Festival Timeline
2014Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2015First edition welcomes 7469 attendees
2016Partnership with Universal established for distribution deals
2017Best Director introduced as flagship competitive category
2018Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2019Tribeca Film Festival 2019: 206 films, 25751 attendees, 44 countries
2020Expansion to Fallbrook Art Center with IMAX screening capabilities
2021Greta Gerwig named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (206 Total)
Closed Window (2004)
Mystery | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
The Long Road (2005)
Adventure | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Short Story (2006)
Family | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Tall Tale (2007)
History | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Deep Secret (2008)
Drama | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Hidden Truth (2009)
Comedy | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Open Lie (2010)
Thriller | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Silent Voice (2011)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Loud Echo (2012)
Horror | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Quiet Storm (2013)
Romance | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Broken Dreams (2024)
Fantasy | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Eternal Summer (2025)
Mystery | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Midnight Train (2026)
Adventure | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Lost in Tokyo (1990)
Family | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
The Final Act (1991)
History | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Blood Red Sky (1992)
Drama | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Whispers in the Wind (1993)
Comedy | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
The Golden Age (1994)
Thriller | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Silent Cry (1995)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Dark Waters (1996)
Horror | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Sapphire Night (2018)
Action | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Crystal Clear (2019)
Documentary | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Broken Glass (2020)
Animation | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Shattered Mirror (2021)
Noir | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Empty Room (2022)
Western | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Open Door (2023)
Musical | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Closed Window (2024)
Crime | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
The Long Road (2025)
War | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Short Story (2026)
Biography | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Tall Tale (1990)
Fantasy | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Sweet Victory (2012)
Adventure | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Bitter Defeat (2013)
Family | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Bright Future (2014)
History | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Dark Past (2015)
Drama | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Clear Vision (2016)
Comedy | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.