WINNER Independent Critics’ Week Awards, Copenhagen, Denmark

 

WINNER Independent Critics’ Week Awards, Copenhagen, Denmark
2026 June 17

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ART FILM & BEST INSPIRATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

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

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

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

A big thank you to the jury of Independent Critics’Week Awards, Copenhagen, Denmark, an event supported by WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film Not Without Gloves the following honours: BEST ART FILM & BEST INSPIRATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film
The Aesthetics of Failure the prizes for BEST VIDEO POETRY, BEST VISIONARY EDITING & BEST ORIGINAL INDIE FILMMAKER.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Rorschach Test with the awards for BEST ARTHOUSE SHORT FILM, BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT & BEST EUROPEAN INDIE PRODUCER.

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 from Copenhagen,

You have won the Independent Critics’ Week Awards, the only event that qualifies you for the Little Golden Prince International Film Awards!

Fairy tales are expressions of wisdom and spiritual exploration; this is why we enthusiastically agreed to promote this partnership from Copenhagen to Lione!

From the city of the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen, to the city of the Little Prince, Lione.

You will soon receive an exclusive invitation!

Meanwhile, here are the results of the Independent Critics’ Week Awards 2026: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-independent-critics-week-awards-copenhagen-denmark/

With our warmest regards,
Independent Critics’Week Awards, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Editorial Team
WILD FILMMAKER."

ANNUAL REPORT WORLD CINEMA 2026

 

ANNUAL REPORT WORLD CINEMA 2026
2026 June 16

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those involved for the opportunity to participate in this visionary journey. A particularly warm thank you to editor-in-chief Michele Diomà, the entire Wild Filmmaker team, and all the filmmakers. It is a great honour.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

Please click on the attached link and read the full article.

https://wildfilmmaker.net/annual-report-world-cinema-2026-2/

WINNER Cinema’s Black Sheep Awards 2026

 

WINNER Cinema’s Black Sheep Awards 2026
2026 June 15

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN FILMMAKER 2026, BEST SUSPENSE & BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST DIRECTOR (Category: ART FILM), BEST INSPIRATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST GLOBAL ARTHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST INDIE CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST EDITOR.

A big thank you to the jury of Cinema’s Black Sheep Awards, NYC, an event supported by WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film Not Without Gloves the following honours: BEST EUROPEAN FILMMAKER 2026, BEST SUSPENSE & BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film
The Rorschach Test the prizes for BEST DIRECTOR (Category: ART FILM), BEST INSPIRATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Aesthetics of Failure with the awards for BEST GLOBAL ARTHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST INDIE CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST EDITOR.

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 Cinema’s Black Sheep Awards 2026, the event that more than any other award celebrates the courage of artists who dare to be original!

Furthermore, your victory at the Cinema’s Black Sheep Awards 2026 makes you eligible for the highly anticipated TriBeCa Film Critics Circle Awards in New York, which will take place on Friday, June 19.

You will receive your invitation shortly!

RESULTS:https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-cinemas-black-sheep-awards-2026/

Thank you.
Kindest regards,
Cinema’s Black Sheep Awards, NYC
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER."

 

WINNER Discovering Talents Awards, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy
2026 June 13

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST STORYTELLING, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson.

BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING & BEST INDIE DIRECTOR (Category: Experimental).

A big thank you to the jury of Discovering Talents Awards, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, an event supported by WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film Not Without Gloves the following honours: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film
The Rorschach Test the prizes for BEST STORYTELLING, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Aesthetics of Failure with the awards for BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING & BEST INDIE DIRECTOR (Category: Experimental).

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 from Normandy!

You have won the Discovering Talents Awards, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy!

This victory allows you to qualify for the Best New Wave Film Network. Further information on how to participate will be provided in the coming hours.

At this link, you can find the results of the Discovering Talents
Awards, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-discovering-talents-awards-mont-saint-michel-normandy/


Thank you.
Kindest regards,
The Jury of the Discovering Talents Awards, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France
An event organized with the support of WILD FILMMAKER."

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.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson.

WINNERS: June 2026 STYLE, EXPERIMENTAL FASHION 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,

We are proud to announce that today we have reached the front page of CINEUROPA, the most widely read magazine by the European and international film industry!

This is a special day that we would like to celebrate by announcing that WILD FILMMAKER will be organizing the Eurovision Film Contest 2026.

You will soon receive your official invitation.

In the meantime, here is the link to read the article on CINEUROPA: https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/492225/

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

Do not miss this compelling article on Wild Filmmaker in Cineuropa.

I extend my warmest thanks to Wild Filmmakers’ Editor-in-Chief, Michele Diomà, his international team, and all the participating filmmakers.

I am deeply grateful and delighted to be part of this visionary journey.

Please follow the link and read the article:

https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/492225/?edge_reader_page

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

 

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