WINNER NEON on Contemporary Cinema 2026 – Special Event in Toronto

 

WINNER NEON on Contemporary Cinema 2026 – Special Event in Toronto

2026 SEPTEMBER 20

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR & BEST EDITOR (Category: Experimental Film).

Congratulations from Toronto!

You have won at Neon On Contemporary Cinema, one of the major events of 2026, held at TIFF – Toronto International Film Festival, a leading
international event for independent cinema.

Once again, congratulations on this achievement.
Every one of your victories fills us with great excitement, and we are delighted to continue supporting you and your work.

RESULTS:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-neon-on-contemporary-cinema-2026-special-event-in-toronto/

Thank you,
Neon On Contemporary Cinema, Toronto, Canada
An event produced in partnership with WILD FILMMAKER.

My warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the jury and to everyone involved. I am deeply honoured and immensely grateful that you have chosen to recognise my new film, The Beauty in a Restless Mind.

A very special thank you to Wild Filmmaker’s visionary Editor-in-Chief, Michele Diomà, and to the entire Wild Filmmaker team for your continued dedication to independent cinema and artistic expression.

My deepest gratitude also goes to Conny Malmqvist, who composed the music for the film, and to Ebba Melber, whose performance brings the film to life.

With my warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

We all carry scars – visible and invisible.

We all carry scars – visible and invisible. This image is from my most recent surgery for skin cancer. The pathology results showed that not all of the cancer could be removed, and I am therefore facing another operation.

As an artist, I have long moved between the darkness and the light of human existence. To see – and to dare to see – is, for me, one of art’s most essential tasks. I have no answers to life’s great questions. Instead, I try to open doors onto what we might prefer to turn away from: vulnerability, pain, fear and the unknown. The physical and the psychological meet within our bodies; both leave their traces.

Perhaps life is not about constantly climbing higher on the ladder. Perhaps what truly matters is how we care for one another when someone falls. At a time when humanism and compassion too often seem to be pushed aside, our responsibility towards one another becomes all the more important.

I still believe in transformation. In the possibility of discovering light through darkness – and of learning, through our wounds, to see the world with different eyes.

And so I feel an immense gratitude towards my wonderful family, my friends, and everyone I have had the privilege of working with. My deepest and most heartfelt thanks also go to all of you who have saved my life: the ambulance crews, emergency and trauma teams, intensive care staff, surgeons, doctors, nurses, and every other healthcare professional who carried me when life itself seemed to fall apart.

No one named, no one forgotten. You have made it possible for me to continue living, loving, creating – and seeing.

Millions of hugs,
Lena Mattsson

WINNERS Golden Odysseus, Ithaca International Film Contest 2026

 

WINNERS Golden Odysseus, Ithaca International Film Contest 2026

2026 SEPTEMBER 19

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST VIDEO POETRY 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL STORYTELLER OF THE YEAR & BEST EUROPEAN MOVIEMAKER.

Congratulations from Greece!

You have won the Golden Odysseus at the Ithaca International Film Contest 2026, the highest multidisciplinary artistic recognition in Europe!

Furthermore, thanks to this achievement, you will soon receive some exciting news from the American Independent Academy Awards!

Here are the RESULTS:https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-golden-odysseus-ithaca-international-film-contest-2026/

Thank you
Warmest regards,
Golden Odysseus, Ithaca International Film Contest, Greece A project
supported by WILD FILMMAKER.

My warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the jury and to everyone involved. I am deeply honoured and immensely grateful that you have chosen to recognise my new film, The Beauty in a Restless Mind.

A very special thank you to Wild Filmmaker’s visionary Editor-in-Chief, Michele Diomà, and to the entire Wild Filmmaker team for your continued dedication to independent cinema and artistic expression.

My deepest gratitude also goes to Conny Malmqvist, who composed the music for the film, and to Ebba Melber, whose performance brings the film to life.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

With my warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER TELLURIDE UNDERGROUND FILM AWARDS 2026

 

WINNER TELLURIDE UNDERGROUND FILM AWARDS 2026

2026 SEPTEMBER 17

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 EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

”Congratulations from Colorado!

We are delighted to announce that you have won the Telluride Underground Film Awards 2026, an achievement that opens the door to some of the most prestigious opportunities of both the current and upcoming film seasons.

This victory holds an even more special significance: it represents the
final step toward gaining access to the shortlist of the Variety
International Film Awards.

This is an extraordinary new opportunity that we will be launching in just a few hours.

You will soon receive the official invitation with all the details you need to take the next step toward this exciting new milestone within our international community.

In the meantime, you can view the official results of the Telluride Underground Film Awards 2026 here:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-telluride-undergrond-film-awars-2026/

Once again, congratulations on this important achievement.
Warmest regards,
Telluride Underground Film Awards 2026
Telluride, Colorado
In partnership with Wild Filmmaker
The platform that stands with independent filmmakers.”

Thank you so much for this wonderful news. I am truly honoured and deeply grateful to receive these awards for The Aesthetics of Failure, Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test.

A warm and heartfelt thank you to Telluride Underground Film Awards, the jury, and to Wild Filmmaker’s editor-in-chief Michele Diomà and to his entire international team.

Special thanks also to Conny Malmqvist who created the music for Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber who appears as an actor in The Rorschach Test.

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

PRESS RELEASE FROM VENICE TO THE WORLD

 

”Congratulations,

You have been selected to be featured in the Film Leaders Project -
PRESS RELEASE FROM VENICE TO THE WORLD, the article in which we give
maximum media exposure to your artistic journey.

This will also give you the opportunity to take part in today’s exclusive initiative, A Coffee with WILD FILMMAKER, a new press release
through which we will introduce your work to the international press attending the TIFF – Toronto International Film Festival, where we are present as the only independent platform showcasing the very best of contemporary independent cinema. And you will have the opportunity to be part of it.

You will soon receive an invitation to join the A Coffee with WILD FILMMAKER press release from TIFF.

In the meantime, here is the Film Leaders Project publication, which
also features you:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/film-leaders-project-press-release-from-venice-to-the-world-2/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
THE WILD FILMMAKER EDITORIAL TEAM.”

I am deeply honored and sincerely grateful to be included in this press release. My special thanks go to Michele Diomà the visionary editor-in-chief of Wild Filmmaker, and to the entire Wild Filmmaker team. You are doing outstanding work in support of independent filmmakers.

Please read the full press release.

https://wildfilmmaker.net/film-leaders-project-press-release-from-venice-to-the-world-2/

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER Production Bridge Awards 2026

 

WINNER Production Bridge Awards 2026
2026 SEPTEMBER 13

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST CONTEMPORARY EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR, BEST ARTHOUSE EDITING & BEST VIDEO POETRY 2026.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST UNIVERSAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST POETIC CINEMATOGRAPHER.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST GLOBAL ORIGINAL STORYTELLER OF THE YEAR.

Congratulations,

You have won the WILD LION, awarded by the Venice Production Bridge Awards!
With over 7,000 entries from 34 countries, this victory is one of the most significant achievements of the year for the entire independent film community!

In addition, your prestigious victory at the Venice Production Bridge Awards qualifies you for the ABAFTA 2027 – Arthouse British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, the first event of the new year, which
will take place in London!

You will soon receive an invitation to enter!

In the meantime, here are the results of the Venice Production Bridge Awards:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-production-bridge-awards-2026/

Thank you, and warmest regards,
Production Bridge Awards
In partnership with WILD FILMMAKER, the platform that stands with
independent artists!

Thank you so much for this wonderful news. I am truly honoured and deeply grateful to receive these awards for The Beauty in a Restless Mind, The Rorschach Test, Not Without Gloves and The Aesthetics of Failure

A warm and heartfelt thank you to the jury, to Wild Filmmaker’s editor-in-chief Michele Diomà, and to his entire international team.

Special thanks also to Conny Malmqvist, who created the music for The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber who appears as an actor in The Beauty in a Restless Mind and The Rorschach Test.

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER 8 & Halfilm Awards 2026 – Special Event in Venice 2026

 

WINNER 8 & Halfilm Awards 2026 – Special Event in Venice 2026

2026 SEPTEMBER 11

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE SHORT FILM, BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT & BEST EUROPEAN INDIE PRODUCER.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ART FILM & BEST INSPIRATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST VIDEO POETRY, BEST VISIONARY EDITING & BEST ORIGINAL INDIE FILMMAKER.

”Congratulations,

You have won the 8 & Halfilm Awards 2026 – Special Event in Venice!

This victory will also give you the opportunity to participate in the ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 in Brooklyn, now in its second edition, which we will be announcing today!

Here are the results of the Seventh Edition of the 8 & Halfilm Awards
2026 – Special Edition in Venice:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-8-halfilm-awards-2026-special-event-in-venice-2026/?edge_reader_page

Thank you, and our warmest regards,
8 & Halfilm Awards
Federico Fellini in the World Association, Rimini
A project created in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER.”

Thank you so much for this wonderful news. I am truly honoured and deeply grateful to receive these awards for The Rorschach Test, Not Without Gloves and The Aesthetics of Failure.

A warm and heartfelt thank you to 8 & Halfilm Awards, the jury, and to Wild Filmmaker’s editor-in-chief Michele Diomà and to his entire international team.

Special thanks also to Conny Malmqvist who created the music for Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber who appears as an actor in The Rorschach Test.

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER INDIE EMMY AWARDS 2026

 

WINNER INDIE EMMY AWARDS 2026
2026 SEPTEMBER 9

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST EXPERIMENTAL CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATIV VISION.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST INSPIRATIONAL DIRECTOR.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL EDITOR.

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR, BEST EDITING & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER 2026.

Congratulations,

You have won the Indie Emmy Awards 2026!

The Indie Emmy Awards are the only event in the world that qualifies you
for the CALIFORNIA GRAND JURY AWARDS 2026, a multidisciplinary event
celebrating international excellence in the arts and culture. You will
soon receive an exclusive invitation reserved especially for you.

Here are the results of the Indie Emmy Awards 2026:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-indie-emmy-awards-2026/

Thank you, and congratulations once again!
Indie Emmy Awards, LA
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER.

Thank you so much for this wonderful news. I am truly honoured and deeply grateful to receive these awards for The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves, The Aesthetics of Failure and The Rorschach Test.

A warm and heartfelt thank you to the jury, to Wild Filmmaker’s editor-in-chief Michele Diomà and to his entire international team.

Special thanks also to Conny Malmqvist , who created the music for The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber, who appears as an actor in The Beauty in a Restless Mind and The Rorschach Test.

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

Self-Made Filmmaker Catalog, Venice 2026

 

"Greetings from Venice,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been included in the
Self-Made Filmmaker Catalog, which we are currently sharing with leading international media outlets!

Read it at this link and get an exclusive preview of our new partnership with AMDb – Arthouse Movie Database, which we will officially announce in the coming hours: https://wildfilmmaker.net/self-made-filmmaker-catalog-venice-2026-2/

Thank you.
Warmest regards from Venice,
The WILD FILMMAKER Editorial Team
The platform bringing the creativity of independent filmmakers to the world’s leading film festivals."

A warm and sincere expression of gratitude is extended to the jury, to Michele Diomà, the visionary Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, and to the entire Wild Filmmaker team, whose unwavering commitment to giving a voice to independent and free cinema is truly admirable.

I am deeply honoured and grateful that my films — The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves, The Aesthetics of Failure, and The Rorschach Test — have been selected for inclusion in the Self-Made Filmmaker Catalog, Venice 2026. It is a particular privilege to have these works recognised with the following distinctions:

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR, BEST EDITING & BEST SOUND

An experimental project in which direction, editing and sound shape a coherent artistic universe, recognized for both originality and arthouse sensibility.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST VISIONARY CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 & BEST MOVIEMAKER

The power of the image and cinematic vision define a work that places the filmmaker at the center of the creative construction of the visual experience.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKER (Category: European Artistic Film)

Production and filmmaking are celebrated within a work of European artistic cinema distinguished by its arthouse identity and international perspective.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL IDEA 20026 & BEST INSPIRATIONAL STORYTELLER

A recognition centered on the strength of the original idea and its storytelling, highlighting inspiration as a fundamental element of cinematic creation.

I should also like to take this opportunity to thank all those with whom I have collaborated on these films, in particular Conny Malmqvist, who composed the music for The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves, and The Rorschach Test, and Ebba Melber, who performed as an actor in The Beauty in a Restless Mind and The Rorschach Test.

With warm regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER BEST SCREENPLAY 2026

 

WINNER BEST SCREENPLAY 2026

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ART FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHY.
INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST VIDEO POETRY 2026 & BEST EUROPEAN INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL MOVIEMAKER 2026 & BEST SOUND.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN ACTRESS & BEST ARTHOUSE CINEMATIC VISION (Category: Experimental Film).

"Congratulations,

You have won Best Screenplay 2026!

An outstanding achievement that places you among the winners selected from over 4,300 screenplays submitted from more than 30 countries.

You can view the official results at the following link:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-best-screenplay-2026/

Thank you, and congratulations once again.
Kind regards,
Best Screenplay - Santa Monica, California
ISGW - Indie Screenwriters Guild of the World
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER."

Thank you so much for this wonderful news. I am truly honoured and deeply grateful to receive these awards for The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves, The Aesthetics of Failure and The Rorschach Test.

A warm and heartfelt thank you to the jury, to Wild Filmmaker’s editor-in-chief Michele Diomà , and to his entire international team.

Special thanks also to Conny Malmqvist, who created the music for The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber, who appears as an actor in The Beauty in a Restless Mind and The Rorschach Test.

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

Lena Mattsson - In the Artist's Eye, The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm

 

Warm welcome to my solo exhibition at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm,

20 March – 1 May. Heartfelt thanks to everyone I collaborate with, and a special thank you to the entire Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

Lena Mattsson

In the Artist's Eye

20 March - 1 May

In Lena Mattsson's exhibition and accompanying catalogue, the classic metaphor of the eyes as the mirror of the soul is deconstructed through a multifaceted exploration of the symbolism of the eye – where power and violence penetrate through the lens. Fearlessly, she asks the most difficult questions of existence and opens the door to the unspeakable.

Lena Mattsson received the Academy of Fine Arts' exhibition scholarship from the Gerard Bonnier Fund 2025. The scholarship includes an exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts, funds to carry out the exhibition and an exhibition catalogue.

Please click the link to read more.

https://konstakademien.se/en/events/lena-mattsson/

Best regards,

Lena Mattsson

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER September 3, 2026 / Venice.

 

September 3, 2026, Venice.

WILD FILMMAKER is back in THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

My deepest and warmest gratitude to the visionary Editor-in-Chief, Michele Diomà, and to the entire Wild Filmmaker community.

Your extraordinary dedication, passion, and unwavering support for independent cinema, artistic freedom, and bold creative voices mean more than words can express. It is a true honour to be part of such an inspiring international community. ❤️✨🎬

With warmest regards,

Lena Mattsson.

"Ciao from Venice!

It is with great enthusiasm that we are delighted to announce that you are featured in The Hollywood Reporter among the Best Independent Artists of 2026!

This is an extraordinary achievement for WILD FILMMAKER, the world’s largest Community dedicated to independent artists, and we are thrilled to share this importa nt recognition with you.

You can view today’s edition of The Hollywood Reporter, published on the occasion of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. You can find us on page 5:

https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=64f88095-ffd2-4d0e-b820-424299e6fe02

Thank you for being part of Wild Filmmaker, and once again,

congratulations on this important achievement.

Warmest regards,

Michele Diomà

Editor in Chief

WILD FILMMAKER"

WINNER Human Rights Film Awards in Venice 2026

 

WINNER Human Rights Film Awards in Venice 2026
2026 September 2

I am deeply honoured to have received the following awards at the Human Rights Film Awards in Venice 2026 (2 September 2026):

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR, BEST EDITING & BEST SOUND.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST VISIONARY CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 & BEST MOVIEMAKER.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKER (Category: European Artistic Film).

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL IDEA 20026 & BEST INSPIRATIONAL STORYTELLER.

"Congratulation!

You have won the Human Rights Film Awards in Venice!

The event received significant media attention, including coverage from Cinecittà News, the historic magazine covering the world’s oldest film festival!

Thanks to this important achievement, you now have the opportunity to be featured in the Self-Made Filmmaker Catalog, Venice 2026, which we will present on Monday, September 7, to the international press attending the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, giving your prestigious Human Rights Film Awards victory the media exposure it deserves.

Winning the Human Rights Film Awards also qualifies you for the second edition of “From Venice to the American Film Market,” an exclusive event reserved for award winners. You will receive your invitation shortly.

Here are the RESULTS:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-human-rights-film-awards-in-venice-2026/

Thank you and congratulations!
Human Rights Film Awards, Venice
In partnership with WILD FILMMAKER, the platform that puts independent cinema in the spotlight at the world’s most exclusive international film events."

I wish to express my warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the jury, to Michele Diomà Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, and to the entire international Wild Filmmaker team.

Special thanks are also due to Conny Malmqvist for composing the music for The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves, and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber for her performances in The Beauty in a Restless Mind and The Rorschach Test.

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER WILD SCREENINGS 2026

 

WINNER WILD SCREENINGS 2026
2026 August 30

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Inspirational Short Film) & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.

My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to the distinguished jury of the WILD SCREENINGS of the Principality of Monaco, to Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, the entire international Wild Filmmaker team, and to everyone with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating. I am profoundly grateful and deeply humbled by this prestigious honour. Your support, encouragement, and belief in my work mean more to me than words can adequately express.

I am especially grateful that you have chosen to recognise and honour my latest film, THE BEAUTY IN A RESTLESS MIND. I would also like to extend my warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the composer Conny Malmqvist and the actress Ebba Melber, whose artistic dedication and invaluable contributions have been an essential part of the film’s journey.

With my warmest regards and deepest appreciation,
Lena Mattsson.

Congratulations from the Principality of Monaco!

You have won the WILD SCREENINGS 2026, a highly prestigious cultural recognition for the entire Global Independent Cinema Movement, awarded annually during 48 hours dedicated to showcasing the very best of Arthouse Cinema from around the world!

Furthermore, thanks to this achievement, you will also have the
opportunity to become part of the first and only Directors Guild of the World!

You will soon receive all the details on how to join this extraordinary new initiative!

In the meantime, here are the results of the WILD SCREENINGS of the Principality of Monaco: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-wild-screenings-2026/

Thank you, and warmest regards,

WILD SCREENINGS, Principality of Monaco

In partnership with WILD FILMMAKER, the world’s leading platform for the promotion of uncensored cinema and art.

WINNERS – Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders, Switzerland

 

WINNERS – Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders, Switzerland
2026 August 27

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Poetry Short Film), BEST GLOBAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE CINEMATOGRAPHY.

My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to the distinguished jury of the Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders, to Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, the entire international Wild Filmmaker team, and to everyone with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating. I am profoundly grateful and deeply humbled by this prestigious honour. Your support, encouragement, and belief in my work mean more to me than words can adequately express.

I am especially grateful that you have chosen to recognise and honour my latest film, THE BEAUTY IN A RESTLESS MIND. I would also like to extend my warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the composer Conny Malmqvist and the actress Ebba Melber, whose artistic dedication and invaluable contributions have been an essential part of the film’s journey.

With my warmest regards and deepest appreciation,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations from Switzerland!

You have won the Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders! With artists from more than 45 countries and over 5,000 works submitted, we are thrilled to celebrate this achievement with you!

This victory also gives you the opportunity to enter the BEST SCREENPLAY 2026 Shortlist. The award will be announced on September 3, coinciding with the publication of our partnership with THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
More information will be coming soon!

In the meantime, here are the winners of the Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-lugano-film-forum-2026-stories-without-borders-switzerland/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Lugano FF – Stories Without Borders
Switzerland
A project created with the support of WILD FILMMAKER."

Cinecittà News! WILD FILMMAKER brings the 2026 Human Rights Film Awards to Venice

Don't miss Cinecittà News!

WILD FILMMAKER brings the 2026 Human Rights Film Awards to Venice

The founder Michele Diomà: "Our platform reaffirms its leadership as the world’s leading for the promotion of arthouse cinema in 2026"

27 August 2026 - Venice 2026

A big thank you to Michele Diomà and Wild Filmmaker.

https://cinecittanews.it/en/wild-filmmaker-brings-the-2026-human-rights-film-awards-to-venice/
 

WINNER IFI FEST – International Film Institute 2026

 

WINNER IFI FEST – International Film Institute 2026

2026 August 24

The Rorschach Test

By Lena Mattsson

BEST STORYTELLING, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER.

Not Without Gloves

By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN PRODUCER, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR.

The Aesthetics of Failure

By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING & BEST INDIE DIRECTOR (Category: Experimental).

Congratulations,

You have won the IFI International Film Institute Fest 2026!

The festival’s main annual award, presented by film historians and, starting with this edition, also dedicated to independent productions!

In addition, this victory will give you the opportunity to participate

in WILD SCREENINGS 2026, 48 hours of independent cinema from around the world, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29, in the Principality of Monaco.

You will receive all the information soon!

Here is the link to the IFI International Film Institute Fest 2026

results: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-ifi-fest-international-film-institute-2026/

Thank you.

Kind regards,

IFI International Film Institute Fest 2026

In partnership with WILD FILMMAKER.

Thank you so much for this wonderful news. I am truly honoured and deeply grateful to receive these awards for The Rorschach Test, Not Without Gloves and The Aesthetics of Failure.

A warm and heartfelt thank you to the jury, to Wild Filmmaker’s editor-in-chief Michele Diomà, and to his entire international team.

Special thanks also to Conny Malmqvist, who created the music for Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber, who appears as an actor in The Rorschach Test.

With warmest regards,

Lena Mattsson