Paul Thomas Anderson’s concert film Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall has been acquired for North American distribution by Janus Films and Criterion, with roadshow theatrical screenings scheduled to begin across major cities starting November 20, featuring 35mm and 16mm prints captured during the Geese frontman’s sold-out December 2025 performance.
The cinematic crossover between Paul Thomas Anderson and New York’s breakout rock eccentric is officially hitting the road. Captured live at Carnegie Hall in December 2025, the film immortalizes a landmark solo performance by Geese frontman Cameron Winter.
The Bottom Line
- The Distribution: Janus Films and Criterion have secured North American rights for the film, opting for a theatrical roadshow release strategy starting November 20.
- The Production: Directed and shot on 35mm and 16mm film by Paul Thomas Anderson, the concert features music produced by Ariel Rechtshaid.
- The Audio Companion: A companion live album drops October 9 via Partisan Records and Play It Again Sam, ahead of the theatrical tour.
From Carnegie Hall to Celluloid: The Mechanics of Anderson’s Newest Project
Paul Thomas Anderson turned his lens toward a singular night in December 2025, capturing Cameron Winter on stage at Carnegie Hall. The feature was shot on both 35mm and 16mm film, preserving the raw intensity of Winter’s solo set.
Tickets for these exclusive engagements go on sale September 17, giving fans a narrow window to secure seats for theatrical dates running from late November through mid-January.
Decoding the Musical Landscape Behind ‘Getting Killed’ and ‘Heavy Metal’
To understand why a Carnegie Hall solo show merited the Paul Thomas Anderson treatment, you have to look at the trajectory. Winter has fronted Geese since 2016. Following his 2024 solo debut Heavy Metal and Geese’s 2025 breakthrough album Getting Killed (released via Partisan Records and Play It Again Sam), Winter became an artist capable of uniting traditional rock fandom with critical high-art adoration.
Winter morphed the woozy ragtime wobble of songs like “Cancer of the Skull” into a sweeping, dreamlike experience that contrasted starkly with the frantic, anxious mania of his lyricism. The accompanying live album, produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, arrives October 9 through Partisan Records and Play It Again Sam to prime audiences before the film hits screens.
| Milestone / Release | Partner / Entity | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Geese Third Headlining Tour (“Getting Killed”) | Partisan Records / Play It Again Sam | October 2025 – November 2025 |
| Carnegie Hall Solo Performance Captured | Paul Thomas Anderson / Bennie Safdie | December 2025 |
| Live Album Release | Partisan Records / Play It Again Sam | October 9 |
| Theatrical Ticket Sales Open | Janus Films / Criterion | September 17 |
| Theatrical Roadshow Screenings Begin | Janus Films / Criterion | November 20 |
The Theatrical Roadshow Strategy in the Streaming Era
The tour touches down in major cultural hubs across North America, kicking off in New York and Los Angeles on November 20, before winding through Washington, D.C., Chicago, Austin, and Portland into January.
What do you think of Anderson’s analog approach to capturing modern live music? Will you be lining up for tickets when they drop next month? Let us know in the comments below.
