Originally premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Festival in honor of De Niro’s 80th birthday, De Niro, New York reimagines scenes from over 40 of his films to create a singular cinematic journey. Directed by Sam Gill and Luke Neher and produced by Tribeca Studios and Little Cinema, the film combines an original score and 360° spatial sound, inviting audiences to experience De Niro’s work in a new way.

“Reimagining Robert De Niro’s iconic work through immersive technology is a new way to experience one of the greatest actors of our time,” said Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca co-founder and CEO. “His legacy is deeply tied to New York, and with Summer Nights at Mercer Labs, we’re bringing that connection full circle. It’s a celebration of film, memory, and the city that shaped it all.”

“Summer nights at Mercer Labs with Tribeca feel like a new chapter in cinematic history. It’s an honor to host our first 360° immersive film experience at Mercer Labs in collaboration with Tribeca. Robert De Niro is a legend — an icon who’s shaped generations through his work. Moments from his films come to life in this new format, to celebrate De Niro through cinema. This full circle moment is a powerful reminder of how storytelling continues to evolve,” said Roy Nachum, co-founder and Creative Director of Mercer Labs.

“At Little Cinema, we’ve always believed that the future of cinema lies in re-imagining the past. De Niro’s legacy on screen gave us the perfect canvas to explore that idea in creating a timeless immersive cinematic experience where iconic cinema can be seen through a new lens,” added Jay Rinsky, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Little Cinema.

De Niro, who co-founded the Tribeca Festival alongside producer Jane Rosenthal in 2002, has been instrumental in reshaping the post-9/11 cultural fabric of Lower Manhattan. The Festival continues to push the boundaries of cinematic and immersive storytelling.