From returning filmmakers to new voices, we will welcome and celebrate the diverse storytellers who will share their personal visions of their own cultures. “The 10 films in our International Competition reflect the power of political and artistic filmmaking from all over the world. “In an election year where we will go to the polls to make big decisions about our future together, these films are an opportunity for connection and understanding.” “This year’s festival embraces the unique power of film to bring people together - whether that’s literally the communal experience of watching a film in a packed theater, or the more intangible way a great film can make you empathize with a stranger’s struggle,” Cara Cusumano, festival director, said in a statement. Video: Katie Holmes Attends Tribeca EventĪlso Read: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Give Each Other a Lie Detector Test - and It's Mostly About Sex Stuff (Video) The feature program was curated from 3,385 submissions, and this year’s Festival received a record 10,397 total submissions across all categories.

19 of the directors are also returning to the festival this year. Of the 115 films, 44 of the features have one or more woman directors. premiere of “Bad Education” starring Hugh Jackman, the New York premiere of “The King of Staten Island” from Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson, “Shirley” starring Elisabeth Moss and “Call Your Mother” featuring Bridget Everett, Tig Notaro and Awkwafina. Other highlights from the festival include the U.S. Also premiering is “With Drawn Arms,” from executive producer John Legend, about civil rights activist and Olympian Tommie Smith, which features interviews with Colin Kaepernick and Megan Rapinoe.Īlso Read: Tribeca Enterprises CEO Jane Rosenthal on Stories that Matter (Video) “Fries!” from producers Teigen and Gladwell will make its premiere at the festival, as will “Citizen Penn” about Penn’s relief work in Haiti, and “Don’t Try to Understand,” which follows a year in the life of Earl “DMX” Simmons. The 19th edition of the festival runs from April 15-26 in New York, and features 115 films, including 95 world premieres, from 33 countries selected.

A film from Chrissy Teigen and Malcolm Gladwell and documentaries about Sean Penn and rapper DMX are set to make their world premiere at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, which announced its lineup of premieres and in-competition titles on Tuesday.

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