TALKS

Join us for an evening of exploration into modern-day activism, real-life impact, and the transformative power of immersive art. Hear from artists and activists behind the official Tribeca Immersive selection and learn about their lifelong creativ...

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking panel discussion, "Beyond Boundaries: South Asian Women Shattering Barriers and Investing in Our Stories." Explore the captivating journey of South Asian women as they triumphantly navigate the entert...

The contribution of women in audiovisual production goes far beyond achieving gender balance in teams. Crafting a story that meets the standards of modern-day storytelling involves much more. Join us as we hear from directors and producers behind ...

Dream In Black is an always on platform where AT&T celebrates the culture and the creators who shape it. Dream In Black embodies a mindset where success can look like anything that we can dream. In Black on Set: Exploring Diversity Behind the ...

Moderated by BMI VP, Creative, Film, TV and Visual Media Tracy McKnight. Whether it’s for a feature film, network TV, streaming platform, gaming, or other visual media source, music can make a storyline more memorable with the perfect score. Feat...

Today’s increasingly digital landscape offers us many freedoms: We can immerse ourselves in previously inaccessible worlds through VR and video games and find love, friendship and community, across the globe. But this brave new world also presents...

At the festival this year, there are several films that cover the varying approaches to the news that exist today. From a documentary on The 19th, Breaking the News, created to combat how marginalized voices are portrayed in the news, to the confl...

For the past near half century, Dwight Cleveland has searched the globe for the most exciting and graphically dynamic movie posters representing the biggest films and stars. He will share with you collecting strategies and try to convince you that...

The Tribeca and Canva Creative Program - a new partnership between Canva and Tribeca - empowers emerging creators across entertainment to showcase and create buzz around their projects via Canva's all-in-one visual communication platform, in-depth...

A growing consumer appetite for quality international programming has increased the production of feature films, tv shows, and web series originating from the Indian subcontinent. So, how are storytellers churning out compelling and competitive co...

David Fincher directs movies, television, commercials, and music videos. He will be joined in conversation by Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh. 

Up to 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have some type of disability–and yet people with disabilities are among the least represented in film. Is this a problem? Yes. But, it’s also an opportunity: you can craft a more complex narrative and reach a wider ...

In the face of book banning and the outlawing of drag show continuing in many parts of the country, join Drag Story Hour and Tribeca for an afternoon of banned stories and songs for kids of all ages.

Feature documentaries are typically multiple years in the making, so making the premiere count is essential. Four producers join us to share takeaways from the journey between rough cut and world premiere at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. We’l...

Join us for a free entry-level breakdancing tutorial led by the instructors of Wondrous - Studio Of Breaking in Brooklyn.

Co-hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, this conversation features panelists in varying areas of media as they discuss the work it takes and what it means to bring Indigenous stories to audiences. Moderated by Cindy ...

In a world where dominant narratives that dismiss and erase the stories of those most historically marginalized also have the immense power to shape our attitudes, understanding, and behavior - how can storytelling be a tool to rewrite and recente...

Streaming services have propagated the myth that movie fans can see almost anything they want at any time. Meanwhile, entire swaths of film history are no longer available in any format due to a wide variety of issues. In particular, the independe...

In a moment when news can be called fake with impunity, the work of the fact checker in the media has never been more critical. This master class with members of The New Yorker’s renowned fact-checking department dives deep into the responsibility...

With films and series like Gerald’s Game and The Haunting of Hill House to his credit, producer, writer, and director Mike Flanagan has taken relationship-driven terror to new heights of artistic and commercial success. In a conversation with auth...

Hosted by: The Blackhouse Foundation and Diverse Representation

Join us as we turn the tables and give you an inside look at the life of a DJ. With guests DJ Mary Mac and Blk.ID Twins.

Co-hosted by GLAAD, this conversation features a roundtable of amazing producers who will unpack not only the work of the producer but also explore ways to improve the space as we look towards the future. Moderated by Alex Schmider (GLAAD, Chasing...

After Meadowlark’s global premiere of Sports Explains the World, Recode Media’s Peter Kafka leads a Q&A with John Skipper, Meadowlark CEO & Cofounder and Smriti Keshari, the Executive Producer of its first season of films. The studio’s mos...

The State of Storytelling Media is a panel series being launched at the festival this year. This panel series will look at storytelling from varying media areas and discuss the evolving landscape of these mediums with an eye towards how we build b...

The State of Storytelling Media is a panel series being launched at the festival this year. This panel series will look at storytelling from varying media areas and discuss the evolving landscape of these mediums with an eye towards how we build b...

Billy Porter is an Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winning actor, singer, director, producer, composer, and playwright, best known for FX’s Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated drama “Pose” and Broadway’s Kinky Boots. 

Multi-Grammy award winner Chance the Rapper has built a multi-faceted career across music, film, television, and art. His new body of work, Star Line Gallery, has premiered at art institutions around the world including Art Basel and Los Angeles’ ...

Academy Award-nominated actress, multi-platinum recording musician, and producer, Hailee Steinfeld remains a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. 

Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, activist, and fitness guru with a career spanning over 50 years. Her body of work includes over 45 films as well as advocacy on behalf of political causes such as women’s righ...

John Mellencamp is one of the most highly respected singer/songwriters of a generation. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award, The Woody Guthrie Award and America...

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning songwriter, actor, director and producer. He is the creator and original star of Broadway’s Tony-winning HAMILTON and In the Heights. Miranda is the recipient of the 2015 ...

Born in Liverpool in 1942, Paul McCartney was raised in the city and educated at the Liverpool Institute. Since writing his first song at 14, McCartney has dreamed and dared to be different. He will be joined in conversation by Conan O’Brien. The ...

Since 1975, AT&T has been a proud ally to the LGBTQ+ community. AT&T Turn Up the Love is an events and editorial initiative to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and to promote acceptance and allyship. Join us as we delve into the importance o...

Born in Mississippi and raised in Florida, Diplo’s 20-year career began with his now-legendary Philly club night Hollertronix. The three-time Grammy nominee is also a member of the iconic Major Lazer, one third of LSD (with Sia and Labrinth), and ...

Featuring Untold Stories winners, filmmakers will discuss the process of creating, pitching, and distributing films lead by dynamic characters with cultural specificity. Hear advice on creating characters that embody authenticity and nuance, worki...

Featuring Untold Stories winner, Kate Tsang (director of Marvelous and the Black Hole), AT&T Untold Stories program collaborators and pitch experts, this panel will focus on how to create a compelling, authentic, and effective pitch worthy of ...

AI dramaturgy is an emerging field that has the potential to transform the way we think about storytelling and human creativity at large. However, as with any emerging technology, there are also ethical and philosophical questions that need to be ...

We all know what a horror story is. But are the tales of terror we call “universal” really just manifestations of male anxiety? As more and more women take control of the narrative, not only playing victims, “final girls” and witches, but by prese...