WINNER BEST STORY 2026

 

WINNER BEST STORY 2026

2026 April 1

Not Without Gloves

By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKER 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).

The Rorschach Test

By Lena Mattsson

BEST INSPIRATIONAL MOVIEMAKER, BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026.

The Aesthetics of Failure

By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN ARTHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST INDIE CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST VISIONARY EDITING.

A huge thank you to the Hollywood Indie Association,

Stanley FF, an event supported by WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "Not Without Gloves" the honors of BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKER 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL), and my film "The Rorschach Test" the honors of BEST INSPIRATIONAL MOVIEMAKER, BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026.

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "The Aesthetics of Failure" with awards for BEST EUROPEAN ARTHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST INDIE CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST VISIONARY EDITING.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

My heartfelt thanks go to the jury and everyone involved.

Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us as filmmakers:

Michele Diomà

Valentina Lumi

Wild Filmmaker

Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test. Ebba Melber the talented actor who participated in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,

Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations!

The Hollywood Indie Association has awarded you the Best Story 2026 prize!

This award places you among the top 10 most awarded authors of the year in your category and qualifies you for the Best Visionary 2026, one ofthe most prestigious awards dedicated to independent literature and cinema, presented by the international press.

The Best Visionary winners will be announced on May 2!

Here are the results of the Best Story 2026:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-best-story-2026/

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Hollywood Indie Association

Stanley FF

An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER"

WINNER Caravaggio Film Honors 2026

 

WINNER Caravaggio Film Honors 2026
2026 March 30

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR & BEST INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL FILMMAKER.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ART FILM 2026.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INSPIRATIONAL FILM 2026.

A huge thank you to the Caravaggio Film Honors, Paris, France,
a project carried out with the support of Frida FF,
in partnership with WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST EUROPEAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR & BEST INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL FILMMAKER, and my film "Not Without Gloves" the honors of
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ART FILM 2026.

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with awards for BEST INSPIRATIONAL FILM 2026.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

My heartfelt thanks go to the jury and everyone involved.

Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us as filmmakers:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker
Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test. Ebba Melber the talented actor who participated in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations!

You have won the Caravaggio Film Honors 2026!

The Caravaggio Film Honors is one of the leading events that brings together Cinema and Painting, and this edition saw the participation of artists from as many as 24 countries!

Here is the list of winners:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-caravaggio-film-honors-2026/

Thank you,
Best regards,
Caravaggio Film Honors, Paris, France
A project carried out with the support of Frida FF
In partnership with WILD FILMMAKER"

WINNER Lake Como Film Meeting 2026

 

WINNER Lake Como Film Meeting 2026
2026 March 29

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL VIDEOPOETRY 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIEMAKER & BEST EDITING.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL POETIC SHORT FILM.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL IDEA.

A huge thank you to the Lake Como Film Meeting 2026, an event in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST INTERNATIONAL VIDEOPOETRY 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIEMAKER & BEST EDITING, and my film "Not Without Gloves" the honors of BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL POETIC SHORT FILM.

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL IDEA.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

My heartfelt thanks go to the jury and everyone involved.

Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us as filmmakers:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker
Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test. Ebba Melber the talented actor who participated in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations!

You have won the Lake Como Film Meeting 2026!

A key milestone to enter the largest international circuit dedicated to distributing indie works to a new global audience!

Here are the winners of the Lake Como Film Meeting 2026:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-lake-como-film-meeting-2026/

Thank you,
Have a nice Sunday
Film Meeting Project Worldwide
Lake Como FM, Italy
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER"

Soon in Variety May 17 during the Cannes Film Market.

 

A big and heartfelt thank you to Wild Filmmakers’ editor-in-chief Michele Diomà and his wonderful international team! A very special thank you as well to Variety, and to all the amazing people I have the pleasure of collaborating with.

I’ll keep you updated—more information coming soon.

Warmest regards, Lena Mattsson

Michele Diomà, Valentina Lumi, Wild Filmmaker, Variety

WINNER Golden Caesar Film Awards 2026

 

WINNER Golden Caesar Film Awards 2026

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST DIRECTOR, BEST PRODUCER & BEST EDITING (Category: International Experimental Film).

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INSPIRATIONAL INDIE FILM & BEST EUROPEAN ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIE PROJECT OF THE YEAR.

A huge thank you to the Golden Caesar Film Awards, Rome,
an event organized with the support of WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST DIRECTOR, BEST PRODUCER & BEST EDITING (Category: International Experimental Film), and my film "The Rorschach Test" the honors of BEST INSPIRATIONAL INDIE FILM & BEST EUROPEAN ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER.

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "Not Without Gloves" with awards for BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIE PROJECT OF THE YEAR.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

My heartfelt thanks go to the jury and everyone involved.

Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us as filmmakers:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker
Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test. Ebba Melber the talented actor who participated in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations!

You have won the Golden Caesar Film Awards 2026!

This victory qualifies you for the Lifetime Achievement Awards, more great news will be coming your way soon

Here are the winners of the Golden Caesar Film Awards 2026:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-golden-caesar-film-awards-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Golden Caesar Film Awards, Rome
An event organized with the support of WILD FILMMAKER"

THE BEAUTY IN A RESTLESS MIND by Lena Mattsson

 

Jag vill framföra mitt varmaste och ödmjukaste tack till Alexandre Dino, juryn och hela Nikon Film Festival-teamet.

Ett särskilt varmt tack går till Conny Malmqvist som har skapat den magiska musiken, och till Ebba Melber för hennes utmärkta skådespelarinsats i min film The Beauty in a Restless Mind.

Röstningen till publikpriset är fortfarande öppen några dagar till. Röstningen pågår fram till den 26 mars 2026 kl. 19:00 (då de utvalda filmerna tillkännages). Ni är varmt välkomna att rösta på min nya kortfilm Skönheten i ett rastlöst sinne – se länken nedan

Tack på förhand för ert stöd och er tid!

Varma hälsningar,

Lena Mattsson.

I would like to extend my warmest and most sincere thanks to Alexandre Dino, the jury, and the entire Nikon Film Festival team.

A special and heartfelt thank you goes to Conny Malmqvist for composing the magical music, and to Ebba Melber for her outstanding performance in my film The Beauty in a Restless Mind.

Voting for the Audience Award remains open for a few more days. The voting period continues until 26 March 2026 at 19:00 (when the selected films will be announced).

You are warmly welcome to vote for my new short film The Beauty in a Restless Mind – please follow the link below: https://www.festivalnikon.fr/en/video/2025/645

Thank you in advance for your support and your time.

Best regards,

Lena Mattsson.

THE BEAUTY IN A RESTLESS MIND

The Beauty in a Restless Mind by Lena Mattsson raises fundamental questions about the nature of beauty. Is beauty defined by external or internal factors? Can beauty reside in the experiences we carry along life's path, where light and dark experiences resonate in harmony? Can the darkness in our lives be transformed into something beautiful? Is inner content ultimately more significant than surface appearance?

WINNER – NEW STAR FILM AWARDS 2026, NY, LA, Rome, Paris, Berlin, Toronto, Tokyo

 

WINNER – NEW STAR FILM AWARDS 2026
2026 March 22

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST SPRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

A huge thank you to the (ISIFC) International Society of Indie Film Critics, New Star Film Awards, NY, LA, Rome, Paris, Berlin, Toronto, Tokyo, an event supported by WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER, and my film "Not Without Gloves" the honors of BEST SPRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

My heartfelt thanks go to the jury and everyone involved.

Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us as filmmakers:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker
Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test. Ebba Melber the talented actor who participated in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations and happy Sunday!

You have won the New Star Film Awards 2026, the prestigious recognition awarded by the (ISIFC) International Society of Indie Film Critics!

Furthermore, this win qualifies you for the largest independent film event of 2026 in Japan—you will receive an invitation shortly!

Here are the results of the New Star Film Awards 2026:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-new-star-film-awards-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
(ISIFC) International Society of Indie Film Critics
New Star Film Awards, NY, LA, Rome, Paris, Berlin, Toronto, Tokyo
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER"

Official Guide to the Best Filmmakers of the Year

 

Good morning from the Editorial Team of WILD FILMMAKER!

You have been included in the Official Guide to the Best Filmmakers of the Year!

A prestigious recognition that allows you to qualify for the Think
Different Film Contest in Silicon Valley!

You will soon receive an exclusive invitation!

Here is the Guide:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/official-guide-to-the-best-filmmakers-of-the-year/

Thank you,
Kind regards,
WILD FILMMAKER.

I would like to express my profound and heartfelt gratitude to the international jury, as well as to Wild Filmmaker editor-in-chief Michele Diomà and his entire editorial team.

I also wish to extend my sincere thanks to all those with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating, above all to Conny Malmqvist, who composed the original music for my films Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber, the lead actress in The Rorschach Test.

From the bottom of my heart — a very warm thank you to you all.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

Official Guide to the Best Filmmakers of the Year
2026 March 20

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATIC IDEA, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

Please click on the attached link and read more!

https://wildfilmmaker.net/official-guide-to-the-best-filmmakers-of-the-year/

WINNER – Filmmaker Of The Year Awards 2026

 

WINNER – Filmmaker Of The Year Awards 2026
2026 March 18

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATIC IDEA, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

A huge thank you to the Filmmaker of the Year Awards, LA, California, a project supported by WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "Not Without Gloves" the honors of BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL), and my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATIC IDEA, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with awards for BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

My heartfelt thanks go to the jury and everyone involved.

Special thanks for the incredible work
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker
Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test. Ebba Melber the talented actor who participated in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations!

You have won the Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2026!

A highly prestigious recognition that allows you to become part of the Official Guide to the Best Filmmakers of the Year, which will be sent to all major independent distributors.

Furthermore, this victory also qualifies you for the first edition of
the Olympia Film Prize, a unique global event created to become the “Olympics of Cinema.”

You will soon receive a personalized invitation.

Here you can find the results of the Filmmaker of the Year Awards: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-filmmaker-of-the-year-awards-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Filmmaker of the Year Awards, LA, California
A project supported by WILD FILMMAKER"

WINNER – INDIE OSCAR Final Competition 2026

 

WINNER – INDIE OSCAR Final Competition 2026
2026 March 16

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST SPRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

A huge thank you to the Indie Oscar, LA, and
the editorial team of WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER, and my film "Not Without Gloves" the honors of BEST SPRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

My heartfelt thanks go to the jury and everyone involved.

Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us as filmmakers:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker
Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test. Ebba Melber the talented actor who participated in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations!

We are proud to announce that you have won the Final Competition of the Indie Oscar 2026!

Winning the Final Competition of the Indie Oscar also qualifies you for “Hero of Contemporary Cinema,” a Special Event that only the most awarded projects of the current film season can access!

We will send you an invitation shortly.

Here are the results of the Indie Oscar 2026 Final Competition:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-indie-oscar-final-competition-2026/

Thank you.
With our kindest regards,
Indie Oscar, LA
The editorial team of WILD FILMMAKER, the platform of major independent events"

BEST ARTIST, (ISIFC) International Society of Indie Film Critics LA, NYC, Rome, London, Paris,

 

WINNER – BEST ARTIST 2026

2026 March 12

Not Without Gloves

By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).

The Aesthetics of Failure

By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATIC IDEA, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

The Rorschach Test

By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

A huge thank you to the BEST ARTIST, (ISIFC) International Society of Indie Film Critics LA, NYC, Rome, London, Paris,

a project supported by WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "Not Without Gloves" the honors of BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL), and my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATIC IDEA, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with awards for BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

My heartfelt thanks go to the jury and everyone involved.

Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us as filmmakers:

Michele Diomà

Valentina Lumi

Wild Filmmaker

Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test. Ebba Melber the talented actor who participated in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,

Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations!

You have won BEST ARTIST 2026!

The awards granted by (ISIFC) will allow you, starting today, to become an Official Member / Future of Filmmaking, a recognition of high qualitative value that you may attribute to your work.

We are very happy about this recognition, which confirms our belief in your exceptional creative abilities, and we are pleased to support you at the best festivals around the world!

At this link you can find the BEST ARTIST 2026 Results:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-best-artist-2026/

Thank you.

Kind regards,

BEST ARTIST, (ISIFC) International Society of Indie Film Critics

LA, NYC, Rome, London, Paris

A project supported by WILD FILMMAKER"