By Maria Esteves - May 11, 2008

The Seventh Annual 2008 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) was held in Tribeca and venues in New York City, April 23 - May 4, 2008. The festival sponsored by American Express, annually present international films, gala receptions, panel discussions, concerts, special events, awards ceremony, Tribeca/ESPN sports day, and a family street fair. TFF08 included 53 World Premieres, 6 International Premieres, 30 North American Premieres, 7 U.S. Premieres, and 19 New York City Premieres.

2008 Tribeca Film Festival International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet reception presented by TFF was held at the Target-Tribeca Filmmaker Lounge, Monday, April 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Filmmakers, producers, industry executives, sponsors, actors, models, musicians, and artists attended the private press reception.

TFF08 International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet,
producer Lucas Akoskin, International Premiere film
"LA HORA CERO (DUSK)."

TFF08 International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet,
director Favamarz K-Rahber, North American Premiere
documentary film "DONKEY IN LAHORE."

TFF08 International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet,
director David Assmann, premiere documentary film
"FOOTBALL UNDER COVER."

TFF08 International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet,
director Jody Dwyer, (right), and producer/writer Michael
Boughen, World Premiere narrative film "DYING BREED."

TFF08 International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet,
actor Aldernar Correa, International Premiere film
"PARAISO TRAVEL."

TFF08 International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet,
director Bahar Behbahani, World Premiere narrative
short film "SUSPENDED."

TFF08 International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet,
director Alex Budovsky, North American Premiere
short film "LAST TIME IN CLERKENWELL", (left),
with music composer Lev Ljouva Zhurbin, World
Premiere short film "CUPCAKE."

TFF08 International Filmmaker Press Meet & Greet,
guest of filmmaker Keren Clazari, North American
Premiere short film "ROADS" directed by Lior Geller.