Goings on. NYC.

The centerpiece of the L Magazine's Film Issue is a preview of the Tribeca Film Festival (April 25 through May 6): "Though at press time we hadn't seen any of the offerings, we've done our best to sort out the celluloid wheat from the cutting room chaff. And because Tribeca's not the only film festival that can attract a self-important crowd, we've done our best to mock the stereotypical festival-goers of the other major film gatherings. Because we can."

"Apple and indieWIRE are proud to present Filmmaker Talks at the Apple Store Soho during the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival." Also, Charlie Olsky's been out on the town, taking notes.

"The greatest thing about the Gen Art Film Festival is its simplicity," writes Erik Davis at Cinematical. "7 nights. 7 premieres. 7 parties. That's it." Through Tuesday.

At the Reeler:

• John Lichman previews the 65th annual First Run Film Festival, running through Monday at the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television at NYU.

• Jessica Freeman-Slade: "Opening today, the eighth annual Havana Film Festival New York showcases multiple perspectives of Latin American culture, featuring debuts by promising new filmmakers and premiering award-winners from festivals across Cuba, Puerto Rico and South America."

• Elena Marinaccio: "Taking place over two weekends in both Astoria and the East Village, the Thai Takes 3 Independent Film Festival features work from leaders of the South East Asian kingdom’s avant-garde and new wave movements."

• ST VanAirsdale jots down some terrific quotes uttered during Monday's Film Society of Lincoln Center Gala Tribute to Diane Keaton.

The Voice's J Hoberman previews a "week of Chinese, Korean, and Thai fests" in New York.

"The 10th Brooklyn International Film Festival (BiFF) has been titled IDENTITY." June 1 through 10.

Posted by dwhudson at April 13, 2007 2:35 PM