Tribeca Festival 2026 Honors Top Films Including 'cotton Fever

WHO:

Deadline - Daniel Blake Schwartz directed "Cotton Fever."

Variety - Joshua Z Weinstein directed "Here I’m Alive."

Variety - Marcel Ruiz, Paolo Schoene, and Kiki Montilla were recognized for their performances in "Summer of Three."

WHAT:

Variety - The documentary "Tribeca 25," directed by Matt Tyrnauer, will explore the festival's history over its first 25 years.

Deadline - "Cotton Fever," "Labrador – Autopsy Of Silence," and "Jail Time Records" won the top prizes for U.S. Narrative Feature, International Narrative Feature, and Documentary, respectively, at the Tribeca Festival.

Variety - "Cotton Fever," "Here I’m Alive," and "Summer of Three" were among the winners at the Tribeca Festival.

WHERE:

Deadline - The awards were presented at the Tribeca Festival.

WHEN:

Deadline - The 25th edition of the Tribeca Festival took place in 2026.

HOW:

Deadline - "Cotton Fever" also received the award for Best Cinematography.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 04:24 UTC)

A new documentary titled "Tribeca 25," directed by Matt Tyrnauer, is set to delve into the history of the Tribeca Film Festival, highlighting its journey over the first 25 years. This film promises to offer an in-depth look at the festival's impact on the film industry and culture. Fans can look forward to its release on June 14, 2026.

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(UPDATED June 11, 2026 23:28 UTC)

At the Tribeca Festival, "Cotton Fever," directed by Daniel Blake Schwartz, took home the top prize for U.S. Narrative Feature, along with the award for Best Cinematography. Other notable winners included "Here I’m Alive," directed by Joshua Z Weinstein, and "Summer of Three," which recognized performances by Marcel Ruiz, Paolo Schoene, and Kiki Montilla. The festival celebrated its 25th edition in 2026, showcasing a diverse range of talent and storytelling.