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"
