4/28: Tribeca Film Festival Viewed as Exciting, But …

The Tribeca Film Festival is underway, and there’s positive news for its organizers.  71% of New York City residents think it’s an exciting thing for the city.  9% say it’s a hassle, and one-fifth are unsure.

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Borough of residence affects opinions about the film festival.  Those who live in Manhattan are more likely to call it “exciting” than New Yorkers living in the outer boroughs.  79% in Manhattan, 72% in Queens and Staten Island, 69% in the Bronx, and 67% in Brooklyn say the event is advantageous.

The downside for the film festival is just 21% of New York City residents report they will attend, at least, some of its events.  This includes 19% who plan to attend some of them.  79%, however, don’t plan to check out any of the scheduled films, panels, or other events.

Is this expected turnout the norm?  86% of New York City residents report they have never attended the film festival while 14% say they have.  However, nearly one-quarter of Manhattan dwellers — 24% — have been to the Tribeca Film Festival.  13% of those in Queens and Staten Island, 11% in Brooklyn, and 7% in the Bronx say the same.

Perhaps, most New Yorkers have not attended the film festival, because they don’t know about it.  65% have heard only a little or nothing at all about it.  This includes 34% who have heard nothing at all and 31% who have not heard very much about the festival.  In contrast, 35% are aware of the event including 22% who know a good amount and 13% who describe themselves as well versed on the annual event.

Is the film festival New York-centric?  A plurality of residents — 43% — say so.  34%, however, think it is geared more toward people from out of town.  23% are unsure.

Table: Tribeca Film Festival Exciting or a Hassle?
Table: 2010 Tribeca Film Festival Attendance
Table: Previous Tribeca Film Festival Attendance
Table: Knowledge of Tribeca Film Festival
Table: Target Audience of Tribeca Film Festival

Marist Poll Methodology