• By Mabel Pais

OPENING NIGHT FILM:

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: WOMAN IN CHARGE

Co-director, Co-producer SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY

RENT FREE: Co-Producer NEAL MALANI 

THE DEBUTANTES: Co-Producer JANNAT GARGI

KILL: Writer/Director NIKHIL NAGESH BHAT

FEDERER: TWELVE FINAL DAYS: Director ASIF KAPADIA

The 2024 Tribeca Festival (presented by OKX) has its features lineup, offering a diverse array of narrative, documentary, and animated films. Scheduled to run from June 5-16 in New York City, this year’s Festival promises a thoughtfully curated program and includes everything from timely documentaries addressing political and social concerns to independent narratives showcasing award-winning actors.

“Each year, the Tribeca Festival reflects our culture, capturing the essence of the present moment. We’re thrilled to showcase our 23rd edition, delving into captivating explorations of artificial intelligence with Demis Hassabis, thought-provoking discussions on the future of democracy, and so much more,” Tribeca Co-Founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal. “Storytelling possesses a remarkable ability to bring us together, offering hope in these challenging times. We eagerly anticipate engaging with audiences on difficult yet timely subjects.”

“In a year of record high submissions, despite industry-wide challenges, and global tumult, our incredible filmmaking community delivered again with some of the most surprising, inspiring, hilarious, galvanizing, boundary-breaking, and downright entertaining work we’ve had the privilege to feature at the festival,” said Tribeca Festival Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano. “Whether grappling with everything from the crisis of global democracy to the most intimate of human dramas, it was heartening to be reminded of the undeniable power of a great film to illuminate our world.”

The final selections were chosen from a record-breaking number of submissions (13,016). This year’s program includes 103 feature films from 114 filmmakers across 48 countries. The lineup comprises 86 world premieres, two international premieres, six North American premieres, and eight New York premieres. Half of the films in competition are directed by women. Additionally, 35% (36) of feature films are directed by BIPOC filmmakers. There are 30 films directed by first-time filmmakers and 25 directors returning to Tribeca with their latest projects.

The full feature film lineup is listed below.

For more updates on programming follow @Tribeca and #Tribeca2024 on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. A Tribeca Membership or 2024 Tribeca Festival passes and ticket packages can be purchased at tribecafilm.com.

OPENING NIGHT GALA

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, (United States) – World Premiere.

Child of a Holocaust survivor, Princess by marriage, and founder of a fashion empire, the many faces of fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg are revealed in this captivating and glamorous documentary portrait, featuring interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Marc Jacobs, Hillary Rodham Clinton and more. Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton. Produced by Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, Tracy Aftergood, Sean Stuart, Obaid-Chinoy and Dalton. A Hulu Release.

Below is the list of categories in the Festival:

U.S. NARRATIVE COMPETITION

DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE COMPETITION

SPOTLIGHT+

SPOTLIGHT NARRATIVE

SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY

VIEWPOINTS

MIDNIGHT

ESCAPE FROM TRIBECA

U.S. 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.

Adult Best Friends, (United States) – World Premiere.

Bitterroot, (United States) – World Premiere.

The French Italian, (United States) – World Premiere.

Griffin in Summer, (United States) – World Premiere.

Jazzy, (United States) – World Premiere.

The Knife, (United States) – World Premiere.

The Other, Gold, (United States) – World Premiere.

Rent Free, (United States) – World Premiere.

Sacramento, (United States) – World Premiere.

Vulcanizadora, (United States) – World Premiere.

DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

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

Antidote, (UK) – World Premiere.

Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme, (United States) – World Premiere.

Checkpoint Zoo, (Ukraine, United States) – World Premiere.

The Debutantes, (United States) – World Premiere.

DRIVER, (United States) – World Premiere.

Hacking Hate, (Sweden, Denmark, Norway) – World Premiere.

Made in Ethiopia, (United States, Ethiopia, Denmark, UK, Canada, South Korea) – World Premiere.

New Wave, (United States) – World Premiere.

Pirópolis, (Chile) – World Premiere.

Quad Gods, (United States) – World Premiere.

Sabbath Queen, (United States) – World Premiere.

Shelf Life, (United States) – World Premiere.

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.

Bikechess, (Kazakhstan) – World Premiere.

The Dog Thief, (Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Ecuador, France, Italy) – World Premiere.

Don’t You Let Me Go, (Uruguay) – World Premiere.

Eternal Playground, (France) – World Premiere.

Family Therapy, (Slovenia, Italy, Norway, Croatia, Serbia) – World Premiere.

Hunters on a White Field, (Sweden) – International Premiere.

Samia, (Germany) – World Premiere.

Some Rain Must Fall, (Singapore) – North American Premiere.

Swimming Home, (UK, Greece, Netherlands, Brazil) – North American Premiere.

Under the Grey Sky, (Poland) – North American Premiere.

SPOTLIGHT+

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

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story, (Canada) – World Premiere.

After the Movie: Special performance by Sister Nancy with DJ Gravy.

BRATS, (United States) – World Premiere.

Derik Murray. An ABC News Studios Release.

After the Movie: Panel to follow featuring director Andrew McCarthy, other members of the cast, and surprise guests.

Desire: The Carl Craig Story, (Switzerland, UK) – World Premiere.

After the Movie: Post premiere musical selection by Carl Craig.

Following Harry, (United States) – World Premiere.

After the Movie: The presentation of the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award with special guests.

Group Therapy, (United States) – World Premiere.

After the Movie: A conversation with film subjects Tig Notaro, Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, London Hughes, Gary Gulman and Atsuko Okatsuka.

Linda Perry: Let It Die Here, (United States) – World Premiere.

After the Movie: Special performance by Linda Perry.

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, (United States) – World Premiere.

Before the Movie: A standup performance featuring stars of the film.

Rebel Country, (UK, United States) – World Premiere.

After the Movie: A special appearance by platinum selling country music artist BRELAND.

Satisfied, (United States) – World Premiere.

After the Movie: A performance by Renée Elise Goldsberry and special guests. 

State of Silence, (Mexico) – World Premiere.

After the Movie: A conversation with Mexican journalists Marcos Vizcarra and Maria de Jesus Peters, director Santiago Maza and executive producers Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal.

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.

All That We Love, (United States) – World Premiere.

Bad Shabbos, (United States) – World Premiere.

Bang Bang, (United States) – World Premiere.

Between the Temples, (United States) – New York Premiere.

Crossing, (Sweden, Denmark, Georgia, Turkey, France) – North American Premiere.

Daddio, (United States) – New York Premiere.

The Damned, (UK, Iceland, Ireland, Belgium) – World Premiere.

The Everything Pot, (United States) – World Premiere.

Firebrand, (UK, United States) – North American Premiere.

In the Summers, (United States) – New York Premiere.

Kneecap, (Ireland) – New York Premiere.

Lake George, (United States) – World Premiere.

McVeigh, (United States) – World Premiere.

Memes & Nightmares, (United States) – World Premiere.

A Mistake, (New Zealand) – World Premiere.

The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer, (United States) – World Premiere.

Treasure, (Germany, France) – International Premiere.

The Wasp, (UK) – World Premiere.

Winter Spring Summer or Fall, (United States) – World Premiere.

SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY

Both onscreen and behind the camera, Spotlight Documentary films represent the most noteworthy names in nonfiction premiering high profile new work.

1-800-ON-HER-OWN, (United States) – World Premiere.

America’s Burning, (United States) – World Premiere.

Avicii – I’m Tim, (Sweden, United States) – World Premiere.

Black Table, (United States) – World Premiere.

The Cranes Call, (France, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Ukraine, United States) – World Premiere.

Emergent City, (United States) – World Premiere.

I’m Your Venus, (United States) – World Premiere.

It Was All a Dream, (United States) – World Premiere.

Jago: Into the White, (Italy) – World Premiere.

LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, (United States) – World Premiere.

Luther: Never Too Much, (United States) – New York Premiere.

Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, (UK) – New York Premiere.

Pandora’s Code, (United States) – World Premiere.

Rebel Nun, (United States, UK) – World Premiere.

Untitled Casa Bonita Documentary, (United States) – World Premiere.

S/He Is Still Her/e – The Official Genesis P-Orridge Doc, (United States) – World Premiere.

Skywalkers: A Love Story, (China, Hong Kong, France, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand) – New York Premiere.

Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play., (United States) – World Premiere.

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, (United States) – World Premiere.

They All Came Out to Montreux, (UK) – World Premiere.

The Thinking Game, (United States) – World Premiere.

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. For the first time, Viewpoints selections will be presented in competition.

Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, (New Zealand) – World Premiere.

Arzé, (Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia) – North American Premiere.

Boys Go to Jupiter, (United States) – World Premiere.

Champions of the Golden Valley, (United States, Afghanistan, Germany) – World Premiere.

Color Book, (United States) – World Premiere.

Darkest Miriam, (Canada) – World Premiere.

Era Oculta – Hidden Era, (Mozambique, Germany, Colombia) – World Premiere.

Restless, (UK) – World Premiere.

Searching for Amani, (Kenya, United States) – World Premiere.

They’re Here, (United States) – World Premiere.

Witches, (UK) – World Premiere.

MIDNIGHT

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

The A-Frame, (United States) – World Premiere.

Beacon, (United States) – World Premiere.

A Desert, (United States) – World Premiere.

The Devil’s Bath, (Austria, Germany) – International Premiere.

Mars, (United States) – World Premiere.

The Weekend, (Nigeria) – World Premiere.

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.

AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead, (United States) – World Premiere.

Kill, (India) – New York Premiere.

She Loved Blossoms More, (Greece, France) – World Premiere.

UPDATES

As an update, 11 more Feature Films have been added:

World Premieres of ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days,’

WNBA Documentary ‘Power of the Dream,’

‘The Freshly Cut Grass’ Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese;

North American Premieres of ‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes,’

‘La Cocina’ with Rooney Mara

New York Premiere of Michael Sarnoski’s ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ in Partnership with Paramount Pictures in IMAX on June 26

Learn more at tribecafilm.com.

TICKETS, MEMBERSHIP and UPDATES

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Tribeca Memberships and 2024 Tribeca Festival passes and ticket packages can be purchased at tribecafilm.com. Single tickets are also available for purchase.

TRIBECA FESTIVAL

The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances.

The Festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the attacks on the World Trade Center. The annual Tribeca Festival will celebrate its 23rd year from June 5–16, 2024 in New York City.

In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro, and Murdoch to grow the enterprise.

(Stay tuned for more Festival information in the coming weeks)

(Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Cuisine, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)