Tribeca Festival Celebrates Creativity with Exciting Wins and New Categories at Milestone 20th Annual Awards

New York City — The Tribeca Festival wrapped up its 20th annual celebration by announcing the winners of its various competition categories during an awards ceremony held at Spring Studios. This year’s festival featured a wide array of categories, including U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, Short Films, Immersive experiences, the Nora Ephron Award, and new this year, awards for Podcast and Games. The festival, which marked a return to in-person attendance, concluded its lineup on June 20. This year’s honors in feature films recognized standout works like “The Novice,” “Brighton 4th,” and “Ascension,” celebrating the … Read more

Haugesund’s New Nordic Films Unveils $24,500 Storyline Pitch Award Featuring Tribeca Programmer on Jury Panel

Haugesund, Norway — New Nordic Films has unveiled an innovative production pitch award worth $24,500, designed to elevate storytelling in film. The award aims to support fresh narrative voices within the film industry and will feature an impressive jury, including Tribeca programmer Casey Baron. The announcement represents a significant opportunity for filmmakers looking to bring their unique stories to life. The initiative reflects a growing trend in the industry to cultivate originality and creativity, resonating with audiences hungry for diverse narratives. Filmmakers across various genres will be able to submit their pitches, with the goal … Read more

"Showcasing New Talents: Libby Ewing’s ‘Charliebird’ Clinches Top Honors at 2025 Tribeca Festival"

NEW YORK — The 2025 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its jury award winners, with “Charliebird,” directed by Libby Ewing, taking the top honor in the U.S. Narrative category. The festival also recognized “Happy Birthday” and “Natchez” in the International Narrative and Documentary competitions, respectively. Notably, the Performance Award was shared by Andrea Riseborough and Brenda Blethyn for their roles in “Dragonfly.” Cara Cusumano, the festival’s director and senior vice president of programming, expressed enthusiasm about the selected winners, stating that they showcase a range of innovative voices in independent storytelling from across the globe. “Every … Read more

Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Jury: Hollywood Icons Unite to Champion Emerging Talent

New York — The Tribeca Festival has announced its jury for the upcoming 2025 edition, which will assess top creative works in film, gaming, and audio storytelling. The festival will run from June 4 to June 15 in New York City, featuring 15 competition categories across various mediums. This year’s jury boasts an impressive mix of talent, featuring actors, directors, and producers renowned in their fields. Among them are Jennifer Beals, Matthew Broderick, Art Linson, and Mira Sorvino. This group is set to spotlight emerging talent and also includes the inaugural Nora Ephron Award to … Read more