The milestone 25th anniversary will celebrate Tribeca’s legacy as a champion of independent voices and its ongoing commitment to shaping the future of entertainment. Since its founding, Tribeca has served as a launchpad for visionary filmmakers and artists, premiering early works from creators who would go on to redefine modern storytelling. This year, the Festival honors its vibrant alumni community—including Damien Chazelle (Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, TF ‘09), Jon M. Chu (When the Kids Are Away, TF ‘02), Ryan Coogler (Locks, TF ‘09), Nia DaCosta (Little Woods, TF ‘18), the Daniels (Possibilia, TF ‘14), David Gelb (King of Central Park, TF ‘06), Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, TF ‘07), Domee Shi (Bao, TF ‘18), and many more—whose journeys reflect Tribeca’s enduring role in discovering, championing, and amplifying the voices that shape culture.
“Twenty-five years ago, we started Tribeca to bring people back downtown following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to bring storytellers and audiences together,” said Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Co-Founder and CEO. “Since then, Tribeca has become a home for bold ideas and powerful voices, a place where culture is shaped and new forms of storytelling are discovered. Our 25th Festival will honor where we’ve been and boldly look ahead.”
Submissions for the 2026 Festival are open now. Deadlines are as follows:
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Features and TV: October 22, 2025 (early), November 19, 2025 (official), December 17, 2025 (extended)
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Shorts: October 29, 2025 (early), December 3, 2025 (official), February 4, 2026 (extended)
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NOW: October 29, 2025 (early), December 18, 2025 (official), February 5, 2026 (extended) ,
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Games: October 29, 2025 (early), January 14, 2025 (official), February 11, 2026 (extended)
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Podcasts: December 3, 2025 (early), January 14, 2026 (official), February 11, 2026 (extended)
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Works in Progress: March 4, 2026 (official) *Submissions for the Works in Progress category open February 4.
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Tribeca X: November 12, 2025 (early), January 13, 2026 (official), February 25, 2026 (extended)
Deadlines for industry accreditation (Hudson, Franklin, Chambers, and Virtual industry badges):
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Early Bird: Sept. 24 - Dec. 31
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Regular: Jan. 1 - May 31
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On-Site: June 1 - June 14
ull details on rules, regulations, and eligibility are available at tribecafilm.com/festival/submissions.
