WINNER Contemporary Cinema Icons Awards 2026

 

WINNER Contemporary Cinema Icons Awards 2026

2026 NOVEMBER 1

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST EXPERIMENTAL CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST INDIE STORYTELLER.

Congratulations!

You have won the Contemporary Cinema Icons Awards 2026!

Furthermore, this prestigious victory allows you to qualify for the Australian Academy Awards 2026. You will receive a personalized invitation within the next few hours.

In the meantime, we are pleased to share with you the Official Results of the Contemporary Cinema Icons Awards:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-contemporary-cinema-icons-2026-awards-la/

Warmest regards,

Contemporary Cinema Icons Awards, LA
In partnership with the Global Indie Film Critics Association
and WILD FILMMAKER.

I extend my deepest gratitude to the jury and everyone involved in the Contemporary Cinema Icons Awards, LA, in partnership with the Global Indie Film Critics Association and WILD FILMMAKER, for honouring my latest film, The Beauty in a Restless Mind, with this distinguished recognition.

My particular and heartfelt thanks go to Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of WILD FILMMAKER, and his international team for their dedication to independent cinema.

I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Conny Malmqvist, who composed the music, and to Ebba Melber, whose performance is an integral part of the film.

Thank you all so very much. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

WINNER Truman Capote International Film Awards – NEW ORLEANS

 

WINNER Truman Capote International Film Awards – NEW ORLEANS

2026 OCTOBER 28

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

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

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

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

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL ART FILM & BEST INSPIRATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

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

Congratulations from New Orleans!

You have won the Truman Capote International Film Awards 2026!

This achievement qualifies you for the Halloween Special Event dedicated
to Bram Stoker, the creator of Dracula, one of the most anticipated events of the year for emerging screenwriters and filmmakers!

You will receive an invitation shortly.

In the meantime, here are the official results of the Truman Capote International Film Awards 2026:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-truman-capote-international-film-awards-new-orleans/

Thank you, and warmest regards,
Truman Capote International Film Awards, New Orleans
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 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

A very special good morning from the 21st Rome Film Fest!

 

A very special good morning from the 21st Rome Film Fest!

We are absolutely delighted to let you know that we have chosen to feature you in the Press Release we have just published.

You can read the Press Release here, and discover an Important Announcement inside: https://wildfilmmaker.com/wild-filmmaker-in-rome-a-return-to-its-roots-and-a-new-international-chapter/

Thank you

We are more excited than ever to have the opportunity to support the creativity and talent of an artist like you

Warmest regards,

The WILD FILMMAKER Editorial Team.

My heartfelt thanks to dear Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of WILD FILMMAKER, for the tireless work that you and your international team undertake to bring independent cinema greater visibility and recognition. Your dedication is truly commendable.

I am personally delighted and deeply proud to be part of your inspiring journey and to be included in this eloquently written press release from the 21st Rome Film Fest:

“WILD FILMMAKER IN ROME: A RETURN TO ITS ROOTS AND A NEW INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER”

Please read the full press release in the comments below.

https://wildfilmmaker.com/wild-filmmaker-in-rome-a-return-to-its-roots-and-a-new-international-chapter/

Wishing you all every success in your creative endeavours.

With warmest wishes,

Lena Mattsson.

WINNER NY Arthouse Film Critics Awards 2026

 

WINNER NY Arthouse Film Critics Awards 2026

2026 OCTOBER 22

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST ORIGINAL STYLE (Category: Experimental Filmmaker) & BEST INDIE PRODUCER.

Congratulations!

You have won the NY Arthouse Film Critics Awards!

This is the only event that gives you the opportunity to qualify for the Wall Street Film Contest, an award dedicated to bringing independent filmmakers to the attention of leading New York production companies
that are always on the lookout for new indie talent.

You will soon receive your exclusive invitation!

In the meantime, here are the winners of the NY Arthouse Film Critics Awards 2026:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-ny-arthouse-film-critics-awards-2026/

Thank you, and congratulations once again!
Best regards,
NY Arthouse Film Critics Awards
An event made possible thanks to the support of WILD FILMMAKER.

Thank you,

NY Arthouse Film Critics Awards!
An event made possible thanks to the support of 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

WINNER European Indie Film Critics Awards 2026

 

WINNER European Indie Film Critics Awards 2026

2026 OCTOBER 19

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST SPIRITUAL FILM PROJECT OF THE YEAR.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INDIE VISIONARY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE ORIGINAL STORYTELLER.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST GLOBAL INDIE INSPIRATIONAL FILMMAKER, BEST SOUND & BEST EDITING.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026, BEST SOUND & BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM 2026.

Congratulations from Brussels!

You have won at the European Indie Film Critics Awards 2026, an event bringing together film industry professionals from across the continent and celebrating the best international works of the year! More than 18,000 entries from all over the world!

The award Covers will be shared with the selection teams of the world’s leading film festivals!

Here are the results of the European Indie Film Critics Awards 2026:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-european-indie-film-critics-awards-2026/

Thank you, and warmest regards,
European Indie Film Critics Awards
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER, the platform bringing independent filmmakers into the circuit of major international film events.

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 Rorschach Test, 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 Nordic Film Grand Prix, Oslo, Norway

 

WINNER Nordic Film Grand Prix, Oslo, Norway
2026 OCTOBER 13

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST UNIVERSAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026, BEST EUROPEAN PRODUCER & BEST POETIC EDITING.

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

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

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST ACTRESS 2026.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST VISIONARY FILMMAKER 2026, BEST SPIRITUAL SHORT FILM & BEST SOUND.

Congratulations from Norway!

You have won the Nordic Film Grand Prix 2026 in Oslo!

With 12,000 entries, we are proud to celebrate your success in the session dedicated to Independent Filmmakers!

This event also serves as a qualifying competition for the very first and extraordinary MIAMI SEVENTH ART AWARDS!

We will send you an invitation within the next few hours!

In the meantime, here are the winners of the Nordic Film Grand Prix 2026:

https://wildfilmmaker.com/winners-nordic-film-grand-prix-oslo-norway/

Thank you, and warmest regards,
Nordic Film Grand Prix 2026
Oslo, Norway
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 Not Without Gloves, The Beauty in a Restless Mind, The Rorschach Test, 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

You have been featured in our Press Release from the 64th New York Film Festival, as part of our exclusive list of the Best Independent Artists of 2026!

 

Congratulations from NYC!

You have been featured in our Press Release from the 64th New York Film Festival, as part of our exclusive list of the Best Independent Artists of 2026!

Following our success in Cannes, Venice, and Toronto, we are thrilled to add New York City to the international journey of WILD FILMMAKER!

We will continue to make the voice of independent cinema heard at the

world’s leading film events!

Here is the Press Release: https://wildfilmmaker.com/press-release-from-the-64th-new-york-film-festival-where-does-independent-cinema-stand-today/

Thank you for your support

Warm regards,

The WILD FILMMAKER Editorial Team.

My warmest and most heartfelt thanks to Michele Diomà, WILD FILMMAKER’s visionary Editor-in-Chief, his international team, and all the artists and filmmakers. It is a great honour to be included in this eloquently articulated press release.

Long live free and independent cinema!

Warm regards,

Lena Mattsson

WINNER Shakespeare Film Awards 2026

WINNER Shakespeare Film Awards 2026

2026 OCTOBER 8

The Beauty in a Restless Mind

By Lena Mattsson

BEST GLOBAL VIDEO POETRY OF THE YEAR, BEST EXPERIMENTAL PERSPECTIVE & BEST VISIONARY INDIE FILMMAKER 2026.

Congratulations!

You have won the Shakespeare Film Awards 2026, a prestigious annual cultural event dedicated to celebrating the very best in contemporary cinema and theatre!

This victory also gives you the opportunity to enter the pre-selection for the Startup Film Awards in Frankfurt, a new and unique opportunity.

You will receive further information shortly!

Here are the RESULTS:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-shakespeare-film-awards-2026/

Thank you, and kindest regards,

The Shakespeare Film Awards Team – Verona

An event 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.

With my warmest regards,

Lena Mattsson

WINNER New Hollywood Wild Screenwriters Awards 2026

 

WINNER New Hollywood Wild Screenwriters Awards 2026

2026 OCTOBER 5

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST AUTEUR VISION, BEST AVANT-GARDE DIRECTOR & BEST INNOVATIVE DIRECTOR 2026.

Congratulations!

You have won the New Hollywood Wild Screenwriters Awards 2026!

A competition that gives you the opportunity to join an exclusive circle of some of today’s most original storytellers!

The New Hollywood Wild Screenwriters Awards also qualify you to enter the BEST ARTIST 2027 competition, whose winners will have the opportunity to take part in our new partnerships with The Hollywood Reporter!

You can view the results from our international jury at the following
link:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-new-hollywood-wild-sweenwriters-awards-2026/

Thank you, and once again, congratulations!
Kind regards,
New Hollywood Wild Screenwriters Awards, LA
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

WINNER – INDIE ACADEMY AWARDS 2026

 

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WINNER – INDIE ACADEMY AWARDS 2026
2026 October 3

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST SPIRITUAL FILM PROJECT OF THE YEAR.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INDIE VISIONARY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE ORIGINAL STORYTELLER.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST GLOBAL INDIE INSPIRATIONAL FILMMAKER, BEST SOUND & BEST EDITING.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026, BEST SOUND & BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM 2026.

Congratulations from Rome!

You have won at the Indie Academy Awards 2026, a prestigious international recognition celebrating excellence in contemporary cinema.

Furthermore, this victory qualifies you for BEST ARTIST 2027, which will be awarded shortly before Sundance by the Boulder International Film Contest. You will receive a dedicated invitation later today.

Here are the results of the Indie Academy Awards in Rome:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-indie-academy-awards-2026/

Thank you, and congratulations once again on this outstanding
achievement.
Kind regards,
Indie Academy Awards
in partnership with WILD FILMMAKER.

Dear Indie Academy Awards Team,

Thank you most sincerely for this wonderful news. I am truly honoured and deeply grateful to have received these prestigious awards for my films The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves, The Rorschach Test, and The Aesthetics of Failure.

I extend my warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the jury, to Wild Filmmaker’s editor-in-chief Michele Diomà, and to his entire international team for this recognition.

Special thanks are also due to Conny Malmqvist, who composed 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 Louvre International Film Prize 2026

 

WINNER Louvre International Film Prize 2026

2026 SEPTEMBER 29

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST GLOBAL EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR, BEST ARTHOUSE EDITING & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST EDITING.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INDIE EUROPEAN EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL STORYTELLER 2026.

Congratulations from Paris!

You have won the Louvre International Film Prize 2026!
The first event dedicated to Cinema held in some of the world’s most
prestigious Art venues!

Here are the results of the Louvre International Film Prize 2026:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-louvre-international-film-prize-2026/

Thank you, and our warmest regards,
Louvre International Film Prize
Paris, France
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, 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 LONDON UNDERGROUND FILM CRITICS AWARDS 2026

 

WINNER LONDON UNDERGROUND FILM CRITICS AWARDS 2026

2026 SEPTEMBER 25

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST GLOBAL VISIONARY SHORT FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIEMAKER & BEST ORIGINAL EDITING.

Congratulations from the UK!

You have won the LONDON UNDERGROUND FILM CRITICS AWARDS 2026!

An extraordinary achievement that saw you triumph among an impressive 12,000 entries from 42 countries!

Furthermore, this victory makes you eligible for the Scotland New Film Awards 2026 in Glasgow. You will soon receive an exclusive invitation!

Here are the RESULTS:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-london-underground-film-critics-awards-2026/

Thank you, and once again, congratulations on your achievement!
Kind regards,
London Underground Film Critics Awards, UK
STANLEY FF Association
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER, the platform bringing independent
cinema into the spotlight on every continent.

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

Press Release distributed at TIFF – Toronto International Film Festival, “A Coffee with WILD FILMMAKER”!

 Congratulations,

We have featured you in the Press Release distributed at TIFF – Toronto International Film Festival, “A Coffee with WILD FILMMAKER”!

We are the world’s largest community of independent artists, an extraordinary milestone that we are proud to share with you today, along with a special announcement in partnership with the Frida Film Festival in Paris!

Here is the Press Release:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/a-coffee-with-wild-filmmaker-press-release-from-toronto-to-paris-the-2026-edition-of-one-of-the-worlds-most-celebrated-independent-film-events-the-frida-film-festival/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
The WILD FILMMAKER Editorial Team
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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.

With warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

REVIEW

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Ett alldeles särskilt tack till min underbara familj och till Wild Filmmaker för den oerhört fina och välskrivna recensionen – vilken oförglömlig födelsedagspresent!

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It was a truly magical day with family and friends, ending with a wonderful surprise party.

A very special thank you to my amazing family, and to Wild Filmmaker for the beautifully written review – what an unforgettable birthday gift!

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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