The 2024 edition of the Tribeca Festival is coming back, and movie and TV lovers will have the chance to chase movies all over Manhattan in theaters from Tribeca up to Chelsea. It’s set to return on Wednesday, June 5 and run until Sunday, June 16!
The lineup this year features all types of films, from blockbusters directed by celebrities to smaller indie films. Plus, documentaries, foreign films, and shorts will be screening, allowing viewers to enjoy whatever style film they prefer. The festival features other types of media as well including TV debuts, panel talks, live music, and immersive experiences. Here are some of our favorite standouts from this year’s festival:
Films
The beauty of the Tribeca Festival is that the movies come from all corners of the globe, and from small to large creatives and directors. Whether you’re looking for a good laugh or a philosophical documentary, there is such a huge selection of screenings to pick from. Here are just some of the films that caught our eye:
- JUMPMAN – The story of the photographer who created the 1984 LIFE portrait of Michael Jordan that was copied by Nike and turned into one of the world’s most famous logos.
- Jazzy – Executively produced by Lily Gladstone with filmmaker Morrisa Maltz, this film follows a young girl named Jazzy, a young Oglala Lakota girl growing up in South Dakota, and her childhood friendship with her best friend Syriah. Themes of relationship building, growing up, and emotional coming-of-age take center stage.
- Treasure – When Ruth, a neurotic businesswoman from New York, and her father Edek, a charmingly stubborn Holocaust survivor, reconcile and embark on a trip back to his hometown in Poland, their father-daughter relationship bonds closer than ever…helping them each overcome their own personal hardships.
- Dirty Towel – A teenage girl grapples with feelings of shame and guilt after having sex for the first time, leading to a thoughtful exploration of generational shame, societal expectations, and self-worth.
Talks
Looking for a little dose of celebrities? The Tribeca Festival’s series of talks and panels are pulling in some of the most famous names to talk about their creative processes. Everyone from Paul McCartney to Chance the Rapper to Lin-Manuel Miranda are included in their “Talks and Reunions” series. For a more film-driven focus, look into the “Director Series” and “Master Class” series which pull directors and filmmakers from around the country to discuss their films and the state of the industry. Here are some upcoming talks to consider:
- Tribeca Festival Storyteller Series: Solo talks spotlighting innovators including Emmy Award-winning producer, director, and writer Judd Apatow; Emmy Award-winning host, producer, author Andy Cohen; Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy-Award winning actor Kieran Culkin; Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Kerry Washington in conversation with producer, bestselling author, and former U.S. ambassador Nicole Avant; Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe; Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer Jon Batiste celebrating Nat King Cole with author and music journalist Marcus J. Moore; and Emmy-winning producer and actor Laverne Cox.
- Tribeca Festival Director Series: Talks spotlighting directors, featuring Academy Award-winning director, producer, photographer, and musician Gus Van Sant in conversation with art dealer, filmmaker, and actor Vito Schnabel.
- Tribeca Festival Reunion & Retrospective Series: A series of panels dedicated to reunions, featuring Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro in conversation with Nas; the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s theatrical debut, The Sugarland Express, followed by a conversation with the acclaimed director; the 40th anniversary of Footloose, featuring a special conversation with Kevin Bacon; and the 40th anniversary of Beat Street, with an introduction by Nas. The lineup also includes Tod Browning’s 1927 silent film The Unknown starring Lon Chaney and Joan Crawford.
Check out the full lineup here.
TV and NOW lineup
If you’re looking for something outside the movie-sphere, consider their lineup of world premieres of new and returning television and original indie episodic series. This year’s slate features eight series premieres and two first looks at returning classics. Take a look at some new TV that we’re excited about:
- Presumed Innocent – Apple TV+’s thriller is executively produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, telling the story of a murder case in which one of its own prosecutors is suspected of the crime.
- In the Arena: Serena Williams – ESPN’s new docu-series outlines Serena Williams’ 27 years in professional tennis, as she shares a personal account of her most meaningful Grand Slam appearances and deconstructs the milestones of her legendary career.
- The Turning Point: To Be Destroyed – MSNBC’s new series follows author Dave Eggers through an intense investigation into why his book has been banned in a Rapid City, SD school district.
- Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken – Paramount+’s new 2 part series follows music star Melissa Etherridge and her story of bonding with five female residents from the Topeka Correctional Facility through the power of music.
Check out all of the TV series getting premiered here!
Audio Storytelling
Happening from June 9-13, the audio storytelling live events program include:
- 10th anniversary of Vox Media’s Criminal, an award-winning podcast that explores the unexpected side of true crime, with special guest Melissa McCarthy
- Stitcher Studios’ Vibe Check, a dissection of news, entertainment, politics, and everything in between through a Black, queer lens, with special guest Lena Waithe
- IMI and Audio Flux Presents Pet Sounds, three-minute audio stories inspired by the artwork of NYC-based pet portrait artist Ben Lenovitz
- Slate’s Slow Burn, a narrative history podcast exploring the Briggs Initiative
- Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny, an in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities
- Slate’s Death Sex & Money, a special event on the art of the interview, with special guest Kara Swisher.
- An honoring of the New York Times’ The Daily with an inaugural Excellence in Audio Journalism Gala.
Games
Tribeca Festival’s games lineup is back again this year, and festival-goers can play free demos at the Tribeca Games Gallery (Pier 57) from Jun 12-16! It celebrates the emergence of new forms of entertainment: “games that can be played at home, on the street, or in modern-day galleries.” Check out some highlights below:
- Goodnight Universe – An action-adventure that follows a six-month-old baby who begins to develop mysterious psychic abilities and features an immersive “face-tracking” mode.
- darkwebSTREAMER – A psychological-horror RPG streamer simulation that puts players in the role of an occult streamer on the dark web.
Tribeca Festival Ticket Information
All festival tickets can be purchase on their official site and prices can range from $25-$350 depending on the film or experience. Individual day passes or weekend passes are also available as well.