Black-ish's Tracee Ellis Ross Juror for Tribeca Film Fest First Snapchat Competition

Tracee Ellis Ross

One of our favorite TV Moms, Black-ish’s Tracee Ellis Ross has been announced as one of the jurors for the upcoming 2017 Tribeca Snapchat Shorts. This is a new competition just added this year as part of the overall Tribeca Film Festival. According to communications from the Tribeca staff, “The Tribeca Snapchat Shorts was created in an effort to discover visionary artists in the mobile space.” The snaps in competition are:

Live Colorfully, directed by Brannen Haderle, Alex Berry, Stanley Kalu.

A young father steps out of the comfort zone of his mundane lifestyle to further connect with his son.

Bios: Brannen Haderle: Born and raised in Los Angeles, USC Sophomore and an avid Snapchat enthusiast. Alex Berry: Brooklynite before it was trendy, USC Sophomore. Favorite movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Stanley Kalu: Born in Nigeria and raised all over Africa. USC Sophomore.

Snapchat: bhaddzzz

Magic Show, directed by Annie Hubbard.

The only attendee to Peter's traditional magic show is preoccupied with her phone, and he must discover a way to get her attention.

Bio: Annie Hubbard is a director and editor currently working as a production coordinator with Notable Pictures.

Snapchat: anne-droid​

The Notebook Snapstory, directed by Jeff Ayars.

A young woman spends a lazy Sunday with Ryan Gosling.

Bio: Jeff Ayars is one-half of the comedy duo Cannibal Milkshake, and he produces, directs and acts in projects around NYC.

Snapchat: JEFFAYARS

Puppy Love, directed by Doug Larlham, Sarah Albonesi.

From within his LA apartment, a precocious dog fears he is losing the affections of his owner to her new flame.

Bios: Doug and Sarah are longtime friends who only just decided to start creating stories together, and this is their first project as a team. Look forward to more to come from them.

Snapchat: dougcomedy

Owen Wilson Dates Himself, directed by Anna Roisman.

In this quaint romantic art film, Owen Wilson explores life with his one true love. But does that make them a perfect match?

Bio: Anna Roisman is a comedian/actress/creator in Brooklyn whose work has been featured on MTV, Just For Laughs, Funny Or Die, Elite Daily, Huffington Post, People, LA Times.

Snapchat: annaroserois

Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), Jason Biggs (Orange is the New Black), Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live), and Dillon Francis round out the panel of jurors who will be choosing the winner at Cinepolis Chelsea Theater on April 25th.

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