World Premiere at NYFF
Paul Thomas Anderson’s concert film,Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall, will hold its world premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival on October 1 at Alice Tully Hall, screening on 35mm. Anderson and Winter are set to attend the debut, as announced by the festival.The film captures the Geese frontman’s sold-out solo performance at the iconic New York City venue in December 2025, where he performed a stripped-down set accompanying himself on a Steinway grand piano. The New York Film Festival described the performance as a revelation that cemented Winter’s status as a one-of-a-kind cabaret art-pop balladeer.
The Film and Its Makers
Anderson directed and shot the film on 35mm and 16mm, with production credits going to Sara Murphy, Erica Frauman, and Maggie Ambrose, alongside co-producer Benny Safdie, who was spotted on stage with a camera during the performance.The music for the film was recorded and produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, a Grammy winner known for his work with Vampire Weekend and Adele.
Theatrical Release and Distribution
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall will be released by Janus Films and Criterion, beginning a theatrical 35mm rollout on November 20 in Los Angeles and New York. The release schedule includes screenings at venues such as the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Village East by Angelika in New York, and the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, among others.NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim praised the film, stating that Anderson’s documentary captures Winter’s performance with sensitivity and skill, calling it a concert movie for the ages.
Anderson’s Musical Documentaries
The film marks Anderson’s second music-focused documentary, following 2015’sJunun, which chronicled the making of an album by Israeli composer Shye Ben Tzur, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, and the Rajasthan Express.Junun also premiered at the New York Film Festival.Winter, who is also featured in Jonathan Glazer’sJoy of Joys, another NYFF Spotlight selection, is currently on a rising trajectory in the indie rock scene.