2015 Tribeca Film Festival

See which star-studded films are making their world premieres at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.

‘Anesthesia’

In actor-director/writer Tim Blake-Nelson's new drama, a Columbia University professor of philosophy, Walter Zarrow (Sam Waterston), is violently mugged outside of an apartment building.  The plot follows the events preceding the attack and the lives of the characters brought together by the incident. Corey Stoll, Kristen Stewart and K. Todd Freeman also star in the film.  

‘As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM’

In this feature documentary, director Kevin Kerslake portrays the rise and fall of Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, the influential electronic music DJ who passed away in 2009. He was a pioneer in the "mash-up" genre and by the time of his death was one of the most recognizable DJs in the world. 

Interviews in the documentary feature Travis Barker, Mark Ronson, Jazzy Jeff and Steve Aoiki. 

‘Ashby’

In this latest project by writer-director Tony McNamara, Ed Wallis (Nat Wolff) is the new kid at his Virginia high school, picked on by classmates and lacking parental guidance. Looking for help, Wallis turns to his neighbor Ashby Holt (Mickey Rourke) for guidance, who turns out to be an ex- CIA assassin. Emma Roberts and Sarah Silverman round out the cast. 

‘Backtrack’

Adrien Brody and Sam Neill star in Australian writer- director Michel Petroni's latest thriller. 

‘A Ballerina’s Tale’

In this documentary, Nelson George shows a "behind-the-curtain" look in the daily life of Misty Copeland, the third African American female soloist and first in two decades, at New York's American Ballet Theatre. 

‘Bare’

In writer-director Natalia Leite's feature film debut, Sarah (Dianna Agron), is bored of her life in a small desert town when she develops a relationship with a drifter named Pepper (Paz de la Huerta), who introduces Sarah to the thrills of drugs, sex and spirituality. 

‘Chef’s Table’

In this Netflix release, executive producer David Gelb makes a return with this documentary series, which profiles chefs from around the world and takes a look into their process. 

‘Dirty Weekend’

Les (Matthew Broderick) and Natalie (Alice Eve) are colleagues delayed at an airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The layover turns into a weekend of discovery between the two colleagues, who end up leaning on each other for understanding and support. 

‘Dixieland’

Set in modern day Mississippi, Hank Bedford's feature debut stars Chris Zylka and Riley Keough, who play a criminal couple who get caught in a downward spiral of violence and love as they try to leave their town for a better life. 

‘Fastball’

Jonathan Hock directs a look into the science and magic of the "fastball," a pitch topping at a 100 miles per hour. A cast of 20 Major League Baseball Hall of Famers discuss their relationship with the fastball and recall some of the best moments in baseball history. 

Interviews include: Nolan Ryan, Hank Aaron, Bob Gibson and Derek Jeter. 

‘Franny’

In writer- director Andrew Renzi's narrative feature film debut, Richard Gere stars as a rich and eccentric philanthropist who reemerges into the lives of a deceased friend's daughter (Dakota Fanning) and her new husband (Theo Adams). 

‘In Transit’

In legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles' final project before his death, In Transit captures the journey of passengers aboard The Empire Builder, America's busiest long-distance train route. 

‘Les Bosquets’

This French short is a continuation of artist JR's "Portrait of a Generation." The film, based on the ballet Les Bosquets of New York City Ballet, is inspired by the 2005 French suburb riots. The short features NYCB soloist Lauren Lovette, composer Hans Zimmer and dancer Lil Buck. 

‘Live From New York!’

Bao Nguyen directs this documentary which reflects on the past 40 years of the cultural phenomenon Saturday Night Live. 

‘Love True’

Alma Har'el makes her return to Tribeca with Love True, a documentary following real people who are alongside their imaginary younger and older selves, who are portrayed by actors. 

‘Maggie’

Henry Hobson's feature debut as a director shows a new take on the zombie genre. During an outbreak in the Midwest, Wade (Arnold Schwarzenegger) tries to care of his infected daughter Maggie (Abigail Breslin), whose disease keeps on getting worse. 

‘Man Up’

Ben Palmer directs this British romantic comedy, starring Lake Bell and Simon Pegg, which follows a mismatched couple on a series of adventures throughout London. 

‘Mary J. Blige – The London Sessions’

Sam Wrench directs this short documentary, which presents a behind-the-scenes look  at Mary J. Blige's  studio sessions as she records her 13th studio album. 

‘Meadowland’

In Reed Morano's directing debut, Sarah (Olivia Wilde) and Phil's (Luke Wilson) son goes missing, shattering their lives. As the months go by, they each struggle in their own way to cope. Supporting cast includes Kevin Corrigan, John Leguizamo and Elisabeth Moss. 

‘Mojave’

Oscar Isaac and Garret Hedlund star in William Monahan's second feature, which follows a talented artist with suicidal tendencies who stumbles into a drifter in the Mojave desert. 

‘Monty Python: The Meaning of Life’

This British documentary dives into the Python's stage work and shows the process of their famous sketches and projects as the group prepares for their last-ever live show. 

‘Roseanne for President!’

In this documentary, Roseanne Barr tells all about the transition from being a comedic icon to her 2012 grassroots campaign for President of the United States. The film also features Michael Moore, Sandra Bernhard and Rosie O'Donnell. 

‘Slow Learners’

High school guidance counselor Jeff (Adam Pally) and platonic co-worker Anne (Sarah Burns) reach a loneliness breaking point and make a pact to forgo their bland personas for unexplored and exciting alter egos. 

‘Slow West’

Scottish director John Maclean makes his feature debut in Slow West, where young Scottish aristocrat Jay Cavendish ( Kodi Smit – McPhee) travels to Colorado during the American frontier era in search of his love, Rose Ross (Caren Pistorius). Unprepared for the journey, Cavendish is saved by  traveler and bounty hunter Silas Selleck (Michael Fassbender). 

‘The Driftless Area’

Based on the novel by Tom Drury, director Zachary Sluser's first feature film is based on a love affair in a small town. After his parents' death, bartender Pierre Hunter (Anton Yelchin) returns to his childhood home where he falls for Stella (Zooey Deschanel). Their affair unveils a mystery that ripples throughout the entire town. Also starring Frank Langella and Aubrey Plaza. 

‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

Writer-director Michael Winterbottom teams up with Russell Brand in a comedic yet powerful critique on the world financial crisis and payment inequality, with a specific focus on financial centers in London and New York. 

‘Tumbledown’

Years after the accidental death of her legendary folk-songwriter husband Hunter, Hannah (Rebecca Hall) collaborates with academic Andrew (Jason Sudeikis) to write a biography on her late husband. 

‘Very Semi-Serious’

Directed by Leah Wolchok, Very Semi -Serious takes an inside glance at the process and personalities behind the iconic New Yorker cartoons. 

‘The Wannabe’

In Nick Sandow's latest crime drama based off actual events, Thomas (Vincent Piazza) and Rose (Patricia Arquette) embark on a drug-infused crime spree. Martin Scorsese is an executive producer. 

‘When I Live My Life Over Again’

After a failing career in New York City, Jude (Amber Heard) returns to the Hamptons home of her father (Christopher Walken), a once-famous singer aiming for a comeback. The film follows the dynamic of an aspiring artist through the inner turmoil of both father and daughter. 

‘The Adderall Diaries’

Based on the bestselling memoir by Stephen Elliot, The Adderall Diaries follows an author (James Franco) with writers block and an increasing drug dependency. After being involved in a high profile murder case, Eliot's estranged father (Ed Harris) returns, bringing up nightmarish memories and mixing fact and fiction in a drug induced haze.