Festival Timeline
1998Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
1999First edition welcomes 5649 attendees
2000Partnership with Focus Features established for distribution deals
2001Grand Jury Prize introduced as flagship competitive category
2002Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2003Tribeca Film Festival 2003: 221 films, 42701 attendees, 30 countries
2004Expansion to Riverside Cinema Hall with IMAX screening capabilities
2005Ryan Coogler named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (221 Total)
Eternal Summer (2008)
Drama | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Broken Dreams (2007)
History | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Shadows of the Past (2006)
Family | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
The Last Horizon (2005)
Adventure | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 9.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Stale Mate (2004)
Mystery | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 9.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Fresh Start (2003)
Fantasy | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 8.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Dirty Work (2002)
Biography | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 8.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Clean Slate (2001)
War | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 8.7/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Mixed Signals (2000)
Crime | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 8.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Pure Heart (1999)
Musical | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 8.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Pure Heart (2009)
Documentary | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Fake Out (2010)
Animation | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Real Deal (2011)
Noir | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
False Start (2012)
Western | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
True North (2013)
Musical | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Cool Reception (2014)
Crime | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Warm Welcome (2015)
War | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Cold Case (2016)
Biography | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Hot Pursuit (2017)
Fantasy | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Slow Dance (2018)
Mystery | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Day Breaks (2003)
Family | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Night Falls (2004)
History | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Evening Shade (2005)
Drama | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Morning Light (2006)
Comedy | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Gentle Rain (2007)
Thriller | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Quiet Storm (2008)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Loud Echo (2009)
Horror | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Silent Voice (2010)
Romance | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Open Lie (2011)
Action | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Hidden Truth (2012)
Documentary | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Spring Awakening (1997)
Noir | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Autumn Leaves (1998)
Western | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Summer Heat (1999)
Musical | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Winters Tale (2000)
Crime | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Ocean Deep (2001)
War | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.