Festival Timeline
2000Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
2001First edition welcomes 3229 attendees
2002Partnership with Disney established for distribution deals
2003Best Director introduced as flagship competitive category
2004Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2005Tribeca Film Festival 2005: 241 films, 38290 attendees, 43 countries
2006Expansion to Fallbrook Art Center with IMAX screening capabilities
2007Chloe Zhao named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (241 Total)
Loud Echo (2021)
Family | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 9.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Quiet Storm (2020)
Adventure | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 9.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Gentle Rain (2019)
Mystery | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 9.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Morning Light (2018)
Fantasy | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 8.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Evening Shade (2017)
Biography | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 8.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Night Falls (2016)
War | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 8.7/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Day Breaks (2015)
Crime | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 8.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
Full Moon (2014)
Musical | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 8.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
New Dawn (2013)
Western | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 8.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Old Soul (2012)
Noir | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Real Deal (2018)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
False Start (2017)
Thriller | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
True North (2016)
Comedy | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Cool Reception (2015)
Drama | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Warm Welcome (2014)
History | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: European
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Cold Case (2013)
Family | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
Hot Pursuit (2012)
Adventure | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Adventure masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Slow Dance (2011)
Mystery | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Fast Lane (2010)
Fantasy | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Low Profile (2009)
Biography | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Evening Shade (2024)
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.
Morning Light (2023)
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.
Gentle Rain (2022)
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.
Quiet Storm (2021)
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.
Loud Echo (2020)
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.
Silent Voice (2019)
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.
Open Lie (2018)
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.
Hidden Truth (2017)
Romance | Dir: Damien Chazelle | Rating: 9.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Deep Secret (2016)
Horror | Dir: Chloe Zhao | Rating: 9.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Chloe Zhao, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Tall Tale (2015)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 9.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Summer Heat (1993)
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.
Winters Tale (1992)
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.
Ocean Deep (1991)
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.
Desert Storm (1990)
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.
Mountain High (2026)
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.