Fox Searchlab Comedy Short 'King of the Moon' an Official Selection of 2004 Tribeca Film Festival

Fox Searchlab's comedy short - King of the Moon - has been named an Official Selection of the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, May 1-9.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2004 -- 'King of the Moon,' Fox Searchlab's comedy short about Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in the lunar module wrestling over who will become the first man to walk on the Moon, has been selected to participate in the Narrative Short Competition of this year's Tribeca Film Festival. The 20 minute film screens Sunday, May 2 at 9:30 pm and Wednesday, May 5 at 3:15 pm at the United Artists Battery Park Theater, 102 North End Avenue.

Produced on a shoestring budget and shot on DV by director Matt Clements, 'King of the Moon' is based on the hit short play written by the film's actors, Scott Alan Smith and Adam Paul. In live performance, 'King of the Moon played to sold out houses at the HBO Workspace, The Groundlings and New Yorks Present Company.

Clements, a recent graduate of the American Film Institute, last directed the award-winning short, 'Flirting with Death, which appeared on the Showtime network. King of the Moon is so different from most of the short films you see out there," said Clements. Its an historical comedy, a buddy-picture a lunar fantasy and a love letter to a simpler time. Were thrilled its going to get the exposure a festival like Tribeca can provide."

Paul, repped by Athena Talent Management, recurs on CBSs 'The District and his voice can be heard in Dreamworks 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Smiths credits include Showtimes 'D.C. 9/11 and ABCs 'Philly. Hes repped by Forster Entertainment and Diverse Talent.

Fox Searchlab is Fox Searchlight Pictures' incubator for emerging filmmakers. The Lab identifies, supports and showcases the next generation of filmmakers, an extension of Fox Searchlight's heritage of working with first time directors.

Founded in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, the Tribeca Film Festival's mission is to enable the international film community and the general public to experience the power of film by redefining the film festival experience. The Tribeca Film Festival was founded to celebrate New York City as a major filmmaking center and to contribute to the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan.

This year's festival takes place May 1st through May 9th in lower Manhattan.