Tribeca Films

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{{Cite web|url=https://tribecafilm.com/films/detachment|title=Detachment | 2011 Tribeca Festival|website=Tribeca}} and Gia Coppola's debut Palo Alto with Emma Roberts.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/tribeca-film-snags-palo-alto-gia-coppolas-film-based-on-james-franco-stories-1200909861/|title=Tribeca Film Takes 'Palo Alto,' Gia Coppola's Film Based on James Franco Stories|first=Gordon|last=Cox|date=December 2, 2013|website=Variety}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/tribeca-films-distribution-announcement-1234947962/|title=Tribeca Is Getting Into the Film Distribution Game (Again)|first=Brian|last=Welk|date=January 25, 2024|website=IndieWire}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tribeca-films-streaming-deals-kanopy-kinema-1236041995/|title=Tribeca Films Sets Streaming Deals With Kanopy and Kinema|first=Hilary|last=Lewis|website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 22, 2024}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/tribeca-enterprises-giant-films-video-distribution-label-indie-festivals-1235803417/|title=Tribeca Enterprises, Giant Pictures Launch Digital Distribution Label For Festival Fare|first=Jill|last=Goldsmith|date=January 24, 2024|website=Deadline}}

Giant Pictures had been the distribution and technology partner of the Tribeca Festival for several years when they decided to partner on the label.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Justin|date=January 24, 2024|url=https://realscreen.com/2024/01/24/tribeca-teams-with-giant-pictures-to-launch-distribution-outfit-tribeca-films/|title=Tribeca teams with Giant Pictures to launch distribution outfit Tribeca Films|website=Realscreen}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://tribecafilm.com/press-center/press-releases/tribeca-enterprises-and-giant-pictures-team-up-to-distribute-independent-cinema|title=TRIBECA ENTERPRISES AND GIANT PICTURES TEAM UP TO DISTRIBUTE INDEPENDENT CINEMA|website=Tribeca}}”

Tribeca Films is focused on distribution to streaming platforms{{Cite web |last=Welk |first=Brian |date=2021-05-25 |title=Lionsgate, Giant Pictures and More Join New Content Rights Marketplace From Whip Media (Exclusive) |url=https://www.thewrap.com/whip-media-exchange-content-rights-marketplace-lionsgate-exclusive/ |website=TheWrap |access-date=2022-05-21 |language=en-US}} including AppleTV, Prime Video, Netflix, Tubi and Peacock.{{Cite web |last=McNary |first=Dave |date=2019-09-06 |title='Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks' Documentary Bought for Digital Release |url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/iron-fists-and-kung-fu-kicks-documentary-digital-release-1203326109/ |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/tribeca-films-kanopy-kinema-streaming-1235057665/|title=Tribeca Films Distribution Label to Partner with Kanopy and Kinema on Streaming Deal: 'More People Deserve Access to Great Films'|first=Samantha|last=Bergeson|date=October 22, 2024|website=IndieWire}} On the deal, Jane Rosenthal said "wider audiences" would be able "to discover and watch festival favorites using a library card"{{cite web | last=Dunn |first=Jack | url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/tribeca-films-acquires-festival-titles-born-hungry-family-therapy-1236214911/ | title=Tribeca Films Acquires 'The Featherweight,' 'Born Hungry' and Five Other Top Festival Titles | date=20 November 2024 | website=Variety}}

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• [https://tribecafilm.com/tribecafilms/ Official website]
• [https://pro.imdb.com/company/co0186498/?ref_=tt_cc_nm_2/ IMDb]

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