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The Tribeca X Awards recognize outstanding achievement in story-driven brand collaborations across six categories: Feature Films, Short Films, Episodic Series, Audio, Commercial Spots, and Creator & Influencer Collaborations.

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All Official Selections are considered for two additional prizes: the Tribeca X Social Impact Award, celebrating projects that leverage storytelling for change, and the Tribeca X Environmental Impact Award, highlighting projects addressing urgent environmental issues. 


Congratulations to our 2026 Official Selections!
A$AP Rocky:Tribeca X Filmmaker of the Year

A$AP Rocky:

Tribeca X Filmmaker of the Year

The inaugural Filmmaker of the Year Award recognizes visionary artists whose work expands the creative and cultural possibilities of brand-supported storytelling through cinematic craft, creative ambition, and cultural impact. Rocky—whose creative work spans film, music videos, fashion campaigns, branded storytelling, and multidisciplinary creative direction—represents the type of boundary-pushing voice Tribeca X was built to celebrate.

AUDIO/PODCAST
EPISODIC
SHORT
CONTENT CREATOR/INFLUENCER
COMMERCIAL
FEATURE
Audio/Podcast
Podcast and audio stories that bring listeners beyond the brand.
Stories of Freedom (Episode: Huwe Burton)
INNOCENCE PROJECT

Stories of Freedom (Episode: Huwe Burton)

 To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy
RUBRIK

To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy

 Under Yazoo Clay
MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART

Under Yazoo Clay

 Bridgerton: The Official Podcast
NETFLIX

Bridgerton: The Official Podcast
Episodic
Projects that utilize the episodic format to explore a deeper narrative for TV, streaming, web, or brand-owned channels.
Partners
CARVANA

Partners

 ARRIVAL
T-MOBILE

ARRIVAL

Director(s), Karam Gill
BUILT TO MOVE
AUTODESK

BUILT TO MOVE

 Tacit: Christophe Laudamiel, Master Perfumer
STRIPE PRESS

Tacit: Christophe Laudamiel, Master Perfumer

 Founded By NYC: From Times Square to the World
NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS

Founded By NYC: From Times Square to the World

 Diamond Divas
SHAHLA KARIMI JEWLERY

Diamond Divas
Short
Documentary and narrative films that deliver a concise and compelling brand story. (<40 minutes)
The Theory of Spice
YOGI TEA

The Theory of Spice

 Who's Waiting for You?
VICTORIA

Who's Waiting for You?

 FADE (Bet On Yourself)
PUMA

FADE (Bet On Yourself)

 Hello, Beautiful
ARCTERYX

Hello, Beautiful

 Silly Little Plastic Cat
BACK MARKET

Silly Little Plastic Cat

 The Book of George
STIO

The Book of George

Director(s), Danny Schmidt
From Fields to Flight
SKOLL FOUNDATION

From Fields to Flight
Content Creator/Influencer
Social Media Creators who harness their large platforms and unique storytelling styles to help brands amplify reach and engage new audiences.
15 Second Film: Peppermint Proposal
AMAZON

15 Second Film: Peppermint Proposal

 Challenge Accepted: I Tried Tom Cruise's Deadliest Stunt
RED BULL/ADOBE

Challenge Accepted: I Tried Tom Cruise's Deadliest Stunt

 Creator Odyssey
LENOVO

Creator Odyssey

 Beats “The Master of Speed and Stability” Powerbeats Campaign
BEATS

Beats “The Master of Speed and Stability” Powerbeats Campaign
Commercial
Classic :30 and :60 spots that showcase the best in short-form storytelling.
For Papa!
INSTACART

For Papa!

 Bang Bang
SAFE SCHOOL LAS VEGAS

Bang Bang

 TikTok Behind the Breakthrough
TIKTOK

TikTok Behind the Breakthrough

 Jogger
JOGGER

Jogger

 Dream Job
GOOGLE

Dream Job

 Elder Millennial Ft. Iliza Shlesinger
BLISS

Elder Millennial Ft. Iliza Shlesinger

 Cadillac Formula 1® Team: The Mission Begins
CADILLAC F1

Cadillac Formula 1® Team: The Mission Begins

 The Last Coke in the Desert
COCA-COLA

The Last Coke in the Desert

 A$AP Rocky x Ray-Ban
RAY-BAN

A$AP Rocky x Ray-Ban
Feature
Documentary and narrative films that seamlessly bridge the gap between brand storytelling and impactful entertainment. (>40 minutes)
MEAL TICKET
MCDONALD'S

MEAL TICKET

 The North Face Presents: Robson
THE NORTH FACE

The North Face Presents: Robson

 The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix
THE PHILIPSTOWN WIRECAR FOUNDATION & ACCENTURE

The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix


Meet the 2026 Tribeca X Jury

Winners of the Tribeca X Awards are determined by an expert jury of leaders across entertainment, marketing, and creativity.

Lena Waithe
Writer & Actor
Lena Waithe
Writer & Actor

Lena Waithe is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, actor, and founder of Hillman Grad. Known for Master of None, The Chi, and Queen & Slim, Waithe’s recent producorial credits include the Emmy-nominated documentary Being Mary Tyler Moore, the 2023 Sundance Films A Thousand and One and Kokomo City, as well the Tony-nominated play, Ain’t No Mo’. In November 2024, Waithe launched her podcast series, Legacy Talk.

Daniel Cherry III
Global CMO of Vans
Daniel Cherry III
Global CMO of Vans

Daniel Cherry III is Global Chief Marketing Officer at VANS, bringing 25 years of marketing and business leadership. His work has been recognized with numerous awards including a Grammy nomination, a Cannes Gold Lion, Forbes Top 50 Entrepreneurial CMOs, and an Adweek Vanguard Award. He was selected to the EBONY Power 100 List as one of the most influential African American 'Business Disruptors' in North America. DC has led brand and product marketing for culturally influential brands including Dickies, Adidas Originals, DC Comics, and Activision Blizzard Esports. He previously served as CMO for the New Jersey Devils and New York Cosmos, and launched the world's first global, city-based esports league. A proud husband and father to two daughters, DC is also a lifelong basketball player, cinephile, and golfer.

Juliana Cobb
Chief Creative Officer of 72andSunny NY
Juliana Cobb
Chief Creative Officer of 72andSunny NY

Juliana Cobb is Chief Creative Officer at 72andSunny New York. A creative leader with roots spanning California, Canada, India, and Nepal, she previously served as Executive Creative Director at Droga5 and Senior Creative Director at BBDO. Blending innovative thinking with meaningful storytelling, Juliana creates work that moves people and moves the needle across categories ranging from tech to finance, luxury cars to consumer goods. Her work has earned recognition from Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, AICP, Effie, and the Webby Awards, among others. Juliana believes that great work and great outcomes only happen through great collaboration and partnership. She lives in Manhattan.

Giancarlo Bizzaro
Vice President of Sales, Crooked Media
Giancarlo Bizzaro
Vice President of Sales, Crooked Media

Bizzarro is VP of Sales at Crooked Media with 18+ years in political media, advertising, and entertainment. He was a Director of Sales at Endeavor and Cadence13. Before that he oversaw podcasts on the advertising side at Oxford Road, and a long time ago was a humble field organizer on the Obama campaign. Giancarlo has been on nearly every side of podcasting and can holistically speak to how brands can successfully grow within the space.

Carrie Brody
VP, Business Development, Higher Ground Productions
Carrie Brody
VP, Business Development, Higher Ground Productions

Carrie Brody is currently the VP of Business Development at Higher Ground. She previously led Business Development at Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Industries, where she oversaw deals across podcasts, partnerships, and film and television. Prior to Pushkin, she was Chief of Staff to the President of Jujamcyn Theaters. She began her career in the talent department of William Morris Endeavor and holds a BA in English Literature from Kenyon College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Stuart Sevier
President & Co-Founder, The Independent Media Initiative
Stuart Sevier
President & Co-Founder, The Independent Media Initiative

Stuart Sevier is Founder & CEO of ATOM Images and President & Co-Founder of the Independent Media Initiative (IMI). His work focuses on strengthening authenticity in media and science, combining novel funding, technology, and cultural initiatives to help creators produce exceptional work—from YouTube to health—in an era of deepfakes and clickbait.



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