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    Joshua Z Weinstein’s “Here I’m Alive” Selected For World Premiere In U.S. Narrative Competition at The Tribeca Festival

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    Here I'm Alive

    Weinstein’s latest feature is a neo-realist portrait of New York’s digital underbelly, unfolding over one unforgettable night.

    NEW YORK -- (SPW) --

    Here I’m Alive, the latest feature from filmmaker and Washington Square Films director Joshua Z Weinstein, has been selected for its World Premiere in the U.S. Narrative Competition at the Tribeca Festival, taking place June 3–14, 2026.

    Directed by Weinstein and written by Weinstein and Brian Perkins, the 81-minute feature is a raw, neo-realist urban epic set over one night in New York City. The film follows migrants, sex workers, and dreamers as they navigate the city’s digital underbelly, propelled by a sonic backdrop of underground rap and spiritual jazz. Unflinching and immersive, Here I’m Alive delivers a portrait of modern city life that is both intimate and electrifying.

    Weinstein is best known for his breakout feature Menashe, released by A24, which earned nominations for a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Director and an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. His previous work has screened at major international festivals, including Sundance, Berlin, and Camerimage, and he has also directed documentaries such as Drivers Wanted, Flying on Engine, and I Beat Mike Tyson.

    Here I’m Alive is produced by Joshua Z Weinstein and Daniel Finkelman, with executive producers Han West, Josh Blum, and Brian Perkins. The film stars Cheyenne Gallagher, Eddie Torrenegra, Caleb Zuzga, Krystaly Figueroa, and Emira D’Spain.

    About Washington Square Films
    Across its over three-decade tenure, Washington Square Films has grown to be considered one of the most respected multidisciplinary production companies in the industry. Boasting a sharp eye for talent, a high level of integrity and a discriminating downtown New York sensibility, the company has produced award-winning independent films and commercials, as well as forged a thriving entertainment management division. On any given day, the seasoned producers and managers at Washington Square Films are likely to be working with some of the most revered actors and promising directors in the business.

    From its headquarters on New York City’s Bowery, and a satellite office in Los Angeles, the company manages and collaborates with an internationally recognized roster of writers, directors and A-list talent in entertainment and advertising. Washington Square Films receives regular accolades at The Academy Awards, Peabody Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Golden Globes and Cannes Lions, along with selection for top International festivals such as Sundance, TIFF, New York Film Festival, Tribeca, Berlin and Locarno, and continues to break new ground in creative production.

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