Tribeca Festival 2024: Kristen Stewart, Jenna Ortega World Premieres, Trey Parker & Matt Stone Doc
“Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge” To Open the 23rd Edition of the Festival
World Premieres with Jenna Ortega, Lily Gladstone, Michael Cera, Maya Erskine, Kristen Stewart, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Mike Birbiglia, Neil Patrick Harris, Liza Minelli, and More
The 23rd edition of theTribecaFestival is out with its slate of feature films including world premieres starringKristen Stewart,Lily GladstoneandJenna Ortega.
Another high-profile title isSaving Casa Bonita, a new documentary aboutSouth ParkcreatorsTrey ParkerandMatt Stonerestoring an iconic Colorado restaurant.
Stewart toplinesSacramento, a road trip comedy directed byMichael Angarano and also starring Michael Cera andMaya Erskine.Jazzywith Gladstone and Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux is a companion piece to 2023 indie dramaThe Unknown Country, in which Gladstone appeared just prior to her Oscar-nominated performance inKillers Of The Flower Moon. Ortega stars in director Tiffany Paulsen’s romantic dramaWinter Spring Summer or Fallalongside Marisol Nichols, Percy Hynes Whiteand Adam Rodriguez.
The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today unveiled 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. Additionally, the opening night event, presented in partnership with OKX and City National Bank, was announced.
Headlining the Talks isRobert De Niroin conversation with French artistJRabout continuing the film icon’s family legacy of art through film. The two will also share a sneak peek of an upcoming project. Emmy Award-nominated actor, author, and producerJohn Stamoswill also join for a fireside chat about his New York Times best-seller, “If You Would Have Told Me,” and a discussion about his creative process for performing across various mediums.
Tribeca kicks off on Wednesday, June 5 with the world premiere ofDiane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, an intimate look at the life of the fashion designer and cultural luminary. The film capturesDiane von Furstenberg’s impact as a creative icon, who challenged the status quo with the bold inquiry, “Why shouldn’t a woman do what a man can do?” Directed by Tribeca alumni Trish Dalton and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy,Woman in Chargeopens the lineup of features.
The 2024 selection of feature films includesJazzywithLily Gladstone;DaddiostarringDakota JohnsonandSean Penn;FirebrandstarringAlicia VikanderandJude Law;Brats, directed byAndrew McCarthy, withDemi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, andLea Thompson;Sacramento, directed byMichael Angarano, starringMichael Cera,Kristen Stewart, andMaya Erskine;Winter Spring Summer or FallstarringJenna OrtegaandPercy Hynes White; andLiza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True StorywithLiza Minelli. Comedic stars are inGroup Therapy, includingNeil Patrick Harris,Mike Birbiglia, andTig Notaro;All That We LovestarsMargaret ChoandJesse Tyler Ferguson; andOutstanding: A Comedy RevolutionfeaturesLily Tomlin,Wanda Sykes,Rosie O’Donnell,Hannah Gadsby, andJoel Kim Booster.
Music documentaries highlight the boldest voices of each generation withThey All Came Out To MontreuxwithPrince, Sting, Carlos Santana, Aretha Franklin, andKeith Richards;SatisfiedaboutRenée Elise Goldsberry;Linda Perry: Let It Die HerewithLinda Perry, Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile, andChristina Aguilera; andAvicii – I’m TimwithTim ”Avicii” Bergling,Chris MartinandDavid Guetta.Renée Elise GoldsberryandLinda Perrywill be performing following the world premiere of their respective films.
“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.”
The 23rd edition of Tribeca reflects our activist roots, to showcase a slate of films that speak to today’s political moment and inform voters ahead of the upcoming election.Hacking Hate, directed bySimon Klose, questions the role of social media in amplifying hate speech and extremism.McVeigh, directed byMike Ott, portrays right-wing extremism with chilling modern implications.America’s Burning, directed byDavid Smickand narrated byMichael Douglas, dives into the economic root of hate and division.
At the core of our mission is the belief that art can spark change, particularly in the aftermath of global conflicts.The Cranes Call, directed by Laura Warner, spotlights war crimes investigators for the Clooney Foundation for Justice, led byAmalandGeorge Clooney, as they risk their lives traveling across Ukraine to build cases against Russian soldiers and commanders.Antidote, directed by James Jones, digs into the truth about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s deadly regime.Checkpoint Zoo, directed by Joshua Zeman, documents the daring rescue of thousands of animals trapped behind enemy lines in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As War continues to affect regions like the Middle East and Ukraine, art serves as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity.
“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,” saidTribeca 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.”
For the first time, Tribeca’s signature Viewpoints section of bold original visions and innovative perspectives will be in competition. The interdisciplinary program encompasses U.S. and international films across narrative, documentary, and animation, including the animated featureBoys Go to JupiterstarringElsie Fisher,Tavi Gevinson,Julio Torres, andSarah Sherman, and the narrative thrillerDarkest MiriamwithBritt Lower. Documentaries includeChampions of the Golden Valley, directed by Ben Sturgulewski, an inspiring sports fable and portrait of people in profound political and social transition, andSearching for Amani, directed by Debra Aroko, a 13-year-old’s dramatic quest to investigate his father’s mysterious murder in one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies.
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 Tribeca Festival is curated by Festival Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano, Artistic Director Frédéric Boyer; VP of Shorts Programming Ben Thompson; Senior Programmers Liza Domnitz, Faridah Gbadamosi, Jarod Neece, José F. Rodriguez; Programmers Casey Baron, Jason Gutierrez, Jonathan Penner, and Madison Egan; VP of Games and Immersive Casey Baltes and Immersive Curator Ana Brzezińska; EVP of Artist Relations Nancy Lefkowitz and VP of Artist Relations Meredith Mohr; Curator of Audio Storytelling Davy Gardner; Music Programmer Vincent Cassous; along with a team of associate programmers; supported and inspired by the legendary Paula Weinstein.
The full feature film lineup is detailed below. For more updates on programming follow @Tribeca and #Tribeca2024 onTwitter,Instagram,Facebook, andLinkedIn.
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ABOUT 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.
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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.
