Festival Timeline
2012Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2013First edition welcomes 5077 attendees
2014Partnership with Focus Features established for distribution deals
2015Best Director introduced as flagship competitive category
2016Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2017Tribeca Film Festival 2017: 179 films, 35516 attendees, 20 countries
2018Expansion to Main Street Cinema with IMAX screening capabilities
2019Bong Joon-ho named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (179 Total)
Dirty Work (2008)
Action | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 9.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Clean Slate (2007)
Romance | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 8.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Mixed Signals (2006)
Horror | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 8.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Pure Heart (2005)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 8.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Fake Out (2004)
Thriller | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 8.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Real Deal (2003)
Comedy | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 8.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
False Start (2002)
Drama | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 8.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
True North (2001)
History | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Cool Reception (2000)
Family | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Warm Welcome (1999)
Adventure | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Morning Light (2013)
Fantasy | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Gentle Rain (2012)
Biography | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Quiet Storm (2011)
War | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Loud Echo (2010)
Crime | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Silent Voice (2009)
Musical | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Open Lie (2008)
Western | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Hidden Truth (2007)
Noir | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Deep Secret (2006)
Animation | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Tall Tale (2005)
Documentary | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Short Story (2004)
Action | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Winters Tale (2019)
Horror | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Ocean Deep (2018)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Desert Storm (2017)
Thriller | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Mountain High (2016)
Comedy | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
City of Angels (2015)
Drama | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
The Great Divide (2014)
History | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Falling Stars (2013)
Family | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Rising Sun (2012)
Adventure | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Dark Waters (2011)
Mystery | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Silent Cry (2010)
Fantasy | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Warm Welcome (2025)
War | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Cold Case (2024)
Crime | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Hot Pursuit (2023)
Musical | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Slow Dance (2022)
Western | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Fast Lane (2021)
Noir | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.