Variety.com by Antonio Ferme
The Tribeca Festival 2021 has announced the full list of winners for each of its competition categories. Lauren Hadaway’s “The Novice” won for narrative feature, Levan Koguashvili’s “Brighton 4th” won for international feature and Jessica Kingdon’s “Ascension” won for documentary feature.
Awards were given out for the following competition categories: U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary, short films, immersive, the Nora Ephron award and the first-ever podcast and games categories.
“It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re so proud to honor the perseverance and dedication many of them displayed while working through the many obstacles that arose as a result of COVID-19,” Cara Cusumano, festival director and vice president of programming, said in a statement. “Each of these recipients truly embody the spirit of our creative community.”
The winners of the audience awards, which are determined by audience votes throughout the festival, will be announced next week.
The full list of winners for the 20th anniversary of the Tribeca Festival are as follows:
US Narrative Competition
The jurors for the 2021 US narrative competition were Ana Lily Amirpour, Derek Cianfrance, Bryan Cranston, OK and Erica Huggins.
The Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature Film — The Novice
Directed and written by Lauren Hadaway. Produced by Ryan Hawkins, Kari Hollend, Steven Sims and Zack Zucker.
Art Award — Meghan Boody’s Opening Night, 2019 C Print Face-Mounted to Mat Plexiglass and Back Mounted to White Plexiglass ⅖
Best Actress in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film — Isabelle Furman, The Novice
Directed and written by Lauren Hadaway. Produced by Ryan Hawkins, Kari Hollend, Steven Sims and Zack Zucker.
Best Actor in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film — Matthew Leone, God’s Waiting Room
Directed and written by Tyler Riggs. Produced by Tyler Riggs and Suvi Riggs.
Best Cinematography in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film — Todd Martin, The Novice
Directed and written by Lauren Hadaway. Produced by Ryan Hawkins, Kari Hollend, Steven Sims and Zack Zucker.
Best Screenplay in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film — Hannah Marks; Mark, Mary, and Some Other People
Directed and written by Hannah Marks. Produced by Hannah Marks, Pete Williams, Jon Lullo, Brendan Walter, Jonathan Duffy, Kelly Williams and Stephen Braun.
International Narrative Competition
The Jurors for the 2021 international narrative competition were Lesli Klainberg, Melissa Leo, Delroy Lindo, Alexander Payne and Peter Scarlet.
Best International Narrative Feature Film — Brighton 4th
Directed by Levan Koguashvili, written by Boris Frumin and Levan Koguashvili. Produced by Irakli Rodonaya, Olena Yershova, Michel Merkt and Kateryna Merkt.
Art Award — Gus Van Sant’s Devil in Hell, 2021 Encaustic on Paper
Best Actress in an International Narrative Feature Film — Bassant Ahmed & Basmala Elghaiesh, Souad
Directed by Ayten Amin, written by Mahmoud Ezzat and Ayten Amin. Produced by Sameh Awad.
Best Actor in an International Narrative Feature Film — Levan Tediashvili, Brighton 4th
Directed by Levan Koguashvili, written by Boris Frumin and Levan Koguashvili. Produced by Irakli Rodonaya, Olena Yershova, Michel Merkt and Kateryna Merkt.
Best Cinematography in an International Narrative Feature Film — Elisabeth Vogler, Roaring 20’s
Directed by Elisabeth Vogler; written by François Mark, Elisabeth Vogler, Noémie Schmidt and Joris Avodo. Produced by Laurent Rochette.
Best Screenplay in an International Narrative Feature Film — Boris Frumin, Brighton 4th
Directed by Levan Koguashvili, written by Boris Frumin and Levan Koguashvili. Produced by Irakli Rodonaya, Olena Yershova, Michel Merkt and Kateryna Merkt.
The Jurors for the best new narrative director competition were Aya Cash, Sanaa Lathan and Chris Weitz.
Best New Narrative Director — Nana Mensah, Queen of Glory
Directed and written by Nana Mensah. Produced by Jamund Washington, Kelley Robins Hicks, Baff Akoto, Nana Mensah and Anya Migdal.
Art Award — Will Ryman’s Flag, 2021 Wood, Foam, Paint