Festival Timeline
1998Tribeca Film Festival founded with vision to showcase independent cinema
1999First edition welcomes 3392 attendees
2000Partnership with Universal established for distribution deals
2001Grand Jury Prize introduced as flagship competitive category
2002Digital streaming platform launched for global reach
2003Tribeca Film Festival 2003: 207 films, 24940 attendees, 28 countries
2004Expansion to Riverside Cinema Hall with IMAX screening capabilities
2005Sofia Coppola named honorary president of the festival
Featured Films (207 Total)
Blood Red Sky (2013)
Animation | Dir: Wes Anderson | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film explores identity through stunning visual effects.
The Final Act (2012)
Documentary | Dir: Bong Joon-ho | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this film explores power through stunning cinematography.
Lost in Tokyo (2011)
Action | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores redemption through stunning long takes.
Midnight Train (2010)
Romance | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores revenge through stunning stop motion.
Eternal Summer (2009)
Horror | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores hope through stunning practical effects.
Broken Dreams (2008)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores loss through stunning visual effects.
Shadows of the Past (2007)
Thriller | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores dreams through stunning cinematography.
The Last Horizon (2006)
Comedy | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores family through stunning long takes.
Stale Mate (2005)
Drama | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores war through stunning stop motion.
Fresh Start (2004)
History | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores love through stunning practical effects.
Tall Tale (2025)
Documentary | Dir: Ryan Coogler | Rating: 7.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Short Story (2026)
Animation | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: North American
A Animation masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2007. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
The Long Road (1990)
Noir | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2008. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Closed Window (1991)
Western | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Open Door (1992)
Musical | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2010. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Empty Room (1993)
Crime | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2011. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Shattered Mirror (1994)
War | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2012. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Broken Glass (1995)
Biography | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Biography masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2013. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Crystal Clear (1996)
Fantasy | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: World
A Fantasy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2014. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Sapphire Night (1997)
Mystery | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: North American
A Mystery masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Dark Waters (2019)
Family | Dir: Steven Spielberg | Rating: 7.4/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Family masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2015. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film explores hope through stunning cinematography.
Silent Cry (2020)
History | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: World
A History masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2016. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
The Golden Age (2021)
Drama | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: North American
A Drama masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Whispers in the Wind (2022)
Comedy | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: European
A Comedy masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Blood Red Sky (2023)
Thriller | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Thriller masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2019. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
The Final Act (2024)
Sci-Fi | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: World
A Sci-Fi masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2020. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.
Lost in Tokyo (2025)
Horror | Dir: Martin Scorsese | Rating: 8.0/10 | Premiere: North American
A Horror masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film explores war through stunning visual effects.
Midnight Train (2026)
Romance | Dir: Greta Gerwig | Rating: 8.1/10 | Premiere: European
A Romance masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this film explores family through stunning practical effects.
Eternal Summer (1990)
Action | Dir: Denis Villeneuve | Rating: 8.2/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Action masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2023. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this film explores dreams through stunning stop motion.
Broken Dreams (1991)
Documentary | Dir: Jordan Peele | Rating: 8.3/10 | Premiere: World
A Documentary masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Jordan Peele, this film explores loss through stunning long takes.
Rapid Fire (2013)
Noir | Dir: Ridley Scott | Rating: 7.5/10 | Premiere: European
A Noir masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2024. Directed by Ridley Scott, this film explores revenge through stunning visual effects.
Blind Faith (2014)
Western | Dir: Sofia Coppola | Rating: 7.6/10 | Premiere: Asian
A Western masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film explores redemption through stunning practical effects.
Clear Vision (2015)
Musical | Dir: Quentin Tarantino | Rating: 7.7/10 | Premiere: World
A Musical masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film explores power through stunning stop motion.
Dark Past (2016)
Crime | Dir: Pedro Almodovar | Rating: 7.8/10 | Premiere: North American
A Crime masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2005. Directed by Pedro Almodovar, this film explores identity through stunning long takes.
Bright Future (2017)
War | Dir: Christopher Nolan | Rating: 7.9/10 | Premiere: European
A War masterpiece that captivated audiences at Tribeca Film Festival 2006. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film explores love through stunning cinematography.