The 2025 Tribeca Competition has formally unveiled its listing of characteristic movies. This 12 months’s pageant, offered by OKX, will happen June 4-15 in New York Metropolis. As beforehand introduced, Emmy winners Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin’s documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” will open the pageant, however that’s not the one music-centric mission on the listing: Miley Cyrus’ extremely anticipated visible album “One thing Stunning,” which she additionally co-directs, may have its world premiere at Tribeca.
“One thing Stunning” is co-directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter, and produced by Tribeca alum Panos Cosmatos (“Past the Black Rainbow,” TF ’11). The premiere can be adopted by an unique dialog with Cyrus. Further music documentaries embrace movies about Counting Crows and Tradition Membership, whereas Billy Idol, Becky G, and Eddie Vedder may even carry out following the world premiere of their respective movies. In the meantime, Ty Dolla $ign, Wizkid, and members of Metallica and Depeche Mode may have post-premiere conversations. RZA’s “One Spoon of Chocolate” may even debut.
For the narrative facet of the pageant, highlights embrace the world premiere of “She Dances” starring Ethan Hawke and Steve Zahn, who cowrote the movie; “Tow” with Rose Byrne, Demi Lovato, and Octavia Spencer; and the dwell motion movie “How To Practice Your Dragon” starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler.
Documentaries vary from “Andy Kaufman Is Me” to “Barbara Walters: Inform Me All the pieces,” and Mariska Hargitay’s characteristic directorial debut, “My Mother Jayne,” about her late mom, Jayne Mansfield.
The ultimate pageant program choices had been chosen from a record-breaking variety of submissions of 13,541. This 12 months consists of 18 characteristic movies representing 94 world premieres, 135 filmmakers, and 36 nations. Forty p.c (48) of its options are directed by ladies, with 36 p.c (42) directed by BIPOC filmmakers.
Take a look at the complete listing of movies, with language offered by Tribeca, beneath.
OPENING NIGHT GALA
Billy Joel: And So It Goes, (United States) – World Premiere. A sweeping portrait of a real New York icon, this definitive documentary captures the grit, genius, and soul of William Martin Joel — from his Lengthy Island roots to sold-out stadiums. With uncommon archival footage and revealing new interviews, the movie charts the rise of one in all America’s biggest singer-songwriters, whose music grew to become the heartbeat of a metropolis and the soundtrack of a technology. Directed and produced by Susan Lacy, Jessica Levin. Produced by Emma Pildes. An HBO Documentary Movies Launch.
CLOSING NIGHT GALA
YANUNI, (Austria, Brazil, United States, Canada, Germany) – World Premiere. Each a love story and a name to motion, YANUNI follows the fearless Indigenous chief Juma Xipaia, who has survived six assassination makes an attempt as she leads a relentless combat to defend her individuals’s land alongside her husband, Hugo Loss, a steely Particular Forces Unit ranger. When she discovers she is pregnant, their battle takes on new urgency. Directed by Richard Ladkani. Produced by Juma Xipaia, Leonardo DiCaprio, Anita Ladkani, Richard Ladkani.
SPOTLIGHT+
Highlight+ is Tribeca’s premier showcase for high-profile screenings paired with unforgettable dwell experiences. That includes unique performances, conversations, and one-night-only occasions, this collection brings the movie off the display and into the highlight — making every screening a cultural second.
Are We Good?, (United States) – New York Premiere. Beloved comic and groundbreaking podcast host Marc Maron reluctantly pulls again the curtain on his on a regular basis life as he pushes to take care of a profitable stand-up profession whereas grappling with the sudden, devastating lack of his companion. Directed by Steven Feinartz. Produced by Steven Feinartz, Julie Seabaugh, Ethan Goldman. After the Film: A dialog with Marc Maron.
Billy Idol Ought to Be Lifeless, (United States) – World Premiere. Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares all of it on this electrifying documentary, revealing his rise to fame, battle with dependancy and triumphant comeback that captivated hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide. Directed and produced by Jonas Åkerlund. Produced by Mark Monroe, Orian Williams, Violaine Etienne, Ryan Kroft. After the Film: An intimate efficiency by Billy Idol.
Depeche Mode: M, (United States, Mexico) – World Premiere. Depeche Mode: M captures the band’s 2023 Mexico Metropolis reveals, mixing live performance footage with interstitial parts, exploring music, mortality, and Mexican tradition’s relationship with loss of life. Directed by Fernando Frías. After the Film: A dialog with Depeche Mode and director Fernando Frías.
Simply Sing, (UK) – World Premiere. On the cusp of commencement, the members of USC’s celebrated SoCal VoCals have yet another problem to overcome earlier than maturity: The Worldwide Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in New York Metropolis. Directed by Abraham Troen, Angelique Molina. Produced by Sarah Thomson, John Battsek. After the Film: A particular efficiency by the SoCal VoCals.
Matter of Time, (United States) – World Premiere. Set towards the backdrop of a strong and emotional profit efficiency by Eddie Vedder, Matter of Time chronicles the combat to treatment epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a uncommon and infrequently deadly genetic illness. Directed by Matt Finlin. Produced by Karen Barzilay. After the Film: An intimate acoustic efficiency by Eddie Vedder.
Metallica Saved My Life, (UK) – World Premiere. Metallica Saved My Life dives into the highly effective, life-changing impression of foundational heavy steel band Metallica on their followers. Directed by Grammy award successful director Jonas Åkerlund, this documentary shares the intertwined tales of the group and their most devoted followers, revealing the deep connection that may solely be solid by way of music. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund. Produced by Alice Webb, Jonas Åkerlund. After the Film: A dialog with members of Metallica and director Jonas Åkerlund.
Transfer Ya Physique: The Start of Home, (United States) – New York Premiere. Class Bratton dives into the electrifying, black queer roots of home music, tracing its underground rise from Chicago’s dance flooring to international dominance. Fueled by rhythm, resistance, and radical pleasure, this pulsating documentary celebrates the trailblazing artists who turned sound right into a motion — and a sanctuary. Directed by Class Bratton. Produced by Chester Algernal Gordon, Class Bratton. After the Film: A home music dance occasion with Celeste Alexander, Lori Department, and Girl D.
Nobu, (United States) – New York Premiere. Nobu traces the journey of legendary sushi grasp Nobu Matsuhisa from his humble beginnings to changing into a world famend chef with a world restaurant empire bearing his identify. Directed and produced by Matt Tyrnauer. Produced by Gianni Nunnari, Corey Reeser, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman. After the Film: A dialog with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and director Matt Tyrnauer.
Rebbeca (AKA Becky G), (United States) – World Premiere. As chart-topping Latin music celebrity Becky G embarks on her most private and bold mission thus far, her debut Mexican regional album, she is prompted to revisit her roots and dive deep into a stupendous and sophisticated previous. Directed and produced by Jennifer Tiexiera, Gabriela Cavanagh. After the Film: A particular efficiency by Becky G.
The Rose: Come Again to Me, (United States, South Korea) – World Premiere. The Rose: Come Again to Me is an intimate documentary chronicling the exceptional journey of The Rose — from their humble beginnings as a South Korean indie band to their rise as a world sensation. Irresistibly magnetic, the movie captures the band’s enchanting music and the deep bond between its members. Directed by Eugene Yi. Produced by Diane Quon, Sanjay Sharma, James Shin, Joe Plummer. After the Film: A particular look by The Rose.
The Sixth Borough, (United States) – World Premiere. This vibrant documentary explores Lengthy Island’s indelible impression on hip-hop’s evolution, informed by way of the voices of pioneering artists who formed the style. The suburban panorama impressed a particular sound that expanded hip-hop past NYC, whereas additionally difficult the false guarantees of suburban utopia. Directed by Jason Pollard. Produced by Jennifer Ollman, Katie Taber. After the Film: A particular efficiency by De La Soul and Rakim.
One thing Stunning, (United States) – World Premiere. Fueled by fantasy, One thing Stunning is a one-of-a-kind pop opera that includes 13 unique new songs from the One thing Stunning album. Directed and written by Miley Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, Brendan Walter. Produced by Miley Cyrus, Panos Cosmatos, Nick Spicer, Nate Bolotin, Aram Tertzakian. With Miley Cyrus. After the Film: An unique dialog with Miley Cyrus.
State of Firsts, (United States) – World Premiere. With unimaginable entry, State of Firsts follows Sarah McBride’s history-making marketing campaign as the primary transgender individual ever to be elected to Congress throughout this time of heated political opposition to the trans neighborhood. Directed by Chase Joynt. Produced by Jenna Kelly, Justin Lacob. After the Film: A dialog with Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del), director Chase Joynt, and producer Jenna Kelly.
Nonetheless Free TC, (United States) – World Premiere. Ty Dolla $ign is among the world’s greatest musical artists, however as he begins work on his latest album, his brother Gabriel is serving a 67-year jail sentence for homicide. Nonetheless Free TC follows the brothers over two years to discover how they ended up on such totally different paths, and watches as these paths converge once more in a combat for clemency and self-discovery. Produced by Krista Worby. After the Film: A dialog with Ty Dolla $ign.
We Are Pat, (United States) – World Premiere. Filmmaker Ro Haber examines ”It’s Pat” by way of the lens of 2025, trans visibility and their very own conflicted recollection of the controversial SNL character performed by Julia Sweeney. Directed by Rowan Haber. Produced by Caryn Capotosto, Rowan Haber. Earlier than the Film: A comedy efficiency that includes We Are Pat members Roz Hernandez, Nori Reed, James Tom, and extra.
Wizkid: Lengthy Stay Lagos, (United States, UK, Nigeria) – World Premiere. From Lagos to London, this highly effective documentary follows Wizkid’s rise as a world icon reshaping how Africa is seen — and heard — all over the world. Mixing intimate moments, explosive performances, and cultural commentary, the movie captures how Wizkid is utilizing his platform to vary perceptions, reclaim African id, and encourage a brand new technology. Directed by Karam Gill. Produced by Karam Gill, Daniel Malikyar. An HBO Documentary Movies Launch. After the Film: A dialog with Wizkid and director Karam Gill.
SPOTLIGHT NARRATIVE
Highlight brings the pink carpet expertise to all with unique premieres from celebrated filmmakers and star-studded casts, providing an unforgettable expertise for movie lovers and business insiders alike.
After This Loss of life, (United States) – North American Premiere. After falling right into a lustful affair with a mysterious frontman, a girl should reckon along with her personal deep-seated needs and sense of goal after he vanishes and not using a hint, leaving her caught between poisonous followers and beliefs of what may very well be. Directed and written by Lucio Castro. Produced by David Hinojosa, Anita Gou, Patrick Donovan, Luca Intili, Caroline Clark. With Mia Maestro, Lee Tempo, Rupert Pal, Gwendoline Christie.
The Greatest You Can, (United States) – World Premiere. Cynthia Rand is a buttoned-up New Yorker married to a superb professor 25 years her senior. She begins feeling the consequences of her husband’s advancing age on their relationship, simply as her world is turned the wrong way up by the arrival of sharp however chronically underachieving safety guard Stan Olszewski on this sensible rom-com that reunites Bacon and Sedgwick on display for the primary time in 20 years. Directed, written and produced by Michael J. Weithorn. Produced by Victoria Hill, Andrew Mann, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon. With Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Judd Hirsch, Brittany O’Grady.
Deep Cowl, (UK) – Worldwide Premiere. A down-on-their-luck trio of wannabe improv comedians are recruited to go undercover and bust petty criminals, however when one decides to go off ebook, they must “sure and…” their approach out of an escalating London gang struggle on this fast-paced motion comedy. Directed by Tom Kingsley. Written by Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow, Ben Ashenden, Alexander Owen. Produced by Colin Trevorrow, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald. With Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed, Paddy Considine. An Amazon MGM Studios Launch.
East of Wall, (United States) – New York Premiere. After the loss of life of her husband, Tabatha — a younger, tattooed, rebellious horse coach — wrestles with monetary insecurity and unresolved grief whereas offering refuge for a gaggle of wayward youngsters on her broken-down ranch within the Badlands. Directed, written and produced by Kate Beecroft. Produced by Lila Yacoub, Melanie Ramsayer, Shannon Moss. With Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, Scoot McNairy, Jennifer Ehle. A Sony Footage Classics Launch.
All the pieces’s Going to Be Nice, (United States) – World Premiere. When they’re unexpectedly compelled to maneuver in with an estranged relative, the Sensible Household should navigate outsized desires, id struggles and regional theater on this warmly observant household comedy. Directed by Jon S. Baird. Written by Steven Rogers. Produced by Alex Lalonde, Bryan Unkeless, Steven Rogers. With Allison Janney, Bryan Cranston, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Jack Champion. A Lionsgate Launch.
The way to Practice Your Dragon, (United States, UK) – New York Premiere. As an historic menace endangers Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the unlikely friendship between Hiccup, an ingenious Viking, and Toothless, a Night time Fury dragon, turns into the important thing to each species forging a brand new future collectively. Directed and written by Dean DeBlois. Produced by Dean DeBlois, Marc Platt, Adam Siegel. With Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Julian Dennison. A Common Footage Launch.
In Chilly Gentle, (Canada) – World Premiere. Recent out of jail, Ava’s try to reclaim her drug operation collapses when she witnesses a brutal crime, forcing her to flee for her life and observe down who needs her useless in Maxime Giroux’s taut thriller. Directed by Maxime Giroux. Written by Patrick Whistler. Produced by Yanick Létourneau, Mike MacMillan. With Maika Monroe, Troy Kotsur, Allan Hawco, and Helen Hunt.
Inside, (Australia) – North American Premiere. A posh paternal triangle evolves when a young person is transferred from juvenile to grownup jail and comes below the wing of two very totally different fellow inmates: a soon-to-be-paroled convict and Australia’s most despised legal. Directed and written by Charles Williams. Produced by Marian Macgowan, Kate Glover. With Man Pearce, Cosmo Jarvis, Vincent Miller, Toby Wallace.
Okay-Pops!, (United States) – U.S. Premiere. Anderson .Paak directs and stars on this joyful musical comedy as BJ, a down-on-his-luck journeyman musician who takes a gig in Seoul with the home band of a Okay-pop competitors present solely to find one of many present’s aspiring superstars is his long-lost son. Directed, written and produced by Anderson .Paak. Written by Khaila Amazan. Produced by Greg Silverman, Jon Berg, Jaeson Ma, Jonnie Park. With Anderson .Paak, Soul Rasheed, Jee Younger Han, Jonnie “Dumbfoundead” Park, Yvette Nicole Brown.
Oh, Hello!, (United States) – New York Premiere. Iris has met her good man, Isaac, and is having fun with their first romantic getaway collectively — what might go incorrect? This intelligent and charmingly odd darkish comedy takes on the highs and lows of contemporary courting and the methods it makes us all a bit of loopy. Directed, Written and Produced by Sophie Brooks. Produced by David Brooks, Dan Clifton, Julie Waters, Molly Gordon. With Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds. A Sony Footage Classics Launch.
Paradise Information, (United States) – World Premiere. Cooper is making an attempt to maintain the doorways of Paradise Information open with its motley crew of entertaining workers, even because the world works towards him. The hilarious debut movie from multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated musician Logic and govt producer Kevin Smith. Directed and written by Logic. Produced by Logic, Jordan Monsanto, Liz Destro. With Logic, Tramayne “Tman” Hudson, Reed Northrup, Mary Elizabeth Kelly.
Re-Creation, (Eire, Luxembourg) – World Premiere. Impressed by the true unsolved homicide of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier, administrators Jim Sheridan and David Merriman think about a jury’s deliberations if the principle suspect had been tried in Eire, the place Toscan du Plantier was killed. Directed and written by Jim Sheridan, David Merriman. Produced by Fabrizio Maltese, Tina O’Reilly. With Vicky Krieps, Jim Sheridan, Aidan Gillen, Colm Meaney.
Relay, (United States) – U.S. Premiere. Elusive skilled fixer Ash has his abilities put to the check whereas defending whistleblower Sarah Grant from more and more ruthless company mercenaries on this breathless, New York-set thriller. Directed by David Mackenzie. Written by Justin Piasecki. Produced by Basil Iwanyk, Gillian Berrie, David Mackenzie, Teddy Schwarzman. With Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald. A Bleecker Avenue Launch.
Sham, (Japan) – World Premiere. When a younger scholar reveals indicators of trauma, his dad and mom act swiftly towards his center college trainer. However all will not be because it appears, main the scales of justice to tip in fascinating, heartbreaking methods. Directed by Takashi Miike. Written by Hayashi Mori. Produced by Ken’ichi Wasano, Keiichi Hashimoto, Misako Saka, Shigeji Maeda. With Go Ayano, Ko Shibasaki.
She Dances, (United States) – World Premiere. Harried dad Jason and teenage daughter Claire confront their fractured relationship towards the unlikely backdrop of the Younger Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals on this charming, heartfelt father-daughter comedy. Directed, written and produced by Rick Gomez. Written and produced by Steve Zahn. Produced by Jenny Gomez, Mandi Reno, Jenifer Westphal, Coby Toland. With Steve Zahn, Ethan Hawke, Mackenzie Ziegler, Audrey Zahn.
Sovereign, (United States) – World Premiere. Struggling single father Jerry indoctrinates his son Joe into the sovereign citizen motion, educating him that legal guidelines are mere illusions and freedom is one thing you are taking. However, as Jerry’s ideology consumes them, they’re set on a collision course with a police chief who has spent his life upholding the principles that Jerry has spent his tearing down. Directed and written by Christian Swegal. Produced by Nick Moceri. With Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid, Martha Plimpton. A Briarcliff Leisure Launch.
Tow, (United States) – World Premiere. Primarily based on a real story, this poignant and galvanizing underdog story follows Amanda, an unhoused girl residing in her automobile who fights a predatory towing firm once they refuse to return her stolen automobile. Directed and produced by Stephanie Laing. Written by Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivin. Produced by Brent Stiefel, Samantha Nisenboim, Rose Byrne. With Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, Dominic Sessa, Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, Simon Rex.
A Tree Fell within the Woods, (United States) – World Premiere. What occurs when a tree falls within the woods and somebody does hear it? Two {couples} are compelled to cope with such a query — and their lives on the whole — when a New 12 months’s Eve journey to the woods finds simmering emotions and the secrets and techniques they carry threaten to interrupt their seemingly good relationships. Directed and written by Nora Kirkpatrick. Produced by Lynette Howell Taylor, Samantha Housman. With Alexandra Daddario, Daveed Diggs, Josh Gad, Ashley Park.
Westhampton, (United States) – World Premiere. Years after leaving Westhampton, Lengthy Island to chase his dream as a filmmaker, a broken director returns to the hometown that impressed his breakout movie — the place he’s compelled to confront buried secrets and techniques, damaged relationships, and the previous he tried to rewrite. Directed and written by Christian Nilsson. Produced by Saraleah Cogan, Rob Hinderliter, Alex Robbins, Terence Krey. With Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte, Jake Weary, Amy Forsyth.
SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY
From acclaimed administrators to headline-making topics, Highlight Documentary brings the heavyweights of nonfiction to heart stage with must-see premieres.
Andy Kaufman Is Me, (United States) – World Premiere. A uncommon window into the enigmatic thoughts of comedy legend Andy Kaufman by way of his never-before-heard audio diary recordings. As marionette puppets deliver his unfinished ebook to life, household and mates unveil the true individual behind the provocative public persona on this charming documentary. Directed by Clay Tweel. Produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Ross M. Dinerstein, Shannon E. Riggs.
Barbara Walters Inform Me All the pieces, (United States) – World Premiere. Few American journalists have had a profession as trailblazing and transformative as Barbara Walters, whose astonishing life and work are recounted in her personal phrases on this uncooked, intimate, decades-spanning doc. Directed and produced by Jackie Jesko. Produced by Marcella Steingart, Sara Bernstein, Meredith Kaulfers. An ABC Information Studios Launch.
Blue Scuti: Recreation Crasher, (United States, France) – World Premiere. 13-year-old Willis Gibson’s life modifications in a single day when he turns into the primary individual in human historical past to beat “Tetris.” This coming-of-age story explores grief, the facility of neighborhood and the rise of an sudden web legend. Directed by Chris Moukarbel. Produced by Chris Moukarbel, Jamie McBriety.
Bodyguard of Lies, (United States, Afghanistan) – World Premiere. Tribeca alum Dan Krauss (The Kill Staff, TF ‘13, TF ‘19) exposes the tangled internet of deception spun by the U.S. authorities throughout its 20-year struggle in Afghanistan, revealing the marketing campaign of lies and misinformation fed to the American public. Via stunning testimonies from authorities insiders, confidential paperwork, and personal audio recordings of these on the highest ranges of the army and elected management, this gripping documentary urges a reckoning with the broader implications of presidency deception on a world scale. Directed and produced by Dan Krauss. Produced by Brad Hebert, Susan Zirinsky, Alex Gibney, Darryl Frank. A Paramount+ Launch.
Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me These days?, (United States) – World Premiere. Catapulted into in a single day fame by their massively profitable debut album, San Francisco indie rock band Counting Crows and their introspective frontman Adam Duritz had been instantly the most important rockstars on the planet, defiantly dealing with no matter got here subsequent. Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me These days? captures this pivotal crossroads by way of revealing interviews and evocative 1990’s archival to craft a uncommon story of creative integrity within the highlight. Directed by Amy Scott. Produced by Brian Morrow, Jonathan Lynch. An HBO Documentary Movies Launch.
Tradition Membership, (United States, UK) – World Premiere. The type, the glam, the music, the hats! Tradition Membership burst onto the UK new romantic scene in 1981 and have become one of the defining and influential bands of their technology. Alison Ellwood’s impossibly enjoyable documentary celebrates the band’s story in their very own phrases, whereas additionally revealing the surprisingly tender love story at its heart. Directed by Alison Ellwood. Produced by Trevor Birney, Andrew Tully.
Pricey Ms.: A Revolution in Print, (United States) – World Premiere. Three filmmakers dive deep into the storied and sophisticated legacy of Ms. journal by way of the lens of a few of its most iconic covers, that includes never-before-seen archival footage and interesting interviews with the highly effective ladies who formed the journal at its inception over fifty years in the past. Directed by Salima Koroma, Alice Gu, Cecilia Aldarondo. Produced by William Ventura. An HBO Documentary Movies Launch.
Empire Skate, (United States) – World Premiere. Empire Skate chronicles the colourful rise and enduring affect of New York skateboarding tradition within the Nineteen Nineties, by way of the worldwide phenomenon of Supreme and intimate portraits of the skaters who breathed life into that world. Directed and produced by Josh Swade. Produced by Jennifer Albanese, Kate Ferraguto, Carolyn Hepburn, Christopher McGlynn. An ESPN 30 for 30 Launch.
Holding Liat, (United States) – North American Premiere. On October seventh, throughout a raid by Hamas on her kibbutz, Israeli-American Liat Atzili was kidnapped, prompting an pressing and heart-wrenching combat for her launch by her household. Via a deeply intimate lens, dad and mom Yehuda and Chaya address concern and uncertainty as they’re thrust into a world battle unfolding in actual time. Directed by Brandon Kramer. Produced by Lance Kramer, Yoni Brook, Ari Handel, Darren Aronofsky.
The Inquisitor, (United States) – World Premiere. In 1972, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan grew to become the primary Southern Black girl to affix Congress, one in all many firsts in her profession as a trailblazing political chief. her life each out and in of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice nonetheless resonates right this moment. Directed by Angela Lynn Tucker. Produced by Angela Lynn Tucker, Moira Griffin, Trevite Willis. A PBS launch.
It’s Dorothy!, (United States) – World Premiere. Since her first journey in L. Frank Baum’s basic “The Great Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy Gale has been on numerous extra journeys, reintroduced and reimagined in thrilling methods, and grow to be a cultural touchpoint for a lot of. In her one hundred and twenty fifth 12 months, her legacy is explored on this joyous and interesting documentary. Directed by Jeffrey McHale. Produced by Ariana Garfinkel, Zel McCarthy, Suzanne Zionts.
I Was Born This Means, (United States) – World Premiere. In 1977, Archbishop Carl Bean made historical past by recording his disco hit “I Was Born this Means,” celebrated because the world’s first homosexual anthem, and setting the stage for a revolution in queer music. All-star interviews with Girl Gaga, Questlove, Billy Porter, and Dionne Warwick, paint a portrait of a larger-than-life determine who left an indelible mark on the style and paved the way in which for future generations of LGBTQ+ artists to seek out their voice in mainstream music. Directed by Daniel Junge, Sam Pollard. Produced by Wellington Love, Jed Alan, Daniel Junge.
Jimmy & The Demons, (United States) – World Premiere. On this charming and profound portrait of creative devotion, celebrated sculptor James Grashow embarks, at age 79, on a 4 12 months odyssey to finish his magnum opus: a big, intricate picket sculpture dubbed “The Cathedral.” Directed by Cindy Meehl. Produced by Elizabeth Westrate.
Simply Youngsters, (United States) – World Premiere. Three households with transgender kids face an unattainable alternative in states banning gender-affirming care: keep residence and threat their kids’s well-being or uproot totally. Directed and produced by Gianna Toboni. Produced by Jacqueline Toboni, Samantha Wender.
Kerouac’s Highway: The Beat of a Nation, (UK, United States) – World Premiere. Jack Kerouac’s “On the Highway” finds new relevance as fashionable vacationers and cultural figures like Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell and Natalie Service provider reveal how his quest for genuine expertise resonates powerfully in our screen-saturated period — providing a lyrical meditation on what it means to actually expertise the journey. Directed by Ebs Burnough. Produced by Eliza Hindmarch, John Battsek, Ebs Burnough.
The Final Visitor of the Holloway Motel, (United States, UK) – World Premiere. On this intimate, placing documentary, once-star British footballer Tony Powell begins to reconcile the life he’s made for himself — because the lonesome supervisor of a now-shuttering Hollywood motel — with the one he forsake many years in the past. Directed by Ramiel Petros, Nicholas Freeman. Produced by Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell, Robbie Rogers, Andrew Corkin.
Lengthy Stay the State, (United States) – World Premiere. In 2024, the eleven (!) members of the long-lasting mid-90’s cult comedy troupe The State reunited for a dwell tour. With their irreverent and absurdist dwell sketches because the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of basic materials, the group’s unreasonably proficient stars sit right down to share the behind-the-scenes story of The State’s meteoric rise and lasting influence- in sometimes hilarious vogue. Directed by Matthew Perniciaro. Produced by Matthew Perniciaro, Adam F. Goldberg, Kelsey Oluk.
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, (United States) – New York Premiere. Academy Award® winner Marlee Matlin recounts the winding highway of her life and profession as probably the most influential Deaf actor of her technology within the elegant Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore. Directed by Shoshannah Stern. Produced by Robyn Kopp, Justine Nagan, Bonni Cohen, Shoshannah Stern.
Mugaritz: No Bread, No Dessert., (Spain) – Worldwide Premiere. Paco Plaza’s immersive documentary opens the doorways to Mugaritz, the unique avant garde high-quality eating restaurant in San Sebastian, throughout its low season. Plaza’s lens observes the novel culinary workers as they design progressive, sensory dishes and embrace the unpredictable nature of gastronomic brainstorming. Directed by Paco Plaza. Produced by Pablo Isla, Carla Pérez de Albeniz.
My Mother Jayne: A Movie by Mariska Hargitay, (United States) – World Premiere. My Mother Jayne explores the untold story of one in all Hollywood’s most enduring icons — Jayne Mansfield — by way of the eyes of the daughter she left behind. In her first, deeply private movie, Mariska Hargitay embarks on a poignant seek for the true girl behind the platinum bombshell persona. Set towards the backdrop of golden-age Hollywood, and woven with intimate household exchanges and a seek for fact, Hargitay endeavors to reclaim her mom’s story — and her personal. Directed by Mariska Hargitay. Produced by Mariska Hargitay, Trish Adlesic. An HBO Documentary Movies Launch.
Room to Transfer, (United States) – World Premiere. On this intimate documentary, acclaimed dancer and choreographer Jenn Freeman, not too long ago identified with Autism Spectrum Dysfunction, embarks on the creation of her first evening-length dance piece as a transformative journey of self-discovery by way of motion. Directed by Alexander Hammer. Produced by Jonathan Lia, Alexander Hammer, Ian Stuart.
The Shadow Students, (UK) – North American Premiere. Oxford professor Patricia Kingori uncovers Kenya’s hidden essay mills the place extremely educated but underemployed writers produce tutorial papers for rich Western college students. Directed by Eloïse King. Produced by Eloïse King, Anna Smith Tenser, Bona Orakwue, Tabs Breese.
She Runs the World, (United States) – World Premiere. Allyson Felix is probably the most adorned observe and area athlete of all time. On the peak of her profession, she confronted a life-threatening being pregnant and noticed her sponsorships slashed by 70% by corporations with no maternal protections. However Felix, ever the champion, turned her battles right into a motion. Directed by Perri Peltz, Matthew O’Neill. Produced by Lisa Binns.
Surviving Ohio State, (United States) – World Premiere. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eva Orner delves into the sexual abuse scandal surrounding athletics physician Richard Strauss, whose two-decade tenure at The Ohio State College noticed the abuse of a whole bunch of scholars, and the continuing quest for justice and accountability by his survivors. Directed and produced by Eva Orner. Produced by David Glasser, George Clooney, Grant Heslov. An HBO Documentary Movies Launch.
Take the Cash and Run, (Denmark) – Worldwide Premiere. A documentary tracing the lifetime of Danish artist Jens Haaning within the aftermath of his controversial paintings, “Take the Cash and Run.” The movie, with humour and authenticity, delves into the fallout from his audacious act — delivering two clean canvases whereas withholding the 532,000 Danish kroner paid to him by the commissioning museum. Directed by Ole Juncker. Produced by Mette Heide.
Titan: The OceanGate Catastrophe, (United States) – World Premiere. Titan: The OceanGate Catastrophe plunges into the chilling 2023 submersible tragedy, peeling again the layers of ambition, vanity, and an absence of oversight that led to disaster. With gripping firsthand accounts and incisive knowledgeable commentary, the movie investigates the ignored warnings, reckless decision-making, and the cult of character behind OceanGate — revealing a cautionary story of what occurs when hubris dives too deep. Directed by Mark Monroe. Produced by Lily Garrison, Mark Monroe, Jon Bardin. A Netflix Launch.
U.S. NARRATIVE COMPETITION
Uncover the following wave of cinematic expertise as breakout filmmakers from throughout the nation debut their world premieres in Tribeca’s U.S. Narrative Competitors. With shocking tales and daring craft, these movies provide an exciting glimpse into the way forward for unbiased cinema.
Chook in Hand, (United States) – World Premiere. Chook returns residence to go to her mother looking for the proper marriage ceremony venue after a shock engagement to her longtime boyfriend, however a lot to everybody’s shock, she is definitely on the hunt for one thing else. An opportunity assembly along with her organic father. Directed and written by Melody C. Roscher. Produced by Craig Shilowich, Alex Schepsman, Danielle Massie, Saba Zerehi. With Alisha Wainwright, Christine Lahti, James Le Gros, Annabelle Dexter-Jones.
Charliebird, (United States) – World Premiere. Al is a faithful music therapist at a kids’s hospital in Texas. Charlie is the rebellious teen affected person assigned to work along with her. When Charlie reveals a secret ardour mission, {and professional} traces start to blur, the 2 forge an sudden bond that may train them each dwell. Directed by Libby Ewing. Written by Samantha Sensible. Produced by Elliot Gipson, Samantha Sensible, Libby Ewing. With Samantha Sensible, Gabriela Ochoa Perez, Gabe Fazio, Maria Peyramaure.
Esta Isla, (Puerto Rico) – World Premiere. This mature and visually-striking drama follows younger lovers Bebo and Lola — each from reverse social circles in Puerto Rico — as they flee to a distant a part of the island within the wake of a heinous homicide. Directed by Lorraine Jones Molina, Cristian Carretero. Written by Lorraine Jones Molina, Cristian Carretero, Kisha Tikina Burgos. Produced by Lorraine Jones Molina, Rafael Carretero, Cristian Carretero. With Zion Ortiz, Fabiola Brown.
Horsegirls, (United States) – World Premiere. As her mom battles an unsure most cancers analysis, neurodivergent 22-year-old Margarita discovers a supply of energy in an sudden place: the game of hobbyhorsing. Directed and written by Lauren Meyering. Produced by Michael Sherman, Alix Madigan-Yorkin, Mackenzie Breeden. With Gretchen Mol, Jerod Haynes, Lillian Service, Tony Hale.
Leads, (United States) – World Premiere. Mags, as soon as a promising up-and-coming actress, strives for contentment as probably the most sought-after appearing trainer at her small school. However her life is unexpectedly upended by the arrival of a brand new scholar in her class: her charming however risky youthful brother Merritt. Directed and written by Bryan Poyser. Produced by Taylor Wright, Heather Kafka, Justin Arnold. With Heather Kafka, Justin Arnold, Macon Blair, Sara Paxton.
Lemonade Blessing, (United States) – World Premiere. Freshly tossed into a non-public Catholic highschool by his religious mom, John falls head over heels for a devious classmate able to push his religion (and morals) to the brink with a collection of more and more uncomfortable actions, all within the identify of affection. Directed and written by Chris Merola. Produced by Chris Merola, Raza Rizvi, Aruba Sülzana, Samuel Ashurov. With Jake Ryan, Jeanine Serralles, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Miles J. Harvey.
On a String, (United States) – World Premiere. Recent out of Julliard, a younger violinist returns residence to dwell along with her dad and mom within the coronary heart of New York Metropolis. Now it’s time to play gigs within the houses of strangers and make artwork with mates — nothing can go incorrect, proper? Directed, written and produced by Isabel Hagen. Produced by Olivia Vessel, Torrance Shepherd, Alex Vara, Annie McGrath. With Isabel Hagen, Dylan Baker, Ling Ling Huang, Eric Bogosian.
Journey or Die, (United States) – World Premiere. An informal reunion along with her highschool crush has unexpected penalties when two younger ladies embark on a high-stakes highway journey with an unsure vacation spot. Directed by Josalynn Smith. Written by Josalynn Smith, Alicia Louzoun-Heisler. Produced by Josalynn Smith, Matthew Keene Smith, Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner. With Briana Middleton, Stella Everett.
Rosemead, (United States) – World Premiere. Primarily based on a real story, Rosemead follows Irene, a Chinese language immigrant mom pushed to determined measures by her unstable son’s escalating psychological well being disaster and rising obsession with mass shootings. Directed by Eric Lin. Written by Marilyn Fu. Produced by Mynette Louie, Andrew D. Corkin, Lucy Liu. With Lucy Liu, Lawrence Shou, Orion Lee, Jennifer Lim.
The Scout, (United States) – World Premiere. Sofia is a location scout for a TV present in New York Metropolis. Over the course of someday, she is invited into houses, companies, and lives throughout town, witnessing the personal areas and dramas of numerous strangers, till her work takes a sudden, private flip. Directed and written by Paula González-Nasser. Produced by Ryan Martin Brown, Mathew Romanski, Paula González-Nasser. With Mimi Davila, Sarah Herrman, Otmara Marrero, Matt Barats.
So Far All Good, (United States) – World Premiere. Following a stint in jail, a younger man returns to family and friends ready for him throughout New York. Besides his woman has moved on, cash ain’t what it was once and this isn’t the identical bustling metropolis he left behind. It’s all good. Directed by $ECK. Written by $ECK, Rasan Kuvly. Produced by $ECK, Rasan Kuvly, Daniel Grossman, Gustavo Rosa. With Rasan Kuvly, Colter Ford, Natividad Alemany, Ashley Nord.
The Journey Companion, (United States) – World Premiere. Struggling documentarian Simon depends on his pal Bruce’s airline job to get free flights as his journey companion. However when Bruce begins courting Beatrice, Simon obsessively clings to his valuable perk. Directed by Travis Wooden, Alex Mallis. Written by Alex Mallis, Travis Wooden, Weston Auburn. Produced by Weston Auburn, Travis Wooden, Alex Mallis. With Tristan Turner, Anthony Oberbeck, Naomi Asa.
INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE COMPETITION
The New-York primarily based Competition breaks its geographical boundaries with the Worldwide Narrative Competitors, welcoming international filmmakers redefining modern world cinema.
Cuerpo Celeste, (Chile, Italy) – World Premiere. Celeste is a carefree 15-year-old coming of age after the autumn of Pinochet when her life modifications drastically and unexpectedly. Now, the desert and oceanside she as soon as embraced feels alien. In an unsure nation going by way of a transition of its personal, Celeste is thrust into an grownup world the place she should develop up sooner than she might have ever imagined. Directed and written by Nayra Ilic. Produced by Fernando Bascuñán, Úrsula Budnik. With Helen Mrugalski, Daniela Ramírez, Néstor Cantillana, Mariana Loyola.
Dragonfly, (UK) – World Premiere. When Colleen volunteers to look after her aged neighbor Elsie, the 2 shortly bond. However beneath the pleasantries, motives begin to be questioned resulting in a devastating collection of occasions. Directed and written by Paul Andrew Williams. Produced by Marie-Elena Dyche, Dominic Tighe. With Andrea Riseborough, Brenda Blethyn, Jason Watkins.
Glad Birthday, (Egypt) – World Premiere. Eight-year-old maid Toha goes to nice lengths to make sure that her greatest pal Nelly, the daughter of her rich employer, has a profitable party on this poignant debut characteristic exploring classism in modern-day Cairo. Directed by Sarah Goher. Written by Sarah Goher, Mohamed Diab. Produced by Ahmed El Desouky, Ahmed Abbas, Ahmed Badawy. With Nelly Karim, Hanan Motawie, Hanan Youssef, Doha Ramadan.
Little Bother Women, (Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, Serbia) – North American Premiere. Shy 16-year-old Lucija joins her Catholic college choir and befriends daring Ana-Marija. Throughout a weekend rehearsal at a convent below renovation, Lucija experiences a sexual awakening that assessments her new friendship as the ladies hatch a mischievous plan involving a sexy development employee. Directed by Urška Djukić. Written by Urška Djukić, Maria Bohr. Produced by Jožko Rutar, Miha Černec. With Jara Sofija Ostan, Mina Švajger, Saša Tabaković, Nataša Burger. A Kino Lorber Launch.
My Father’s Son, (China, France) – World Premiere. A father’s sophisticated legacy lives on in his son’s reminiscences — and an AI boxing mannequin — in Qiu Sheng’s distinctive and engrossing mix of sci-fi, household drama, and sports activities film. Directed and written by Qiu Sheng. Produced by Zhang Yuxuan, Jia Ruocheng, Charles Gillibert. With Music Yang, Solar Ning, Tong Chenjie, Alice Ko.
Individuals and Meat, (South Korea) – World Premiere. Three broke and lonely senior residents reinvent themselves because the notorious “dine and sprint trio” in a gambit to eat free throughout Seoul on this charming action-crime-comedy caper. Directed by Yang Jong-hyun. Written by Lim Namoo. Produced by Jang So-jung. With Park Keun Hyong, Jang Yong, Ye Su Jeong.
Pinch, (India) – World Premiere. When Maitri, an aspiring journey blogger, is groped by her landlord whereas touring to a pageant, she impulsively takes retributive steps. The ramifications rock her tight-knit neighborhood on this darkly comedian exploration of guilt, trauma and the energy it takes to face as much as energy. Directed, written and produced by Uttera Singh. Produced by Suneeta Singh, Muktesh Singh, Faissal Sam Shaib, Anirudh Singh. With Uttera Singh, Geeta Agrawal, Sunita Rajwar, Sapna Sand.
Reflection in a Lifeless Diamond, (Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, France) – North American Premiere. A retired spy reminisces on his profession on this surreal throwback to the fashionable spy romps of the Sixties, crammed with horny motion and outlandish devices. Directed and written by Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani. Produced by Pierre Foulon. With Fabio Testi, Yannick Renier, Koen De Bouw, Maria de Medeiros. A Shudder Launch.
A Second Life, (France) – World Premiere. A hearing-impaired American and a free-spirited vacationer kind an unlikely friendship amid the thrill of Paris in the course of the Olympic video games on this charming story of human connection. Directed by Laurent Slama. Written by Laurent Slama, Thomas Keumurian. Produced by Maxime Montagne, Laurent Slama. With Agathe Rousselle, Alex Lawther, Suzy Bemba, Jonas Bachan.
The Sq., (South Korea) – Function Narrative, North American Premiere. On this stunningly animated romantic drama, a younger Swedish diplomat and North Korean site visitors officer fall in illicit love, however as his posting to the Embassy in Pyongyang attracts to an in depth, they need to make an unattainable resolution. Directed and written by Kim Bo-sol. Produced by Kim Bo-sol, Park So-hye. With Jeon Woon-jong, Lee Chan-yong, Lee Ga-young, Lee You-jun.
Twelve Moons, (Mexico) – World Premiere. Sofia is 40, childless, with a neglectful marriage, and spiraling into chaos as her life unravels. With placing imagery and a uncooked central efficiency, the movie is a haunting character research trapped in a social nightmare. Directed, written and produced by Victoria Franco. Produced by Michel Franco, Eréndira Núñez Larios, Yardena Maimon. With Ana de la Reguera, Enrique Arreola.
The Wolf, the Fox and the Leopard, (Netherlands, Luxembourg, Eire, Croatia, Taiwan) – World Premiere. A feral woman who has spent her life residing amongst wolves is taken on an odyssey by way of modern human life whereas the specter of local weather apocalypse looms. Directed and written by David Verbeek. Produced by Erik Glijnis, Leontine Petit, Judy Tossell. With Jessica Reynolds, Nicholas Pinnock, Marie Jung, Naomi Kawase.
DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
From unexplored worlds to intimate portraits, uncover the nonfiction premieres which might be set to outline the documentary panorama within the 12 months forward.
Bottom, (United States) – World Premiere. Over the span of 1 racing season, the strikingly intimate Bottom foregrounds the lives and actions of immigrant staff who take care of and rehabilitate prized racehorses at Churchill Downs barns in Louisville Kentucky — the location of the well-known Kentucky Derby. Directed by Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana. Produced by Gabriella García-Pardo, Patricia Alvarez Astacio.
The Finish of Quiet, (Denmark) – World Premiere. A meditative documentary that provides a glimpse into one of many few inhabited locations on Earth the place Wi-Fi and cellphone alerts aren’t allowed to achieve. Directed by Kasper Bisgaard, Mikael Lypinski. Produced by Sara Stockmann.
An Eye for an Eye, (United States, Iran, Denmark) – World Premiere. Convicted of murdering her husband, Tahereh served her sentence and now faces a ticking clock to barter along with her in-laws who, below Sharia legislation, have the authorized proper to both execute her or forgive her- for a worth. Directed by Tanaz Eshaghian, Farzad Jafari. Produced by Christoph Jörg, Katayoun Arsanjani, Joey Marra, Gelareh Kiazand.
For Venida, for Kalief, (United States) – Function Documentary, World Premiere. Kalief Browder’s story unfolds in full when his life, and that of his mom, Venida Brodnax Browder, are tragically derailed by years of malintent from the justice system. Venida’s poems function a guiding thread by way of this emotional journey, mixing archival footage and modern political actions to honor the Browder household’s highly effective legacy, each inside their neighborhood and past. Directed by Sisa Bueno. Produced by Sisa Bueno, David Felix Sutcliffe, Jasmine Mans.
The Final Dive, (United States) – World Premiere. Terry Kennedy has lived a number of lifetimes- as a Navy Seal, a Hell’s Angel, and, most memorably, because the unlikely pal to an enormous manta ray named Willy. Now in his 80s, Terry mounts one final diving expedition to a distant island looking for his long-lost pal. Directed by Cody Sheehy. Produced by Mark Monroe, Randy Gebhardt, Christopher Gebhardt.
Upkeep Artist, (United States) – World Premiere. What occurs when artwork meets trash? Upkeep Artist profiles pioneering public artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles — the primary artist-in-residence at NYC’s Division of Sanitation. Directed by Toby Perl Freilich. Produced by Toby Perl Freilich, Judith Mizrachy.
Natchez, (United States) – World Premiere. Filmmaker Suzannah Herbert takes a pointy take a look at the American South’s unreconciled historical past by way of a Mississippi city that mixes antebellum tourism with a neighborhood deeply divided over its previous. With an unflinching lens, the movie captures the debates, reminiscences, and tensions which might be constructing towards a reckoning. Directed by Suzannah Herbert. Produced by Suzannah Herbert, Pablo Proenza.
Runa Simi, (Peru) – World Premiere. The stirring and delicate Runa Simi follows an indigenous Peruvian man and his younger son of their bold quest to totally dub Disney’s animated “The Lion King” of their native Quechua — and, within the course of, shield and rescue this disappearing Peruvian language. Directed by Augusto Zegarra. Produced by Claudia Chávez Lévano, Paloma Iturriaga.
Solar Ra: Do the Not possible, (United States) – World Premiere. A biographical, musical, illuminating journey into the work and imaginative and prescient of Solar Ra, exploring his jazz roots, countless improvements, and ceaseless creative and social quests. Directed and produced by Christine Turner.
Underland, (United States, UK) – World Premiere. Comply with explorers into locations hardly ever glimpsed by human eyes: caves, flooded drains and underground laboratories, revealing hidden worlds beneath our ft. Narrated by Sandra Hüller and that includes gorgeous visuals, this sensorial journey affords a humbling perspective on our place inside — not merely atop — this planet. Directed by Robert Petit. Produced by Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel, Lauren Greenwood, Jessica Harrop.
VIEWPOINTS
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All We Can’t See, (United States, Spain) – Function Narrative, World Premiere. Generally an opportunity assembly in a rest room is all it takes. Two ladies are perpetually modified once they determine to take a highway journey collectively from Portugal to Spain, the place what begins as an otherworldly escapade shortly reveals secrets and techniques and truths that may shake them to the core. Directed by Alberto Arvelo. Written by Wendy Guerra, Alberto Arvelo. Produced by Gabriela Camejo. With María Valverde, Bruna Cusí.
A Vivid Future, (Uruguay, Argentina, Germany) – Function Narrative, World Premiere. Intelligent, curious and younger, fortunate Elisa has been chosen for work placement within the North. Whereas every thing she’s heard in regards to the North appears idyllic, the difficulty is that the few individuals who do go there don’t ever come again. Directed and written by Lucía Garibaldi. Written by Federico Alvarado. Produced by Isabel García, Pancho Magnou Arnabal. With Martina Paseggi, Soledad Pelayo, Sofia Gala, Alfonso Tort.
Fior di Latte, (United States, Italy) – Function Narrative, World Premiere. On this offbeat and surreal comedy, pissed off playwright Mark turns into hooked on huffing fragrance to conjure reminiscences from a earlier Italian summer season trip. As he grows more and more obsessive about chasing the excessive of the previous, his current life unravels. Directed and written by Charlotte Ercoli. Produced by Sofie Hubbard Warshafsky, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Terry Dougas, Stephanie Meurer. With Tim Heidecker, Marta Pozzan, Kevin Kline, Julia Fox.
Honeyjoon, (United States, Portugal) – Function Narrative, World Premiere. Honeyjoon is a horny comedy-drama — a couple of mother-daughter journey. Persian-Kurdish Lela and her American daughter June make a journey to the romantic Azores after a latest loss, each with polar reverse views about why they’re there, grieve, and the dimensions of June’s tiny bikini. Amidst honeymooners, the Girl, Life, Freedom motion and their scorching, philosophical tour information, João, the pair discover one another… coming again to life. Directed, written and produced by Lilian T. Mehrel. Produced by Andreia Nunes. With Ayden Mayeri, Amira Casar, José Condessa.
How Darkish My Love, (United States) – Function Documentary, World Premiere. Controversial painter Joe Coleman, recognized for his intricate portraits of serial killers and outlaws, undertakes his most difficult topic but — a seven foot portrait of his spouse, Whitney. Directed by Scott Gracheff. Produced by Jim Muscarella, Josh Diamond, Jason Diamond, Scott Gracheff.
Kites, (Brazil) – Function Narrative, World Premiere. In a magical realist world the place you’ll be able to have a dialog together with your guardian angel, Duvo, a 25-year-old gangster, searches for peace and redemption from a life marked by crime on this fantastically lyrical take a look at life within the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Directed, written and produced by Walter Thompson-Hernández. With Daniel Fernando do Prado Dorea Lima, Phillipe Augusto da Silva Souza, Larissa Borges, Thiago Oliveira.
Our Hero, Balthazar, (United States) – Function Narrative, World Premiere. On this daring darkish satire, rich NYC teenager Balthy makes dramatic gun management movies to impress his activist crush. When a web-based troll targets his content material, Balthy turns into satisfied he’s speaking with a possible college shooter and embarks on an ill-advised journey to Texas to confront him. Directed, written and produced by Oscar Boyson. Written and produced by Ricky Camilleri. Produced by David Duque-Estrada, Jon Wroblewski, Miles Skinner, Alex Hughes. With Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Jennifer Ehle, Noah Centineo.
Videoheaven, (United States) – Function Documentary, North American Premiere. Within the early Nineteen Eighties, the widespread adoption of the VHS format led to a basic shift in moviegoers’ relationship with movie that continues to reverberate right this moment. Director/cinephile Alex Ross Perry (assisted by a vigorous, wry voiceover from Maya Hawke) mines footage from a big selection of sources to discover the video retailer as a vitally vital web site of movie tradition. Directed by Alex Ross Perry. Produced by Andrew Adair, Jake Perlin, Daniel Herbert.
What Marielle Is aware of, (Germany) – Function Narrative, Worldwide Premiere. When 11-year-old Marielle instantly beneficial properties telepathic talents, her dad and mom Julia and Tobias discover their personal lives fully uncovered. Endlessly altering the dynamics of their residence, the household should both come to phrases with their new actuality or discover a approach to change her again. Directed and written by Frédéric Hambalek. Produced by Philipp Worm, Tobias Walker. With Julia Jentsch, Felix Kramer, Laeni Geiseler, Mehmet Ateşçi.
Widow Champion, (Kenya) – Function Documentary, World Premiere. In rural Kenya, the place tribalism and patriarchal values rule, a subjugated group of ladies who’ve misplaced their husbands and due to this fact the rights to their inherited land flip to a final resort: the Widow Champion, Rodah Nafula Wekesa. Directed by Zippy Kimundu. Produced by Heather Courtney, Zippy Kimundu.
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Birthright, (Australia) – World Premiere. It’s each grownup’s worst nightmare: shifting again in with their dad and mom. Having carried out simply that, a down-and-out husband and his pregnant spouse shortly understand that his of us don’t need them round, triggering a raucous energy wrestle that goes off the rails. Directed and written by Zoe Pepper. Produced by Cody Greenwood. With Travis Jeffery, Maria Angelico, Michael Hurst, Linda Cropper.
Degenerate: The Life and Movies of Andy Milligan, (United States) – World Premiere. Earlier than unsung homosexual NYC exploitation maverick Andy Milligan died of AIDS, he cranked out grindhouse-ready shock and so-bad-it’s-good schlock films all through the late Sixties and ’70s. But, as captured on this fascinating documentary, his life and on-set persona had been messy, sophisticated, and unforgettable. Directed by Josh Johnson, Grayson Tyler Johnson. Produced by Carl Daft, David Gregory, Josh Johnson. A Severin Movies Launch.
That’s TribecXploitation! The Andy Milligan Time Machine, Make a journey with Tribeca and Severin Movies again to the heyday of Occasions Sq. grindhouse double payments, full with classic movie trailers, to expertise two long-lost Andy Milligan shockers: Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me! (1968), an unhinged home drama from Hell, and The Degenerates (1967), a post-apocalyptic blast of sordid debauchery.
Canine of God, (Latvia, United States) – World Premiere. Rotoscope animation units the stage for this wild seventeenth century take a look at a girl accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply spiritual Livonian neighborhood’s midst. Directed by Lauris Abele, Raitis Abele. Written by Lauris Abele, Raitis Abele, Ivo Briedis, Harijs Grundmanis. Produced by Raitis Abele, Kristele Pudane. With Jurgis Spulenieks, Agate Krista, Einars Repse, Regnars Vaivars.
Man Finds Tape, (United States) – World Premiere. Pulled in by a collection of unusual and unexplainable video clips, a brother and sister workforce as much as examine the occasions captured within the footage, solely to find a stunning secret that’s overtaking their small-town Texas neighborhood. Directed and written by Peter Corridor, Paul Gandersman. Produced by David Lawson Jr., Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Ashley Landavazo. With Kelsey Pribilski, William Magnuson, John Gholson, Brian Villalobos.
One Spoon of Chocolate, (United States) – World Premiere. Recent out of jail, a army veteran relocates to a small Ohio city the place most of the residents have a horrifying social agenda, main the hardened vet to enact his personal model of brutal justice. Directed and written by RZA. Produced by Paul Corridor, RZA. With Shameik Moore, RJ Cyler, Paris Jackson, Blair Underwood.
Predator: Killer of Killers, (United States) – New York Premiere. An unique animated action-adventure movie set within the Predator universe. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg and Co-Directed by Josh Wassung. Screenplay by Micho Robert Rutare and story by Trachtenberg and Rutare, primarily based on characters created by Jim Thomas & John Thomas. Produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt. A Hulu Launch.
Queens of the Lifeless, (United States) – North American Premiere. On what ought to be a enjoyable night time at a Brooklyn warehouse occasion, an outbreak of flesh-eating zombies forces a ragtag group of drag queens, partygoers and party-throwers to band collectively and one way or the other survive the night time. Directed by Tina Romero. Written by Tina Romero, Erin Decide. Produced by Matt Miller, Natalie Metzger. With Katy O’Brian, Jaquel Spivey, Tomás Matos, Nina West, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Margaret Cho.
The Coach, (United States) – North American Premiere. Maverick director Tony Kaye delivers a raucous, adrenaline-fueled comedy following Jack Flex, a delusional muscle-bound “inventive genius” who maniacally pursues his desires by promoting a harmful health gadget on TV. Given one week to show his made-up credentials as a Hollywood coach with movie star endorsements, Jack spirals by way of a collection of more and more absurd conditions throughout Los Angeles on this frenetic visible spectacle of ambition and delusion. Directed by Tony Kaye. Written by Vito Schnabel, Jeff Solomon. Produced by Vito Schnabel, Jeremy Steckler, Tony Kaye. With Vito Schnabel, Julia Fox, Paris Hilton, Lenny Kravitz.
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Animals in Struggle, (Ukraine) – Function Narrative, World Premiere. Animals in Struggle is a poignant anthology movie impressed by true tales of animals impacted by the struggle in Ukraine. A collaboration between Ukrainian and worldwide artists — together with actor and activist Sean Penn — the movie is a haunting but charming name for international consciousness and empathy. Directed by Sviatoslav Kostiuk. Produced by Oleksii Makukhin.
Bunny, (United States) – Function Narrative, New York Premiere. Bunny is a hustler out on a job when issues go sideways – and lethal. As cops poke round, an Airbnb visitor longs for love, the downstairs neighbors occasion, and an estranged father makes an premature return, Bunny’s plans spiral into absurdity on this frenzied New York comedy. Directed by Ben Jacobson. Written by Ben Jacobson, Mo Stark, Stefan Marolachakis. Produced by Sarah Sarandos. With Mo Stark, Ben Jacobson, Tony Drazan, Liza Colby.
Gonzo Lady, (United States) – Function Narrative, U.S. Premiere. Set in 1992 in Aspen, Colorado, and impressed by a real story, Gonzo Lady follows Alley Russo, an aspiring author who takes on an assistant job to the iconoclast and founding father of gonzo journalism, Walker Reade. Thrown headfirst into his psychedelic, drug-fueled world, she falls deeper into the fading star’s chaotic world and tries to assist him end his long-awaited novel – by any means essential. Directed by Patricia Arquette. Written by Rebecca Thomas, Jessica Caldwell. Produced by Tom Heller, Frank Corridor Inexperienced, Patricia Arquette, Cameron O’Reilly. With Willem Dafoe, Camila Morrone, Patricia Arquette, Elizabeth Lail.