"Best Summer Ever" written by Lauren Smitelli (Kanbar Institute, Film & TV)
Congratulations to the winners and recognized filmmakers of the SXSW 2020 Film Awards!
The SXSW Festival was cancelled in early March due to Covid-19, but fortunately the SXSW juries were still able to review and award recognition to the dedicated filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and artists who invested so much time in their work. Below, please find a message from SXSW Director of Film, Pierson:
“When we curated and announced our slate for the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, filled with an array of wonderful films we were excited to share with our unique audience, we had no idea of the unprecedented impact that Coronavirus would have on all our lives,” said Janet Pierson, Director of Film. “Our hearts were broken for all the filmmakers who invested so much time and talent in their work, hoping for a transformative experience at our event. We’re honored to at least be able to present our juried and special awards. We know that it’s no substitute for the actual festival’s vitality, enthusiasm, and potential for surprising outcomes – and that it is only available to a small fraction of our program – but we hope it will help garner some well-deserved recognition for these wonderful works.”
Congratulations to the talented Tisch alumni who received recongition for their projects! We look forward to celebrating you virtually on streaming platforms until we can celebrate together.
Narrative Feature Competition
Special Jury Recognition for Directing
Topside
Celine Held '12 (BFA, Drama), Director
Logan George '12 (BFA, Drama), Director
Short Film Grand Jury Awards
Special Jury Recognition for Acting
Dirty
Matthew Puccini '16 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Director
Special Jury Recognition
Mizuko
Katelyn Rebelo '16 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Director
Kira Dane '17 (BFA, Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Director
Episodic Pilot Competition
Final Draft Screenwriters Award
Best Summer Ever
Lauren Smitelli (Kanbar Institute, Film & TV), Director, Screenwriter
Click here for the full list of SXSW Film Award winners.
*We apologize for any omissions. Please email additions or edits to: tsoa.alumni@nyu.edu