Festival Timeline
2016Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2017First edition welcomes 6680 attendees
2018Partnership with Focus Features established for distribution deals
2019Grand Jury Prize introduced as flagship competitive category
2020Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2021Tribeca Film Festival 2021: 97 films, 32731 attendees, 36 countries
2022Expansion to Riverside Cinema Hall with IMAX screening capabilities
2023Quentin Tarantino named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (97 Total)
Dark Waters (2004)
Thriller | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Rising Sun (2005)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Falling Stars (2006)
Horror | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
The Great Divide (2007)
Romance | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
City of Angels (2008)
Action | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Mountain High (2009)
Documentary | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Desert Storm (2010)
Animation | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Ocean Deep (2011)
Noir | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Winters Tale (2012)
Western | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Summer Heat (2013)
Musical | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Fresh Start (2016)
Documentary | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Stale Mate (2015)
Action | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
The Last Horizon (2014)
Romance | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Shadows of the Past (2013)
Horror | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Broken Dreams (2012)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Eternal Summer (2011)
Thriller | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Midnight Train (2010)
Comedy | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Lost in Tokyo (2009)
Drama | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
The Final Act (2008)
History | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: European
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Blood Red Sky (2007)
Family | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Diamond Edge (2022)
Mystery | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Pearl Harbor (2021)
Fantasy | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Ruby Tuesday (2020)
Biography | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Emerald City (2019)
War | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: World
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Sapphire Night (2018)
Crime | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Crystal Clear (2017)
Musical | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Broken Glass (2016)
Western | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Shattered Mirror (2015)
Noir | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Empty Room (2014)
Animation | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Open Door (2013)
Documentary | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 9.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Heavy Burden (1991)
Romance | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Light Touch (1990)
Horror | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Soft Landing (2026)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Hard Truth (2025)
Thriller | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Sweet Victory (2024)
Comedy | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores family through stunning long takes.