Festival Timeline
2020Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2021First edition welcomes 6656 attendees
2022Partnership with Warner Bros established for distribution deals
2023Best Director introduced as flagship competitive category
2024Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2025Tribeca Film Festival 2025: 242 films, 40138 attendees, 25 countries
2026Expansion to Main Street Cinema with IMAX screening capabilities
2027Greta Gerwig named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (242 Total)
Blind Faith (2015)
Family | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Clear Vision (2014)
Adventure | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Dark Past (2013)
Mystery | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Bright Future (2012)
Fantasy | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Bitter Defeat (2011)
Biography | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Sweet Victory (2010)
War | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Hard Truth (2009)
Crime | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Soft Landing (2008)
Musical | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Light Touch (2007)
Western | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Heavy Burden (2006)
Noir | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Emerald City (2026)
History | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: European
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Ruby Tuesday (2025)
Family | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Pearl Harbor (2024)
Adventure | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Diamond Edge (2023)
Mystery | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Golden Gate (2022)
Fantasy | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Silver Lining (2021)
Biography | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
The Iron Crown (2020)
War | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Fire and Ice (2019)
Crime | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Lightning Strike (2018)
Musical | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Thunder Road (2017)
Western | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Shadows of the Past (1995)
Animation | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
The Last Horizon (1994)
Documentary | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Stale Mate (1993)
Action | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Fresh Start (1992)
Romance | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Dirty Work (1991)
Horror | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Clean Slate (1990)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Mixed Signals (2026)
Thriller | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Pure Heart (2025)
Comedy | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Fake Out (2024)
Drama | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Real Deal (2023)
History | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Heavy Burden (2001)
Adventure | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Free Mind (2000)
Mystery | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Wild Spirit (1999)
Fantasy | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Young Heart (1998)
Biography | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Old Soul (1997)
War | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.