain. » Buy Tickets

El Señor Presidente July 27th 4:00 PM TC 2 The Film that said 'NO' to Hugo Chavez. A country that falls apart amidst the degradation of a shameful tyranny and the levels of decomposition of a corrupted society, both opposed to a tragic love story that seems doomed from inception, are the key plot lines of El Senor Presidente. » Buy Tickets

Ser O Estar July 27th 4:30 PM TC 1 After his hallucinations cause problems in the U.S., Andy sets out to become immersed in the culture of a small Spanish town. Starting a new life in the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, who created the greatest dreamer to ever occupy our imaginations, Don Quixote de la Mancha, Andy soon finds that his new group of friends won't provide an escape from the traps of his mind and that living up to the myth of the great knight proves to be a greater challenge than he had thought. » Buy Tickets

Henry May Long July 27th 6:00 PM TC 2 It is 1887, the dawn of the modern world. Henry May, the golden child of one of New York’s finest families, is coming to the end of his long road to self destruction. Running into Henry Long, an old friend who is suffering from a terminal illness, proves to be the beginning of a profound journey for both men. » Buy Tickets

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