Festival Timeline
2014Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2015First edition welcomes 5092 attendees
2016Partnership with Disney established for distribution deals
2017Grand Jury Prize introduced as flagship competitive category
2018Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2019Tribeca Film Festival 2019: 121 films, 25382 attendees, 28 countries
2020Expansion to Main Street Cinema with IMAX screening capabilities
2021Greta Gerwig named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (121 Total)
Dark Waters (2020)
Animation | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Silent Cry (2019)
Documentary | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
The Golden Age (2018)
Action | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Whispers in the Wind (2017)
Romance | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Blood Red Sky (2016)
Horror | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
The Final Act (2015)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Lost in Tokyo (2014)
Thriller | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Midnight Train (2013)
Comedy | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Eternal Summer (2012)
Drama | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Broken Dreams (2011)
History | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Soft Landing (2004)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 8.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Light Touch (2005)
Horror | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 9.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Heavy Burden (2006)
Romance | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 9.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Free Mind (2007)
Action | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 9.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Wild Spirit (2008)
Documentary | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Young Heart (2009)
Animation | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Old Soul (2010)
Noir | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
New Dawn (2011)
Western | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Full Moon (2012)
Musical | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Day Breaks (2013)
Crime | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Ruby Tuesday (1998)
Biography | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 9.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Pearl Harbor (1999)
Fantasy | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 9.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Diamond Edge (2000)
Mystery | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 9.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Golden Gate (2001)
Adventure | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Silver Lining (2002)
Family | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
The Iron Crown (2003)
History | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Fire and Ice (2004)
Drama | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Lightning Strike (2005)
Comedy | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Thunder Road (2006)
Thriller | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Spring Awakening (2007)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
The Last Horizon (1992)
Romance | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 9.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Stale Mate (1993)
Action | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 9.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Fresh Start (1994)
Documentary | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 9.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Dirty Work (1995)
Animation | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 9.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Clean Slate (1996)
Noir | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.