I sit down with Casey Baron, Senior Programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival's Games Program, for an exciting conversation about the newly announced 2026 Tribeca Festival Games Program.

Casey shares his vision for the festival's 25th anniversary edition, running June 3-14, 2026, and we discuss how the games program has become an early champion of titles that go on to critical acclaim and deeply resonate with players. We dive into this year's selections that showcase the incredible breadth and ambition of storytelling in games today, including immersive projects like "Escape The Internet: Part 2."

With over a decade of experience across the games and film industries, Casey brings unique insights into how Tribeca continues to serve as a launchpad for visionary creators who are redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling. We explore his background as a programmer since 2022, his work on juries at NewFest and Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, and his journey through gaming and film culture.

Join me for this deep dive into one of gaming's most prestigious festival programs and the future of games as an art form.

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