May 30th, 2024

 

TRIBECA FESTIVAL AND STARBUCKS ANNOUNCE ‘COFFEE & CONVERSATION’ WITH MIDORI FRANCIS

 

June 13 at Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building

 

 

New York, NY, May 30, 2024 – Today, the 2024 Tribeca Festival and Starbucks announced Coffee & Conversation, a Tribeca Talks event hosted by The Sex Lives of College Girls and Grey’s Anatomy actress Midori Francis. The talk takes place June 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building.

 

Drawing on Midori Francis’ experience as a Tribeca Festival juror in 2023, Coffee & Conversations will explore the power of personal narratives and inspiration. Francis will share her reflections on moments of joy, the meaningful connections in her life, and her journey in finding her voice.

 

“As an artist and storyteller, being true to myself and finding my authentic voice is a process that has unleashed greater depths of creativity and freedom,” said Francis. “I look forward to sharing my journey with audiences at the Tribeca Festival this June, especially young women who are finding their inner compass and North Star.”

 

In addition to Coffee & Conversation with Midori Francis, Starbucks is presenting three Tribeca Talks at the festival including Kerry Washington with Nicole Avant, Kiernan Culkin with Jesse Eisenberg, and Judd Apatow with Matthew Broderick. These talks offer deep insights into the art of storytelling from some of the industry's most influential voices.

 

“At Starbucks, we believe in the power of storytelling as a catalyst for uplifting, meaningful connection. That’s why we're thrilled to support Coffee & Conversations and the Tribeca Talks series at this year’s Tribeca Festival,” said Christy Cain, vice president of brand marketing at Starbucks. “We look forward to seeing these events bring people together to enjoy candid conversations with artists who inspire us and the world.”

 

For more information and to purchase tickets for Coffee & Conversation and Tribeca Talks, visit tribecafilm.com.

 

Press Contacts
Annie Davis - adavis@tribecafilm.com
Starbucks - press@starbucks.com
Emma Greis - emma@elementbrandgroup.com

 

ABOUT TRIBECA FESTIVAL
The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances.

 

The festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of Lower Manhattan following the attacks on the World Trade Center. In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro, and Murdoch to grow the enterprise. The annual Tribeca Festival will celebrate its 23rd year from June 5–16, 2024, in New York City.

 

ABOUT 2024 TRIBECA FESTIVAL PARTNERS
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with nearly 38,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at stories.starbucks.com or www.starbucks.com.