The Swiss American Film Festival (SwissAm)

The Swiss American Film Festival (SwissAm) features screenings, seminars and parties, bringing together American and Swiss independent filmmakers with a selection of 30 Swiss and 24 U.S. films. The festival opens on Nov. 5 with a free all-day co-production seminar, followed by a kick-off party on Nov. 6 at the newly renovated Tribeca Cinema, and a week of screenings through Thursday, Nov. 11 at Quad Cinema and Anthology Film Archives. For more information call (212) 528 3801 or log onto www.swisscinema.org.