TFF@20 AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS ARE…

Samay in "Last Film Show." (Photo : TFF2021)

By Mabel Pais

PAN NALIN’S “LAST FILM SHOW” winsSECOND PLACE: BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE

And the TFF 2021 Audience Award Winners Are…

The 20th annual Tribeca Festival’s Audience Awards winners are for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature and the first-ever Best Online Premiere. The first-place winners of Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature each receive a cash prize of $10,000.

Audiences/viewers were able to vote in person and online for their favorite films from the Festival, which just wrapped its 20th edition featuring 250 in-person events inside and out, and close to 100,000 attendees in all five New York City boroughs and via the Tribeca at Home online viewing portal, as part of the virtual arm of Tribeca’s 20th-anniversary festival.

AUDIENCE AWARDS

The Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature went to “Catch the Fair One,” directed and written by Josef Kubota Wladyka, produced by Mollye Asher, Kimberly Parker, Josef Kubota Wladyka (United States) and executive produced by Darren Aronofsky. In this absorbing revenge thriller, a Native American boxer embarks on the fight of her life when she goes in search of her missing sister.

The Award for Best Documentary Feature went to “Blind Ambition,” directed by Robert Coe and Warwick Ross, written by Warwick Ross, Robert Coe, Paul Murphy, Madeleine Ross and produced by Warwick Ross and Robert Coe (Australia) – World Premiere. The inspiring story of four Zimbabwean men who form their country’s first Wine Tasting Olympics team and the mission that drives them to compete. In English, Shona with English subtitles.

“Ferguson Rises.” (Photo : TFF2021)

The Award for Best Online Premiere went to “Ferguson Rises,” directed by Mobolaji Olambiwonnu, written by Mobolaji Olambiwonnu, Bradinn French, Jeff Strik-er, Kai Bowe, Daisy Moand produced by Mobolaji Olambiwonnu, Daisy Mo, Tanayi Seabrook, TJ Ode-bunmi, Lisa Smithline, David Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo, Nick Moon and Tamika Lamison (United States). Before George Floyd, before Breonna Taylor, before America knew about Black Lives Matter, there was Michael Brown, Jr. Six years after the fatal shooting of an unarmed Brown by a white police officer, and the subsequent days of protest, filmmaker Mobolaji Olamb-iwonnu brings a new portrait of the community of Ferguson, including Dorian Johnson, and a narrative from within the city of hope, love and renewal.

Second Place for Best Narrative Feature went to “Last Film Show,” written and directed by Pan Nalin. Produced by Dheer Momaya. (India) – World Premiere. It tells the story of a 9-year-old boy Samay in a remote village in India who begins a lifelong love affair with cinema when he bribes his way into a rundown movie palace and spends a summer watching movies from the projection booth. With Bhavin Rabari, Vikas Bata, Richa Meena, Bhavesh Shrimali, Dipen Raval, Rahul Koli. In Gujarati with English subtitles. Opening Night Film Spotlight Section.

Second Place for Best Documentary Feature went to “A-ha the Movie,” directed and written by Thomas Robsahm, co-directed by Aslaug Holm. Produced by Yngve Sæther. (Norway, Germany) – World Premiere. Featuring new interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Thomas Robsahm’s portrait of the band behind “Take On Me” follows their creative adventures and challenges after reaching global superstardom—all set to their catchiest synth hooks. With Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, Pål Waaktaar-Savoy.  In English, Norwegian with English subtitles.

 Second Place for Best Online Premieres went to “Venus as a Boy,” directed and written by Ty Hodges.

THE TRIBECA FESTIVAL

The Tribeca Festival is curated by Festival Director and VP of Programming Cara Cusumano along with a team of associate programmers.

 The Festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the attacks on the World Trade Center. Tribeca celebrated its 20th year June 9 – 20, 2021.  To learn more, visit tribecafilm.com/festival

THE 2021 TRIBECA FESTIVAL PARTNERS

The 2021 Tribeca Festival is presented by AT&T and with the support of several corporate partners.

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ASIA

TFF2020

DIR: RUTHY PRIBAR l 2020 l Israel l Hebrew & Russian/w Eng Subs l

Feature New York Premiere l 1h 25m

TRIBECA FESTIVAL 2020 WINNER: BEST ACTRESS

                                       NORA EPHRON AWARD

                                       BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

“A hypnotizing performance by Shira Haas.” – Eric Kohn, IndieWire

“Even when in the darkest part of your life, you can see beauty.”- Moment Magazine

Shira Haas made an indelible impression (she was nominated for an Emmy and won an Independent Spirit Award) as the lead in the recent TV series “Unorthodox.” In “Asia” she stars as a Russian emigre (Vika) to Israel, navigating her teenage years with her single mother Asia (Alena Yiv), burdened by an illness that makes all of her decisions infinitely more poignant.

Young single mother Asia (Alena Yiv) hides nothing about her work-hard, play-hard lifestyle, and expects the same openness and honesty from her teenage daughter Vika (Shira Haas). But when Vika’s health declines, her need for independence and romantic exploration become paramount, and Asia realizes she must change her ways to allow her daughter to live her own life.

Release: Playing At Home and in Theaters nationwide.

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THE PRICE OF FREEDOM

DIR: JUDD EHRLICH l 1h 30m

OFFICIAL SELECTION: TRIBECA FESTIVAL 2021

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“The Price of Freedom” is an unflinching look at the gun violence epidemic in America and the role the National Rifle Association, with its outsized political and cultural influence, has played over time. The NRA believes the deaths of innocent Americans are a necessary price to pay for the freedom to own firearms without restrictions. By manipulating the narrative around guns and backing politicians who commit to upholding their agenda, the NRA has cost us far more than we realize. Featuring passionate pleas from President William J. Clinton, Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT); NRA Board Member and former NRA President David Keene, and activists on all sides of the issue, The Price of Freedom presents a compelling case for those brave enough to take a stand against the NRA in defense of our communities and collective future.

Website: thepriceoffreedommovie.com

Socials – FB: @ThePriceOfFreedomDoc TW: @TPOFMovie IG: @thepriceoffreedommovie

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The Neutral Ground

DIR: CJ HUNT l 2021 l

OFFICIAL SELECTION: TRIBECA FESTIVAL 2021

On PBS-POV-ITVS Broadcasts: July 5, 2021

“The Neutral Ground,” which debuted at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, documents the fight over monuments in New Orleans and America’s troubled romance with the Lost Cause. In 2015, director CJ Hunt begins filming the New Orleans City Council’s vote to remove four Confederate monuments. But when that removal is halted by death threats, Hunt sets out to understand why a losing army from 1865 still holds so much power in America. To learn more, visit neutralgroundfilm.com

(Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness.)

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