Celebratory rebrand, hope and joy

The Tribeca Film Festival launched in 2001, founded by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, as a means of using the power of film to usher in joy and hope to a city reeling from the devastation of 9/11. Two decades later, as the world-renowned festival honors its 20th anniversary, the organization has undergone brand overhaul in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.The widely recognizable existing logo needed updating to reflect its revised name and to celebrate the festival’s 20th anniversary. Since its featured roster have expanded beyond film to include TV, art, comedy, talks, games, podcasts, immersive experiences, virtual programs, and more, the festival was renamed as the more media-inclusive Tribeca Festival. The new comprehensive celebratory rebrand (by Pentagram) features a bold and colorful anniversary logo along with a new bright color palette, dynamic typography (utilizing Druk and Basis Grotesque typefaces) and clever animations. It all screams celebration and is both distinctive and joyful. The new branding is comprehensive covering event graphics, advertising, promotional materials, posters, video and social media. While we continue to struggle through the challenges of the pandemic, the Tribeca Festival continues to entertain, celebrate the arts and give us a good reason to get together and enjoy the show. Bravo!!!