Tribeca Games 2027 Open Call: Interactive Game Creators Apply by October 28 for $40
Tribeca Festival is accepting submissions to its Tribeca Games programme for the 2027 edition, taking place in New York from 3 to 12 June 2027. This is a showcase and festival selection path for game makers and interactive storytellers, not the separate Tribeca Digital Creators competition for short-form online content. The official timetable gives creators several entry windows with increasing fees, beginning with the early deadline on 28 October 2026.
2027 Games fees and exact deadlines
The early entry fee is US$40 through 28 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The regular stage costs US$60 through 2 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. An extended option costs US$80 and closes 4 March 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET. These are paid entry fees, not grants or payments to selected developers. Applicants in Europe or Asia should convert Eastern Time correctly and avoid uploading near the final minute.
What makes Tribeca Games relevant to creators
The festival is interested in game experiences that advance interactive storytelling, artistic expression and the relationship between players and virtual worlds. Independent and established teams can review the full selection rules to determine which development stages and platforms are allowed. The fact that a project has strong visuals or a good trailer does not mean the festival will accept a concept-only pitch where playable materials or other specific assets are required.
Application checklist
Before paying, teams should read the 2027 Games rules, confirm creator authorization, identify all publisher and soundtrack rights, and prepare a clear gameplay description, usable access materials and appropriate audiovisual presentation. Pay particular attention to any requirements for game builds, online access, geographic availability or embargoes. Submission is distinct from invitation to a festival event; travel, accommodation and exhibition costs should not be treated as automatically funded.
About Tribeca and related categories
Tribeca runs a long-standing film and media festival with dedicated categories for features, shorts, podcasts, digital creators and Games. The same official 2027 submission overview lists each field separately, often with different dates and prices. For example, a short-film fee schedule should never be copied into a Games application. Use the Games column in the primary source and follow its linked entry portal.
Tribeca Festival 2027 official Games deadlines, fees and rules: https://tribecafilm.com/festival/submissions