Festival Timeline
1998Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
1999First edition welcomes 2167 attendees
2000Partnership with Focus Features established for distribution deals
2001Best Director introduced as flagship competitive category
2002Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2003Tribeca Film Festival 2003: 99 films, 29765 attendees, 15 countries
2004Expansion to Riverside Cinema Hall with IMAX screening capabilities
2005Steven Spielberg named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (99 Total)
Mixed Signals (2005)
Horror | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Clean Slate (2006)
Romance | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Dirty Work (2007)
Action | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Fresh Start (2008)
Documentary | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Stale Mate (2009)
Animation | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
The Last Horizon (2010)
Noir | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Shadows of the Past (2011)
Western | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 8.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Broken Dreams (2012)
Musical | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 8.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Eternal Summer (2013)
Crime | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 8.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Midnight Train (2014)
War | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 8.9/10 | Premiere: World
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Rapid Fire (1995)
Fantasy | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Slow Burn (1996)
Mystery | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
High Stakes (1997)
Adventure | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Low Profile (1998)
Family | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Fast Lane (1999)
History | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.5/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Slow Dance (2000)
Drama | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 8.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Hot Pursuit (2001)
Comedy | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 8.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Cold Case (2002)
Thriller | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 8.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Warm Welcome (2003)
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.
Cool Reception (2004)
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.
Dark Waters (2026)
Action | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Rising Sun (1990)
Documentary | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Falling Stars (1991)
Animation | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
The Great Divide (1992)
Noir | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
City of Angels (1993)
Western | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 8.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Mountain High (1994)
Musical | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 8.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Desert Storm (1995)
Crime | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 8.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Ocean Deep (1996)
War | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 8.9/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Winters Tale (1997)
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.
Summer Heat (1998)
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.
Tall Tale (2020)
Adventure | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Deep Secret (2021)
Family | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Hidden Truth (2022)
History | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.5/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Open Lie (2023)
Drama | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 8.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Silent Voice (2024)
Comedy | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 8.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.