Tribeca Lets AI Into Its Official Lineup—One To Watch, Not Cheer
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- Media Tribeca Lets AI Into Its Official Lineup—One To Watch, Not Cheer By Maureen Kerr,
- It is a 75-minute docudrama about the January protests in Iran, made by Iranian-born brothers Ash and Pooya Koosha through their company Fountain 0.
- Tribeca is not an unlikely festival for this moment.
Media Tribeca Lets AI Into Its Official Lineup—One To Watch, Not Cheer By Maureen Kerr,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Maureen Kerr covers AI, media and entertainment economics.Follow Author Jun 02, 2026, 03:57pm EDTJun 02, 2026, 04:19pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK, NEW YORK: (L-R) Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal speak during the 25th Tribeca Festival Bloomberg reception on June 01, 2026. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalTribeca has accepted what its makers describe as a fully AI-generated, live-action feature into its official lineup. The film is called Dreams of Violets, and a Tribeca spokesperson confirmed to Forbes that it is officially programmed in the 2026 festival, with its world premiere on June 10.
It is a 75-minute docudrama about the January protests in Iran, made by Iranian-born brothers Ash and Pooya Koosha through their company Fountain 0. The filmmakers say it was built with no cast, no crew and no cameras.