WINNER WILD SCREENINGS 2026

 



WINNER WILD SCREENINGS 2026
2026 August 30

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM, BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Inspirational Short Film) & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.

My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to the distinguished jury of the WILD SCREENINGS of the Principality of Monaco, to Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, the entire international Wild Filmmaker team, and to everyone with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating. I am profoundly grateful and deeply humbled by this prestigious honour. Your support, encouragement, and belief in my work mean more to me than words can adequately express.

I am especially grateful that you have chosen to recognise and honour my latest film, THE BEAUTY IN A RESTLESS MIND. I would also like to extend my warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the composer Conny Malmqvist and the actress Ebba Melber, whose artistic dedication and invaluable contributions have been an essential part of the film’s journey.

With my warmest regards and deepest appreciation,
Lena Mattsson.

Congratulations from the Principality of Monaco!

You have won the WILD SCREENINGS 2026, a highly prestigious cultural recognition for the entire Global Independent Cinema Movement, awarded annually during 48 hours dedicated to showcasing the very best of Arthouse Cinema from around the world!

Furthermore, thanks to this achievement, you will also have the
opportunity to become part of the first and only Directors Guild of the World!

You will soon receive all the details on how to join this extraordinary new initiative!

In the meantime, here are the results of the WILD SCREENINGS of the Principality of Monaco: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-wild-screenings-2026/

Thank you, and warmest regards,

WILD SCREENINGS, Principality of Monaco

In partnership with WILD FILMMAKER, the world’s leading platform for the promotion of uncensored cinema and art.

WINNERS – Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders, Switzerland


 


WINNERS – Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders, Switzerland
2026 August 27

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Poetry Short Film), BEST GLOBAL EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE CINEMATOGRAPHY.

My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to the distinguished jury of the Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders, to Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, the entire international Wild Filmmaker team, and to everyone with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating. I am profoundly grateful and deeply humbled by this prestigious honour. Your support, encouragement, and belief in my work mean more to me than words can adequately express.

I am especially grateful that you have chosen to recognise and honour my latest film, THE BEAUTY IN A RESTLESS MIND. I would also like to extend my warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the composer Conny Malmqvist and the actress Ebba Melber, whose artistic dedication and invaluable contributions have been an essential part of the film’s journey.

With my warmest regards and deepest appreciation,
Lena Mattsson.

"Congratulations from Switzerland!

You have won the Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders! With artists from more than 45 countries and over 5,000 works submitted, we are thrilled to celebrate this achievement with you!

This victory also gives you the opportunity to enter the BEST SCREENPLAY 2026 Shortlist. The award will be announced on September 3, coinciding with the publication of our partnership with THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
More information will be coming soon!

In the meantime, here are the winners of the Lugano Film Forum 2026 – Stories Without Borders:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-lugano-film-forum-2026-stories-without-borders-switzerland/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Lugano FF – Stories Without Borders
Switzerland
A project created with the support of WILD FILMMAKER."

Cinecittà News! WILD FILMMAKER brings the 2026 Human Rights Film Awards to Venice

Don't miss Cinecittà News!

WILD FILMMAKER brings the 2026 Human Rights Film Awards to Venice

The founder Michele Diomà: "Our platform reaffirms its leadership as the world’s leading for the promotion of arthouse cinema in 2026"

27 August 2026 - Venice 2026

A big thank you to Michele Diomà and Wild Filmmaker.

https://cinecittanews.it/en/wild-filmmaker-brings-the-2026-human-rights-film-awards-to-venice/
 

WINNER IFI FEST – International Film Institute 2026

 







WINNER IFI FEST – International Film Institute 2026
2026 August 24
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST STORYTELLING, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER.
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EUROPEAN PRODUCER, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING & BEST INDIE DIRECTOR (Category: Experimental).
Congratulations,
You have won the IFI International Film Institute Fest 2026!
The festival’s main annual award, presented by film historians and, starting with this edition, also dedicated to independent productions!
In addition, this victory will give you the opportunity to participate
in WILD SCREENINGS 2026, 48 hours of independent cinema from around the world, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29, in the Principality of Monaco.
You will receive all the information soon!
Here is the link to the IFI International Film Institute Fest 2026
Thank you.
Kind regards,
IFI International Film Institute Fest 2026
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 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 Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test, and to Ebba Melber, who appears as an actor in The Rorschach Test.
With warmest regards,

WINNER Worldwide Film, Music & Literature Festival in Bologna 2026


 







WINNER Worldwide Film, Music & Literature Festival in Bologna 2026
2026 August 20

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR 2026 (Category: Global Cinematic Vision), BEST EUROPEAN EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM & BEST EDITING.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ARTHOUSE CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER 2026 & BEST INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKER (Category: European Artistic Film).

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST PRODUCER, BEST STORYTELLER & BEST VISIONARY ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER.

Congratulations!

You have won the Worldwide Film, Music & Literature Festival of Bologna!

In addition, this victory grants you access to the Worldwide FML
multidisciplinary traveling arts project and gives you the opportunity to participate in the Chicago Film, Music & Literature Awards.

You will receive your invitation shortly!

In the meantime, here are the winners of the Worldwide FML Festival of Bologna: https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-worldwide-film-music-literature-festival-in-bologna-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Worldwide FMLF, the largest multidisciplinary traveling arts project of the year City of Bologna
An event organized with the support of 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, Not Without Gloves, The Aesthetics of Failure and The Rorschach Test.

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

Lena Mattsson


Many thanks to the jury and everyone involved! Special thanks to Wild Filmmakers’ Editor-in-Chief Michele Diomà and the entire Wild Filmmaker team.


Warmest regards,
Lena Mattsson

WINNER Top Independent Directors and Screenwriters Awards 2026

 









WINNER Top Independent Directors and Screenwriters Awards 2026
2026 August 13

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR & BEST INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKER (Category: European Art Film).

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST GLOBAL SPIRITUAL SHORT FILM 2026.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST INSPIRATIONAL PROJECT.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST BLACK & WHITE CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIEMAKER.

Congratulations!

You have won the Top Independent Directors & Screenwriters Awards 2026, the event celebrating the 7th Anniversary of WILD FILMMAKER!

In addition, this win will entitle you to receive the 2026/27 Membership Card of the Screenwriters Guild of the World. You will receive further details shortly!

Here are the results of the Top Independent Directors & Screenwriters Awards 2026:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-top-independent-directors-and-screenwriters-awards-2026/

And the adventure continues!

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

Thank you so much for this wonderful news. I am truly honoured and deeply grateful to receive these awards for The Aesthetics of Failure, The Beauty in a Restless Mind, Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test.

A warm and heartfelt thank you to the jury, to Wild Filmmaker’s editor-in-chief Michele Diomà, Valentina Lumi 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 Route 66 Film Critics Circle Awards 2026

 









WINNER Route 66 Film Critics Circle Awards 2026
2026 August 5

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST EUROPEAN INDIE MOVIEMAKER.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INDIE EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM & BEST VISIONARY EDITOR.

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST INDIE PRODUCER.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL IDEA & BEST ART FILM 2026.

Congratulations!

You have won the Route 66 Film Critics Circle Awards 2026!

This prestigious achievement also grants you access to the exclusive group of filmmakers invited to participate in the Beat International Film Prize in Las Vegas. You will receive an email shortly with all the
details.

You can view the official results of the Route 66 Film Critics Circle Awards 2026 at the following link:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-route-66-film-critics-circle-awards-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Route 66 Film Critics Awards
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 Aesthetics of Failure, Not Without Gloves and The Rorschach Test.

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

Human Rights Film Awards in Venice


 





”Good morning from Venice!

In just one month, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival will begin. This year's edition has unfortunately stood out for giving very little space to women.

For this reason, as representatives of the world's largest Independent Film Movement, we have decided to support the Human Rights Film Awards in Venice, a critics' award with not only a cultural mission but also a social one, aiming to stand against all forms of gender discrimination.

The results will be announced on September 2.

"Independent cinema is a poetic act, but also a revolutionary one!"

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Human Rights Film Awards in Venice – First Edition
An event supported by WILD FILMMAKER.”

I humbly extend my deepest gratitude to everyone involved for this truly important invitation.

My special thanks go to Michele Diomà, Valentina Lumi, 8&Halfilm Awards and the entire Wild Filmmaker team.

Here’s to a future where new cinema is created by everyone, regardless of gender.

With my warmest regards,

Lena Mattsson.

WINNER Indie Golden Globes Summer Edition 2026


 







WINNER Indie Golden Globes Summer Edition 2026

The Beauty in a Restless Mind
By Lena Mattsson

BEST ORIGINAL ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR & BEST INTERNATIONAL ART FILM 2026.

The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson

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

Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson

BEST INTERNATIONAL POETRY SHORT 2026, BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING & BEST VIDEO POETRY.

The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson

BEST EXPERIMENTAL ACTING & BEST FILMMAKER SCREENPLAY 2026.

My sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to the distinguished jury of the Indie Golden Globes – Summer Edition 2026, to Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, the entire international Wild Filmmaker team, and to everyone with whom I have had the privilege of collaborating. I am profoundly grateful and deeply humbled by this prestigious honour. Your support, encouragement, and belief in my work mean more to me than words can adequately express.

I am especially grateful that you have chosen to recognise and honour my latest film, THE BEAUTY IN A RESTLESS MIND. I would also like to extend my warmest and most heartfelt thanks to the composer Conny Malmqvist and the actress Ebba Melber, whose artistic dedication and invaluable contributions have been an essential part of the film’s journey.

With my warmest regards and deepest appreciation,

Lena Mattsson.

”Congratulations from Santa Monica, California!

You have won the Indie Golden Globes – Summer Edition 2026!

In addition, this victory grants you access to the highly anticipated Second Edition of the Bellagio International Film Festival—a three-day
event that will bring independent filmmakers into the spotlight in one of the summer’s most beloved settings for both the Hollywood and
European film industries. You will receive further details shortly!

Here are the Indie Golden Globes – Summer Edition 2026 results:
https://wildfilmmaker.net/winners-indie-golden-globes-summer-edition-2026/

Thank you.
Kind regards, and congratulations once again!
Indie Golden Globes
Santa Monica, California
In partnership with WILD FILMMAKER.”