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American Express Amps up the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival®

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American Express Amps up the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival®

Music and Film Take the Stage for Tribeca Fans in New York and Online

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– From kick-off to close, American Express is bringing a host of music experiences to this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, culminating with a live streamed performance by Vampire Weekend directed by award-winning actor, director and producer Steve Buscemi as part of the “American Express Unstaged” concert series. Multiple music-related activities complete a roster of events that American Express will bring to Tribeca Film Festival fans from the latest in gourmet popcorn to the hottest red carpet moments.

“We are absolutely thrilled to bring American Express Unstaged to the Tribeca Film Festival this year,” said Deborah Curtis, vice president of entertainment at American Express. “This live streamed music series celebrates the art of music through the unique storytelling abilities of visionary filmmakers. Vampire Weekend and Steve Buscemi are fellow New Yorkers and, like the Tribeca Film Festival, celebrate everything that the city has to offer. Film and music are inextricably linked, and this show will truly celebrate not only their relationship, but our long support of the Tribeca Film Festival.”

“American Express has been an incredible partner to Tribeca since our inception helping us support filmmakers and bring the festival to audiences around the city and beyond; we are excited to continue that tradition this year, said Jon Patricof, President and COO of Tribeca Enterprises. “We have a long history of celebrating the connection between music and film and are especially excited that American Express is helping further this effort at the 2013 Festival.”

Music Meets Film at The Tribeca Film Festival

  • Opening the Festival with Mistaken for Strangers: American Express has signed on to open the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival as a sponsor of the Opening Night Gala following the world premiere of the film Mistaken for Strangers on Wednesday, April 17th. Director Tom Berninger chronicles his experience on tour with his brother, Matt Berninger, frontman for the critically acclaimed rock band The National, in this funny and affecting film, which will also play during the Festival’s 12th edition. This is the second time that American Express and The National have worked together. In May 2010, American Express live streamed a performance by

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Vampire Weekend and Emmy® Nominated Director Steve Buscemi Named as First Pairing in "American Expre

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Vampire Weekend and Emmy ® Nominated Director Steve Buscemi Named as First Pairing in “American Express® Unstaged” for 2013

Live VEVO Event on YouTube will be Streamed Globally from the Last Night of the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 28 th

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– American Express, in partnership with VEVO and YouTube, announced today that Vampire Weekend, and award-winning actor, director and producer Steve Buscemi, have been selected to kick-off the fourth year in its popular live stream music series, “American Express Unstaged.” Vampire Weekend‘s exclusive performance will be live streamed on the last night of the Tribeca Film Festival at Roseland Ballroom on Sunday, April 28th at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT in New York City at www.amexunstaged.com. Fans can also watch the live event on YouTube’s mobile website, VEVO‘s free apps for iPhone®, iPad® and on the American Express Channel, available through the American Express app on LG and Samsung connected TVs. The global event precedes the anticipated May 14th U.S. release of MODERN VAMPIRES OF THE CITY (XL Recordings).

Created by American Express as a means for delivering premium music experiences to fans everywhere, the “American Express Unstaged” music series is a cutting-edge live event and interactive digital platform, bringing together popular musical artists with renowned film directors. This will be the 12th innovative digital stream and pairing within the award-winning series.

“We are thrilled to be working with Steve Buscemi, a wonderful actor, a NYC legend and a great director. We couldn’t have picked a better guy to man the cameras for our April 28th event, ” said band lead singer Ezra Koenig.

The work of Vampire Weekend will be brought to life for the at-home audience by director Steve Buscemi. Known best for his roles in HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and films such as “Reservoir Dogs,” “Fargo” and many others, Buscemi has also garnered respect for his role as director of films including “Trees Lounge” and “Animal Factory,” as well as multiple episodes of the award-winning shows “Sopranos” (HBO), “30 Rock” (NBC) and “Nurse Jackie” (Showtime). Buscemi’s Olive Productions will also produce the event. The creative and dynamic pairing of Vampire Weekend with Buscemi represents the latest unique collaboration in the “American Express Unstaged” live stream music series, building on previous duos such as The Killers and Werner Herzog, Kenny Chesney and Jonathan Demme, Jack White and Gary Oldman and many more.

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