WINNER Best New Wave Film Network 2026

 

WINNER Best New Wave Film Network 2026
2026 July 23

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST EUROPEAN ARTHOUSE SHORT FILM 2026.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ART FILM & BEST EXPERIMENTAL MOVIEMAKER OF THE YEAR.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST VISIONARY FILMMAKER, BEST ORIGINAL ARTHOUSE EDITING & BEST INDIE PRODUCER.

My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to the distinguished jury, to Michele Diomà , and to everyone with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating. I am profoundly grateful and deeply honoured by this recognition. Your support, encouragement, and belief in my work mean more to me than words can express.

With my warmest regards and deepest appreciation,

Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations!

You have won the Best New Wave Film Network!

This is an extremely important achievement, as it is the only event that makes you eligible for the Louvre International Film Prize in Paris, an
event of outstanding cultural significance. You will soon receive your exclusive invitation!

Here are the Best New Wave Film Network 2026 results: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winner-best-new-wave-film-network-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Best New Wave Film Network
A project created in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER."

WINNERS EUROVISION FILM CONTEST 2026

 

WINNERS EUROVISION FILM CONTEST 2026

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

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

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL VISIONARY DIRECTOR 2026, BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST STORYTELLING, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST ARTHOUSE SHORT FILM.

My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to the distinguished jury, to Michele Diomà , and to everyone with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating. I am profoundly grateful and deeply honoured by this recognition. Your support, encouragement, and belief in my work mean more to me than words can express.

With my warmest regards and deepest appreciation,

Lena Mattsson.

”Congratulations from Naples, Italy!

You are the winner of the 1st Eurovision Film Contest 2026! The largest traveling film award across Europe’s major cities!

You can view the full results here:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-eurovision-film-contest-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Eurovision Film Contest
An event organized with the support of WILD FILMMAKER.”

Michele Diomà Valentina Lumi
Conny Malmqvist Wild Filmmaker Ebba Melber

WINNER New Hollywood Film Prize 2026

 

WINNER New Hollywood Film Prize 2026
2026 July 17

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 EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ART FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER & BEST EDITING.

A big thank you to the jury of the New Hollywood Film Prize, California, an event supported by WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film Not Without Gloves the following honours: BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film
The Rorschach Test the prizes for BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Arthouse Short) & BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Aesthetics of Failure with the awards for BEST ART FILM 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER & BEST EDITING.

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.

"Good morning, and congratulations!

You have won the New Hollywood Film Prize 2026!

In addition, this victory qualifies you for the San Francisco Indie Film Critics Awards. You will receive an invitation shortly!

You can also view the official Results here:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-new-hollywood-film-prize-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
New Hollywood Film Prize, California
The WILD FILMMAKER Editorial Team"

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Venice 2026

 

COMING SOON!

”For the third year in a row, WILD FILMMAKER is heading to Venice!
Starting September 3 on THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
A new adventure begins.

The story continues.

Michele Diomà.”

A huge warm thank you to Wild Filmmaker’s Editor-in-Chief Michele Diomà, his international team, all the filmmakers, and THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER Toronto Talents 2026

 

WINNER Toronto Talents 2026
2026 July 15

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER & BEST EUROPEAN PRODUCER.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST INDIE DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE ACTRESS.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL EDITING (Category: Experimental Film), BEST ART FILM & BEST DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR.


A big thank you to the jury of the Toronto Talents 2026, in collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film Not Without Gloves the following honours:
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER & BEST EUROPEAN PRODUCER.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film
The Aesthetics of Failure the prizes for BEST INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST INDIE DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE ACTRESS.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Rorschach Test with the awards for BEST INTERNATIONAL EDITING (Category: Experimental Film), BEST ART FILM & BEST DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR.

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 their talented performance in The Rorschach Test.

Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

"Congratulation,

You have won Toronto Talents 2026!

The only event that gives you the opportunity to be featured in the PRESS RELEASE FOR THE SPECIAL EVENTS AT TIFF 2026!

You will soon receive an exclusive invitation with all the information and details!

In the meantime, here are the Toronto Talents 2026 results:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-toronto-talents-2026/

Thank you
Kind regards,
Toronto Talents, Canada
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER."

WINNER – Directors’ Hall Of Fame 2026

 

WINNER – Directors’ Hall Of Fame 2026
2026 July 7

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER, BEST STORYTELLING & BEST INDIE SHORT FILM 2026.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ARTHOUSE EDITING.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL INDIE SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST VISIONARY DIRECTOR.

A big thank you to the jury of the Directors’ Hall of Fame 2026 awards, a project supported by WILD FILMMAKER, for awarding my film Not Without Gloves the following honours:
BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER, BEST STORYTELLING & BEST INDIE SHORT FILM 2026.

I’m also deeply grateful that they awarded my film
The Aesthetics of Failure the prizes for BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ARTHOUSE EDITING.

Finally, I want to thank the jury for recognizing The Rorschach Test with the awards for BEST INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL INDIE SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST VISIONARY DIRECTOR.

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 Directors’ Hall of Fame 2026 awards!

Furthermore, this achievement makes you eligible for the Special Event at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (IFF). We will soon send you an invitation to become part of this extraordinary selection!

Here are the award recipients of the Directors’ Hall of Fame 2026:

https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-directors-hall-of-fame-2026/

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Directors’ Hall of Fame Critics Association
A project supported by WILD FILMMAKER."

Screenings Guide 2026, Lena Mattsson

 

"Screenings Guide 2026
2026 July 3

Congratulations,

You have been included in the SCREENINGS GUIDE 2026!

This is an important promotional opportunity reserved for the filmmakers we are committed to supporting at the world's leading film festivals. The guide is being shared with festival programmers and selection committees.

The first event organized in partnership with the SCREENINGS GUIDE will take place today during the 10th Edition of the SWEET DEMOCRACY FILMAWARDS, the only film project ever to feature a Nobel Prize laureate as its protagonist, and one that has given rise to one of the most culturally significant events for independent cinema and beyond. You will receive your invitation shortly!

In the meantime, here is the SCREENINGS GUIDE 2026, featuring your name and photo: https://wildfilmmaker.net/screenings-guide-2026-2/

Thank you.

Kind regards,

The WILD FILMMAKER Editorial Team."

I extend my deepest and warmest gratitude for so graciously including both my name and my photograph in the Screenings Guide 2026.

A particularly heartfelt expression of thanks goes to Michele Diomà to Valentina Lumi, and to the entire Wild Filmmaker team.

With abundant warm regards,

Lena Mattsson.