WINNER: June 2026 STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION Festival

I wish to humbly extend my sincere gratitude to the jury and all those involved in the STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL, FASHION Film Festival for selecting my three films — The Aesthetics of Failure, Not Without Gloves, and The Rorschach Test — as winners. It is a great honour, and I am deeply grateful.

The Aesthetics of Failure by Lena Mattsson – Winner, Best Poetry Film

Not Without Gloves by Lena Mattsson, music by Conny Malmqvist – Winner, Best Micro-Short Film

The Rorschach Test by Lena Mattsson, music by Conny C-A Malmqvist – Winner, Best Sound & Music

I would like to offer special thanks to actress Ebba Melber for her performance in The Rorschach Test, and to Conny Malmqvist for his outstanding musical contributions to both Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test.

I also extend my warmest thanks to Matthew and WILDsound Festival

https://experimentalfilmfestival.com/2026/06/09/winners-june-2026-style-experimental-fashion-festival/

I visited the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm to conduct research in preparation for my exhibition. My warmest thanks to everyone involved for their generous support and assistance.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER INDIE GOLDEN CIAK 2026, VENICE

WINNER INDIE GOLDEN CIAK 2026, VENICE
2026 June 11

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

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

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST SOUND & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE PROJECT 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

A big thank you to the jury of Golden Ciak Awards, an event supported by WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film Not Without Gloves the following honours: BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film
The Aesthetics of Failure the prizes for BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST SOUND & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Rorschach Test with the awards for BEST ARTHOUSE PROJECT 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

It is a great honour!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

Special thanks to everyone for the incredible work you do to support independent filmmakers:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker

I would also like to thank Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and Ebba Melber for their talented performance in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulation!

You have won the Golden Ciak Awards 2026, the first international critics’ event of the new film season!

Furthermore, this victory will make you eligible for inclusion in the
SCREENINGS GUIDE of the International Society of Film Critics Awards (ISFCA).

More details will be sent to you shortly!

Here are the results of the Golden Ciak Awards Venice:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-indie-golden-ciak-2026-venice/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Golden Ciak Awards
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER."

WINNER ABAFTA Summer Fest 2026

WINNER ABAFTA Summer Fest 2026

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY FILM 2026, BEST GLOBAL FILMMAKER & BEST EDITING.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ACTRESS, BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Experimental Short) & BEST EDITING.

Congratulations from London,

You are among the winners of the ABAFTA Summer Fest, with the following@motivation written by the jury:
”For having confirmed the high aesthetic and sociological value of an artistic journey enriched by numerous recognitions within the circuit of the major international film events.”

The ABAFTA Summer Fest also serves as a qualifying event for participation in the main initiatives of the film season. A major announcement is coming soon for you!

Here are the results published today:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winnesr-abafta-summer-fest-2026/

Thank you.
Kindest regards,
ABAFTA Summer Edition 2026
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER.

Dear ABAFTA Summer Fest 2026 Team,

Thank you sincerely for these wonderful awards and for the jury’s generous motivation. I am deeply grateful and truly delighted to receive this recognition for The Aesthetics of Failure, Not Without Gloves, and The Rorschach Test.

My special thanks go to Michele Diomà , Valentina Lumi, Wild Filmmaker, Conny Malmqvist and Ebba Melber for their invaluable support and encouragement. I would also like to thank the Wild Filmmaker team for their dedication to independent and experimental cinema.

This recognition means a great deal to me, and I am honored to be part of the ABAFTA Summer Fest.

With gratitude and warm regards,

Lena Mattsson

CINEUROPA

”Dear Friend of the WILD FILMMAKER Community,

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Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER Grand Prix of Italy 2026

WINNER Grand Prix of Italy 2026
2026 June 2

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

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

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM, BEST SPIRITUAL
SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIEMAKER & BEST ACTRESS.

A big thank you to the jury of The Grand Prix of Italy Association, an event supported by WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film The Aesthetics of Failure the following honours: BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 (Category: Experimental), BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film Not Without Gloves the prizes for BEST EUROPEAN EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM, BEST SPIRITUAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Rorschach Test with the awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIEMAKER & BEST ACTRESS.

It is a great honour!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

Special thanks to everyone for the incredible work you do to support independent filmmakers:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker

I would also like to thank Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and Ebba Melber for their talented performance in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

Congratulations,

You have won the 2026 edition of the Grand Prix of Italy, the event that will grant you access to all the main special events we will host at the leading festivals across Europe.

Here are the results of the Grand Prix of Italy 2026:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-grand-prix-of-italy-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
The Grand Prix of Italy Association
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER

WINNER – Amsterdam New Filmmakers Archive Awards 2026

2026 June 1

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 SPIRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

A big thank you to the jury of the Amsterdam New Filmmakers Archive Awards, Netherlands, in partnership with the Global Archive Of Independent Cinema and in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film The Aesthetics of Failure the following honours: BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film Not Without Gloves the prize for BEST SPIRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Rorschach Test with the awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

Special thanks to everyone for the incredible work you do to support independent filmmakers:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker

I would also like to thank Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and Ebba Melber for their talented performance in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

Congratulations from Amsterdam!

We are very pleased to announce that you have won the Amsterdam New Filmmakers Archive Awards 2026!

The only award of the year that, starting today, allows you to become part of the Global Archive of Independent Cinema.

Here are the results:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-amsterdam-new-filmmakers-archive-awards-2026/

Thank you
Best regards
Amsterdam New Filmmakers Archive Awards, Netherlands
In partnership with Global Archive Of Independent Cinema
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER

WINNER BEST SCREENWRITER 2026

WINNER BEST SCREENWRITER 2026
2026 May 29

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL
SCREENWRITER (Category: FILM POETRY).

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY SHORT.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INSPIRATIONAL SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR.

A big thank you to the jury of Best Screenwriter 2026 — an event organized with the support of Wild Filmmaker — for awarding my film The Aesthetics of Failure the following honor: BEST INTERNATIONAL
SCREENWRITER (Category: FILM POETRY).

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film Not Without Gloves the prize for BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY SHORT.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Rorschach Test with the award for BEST INSPIRATIONAL SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

Special thanks to everyone for the incredible work you do to support us:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker

I would also like to thank Conny Malmqvist for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and Ebba Melber for their talented performance in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

"Congratulations,

You have won the BEST SCREENWRITER 2026 Awards, a prestigious event dedicated to the best authors of the year, now in its third edition!

Thanks to this victory, you have qualified for all the awards of the
current film season dedicated to excellence in screenwriting!

Here are the results:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-best-screenwriter-2026/

Thank you.
Best regards,
An event organized with the support of WILD FILMMAKER"

We're all set for the FREE screening of the Winning STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION Film Festival tonight - 8pm EST

"Hi Lena

We're all set for the FREE screening of the Winning STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION Film Festival tonight - 8pm EST

https://www.wildsound.ca/events/style-experimental-fashion-film-festival-may-2026

Please send it out to your friend/family.

festivals, and a library over 500+ award winning films.

If you miss it, there will be an encore screening for 48 hours on the platform. You simply have to sign onto the free 3-day trial to watch at

https://www.wildsound.ca/

Congrats again for making a great film.

thanks again,

Matthew."

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 The Rorschach Test,” “Not Without Gloves,” and “The Aesthetics of Failure. This is a unique opportunity to see three of my award-winning films for free.

Warm regards,

Lena Mattsson

WINNER Golden Camera

WINNER Golden Camera
2026 May 27

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 Directors Guild of the World
Golden Camera Awards— an event distributed by WILD FILMMAKER— for awarding my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the following honors: BEST POETRY FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER & BEST EDITING.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film "Not Without Gloves" the prizes for BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with the 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 to everyone for the incredible work you do to support us:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker

I would also like to thank Conny Malmqvist
for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and Ebba Melber for their talented performance in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations from the Directors Guild of the World,

You have been awarded the Golden Camera Awards, which means that from today you are entitled to use the highest mark of quality for an independent artist.

Here are the results:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-golden-camera/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Directors Guild of the World
Golden Camera Awards
An event distributed by WILD FILMMAKER"

Certificates for winning the Indie Golden Palm

"Dear Lena,

We are pleased to attach your prestigious Certificates for winning the Indie Golden Palm!

Our warmest congratulations on this fantastic achievement!

Thank you, and best regards,
The editorial staff of WILD FILMMAKER."

Thank you very much for your kind message and for attaching the three personal certificates for my films Not Without Gloves, The Aesthetics of Failure, and The Rorschach Test.

I feel truly honoured and am deeply grateful. I would like to extend my warmest and most sincere thanks to the jury, the entire team, and everyone who contributed to these awards.

Thank you once again for believing in my work.

Warm regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER INDIE GOLDEN PALM 2026

WINNER INDIE GOLDEN PALM 2026
2026 May 24

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

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

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST SOUND & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE PROJECT 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

A big thank you to the jury of the Indie Golden Palm in Cannes, France — an event supported by Wild Filmmaker — for awarding my film "Not Without Gloves" the following honors: BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR & INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film "The Aesthetics of Failure" the prizes for BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST SOUND & BEST DIRECTOR (Category: Inspirational Film).

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with the awards for BEST ARTHOUSE PROJECT 2026 & BEST ART FILM.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

Special thanks to everyone for the incredible work you do to support us:
Michele Diomà
Valentina Lumi
Wild Filmmaker

I would also like to thank Conny Malmqvist
for the outstanding music in Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and Ebba Melber for their talented performance in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations,

You have won the Indie Golden Palm!

An extraordinary international achievement with which we conclude our events at the 79th Cannes Film Festival!

This victory also qualifies you for the highly anticipated event, The Directors’ Hall of Fame 2026.

Your invitation will be sent to you shortly.

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-indie-golden-palm-2026/

Thank you.
Kindest regards,
Indie Golden Palm, Cannes, France
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER"

WINNER Japan Indie Film Awards 2026

2026 May 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 SPIRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

The Rorschach Test.

By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

A big thank you to the jury of the Japan Indie Film Awards, Tokyo — a project supported by ISIFC, in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER— for awarding my film ”The Aesthetics of Failure” the following honors: BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film "Not Without Gloves" the prizes for BEST SPIRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing "The Rorschach Test" with the awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

It is a great honor!

I am profoundly proud and thankful.

Special thanks for the incredible work you do to support us

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 Tokyo!

You have won the Japan Indie Film Awards 2026!

We are truly delighted that your work has received the highest

appreciation at one of the leading film events in the East as well!

Here is the link to the jury results of the Japan Indie Film Awards

2026: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-japan-indie-film-awards-2026/

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Japan Indie Film Awards, Tokyo

A project supported by ISIFC

In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER"

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:

AnayaMusic Kunst

Andrea Natale

Angelena Bonet

Ariel Orama López (AG Orloz)

C. Arnold Curry

Camy De Mario

Carla Di Bonito

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Colleen Fuglaar

Cosmo Swevens

Daniel Arreola

Daniel Smith

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David Williamson

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Dianne Lang

Earnest Diaz

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Florence Cazebon-Taveau

Gabriel Womack

Hugo Teugels

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Kai Fischer

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Lena Mattsson

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Patricia Planck

R. Scott MacLeay

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Sol Solaris

Suzanne Lutas

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Vivian Tsang

Walid Salhab

https://wildfilmmaker.com/wild-filmmaker-press-release-from-the-79th-cannes-film-festival/

Lifetime Achievement Awards, we are pleased to attach your Personalized Certificate.

"Dear Lena,

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