Guide Note
In the months following 9-11, the Tribeca Film Festival was created to "revitalize" Manhattan both culturally and economically.
Like other film festivals, Tribeca showcases features, shorts and, including those made by A-list actors.
With actor Robert DeNiro as one of its co-founders, the first festival in 2002 attracted over 150,000 people and generated $10 million to the local economy. The second brought in double the previous year's attendance, and $50 million to area's businesses.
Tribeca has since grown to being both a reputable indie showcase as well as a launching pad for some studio films like Star Wars Episode II and About A Boy.
Fast Facts
- Last festival: April 23-May 4, 2008
- Founded: 2001
- Founded by: Robert DeNiro, Jane Rosenthal, Craig Hatkoff
- When: Late April/Early May
- Location: Downtown Manhattan
- Festival mission: "To enable the international film community and the general public to experience the power of film by redefining the film festival experience"