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."
