For 25 years, we've been drawn to new forms of creative expression and the artists pushing those boundaries. Today's creators are among the most inventive storytellers working in any medium. Expanding Tribeca NOW honors how audiences experience stories today - on every screen, in every form. That spirit of reinvention is what Tribeca was built on.
Dive into a multidimensional, multimedia celebration of visionary art, consciousness, and sonic innovation at Twisting the Rabbit Hole, a one-evening-only event produced by the Psychedelic Puppet Show. Taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Heron Arts, this experience features a psychedelic film festival, a conversation of luminaries, and the world premiere of the new 3D version of DJ Q-bert's trippy 2001 cult classic , Wave Twisters. After the screening, we'll party with DJ Q-bert performing live.
Having formed in 1981 in Guadalajara - initially performing under the moniker Sombrero Verde before changing its name to Mana - the band found massive success in the early '90s with the release of "¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños?" The record sold more than 10 million copies around the world and still ranks among the biggest selling Spanish-language albums of all time.
Somehow it's already time to start thinking about giftinggood thing there's plenty of holiday markets on offer this weekend. DIYers can try a Champagne and ceramics class or some block printing, while festive spirits are uplifted at the Glide Holiday Jam. For those not quite ready to dive into the frenzy, there's Sunnyvale Restaurant Week, Oakland Cocktail Week, and plenty of collaborative dinner and drink sessions.
Given the current circumstances, if I do not suspend this edition of the film festival, anyone involved in the festival whether directors, forum participants, associated staff, volunteers, or even audience members could potentially face threats or harassment, he said in a statement. This situation places me in a difficult ethical position. As both an organiser and an individual, I have no intention of putting anyone in danger, whether such danger is real or fabricated as a means of intimidation.
Jane Rosenthal has been named co-chair of the board of Tribeca Enterprises as the company behind one of the world's leading film festivals undergoes a leadership shift. As part of the change, Rebecca Glashow, a veteran tech and media executive, will step into Rosenthal's former role as the new CEO of the media and entertainment company that owns and operates the Tribeca Festival.
That is certainly true this year, as the event starts out this Thurs/2 with Hamnet, the adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel-a historical fiction about Shakespeare (played by Paul Mescal)-that is already considered a front-runner in the Oscar race. Director Chloe Zhao ( Nomadland) and co-star Jessie Buckley will be present both that night and at a matinee the following day.
The festival kicks off with the Berlin premiere of The Mastermind, a quirky heist film featuring Josh O'Connor in the lead role. Director Kelly Reichardt will grace the event, following a successful world premiere at Cannes, bringing her film to European audiences yet again. Film enthusiasts won't want to miss this unique chance to hear insights straight from the director herself.
Join us for a special tribute to legendary filmmaker Lawrence Jordan, presented as the closing event of the Studio 8 Film Festival. Held at SFMOMA's Phyllis Wattis Theater, this rare screening will feature a curated selection of Jordan's visionary collage animations and surrealist shorts - with Lawrence Jordan in attendance. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
It's all about having fun!" Johnson said. "Coming together, sharing experiences, and getting inspired are what keeps us motivated.
The new Storyline Production Award, worth NOK 250,000, aims to strengthen feature projects and seeks co-financiers and co-producers in early financing.
An Evening with Tommy Dorfman: Author, actor, and filmmaker Tommy Dorfman joins Bay Area literary icon Laura Albert for a reading from her new book Maybe This Will Save Me: A Memoir of Art, Addiction and Transformation.
Stellan Skarsgard described Ingmar Bergman as manipulative and noted his past Nazi sympathies, stating, 'He was a Nazi during the war and the only person I know who cried when Hitler died.' Skarsgard pointed out that Bergman had a strange outlook on people, believing that some were unworthy, which he felt influenced Bergman’s interactions with others.
Field Notes' one-day-only film festival celebrates the intentionality behind their quarterly notebooks, showcasing short films that reflect their ethos of creativity and tangible tools.
