Tribeca Festival+ FAST Channel and Hub on DIRECTV Add New Film Titles and Expanded Distribution In 2026
DIRECTV is continuing its highly successful relationship with the Tribeca Festival to bring the best of the Festival experience to audiences nationwide in a renewed collaboration that celebrates both the first anniversary of the Tribeca Festival Hub and Tribeca Festival+ FAST Channel launch on DIRECTV and the 25th anniversary of the independent film festival, which runs June 3–14 in New York City.
“The launch of the Tribeca Festival+ FAST Channel and Hub on DIRECTV marked a transformative moment in the evolution of free streaming – one that brings premium, culturally significant storytelling into a space often defined by volume over quality,” said Amy Leifer, Chief Advertising Officer at DIRECTV Advertising. “By combining the storied Tribeca brand with the scale and accessibility of DIRECTV’s MyFree DIRECTV platform, this collaboration redefined what audiences and advertisers can expect from the FAST ecosystem, and we’re excited to expand that with even more great content this year.”
Since launch, Tribeca Festival content has generated more than 3 million viewing hours and reached nearly 1 million viewers nationwide. With MyFree DIRECTV, users can “lean in” to the Tribeca Festival Hub, an on-demand destination featuring a curated library of independent films and exclusive programming available to both streaming and satellite audiences, or “lean back” and enjoy the Tribeca Festival+ FAST Channel, an always-on channel with a handpicked selection of bold, independent feature films from emerging voices and acclaimed directors. This dual experience combines on-demand choice with curated discovery, creating new ways for audiences to engage with independent storytelling.
As part of its exclusive agreement with Tribeca, DIRECTV will premiere an exciting new slate of films beginning on June 3 and continuing throughout 2026, including American Violet, Chop & Steele, Confetti of the Mind, Dead and Breakfast, Kim’s Video, Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story, Newness, Raiders! The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made, Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake), Thank You Very Much, The Oh in Ohio, and many more.
DIRECTV will also be on site in New York at the Festival to capture exclusive interviews with filmmakers and talent that will be featured across DIRECTV’s social platforms and on the Tribeca Festival Hub on DIRECTV, giving audiences nationwide a behind-the-scenes look at the stories and creators shaping independent film in 2026.
“Tribeca was built on the foundation of original storytelling and to create meaningful connections between filmmakers and audiences,” said Rebecca Glashow, CEO of Tribeca Enterprises. “Our collaboration with DIRECTV expands that mission beyond the Festival itself, bringing independent filmmakers and emerging voices into homes across the country all year through Tribeca+Fast Channel. As we celebrate our 25th year, we’re delighted to continue to grow our collaboration with DIRECTV.”
Tribeca Festival+ is one of 150 FAST channels on MyFree DIRECTV, a free TV experience that allows viewers to effortlessly access content within the DIRECTV platform. Because of the FAST channel’s success, Tribeca Festival+ is now also available as a satellite channel and is included in all DIRECTV satellite packages.
To experience the Tribeca Festival Hub or the Tribeca Festival+ FAST Channel, visit DIRECTV.com or download the DIRECTV App.
“The Tribeca Festival+ FAST Channel and Hub bridges the gap between a prestigious, in-person festival and a national audience, transforming Tribeca from a moment in time into a year-round content destination,” said Kent Rees, General Manager, MyFree DIRECTV. “It also creates new opportunities for filmmakers, providing a powerful platform to showcase their work to viewers who may not otherwise have access to independent cinema. This renewed collaboration with Tribeca proves that free, ad-supported streaming television can deliver not only scale, but also substance.”
DIRECTV is also once again serving as a Signature Partner of the 2026 Tribeca Festival, including a live on-site activation and the DIRECTV brand being showcased both onsite and online throughout the festival. Both partners will also use their broad marketing assets to cross-promote the partnership, including new :30 spots and custom content that will run across digital and social media.
