Tribeca Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal Special Conversation, Free Outdoor Screening Series and More (EXCLUSIVE)

Home Film Markets & Festivals May 7, 2026 7:29am PT Tribeca Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal Special Conversation, Free Outdoor Screening Series and More (EXCLUSIVE) By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest AMC, Arena One Partner to Bring Live Concert Experiences From Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton and More to Movie Theaters 2 days ago Neon Buys Jeff Nichols’ Horror Film ‘King Snake,’ Starring Margaret Qualley, Michael Shannon and Drew Starkey (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Overlooked for ‘Chess,’ ‘Proof’ Shut Out, Scott Rudin Makes a Comeback and More 2 days ago See All Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva For its 25th anniversary edition, Tribeca Festival will host a special conversation with co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal that looks back at the dramatic events that inspired the annual celebration of movies and media. Matt Tyrnauer, the acclaimed director of documentaries such as “Where’s My Roy Cohn?” and “Valentino: The Last Emperor,” will moderate the talk. There will certainly be plenty of fodder for the discussion, as few festivals have unfolded against such a harrowing backdrop. Tribeca, which initially was rooted in downtown New York, was launched in just 120 days to help lower Manhattan as it recovered from the 9/11 attacks. De Niro, the Oscar-winning star of “Raging Bull” and “Goodfellas,” and Rosenthal, the producer of “Meet the Parents,” tapped their extensive networks to program a roster of A-list talent and premieres. In an interview with Variety last year, Rosenthal reflected on that chaotic and consequential first festival. Related Stories 'Erupcja' Director Pete Ohs and Writer Jeremy O. Harris on Working With Charli xcx, Resisting AI and the 'Digital Detox' of Japanese Jail