Tribeca Film Festival 2024 US Narrative Competition Lineup

The Tribeca Film Festival 2024, presented by OKX, announced its full lineup of feature narrative, documentary, and animated films. The festival takes place June 5-16 in New York City.

One of the film categories that are a part of the festival is US Narrative Competition. “Discover breakout independent voices from around the country as these extraordinary world premieres compete for honors in Tribeca’s U.S. Narrative Competition.” Check out the full lineup below.

Adult Best Friends, (United States) – World Premiere. “Inseparable since childhood, levelheaded Katie takes her codependent best friend Delaney on a girls’ trip to break the news that she is getting married. Things do not go as planned.” Directed by Delaney Buffett. Written by Katie Corwin and Delaney Buffett. Cast includes Katie Corwin, Delaney Buffett, Zachary Quinto, Cazzie David, Mason Gooding, Casey Wilson, Owen Thiele, Benjamin Norris, Alexander Hodge, Carmen Christopher, Miki Ishikawa, Heather Mazur, Michael Rowland, Connor Hines, Cory Walls, Jolie Handler, Keeley Karsten, Holly Bonney and Hannah Campbell.

Bitterroot, (United States) – World Premiere. “Reeling from a failed marriage and in need of comfort and a new perspective, a middle-aged man takes care of his aging mother within the deceptively tranquil landscape of rural Montana.” Written and directed by Vera Brunner-Sung. Cast includes Wa Yang, Qu Kue and Gia Vang.

Bitterroot

The French Italian, (United States) – World Premiere. “A prank on an annoying neighbor escalates to ridiculous heights in this quietly absurd comedy set in the dog-eat-dog world of New York City apartment politics.” Written and directed by Rachel Wolther. Cast includes Catherine Cohen, Aristotle Athari, Chloe Cherry, Ruby McCollister, Jon Rudnitsky and Ike Ufomadu.

Griffin in the Summer, (United States) – World Premiere. “In this coming-of-age comedy, a fourteen-year-old wannabe playwright becomes enamored with a local handyman over the course of summer vacation.” Written and directed by Nicholas Colia. Cast includes Everett Blunck, Melanie Lynskey, Owen Teague, Abby Ryder Fortson and Kathryn Newton.

Jazzy, (United States) – World Premiere. “In the follow up to her award-winning film The Unknown Country, filmmaker Morrisa Maltz captures the joys and heartbreaks of childhood friendship as young Jazzy navigates the challenges of growing up with her peers in South Dakota.” Directed by Morrisa Maltz. Written by Morrisa Maltz, Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, Vanara Taing and Andrew Hajek. Cast includes Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux, Syriah Foohead Means, Richard Ray Whitman, Raymond Lee and and Lily Gladstone.

Jazzy

The Knife, (United States) – World Premiere. “After the mysterious appearance of a stranger in their home, a young Black family must deal with the fallout of their choices, big and small, as a steadfast detective tries to crack the case over the course of one fateful night.” Directed by Nnamdi Asomugha. Written by Nnamdi Asomugha and Mark Duplass. Cast includes Nnamdi Asomugha, Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, Manny Jacinto, Amari Price and Aiden Price.

The Other, Gold, (United States) – World Premiere. “At the end of the day, sometimes an old friend and a bowl of ramen are as good as gold. For one Black TV writer, this is just the beginning as she battles grief and ‘pandemmy’ isolation in Little Tokyo while seeking to rekindle her bond with a former BFF.” Directed by David Lassiter and Sharaé Nikai. Written by Sharaé Nikai. Cast includes Sharaé Nikai, Krista Marie Yu, Amin Joseph, Crystal Lee Brown, Billy “Sly” Williams, Tiwana Floyd and Rob Chester Smith.

Rent Free, (United States) – World Premiere. “This freewheeling comedy follows down-on-their-luck Gen Z best friends Ben and Jordan as they mooch off of their friends’ and acquaintances’ hospitality, all while grappling with love, heartbreak and awkward flings. The film’s effortless humor brings forth a fresh exploration on queer male friendship.” Directed by Fernando Andrés. Written by Fernando Andrés and Tyler Rugh. Cast includes Jacob Roberts, David Treviño, Molly Edelman, Neal Mulani, Sarah J. Bartholomew and Zeke Goodman.

Sacramento, (United States) – World Premiere. “When free-spirited Ricky suddenly reappears in father-to-be Glenn’s life, the two former best friends embark on a spontaneous road trip from LA to Sacramento in Michael Angarano’s original take on the buddy comedy.” Directed by Michael Angarano. Written by Chris Smith and Michael Angarano. Cast includes Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, Michael Angarano and Maya Erskine.

Sacramento

Vulcanizadora, (United States) – World Premiere. “In this intense tale from provocateur Joel Potrykus, two friends embark on a disturbing mission in the Michigan woods. When their plan unravels, one must face the surreal and unsettling consequences back home.” Written and directed by Joel Potrykus. Cast includes Joel Potrykus, Joshua Burge, Bill Vincent and Solo Potrykus.

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