DirecTV has greatly expanded its Tribeca Festival content though the addition of a new hub and FAST channel. The additions arrive ahead of the 2025 Tribeca Festival, which is due to take place from June 5 to June 15.
Both the hub and channel are available to all DirecTV users and across all platforms, including users of the company’s free streaming service, MyFree DirecTV.
According to DirecTV, the new ‘Tribeca Festival Hub‘ features a curated selection of short and feature-length films. This is in addition to Tribeca Talks from the Festival’s 24-year history.
As part of its exclusive agreement, DirecTV will also premiere new films acquired by Tribeca throughout the year, all of which will be accessible on the new Tribeca Festival Hub.
“Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment, and we’re thrilled to extend this legendary New York City experience directly to all DirecTV customers while attracting new ones,” said Amy Leifer, chief advertising sales officer at DirecTV. “
In terms of the new FAST channel, Tribeca Festival+ will be available year-round and “encapsulates the vibrant energy of the festival and the unmistakable charm of New York City.”
Regardless of whether watching content in the hub or on the FAST channel, DirecTV users can expect access to the following:
- Tribeca Feature Films: A handpicked selection of bold, independent feature films from emerging voices and acclaimed directors.
- Tribeca Short Films: A showcase of short-form storytelling from emerging, independent filmmakers, featuring standout selections from the Tribeca Festival’s Academy Award-winning Shorts Program.
- Tribeca Talks: A dynamic series of conversations with top creatives and industry leaders, curated by the Tribeca Festival. Previously only available to live audiences at the annual Festival, this exclusive content is now accessible to fans nationwide for the first time.
The new content hub and the Tribeca Festival+ FAST channel are available now to DirecTV users, with the channel available on channel 4520 in the live guide.
“Independent film has never been more vital — or more at risk of being overlooked in a crowded content landscape. Tribeca was built to champion bold storytellers, and this partnership with DirecTV gives those voices the national platform they deserve,” said Tribeca co-founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal.
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