According to Kanoon General Directorate for Public Relations and International Affairs, based on this news, seven short animations from Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, USA, The People's Republic of China, and The Islamic Republic of Iran were the nominees for the award of this section. Finally, the award of the best animation went to “In the Shadow of the Cypress”.   

Tribeca International Festival was established by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal in 2001. This festival has paid special attention to the short animations throughout the world. More than 8000 short films have been sent to the festival this year.

Asghar Farhadi was a judge in this round of the festival at the international section. Farhadi received Tribeca best award for “About Elly” in 2009. 

 The 23rd Tribeca International Film Festival was held from 5 to 16 June 2024 in Manhattan, NewYork, USA.