Tribeca’s BMCC Theater glowed today as the NYC Film Fest launched. Over 3,000 saw 12 shorts—a Queens director’s ‘Bodega Dreams’ won $5K; X hit 10,000 posts. A panel with Ava DuVernay—‘NYC’s lens’—drew 600; her stories sparked cheers. Tickets $20 sold out; 76°F sun buzzed. NYC’s cinema—indie heart shines.
Director Aisha Cole, 33, took top prize—bodega tale resonated. Free popcorn—local brand donated—300 bags gone. A youth workshop—120 kids edited clips; 3 p.m. packed. New LED screens—crisp visuals—wowed crowd. Tribeca’s vibe—NYC’s screen lives.
It’s not perfect—late start; tech lagged 10 minutes. Some shorts felt rushed—pacing off. Still, 12 films, 3K eyes—fest’s a hit. Post-show, Greenwich Street buzzed—film dreams flowed. Runs till Sunday—NYC watches.
Cole’s 33—rising star? DuVernay’s 50—legend speaks. NYC filmed; Tribeca glowed. Film Fest—reels roll.
