Tribeca Films
IndustryMotion Pictures
HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Key people
Nick Savva, Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Craig Hatkoff
ServicesDigital Distribution
ParentTribeca Enterprises, Giant Pictures
WebsiteTribeca Films

Tribeca Films is an American independent film distribution label which focuses on acquiring prestige independent films from the top international.[1] film festivals to distribute on streaming platforms for wider audiences[2]. Additionally, Tribeca Films is presented as a label under Giant Pictures, which also owns[3] Drafthouse Films[4].

History

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The Tribeca Films began as an independent film distribution TVOD initiative in the in 2010, which expanded in 2014 with an SVOD service. They established themselves as a prestige distributor with critically praised titles like Tony Kaye's Detachment with Adrien Brody[5] and Gia Coppola's debut Palo Alto with Emma Roberts[6]. Tribeca Films is a separate distribution label from the film the production company TriBeCa Productions founded by Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal.

The label however was formally revitalized and relaunched in January of 2024, with a focus of acquiring and distributing new and incisive works from filmmakers who premiered at festivals like Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Berline and TIFF[7].

The label was created to continue the New York spirit legacy of the Tribeca Film Festival and Tribeca Enterprises. Tribeca co-founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal stated “The Tribeca Festival has always...championed emerging filmmakers by providing a global platform to showcase their projects[8]. As the film industry evolves, we recognize the need to better support independent filmmakers in today’s crowded streaming and distribution market." The goal of the Tribeca Films label would be to spotlight high quality independent films and give them life beyond the festival circuit[9].

Giant Pictures had been the distribution and technology partner of the Tribeca Festival for several years when they decided to partner on the label[10]. Giant Pictures GM Nick Savva, stated “with deals for specialized films harder to come by, this is a great time for Tribeca to re-enter U.S. distribution.[11]

Tribeca Films is focused on distribution to streaming platforms[12] including AppleTV, Prime Video, Netflix, Tubi and Peacock.[13] They also have a first-of-their-kind education based output agreement for public libraries and universities via a multi-year partnership with streaming services Kanopy and Kinema[14]. On the deal, Jane Rosenthal said "wider audiences" would be able "to discover and watch festival favorites using a library card"[15]

Content

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Select filmography

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Title Director Release
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Julien Nitzberg 2010
My Awkward Sexual Adventure Sean Garrity 2012
Detachment Tony Kaye 2012
Palo Alto Gia Coppola 2013
Listen Up Philip Alex Ross Perry 2014
Nas: Time Is Illmatic One9 2014
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story Dave LaMattina, Chad N. Walker 2014
In Her Name Sarah Carter 2022
Nude Tuesday Armağan Ballantyne 2022
Good Girl Jane Sarah Elizabeth Mintz 2022
Suze (film) Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart 2023
A Bronx Tale (30th Anniversary Edition)[16] Robert De Niro 2023
Phantom Parrot Kate Stonehill 2024

References

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  1. ^ "Tribeca Films Announces New Output Deals With Kanopy and Kinema to Distribute the Best of Independent Cinema to Wider Audiences". WebWire.
  2. ^ Kuznikov, Selena (April 11, 2024). "Tribeca Films Acquires Eight Films From Festivals, Including 'Nude Tuesday,' 'Suze,' 'Good Girl Jane' (EXCLUSIVE)".
  3. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (March 9, 2022). "Drafthouse Films Sells to Giant Pictures, Sets Nick Savva as CEO (EXCLUSIVE)".
  4. ^ "Tribeca Films". Tribeca.
  5. ^ "Detachment | 2011 Tribeca Festival". Tribeca.
  6. ^ Cox, Gordon (December 2, 2013). "Tribeca Film Takes 'Palo Alto,' Gia Coppola's Film Based on James Franco Stories".
  7. ^ Welk, Brian (January 25, 2024). "Tribeca Is Getting Into the Film Distribution Game (Again)".
  8. ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 22, 2024). "Tribeca Films Sets Streaming Deals With Kanopy and Kinema". The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (January 24, 2024). "Tribeca Enterprises, Giant Pictures Launch Digital Distribution Label For Festival Fare".
  10. ^ "Tribeca teams with Giant Pictures to launch distribution outfit Tribeca Films".
  11. ^ "TRIBECA ENTERPRISES AND GIANT PICTURES TEAM UP TO DISTRIBUTE INDEPENDENT CINEMA". Tribeca.
  12. ^ Welk, Brian (2021-05-25). "Lionsgate, Giant Pictures and More Join New Content Rights Marketplace From Whip Media (Exclusive)". Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  13. ^ McNary, Dave (2019-09-06). "'Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks' Documentary Bought for Digital Release". Variety. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  14. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (October 22, 2024). "Tribeca Films Distribution Label to Partner with Kanopy and Kinema on Streaming Deal: 'More People Deserve Access to Great Films'".
  15. ^ "Tribeca Films Sets Streaming Deals With Kanopy and Kinema". IMDb.
  16. ^ "TRIBECA ANNOUNCES 30TH ANNIVERSARY RESTORED EDITION OF A BRONX TALE ON 4K UHD BLU-RAY AND VIDEO ON DEMAND". Tribeca.
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