Films

The core of the festival program is our main slate of feature and short films, highlighting politically, culturally and socially relevant films from diverse storytellers.

Gala

These tentpole events are the biggest premieres of the festival including Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Galas, and all our biggest music events at the Beacon Theater
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Spotlight+

Tribeca's unique Spolight+ events bring the film experience off the screen with live conversations and performances after each screening.
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Spotlight Narrative

A launching pad for the most buzzworthy new films, Tribeca’s Spotlight section brings audiences anticipated premieres from acclaimed filmmakers and star performers.
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Spotlight Documentary

Both onscreen and behind the camera, Spotlight Documentary films represent the biggest names in nonfiction premiering high profile new work.
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Reunions & Retrospectives

One of a kind cinematic experiences, performances, and conversations.
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Viewpoints

Tribeca’s home for distinct points of view and bold directorial visions, Viewpoints discovers the most boundary-pushing, rule-breaking new voices in independent film.
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US Narrative Competition

Discover breakout independent voices from around the country as these extraordinary world premieres compete for honors in Tribeca's U.S. Narrative Competition.
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Documentary Competition

Experience the cinema of reality with these remarkable non-fiction premieres sure to make waves in the coming year.
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International Narrative Competition

The New-York based Festival breaks its geographical boundaries with the International Narrative Competition, welcoming filmmakers from abroad to join a global platform for contemporary world cinema.
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Midnight

Surprising, shocking, frightening, and thrilling, Tribeca Midnight is the destination for the best in horror and more for late night audiences.
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Escape from Tribeca

Mind-bending premieres, spine-chilling classics, and Godzilla-sized dance parties make for an unforgettable escape tailor-made for adventurous movie lovers craving the extraordinary.
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Awards Screenings

Encore screenings of the festival's big winners
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Shorts

Creative storytelling at its best in narrative, documentary and animated shorts.
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Special Presentation

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Special Screening

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Shorts Program

Big ideas in small packages
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