Tribeca Festival

New York, United States
Tier CTrusted
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The Tribeca Festival is an annual New York City film and culture festival founded in 2001 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff to help revitalize Lower Manhattan after 9/11. It is notable for combining independent film premieres with television, documentaries, shorts, music, talks, games, and immersive programming, making it a major cross-disciplinary event in the U.S. festival circuit.

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+22 pts)

  • 22 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-25 pts)

  • Name exploits prestigious film city without actual connection
  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2004

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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