North (Nord in Norwegian) won the prize of 25 000 US Dollars, sponsored by the American Express, and handed over by actress Uma Thurman.
The jury, consisting of Bradely Cooper, Richard Fischoff, Todd Haynes, Meg Ryan and Uma Thurman, commented following on the film:
- Rune Denstad Langlo, formerly a documentary filmmaker, shows a mastery of comedic direction in “North.” His consummate vision, strong grasp of story and command of the language of cinema make him a standout amidst a strong pool of candidates.
North has until now been sold to 25 countries and competed against 11 other international features at Tribeca Film Festival.