Tribeca Film Festival

Founded by Robert De Niro after 9/11 to

revitalise Lower Manhattan, Tribeca has

become one of the most important festivals

for independent American and international

cinema. Strong documentary program and

increasing prestige in narrative.

Tribeca programmes films that reflect New

York's diversity and global perspective.

They value social relevance, personal

storytelling, and films with strong

potential for impact beyond the festival

circuit. Their documentary program is

particularly strong.

Beasts of the Southern Wild, Boyhood

(work in progress), The First Monday in May

Tribeca has a genuine commitment to

first-time filmmakers and underrepresented

voices. The New York location means strong

press coverage. Submit early — they review

in waves. The documentary competition is

particularly worth targeting.