Cypher, written and directed by Chris Moukarbel, took the best U.S. narrative feature prize at theTribeca Festival.
The pseudo-documentary about the rise of Tierra Whack world premiered here last week.
It announced the winning storytellers today at an awards ceremony at Racket NYC.
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Brazilian filmmaker Guto ParentesA Strange Pathwon for Best International Narrative Feature.
Best Documentary Feature went toBetween the Rainsby Andrew H. Brown and Moses Thuranira.
Brown also won for Best Cinematography for a doc.
Todays honorees are a compelling testament that storytelling across genres and platforms is on a vibrant and inspiring trajectory.
Awards were also handed out in immersive, games and audio storytelling.
Complete list of film winners below:
U.S.
NARRATIVE COMPETITION
Founders Award for Best U.S.
Narrative Feature: Chris Moukarbel forCypher, (United States) World Premiere.
Best Performance in a U.S.
Narrative Feature: Ji-Young Yoo forSmoking Tigers, (United States) World Premiere.
Best Screenplay in a U.S.
Narrative Feature: So Young Shelly Yo forSmoking Tigers, (United States) World Premiere.
Best Cinematography in a U.S.
Narrative Feature: Carolina Costa forThe Graduates, (United States) World Premiere.
Narrative Feature Special Jury Mention: Monica Sorelle forMountains, (United States) World Premiere.
Jury comment: For its authentic, specific portrayal of a culture we had not seen on screen.
A deeply emotional and empathetic portrait of a family in a changing world with brilliant leading performances.
INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE COMPETITION
Best International Narrative Feature: Guto Parente forA Strange Path,(Brazil) World Premiere.
We are honored to present the best International Narrative Feature award to Guto Parente for A Strange Path.
Best Performance in an International Narrative Feature: Carlos Francisco forA Strange Path,(Brazil) World Premiere.
Jury comment: In a slate full of compelling performances, one radiated a magnetic realism.
In a brief but essential turn, this actor balanced the nuances of humanity and demanded to be watched.
We happily honor Carlos Francisco with Best Performance in an International Narrative Feature.
Best Screenplay in an International Narrative Feature: Guto Parente forA Strange Path,(Brazil) World Premiere.
Jury comment: A great screenplay is a combination of structure and poetry.
Best Cinematography in an International Narrative Feature: Linga Acacio forA Strange Path,(Brazil) World Premiere.
Jury comment: The Winner in this category blew us away with the strength of their visual force.
Best Cinematography in a Documentary Feature: Andrew H. Brown forBetween the Rains,(Kenya) World Premiere.
Documentary Competition Special Jury Mention: David Gutnik forRule of Two Walls, (Ukraine) World Premiere.
We are excited and curious to see what they will make next.
She did it all.
Her photography is gorgeous, and she speaks with the indomitable drive of a voice demanding to be heard.
We are united in our curiosity to follow her development as an artist and observe what she does next.
NORA EPHRON AWARD
Gabriella A. Moses,Boca Chica, (Dominican Republic) World Premiere.
Honoring the chaos of puberty while introducing its exploitation.
Nora Ephron Award Special Jury Mention:Smoking Tigers, (United States) World Premiere.
Jury comment: A film with an intimate power, captivating performances and striking cinematography.
It challenges our understanding of sexuality as told through the unique lens of disability.
The protagonist gives a performance thats steeped in authenticity and leaves an indelible mark long after the credits roll.
Best Animated Short: Mitra Shahidi forStarling, (United States) World Premiere.
The animation is immersive and stylized in the best ways.
To select this as the winner was unanimous.
Student Visionary Award: Daniela Soria Gutierrez forFairytales, (Mexico) World Premiere.
Storyscapes Special Jury Mention: Kinfolk forKinfolk: Black Lands, (United States) World Premiere.
New Voices Award: Terril Calder forMeneath: The Mirrors of Ethics, (Canada) World Premiere.
Jury comment: An imaginative way to tell an everyday story in a vivid world.
Presenting a shift in perspective, the project opens new imaginaries with under-told narratives.
