Lena Mattsson
WINNER Japan Indie Film Awards 2026
WILD FILMMAKER Press Release From the 79th Cannes Film Festival
The 79th Cannes Film Festival marked the definitive consecration of WILD FILMMAKER as the world’s leading platform for the promotion of Independent Cinema.
With WILD FILMMAKER featured in publications such as The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Cinecittà News, and soon also Cineuropa, the most prestigious cinema magazine in Europe, we are now recognized by leading professionals across the international motion picture world.
With a Community of more than 80,000 artists from every continent, we have proven that democratizing cinema is not impossible.
At the heart of our project there has only ever been one goal: to promote creativity.
And to those who once called us “dreamers,” we can now say that dreams sometimes become tangible realities.
Since the founding of WILD FILMMAKER almost six years ago, our mission has been, above all, an ethical one, because we believe that art is a way of revealing the secrets of one’s soul and sharing them with other human beings.
Today, every artist in our Community can proudly say they are a Wild Filmmaker, because if we are now regarded with respect and admiration even at the Marché du Film in Cannes, it is thanks to every single author who has supported Wild Filmmaker.
We have won, and new challenges are already on the horizon.
Below is the list of the artists who supported the Press Release from the 79th Cannes Film Festival:
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Vicentini Gomez
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Vivian Tsang
Walid Salhab
Lifetime Achievement Awards, we are pleased to attach your Personalized Certificate.
Following the great victory announced yesterday at the Lifetime
Achievement Awards, we are pleased to attach your Personalized
Certificate.
Congratulations once again on this extraordinary achievement you have reached.
We are proud to support an artist like you at the world’s leading
festivals.
Thank you.
Kindest regards,
The Editorial Team of WILD FILMMAKER."
Dear Editorial Team at WILD FILMMAKER,
Thank you so much for your kind message and for including my three personal certificates for the films "The Rorschach Test", "Not Without Gloves", and "The Aesthetics of Failure".
I feel truly honored and am deeply grateful for this lifetime achievement award. I would like to extend my warmest and most sincere thanks to the entire team and everyone who has been involved in this wonderful recognition.
It means the world to me to receive such support from you and the world’s leading festivals. Thank you once again for believing in my work.
Warm regards,
Lena Mattsson
WINNER The Lifetime Achievement Awards 2026
2026 May 19
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER & BEST EDITING.
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Arthouse Short) & BEST VISIONARY PROJECT.
A big thank you to the jury of the Lifetime Achievement Awards in Cannes, France — an event organized with the support of Wild Filmmaker — for awarding my film ”The Aesthetics of Failure” the honors of BEST POETRY FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER & BEST EDITING, and my film ”Not Without Gloves” the awards for BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM.
I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing ”The Rorschach Test” with awards for BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Arthouse Short) & BEST VISIONARY PROJECT.
It is a great honor!
I am profoundly proud and thankful.
Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us 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 Lifetime Achievement Awards, presented at the Marché du Film of the Cannes Film Festival!
A victory that also qualifies you for the IDIFA – Independence Day
International Film Awards, which we will have the great honor of
organizing.
You will receive further details shortly.
Here is the link to read the results of the Lifetime Achievement Awards 2026:
Thank you.
Kind regards,
The Jury of the Lifetime Achievement Awards, Cannes, France
An event organized with the support of WILD FILMMAKER"
Wild Filmmaker Featured in Variety at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
Wild Filmmaker Featured in Variety at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
The Aesthetics of Failure
Not Without Gloves
The Rorschach Test
by Lena Mattsson
Best Experimental Films 2026
Variety
Link below.
WINNER Special Event in Cannes – 8 & Halfilm Awards 2026
Amazing news!
WINNER Special Event in Cannes – 8 & Halfilm Awards 2026
2026 May 15
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER & BEST EDITING.
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Arthouse Short) & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.
A big thank you to the jury and the The Editorial Team of the 8 & Halfilm Awards, in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film ”The Aesthetics of Failure” the honors of BEST POETRY FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER & BEST EDITING, and my film ”Not Without Gloves” the honors of BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM.
I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing ”The Rorschach Test” with awards for BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Arthouse Short) & BEST EXPERIMENTAL 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
8&Halfilm Awards
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 8 & Halfilm Awards Special Event in Cannes 2026!
A historic event now in its fifth edition, opening our awards season from the Cannes Film Festival, and this year also giving you the opportunity to qualify for an extraordinary new partnership, “Indie Golden Palm,” which will be announced alongside the Palme d’Or of the 79th Cannes Film Festival!
Your invitation will arrive shortly!
Here is the link to the results of the 8 & Halfilm Awards Special Event in Cannes 2026:
Thank you.
Kindest regards,
The Editorial Team of the 8 & Halfilm Awards
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER"
Wild Filmmaker Featured in The Hollywood Reporter 79th Cannes Film Festival
Directors Talk: Lena Mattsson
STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION Film Festival
Congratulations! Your submitted films “The Rorschach Test,” “Not Without Gloves,” and “The Aesthetics of Failure” have been officially accepted into the STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION Film Festival in the “Best of Short Films” category.
We will screen your films once (free) virtually on the new Film Festival TV app on May 27 at 8:00 PM EST (New York time).
You’ve made great films and we are honored to showcase them at the festival.
Thanks again,
Matthew Toffolo."
Dear Matthew Toffolo and the STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION Film Festival team,
I humbly thank the jury and everyone involved.
Many people have been asking where they can watch my films. This is a unique opportunity to see three of my award-winning films for free. Please feel free to contact me, and I’ll happily send you a screening code (valid from May 27).
Warm regards,
Lena Mattsson
"Hej Lena,
Grattis! Dina inskickade filmer ”The Rorschach Test”, ”Not Without Gloves” och ”The Aesthetics of Failure” har officiellt antagits till STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION Film Festival i kategorin ”Best of Short Films”.
Vi kommer att visa dina filmer en gång (gratis) virtuellt på den nya Film Festival TV-appen den 27 maj kl. 20:00 EST (New York-tid).
Du har gjort fantastiska filmer och vi är hedrade över att få visa dem på festivalen.
Tack igen,
Matthew Toffolo."
Kära Matthew Toffolo och teamet bakom STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION Film Festival,
Jag tackar ödmjukt juryn och alla inblandade.
Många har frågat var de kan se mina filmer. Detta är ett unikt tillfälle att se tre av mina prisbelönta filmer gratis. Kontakta mig så skickar jag gärna en visningskod (giltig från den 27 maj).
Varma hälsningar,
Lena Mattsson
WINNER Ideas That Could Change the World Film Festival 2026
2026 May 10
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST DIRECTOR, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST SPIRITUAL SHORT FILM.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST INTERNATIONAL MOVIEMAKER.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST FILMMAKER 2026, BEST SOUND & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.
A big thank you to the the Jury of the Ideas That Could Change the World Film Festival, London, NYC, Paris, Rome, Venice,
a project supported by WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film ”Not Without Gloves” the honors of BEST DIRECTOR, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST SPIRITUAL SHORT FILM, and my film ”The Aesthetics of Failure” the honors of BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST INTERNATIONAL MOVIEMAKER.
I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing ”The Rorschach Test” with awards for BEST FILMMAKER 2026, BEST SOUND & BEST EXPERIMENTAL 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,
You have won the Ideas That Could Change the World Film Festival 2026!
The first global event promoted by the (IAYIC) International Association of Young Independent Critics!
At the following link you can find your win at the Ideas That Could
Change the World Film Festival:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-ideas-that-could-change-the-world-film-festival-2026/
Thank you,
Best regards,
Ideas That Could Change the World Film Festival
London, NYC, Paris, Rome, Venice
A project supported by WILD FILMMAKER"
WINNER Think Different Film Contest 2026, San Jose, Silicon Valley
WINNER Think Different Film Contest 2026, San Jose, Silicon Valley
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL VIDEOPOETRY 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIMAKER & BEST EDITING.
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST STORYTELLING (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN INDIE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST POETIC SHORT FILM.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EXPERIMENTAL ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER 2026 & BEST VISIONARY CINEMATOGRAPHER.
A big thank you to the the Jury of the Think Different Film Contest, San Jose, Silicon Valley, an event organized with the support of WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film ”The Aesthetics of Failure” the honors of BEST INTERNATIONAL VIDEOPOETRY 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIMAKER & BEST EDITING, and my film ”Not Without Gloves” the honors of BEST STORYTELLING (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN INDIE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST POETIC SHORT FILM.
I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing ”The Rorschach Test” with awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER 2026 & BEST VISIONARY CINEMATOGRAPHER.
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 from Silicon Valley!
You have won the Think Different Film Contest 2026, the only event qualifying for the Wild Oscar for Film Innovation, the most anticipated event of the summer in California!
We will soon forward you an invitation!
In the meantime, at the following link you can discover the awards assigned to you by the jury of the Think Different Film Contest: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-think-different-film-contest-2026-san-jose-silicon-valley/
Thank you.
Kindest regards,
Think Different Film Contest, San Jose, Silicon Valley
An event organized with the support of WILD FILMMAKER, the leading platform for the international distribution of arthouse cinema"
WINNER Portugal International Art Film Festival 2026
2026 May 8
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL POETRY FILM.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST ARTHOUSE INSPIRATIONAL FILM 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL CINEMATOGRAPHY.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL EDITING.
A big thank you to the the Jury of the Portugal International Art Film Festival, Lisbon, an event distributed by WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film ”Not Without Gloves” the honors of BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL POETRY FILM, and my film ”The Aesthetics of Failure” the honors of BEST ARTHOUSE INSPIRATIONAL FILM 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL CINEMATOGRAPHY.
I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing ”The Rorschach Test” with awards for BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL 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 from Lisbon!
You have won the Portugal International Art Film Festival 2026!
We are very happy about this achievement, as the Portugal International Art Film Festival 2026 is considered one of Europe’s highest recognitions combining Cinema, Music, and Experimental Visual Arts, with great attention dedicated to independent artists!
You can read the results here: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-portugal-international-art-film-festival-2026/
Thank you,
Kindest regards,
Portugal International Art Film Festival, Lisbon
An event distributed by WILD FILMMAKER"
WINNER WOMEN IN FILM Beyond Borders Awards
WINNER Emirates International Film and Audiovisual Festival 2026
2026 May 3
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER, BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST SOUND.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY FILM OF THE YEAR & BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR 2026.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL INDIE SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST VISIONARY CINEMATOGRAPHY.
A big thank you to the the Jury of the Emirates International Film and Audiovisual Festival, Dubai, a project supported by WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film ”Not Without Gloves” the honors of BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER, BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST SOUND, and my film ”The Aesthetics of Failure” the honors of BEST POETRY FILM OF THE YEAR & BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR 2026.
I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing ”The Rorschach Test” with awards for BEST INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL INDIE SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST VISIONARY CINEMATOGRAPHY.
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 Emirates International Film and Audiovisual Festival in Dubai! The only award granted by a jury of international independent producers, confirming the high aesthetic value of your creativity!
Here are the results: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-emirates-international-film-and-audiovisual-festival-2026/
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Emirates International Film and Audiovisual Festival, Dubai
A project supported by WILD FILMMAKER"






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