<p>The documentary <strong><em>I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead</em></strong> –which takes a compelling look into the life and mind of <strong>STEVE AOKI</strong>, one of dance music’s most hardworking, controversial and captivating characters-is set to premiere at the <strong>Tribeca Film Festival</strong> in <strong>New York City</strong> <strong><span data-term=”goog_854740710″ tabindex=”0″>Friday, April 15</span></strong> at the <strong>Beacon Theatre</strong>.&nbsp; The screening will be followed by an exclusive conversation with <strong>AOKI</strong> and a live performance where fans and movie goers can experience the music that was created during the film.&nbsp; Details for the <strong>Tribeca Film Festival </strong>can be found <a alt=”https://tribecafilm.com/festival/” href=”http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tu2Oe4cnPlExUQ4RvqzJo65pKhGbqj7ylz5hGUUOJaDBscxBDYUiicV3UXgiM4RU7CThpg_vliu_OFO3sAedBAs9Ta4jMsS2dQ0y7phyYVGajUtZRtmtNnUXChFpCz_LYHP8_vOYUSl_VJ6Aa132tKiVXrcINbH1I02dK036vwj0reAZaQEdeWCNPjiOuetq&amp;c=sDGCEFoCn6SzLyOg6E4k30m3oevZZoRNuPG1dspg65CkK1_vQn9Cdw==&amp;ch=r5k9QhPIXV5p1A2rYy6-AMskMu78obV8CQrq8s-foUtY2ZSyw7Fugw==” shape=”rect” target=”_blank”>here</a>, while ticket information for the Beacon will be made available at <a alt=”http://www.steveaoki.com/tribeca.” href=”http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tu2Oe4cnPlExUQ4RvqzJo65pKhGbqj7ylz5hGUUOJaDBscxBDYUiicV3UXgiM4RU4TAqC8HU1FZgM1MAO4vtEj2qiUTOdYe_4_LOdWnHcedOFvsDUNavs7T-Qdq168SD7isAiJDuoQilpJyFHIr_6s2FeEYsH18KlDvjeJKAqwkTtHBKFQsCvw==&amp;c=sDGCEFoCn6SzLyOg6E4k30m3oevZZoRNuPG1dspg65CkK1_vQn9Cdw==&amp;ch=r5k9QhPIXV5p1A2rYy6-AMskMu78obV8CQrq8s-foUtY2ZSyw7Fugw==” shape=”rect” target=”_blank”>www.steveaoki.com/tribeca.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead</em></strong> was shot during the making of his <strong><u>Neon Future</u></strong> double album (<strong>Dim Mak/Ultra Music, </strong>2014/15). It follows <strong>AOKI</strong> on his journey to play the biggest show of his career at Madison Square Garden and centers around his complex yet loving relationship with his father, the Benihana restaurant tycoon and former Olympian Rocky Aoki.</p>
<p>It is directed by <strong>Justin Krook</strong>, produced <strong>Matthew Weaver (<em>Rock of Ages</em>), Matt Colon</strong> and <strong>David Gelb</strong> (<strong><em>Chef’s Table</em></strong>, TFF2015 <strong><em>Jiro Dreams of Sushi</em></strong>, TFF 2011).</p>
<p>In related news, <strong>STEVE AOKI</strong> will join <strong>Jessica Alba, Steve Bushemi, DJ Khaled</strong> and others as a judge for the first-ever <strong>Tribeca Snapchat Shorts</strong> competition.&nbsp; The Tribeca Film Festival has always been at the forefront of emphasizing technology and innovation in filmmaking.&nbsp; <strong>AOKI</strong> and the other jurors will pick top comedic shorts filmed under 200 seconds via Snapchat for the chance to be shown at the festival.</p>