Grad Film at 2026 Tribeca Festival

Thursday, Jun 11, 2026

Congratulations to the Grad Film alumni and MFA candidates whose films were selected to screen at the 2026 Tribeca Festival!

Homesick is a narrative short film written and directed by MFA candidate Nadia Bedj, produced by MFA candidates Fredgy Noël and Anton Vicente Kliot, and co-produced by MBA/MFA candidate Jessica Li. The film screened in the Shorts: NY Making It Here category. 

Fleeing Russia, Jenia thought New York would be her escape - she was wrong. Yet she’s determined to find her home.

Verse is a narrative short film written, directed, and produced by alum Noam Argov and produced by alum Jason Adam Maselle and MBA/MFA alum Terrence Shu. The film screened in the Shorts: The Dark Web category. 

Seventeen year-old Adam is forced to confront where his virtual persona ends and his real self begins when he decides to finally meet his VR girlfriend in real life.

Noga is a feature documentary directed by Jono Bergmann and Benji Bergmann that screened in the Spotlight+ category.  MFA Candidate Gonnie Zur served as Additional Editor. 

Fearless alternative pop singer Noga Erez is on the brink of superstardom with a unique, captivating sound and a major studio album on the way. But when war erupts and cracks appear in her relationship, Noga must redefine her role as an artist on a global stage.