The Tribeca Film Festival 2024 concluded on June 16th, marking another successful year of showcasing outstanding films and celebrating cinematic achievements in the heart of New York City. Founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca has grown into a premier event that honors both established filmmakers and emerging talents.
This year’s Highlights included retrospectives like the 50th anniversary screening of Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, attended by Scorsese and De Niro themselves. The event was moderated by Nas, underscoring the festival’s ability to blend cultural icons with timeless cinema.
In the competition categories, Nicholas Colia’s Griffin in Summer“l stood out, winning the Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature. Colia’s film impressed the jury with its innovative storytelling and compelling performances, highlighting Tribeca’s commitment to showcasing artistic excellence.
International cinema also made a strong showing with Assel Aushakimova’s Bikechess winning Best International Narrative Feature. The film’s unique style and engaging narrative resonated with audiences, further cementing Tribeca’s reputation as a global platform for talented voices in filmmaking.
As the curtains closed on Tribeca 2024, it became clear that the festival continues to be a vital force in the film industry, celebrating creativity and innovation. With each edition, Tribeca reaffirms its role in championing cinematic artistry and fostering a community of filmmakers and audiences who share a passion for storytelling.
List of Winners:
U.S. Narrative Competition:
Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature: Griffin in Summer directed by Nicholas Colia
Best Performance: Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux for Jazzy
Best Screenplay: Nicholas Colia for Griffin in Summer
Best Cinematography: Alejandro Mejia for The Knife
International Narrative Competition:
Best International Narrative Feature: Bikechess directed by Assel Aushakimova
Best Performance: Yu Aier for Some Rain Must Fall
Best Screenplay: Celina Murga, Juan Villegas, Lucía Osorio for The Freshly Cut Grass
Best Cinematography: Constanze Schmitt for Some Rain Must Fall
Documentary Competition:
Best Documentary Feature: “lHacking Hate directed by Simon Klose
Best Cinematography: Ezra Wolfinger for Shelf Life
Best Editing: Rupert Houseman for Antidote
Best New Narrative Director Award:
Nnamdi Asomugha for The Knife
Special Jury Mention: Nicholas Colia for Griffin in Summer
Albert Maysles Award for Best New Documentary Director:
Debra Aroko and Nicole Gormley for Searching for Amani
Special Jury Mention: Elizabeth Ai for New Wave
Viewpoints Award:
Viewpoints Award: Come Closer directed by Tom Nesher
Special Jury Mention: Witches directed by Elizabeth Sankey
Nora Ephron Award:
Ana Guevara and Leticia Jorge for “lDon’t You Let Me Go
Human/Nature Award:
Dust to Dust (Japan)
Shorts Competition:
Best Narrative Short: Ripe! directed by Tusk
Best Documentary Short: Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World directed by Julio Palacio
Best Animated Short: In the Shadow of the Cypress directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi
