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"

WINNER – Indie GOLDEN LION 2026


 




WINNER – Indie GOLDEN LION 2026
2026 March 9

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

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

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ART FILM 2026.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST VIDEOPOETRY SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL MOVIEMAKER (Category: International Experimental Film).

A huge thank you to the Indie Golden Lion Association, in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST EUROPEAN ARTHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST INDIE CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST VISIONARY EDITING, and my film "The Rorschach Test" the honors of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ART FILM 2026.

I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "Not Without Gloves" with awards for BEST VIDEOPOETRY SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL MOVIEMAKER (Category: International Experimental 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 the Indie Golden Lion 2026, one of the most prestigious independent film awards in the world!

We are thrilled about this milestone you have achieved thanks to your ability to reinvent cinema through the unique style that sets you apart.


Thank you.
Kind regards,
Indie Golden Lion Association
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER"

WINNERS – New Leaders in Independent Film 2026


 




WINNERS – New Leaders in Independent Film
2026 March 8
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY FILM 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST EUROPEAN ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER.
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EXPERIMENTAL INDIE FILM 2026 & BEST EDITING.
A huge thank you to The Editorial Team of New Leaders in Independent Film, in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER – for awarding my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the honors of BEST POETRY FILM 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR, and my film "The Rorschach Test" the honors of BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST EUROPEAN ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER.
I’m deeply grateful to the jury for also recognizing "Not Without Gloves" with awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL INDIE FILM 2026 & BEST 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:
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 New Leaders in Independent Film 2026 Awards!
The only event that will allow you to participate in the Los Angeles Indie Film Critics Awards 2026, which together with the Oscars is one of the most anticipated events of the year!
You will soon receive an exclusive invitation.
In the meantime, we are happy to share the results of the New Leaders in Independent Film awards:
Thank you.
Kind regards,
The Editorial Team of New Leaders in Independent Film
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER"