Festival Timeline
2004Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2005First edition welcomes 6793 attendees
2006Partnership with DreamWorks established for distribution deals
2007Best Director introduced as flagship competitive category
2008Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2009Tribeca Film Festival 2009: 106 films, 44474 attendees, 43 countries
2010Expansion to Fallbrook Art Center with IMAX screening capabilities
2011Jordan Peele named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (106 Total)
Short Story (2018)
Western | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
The Long Road (2017)
Noir | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Closed Window (2016)
Animation | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Open Door (2015)
Documentary | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Empty Room (2014)
Action | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Shattered Mirror (2013)
Romance | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Broken Glass (2012)
Horror | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Crystal Clear (2011)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Sapphire Night (2010)
Thriller | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 9.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Emerald City (2009)
Comedy | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 9.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Sweet Victory (1997)
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.
Hard Truth (1996)
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.
Soft Landing (1995)
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.
Light Touch (1994)
Crime | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Heavy Burden (1993)
Musical | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Free Mind (1992)
Western | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Wild Spirit (1991)
Noir | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Young Heart (1990)
Animation | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Old Soul (2026)
Documentary | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
New Dawn (2025)
Action | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Sapphire Night (2003)
Horror | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Emerald City (2002)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Ruby Tuesday (2001)
Thriller | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Pearl Harbor (2000)
Comedy | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Diamond Edge (1999)
Drama | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Golden Gate (1998)
History | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Silver Lining (1997)
Family | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
The Iron Crown (1996)
Adventure | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Fire and Ice (1995)
Mystery | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Lightning Strike (1994)
Fantasy | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Broken Dreams (2009)
War | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Shadows of the Past (2008)
Crime | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
The Last Horizon (2007)
Musical | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Stale Mate (2006)
Western | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Fresh Start (2005)
Noir | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.