 Wild Filmmaker
Featured in The Hollywood Reporter
79th Cannes Film Festival
With deep humility and gratitude, I sincerely thank Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, and his international team for selecting me as one of this year’s distinguished independent filmmakers.
BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST OF 2026
Lena Mattsson
The Hollywood Reporter – 79th Cannes Film Festival
[Link below] |  Wild Filmmaker
Featured in The Hollywood Reporter
79th Cannes Film Festival
With deep humility and gratitude, I sincerely thank Michele Diomà, Editor-in-Chief of Wild Filmmaker, and his international team for selecting me as one of this year’s distinguished independent filmmakers.
BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST OF 2026
Lena Mattsson
The Hollywood Reporter – 79th Cannes Film Festival
[Link below] |  Dear Lena,
We have just published the Director’s Talk page dedicated to you, which we will promote at the Marché du Film in Cannes!
Until a few years ago, such an achievement might have seemed like a utopia, yet today WILD FILMMAKER confirms itself as a key player even at the most prestigious festival in the world!
A success we have also achieved thanks to you!
Long live the WILD FILMMAKER Community!
… and the journey continues!
Director’s Talk: Lena Mattsson
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 WINNER Ideas That Could Change the World Film Festival 2026
2026 May 10
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST FILMMAKER 2026, BEST SOUND & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.
Please see the link below |  WINNER Think Different Film Contest 2026, San Jose, Silicon Valley
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL VIDEOPOETRY 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIMAKER & BEST EDITING.
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST STORYTELLING (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN INDIE PRODUCER 2026 & BEST POETIC SHORT FILM.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EXPERIMENTAL ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER 2026 & BEST VISIONARY CINEMATOGRAPHER.
Please see the link below |  WINNER Think Different Film Contest 2026, San Jose, Silicon Valley
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL VIDEOPOETRY 2026, BEST ARTHOUSE MOVIMAKER & BEST EDITING.
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 WINNER New Wave Nouvelle Vague Awards, Basel, Switzerland
2026 April 24
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER, BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST INDIE PRODUCER.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY FILM OF THE YEAR & BEST ARTHOUSE EDITING.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL INDIE SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST VISIONARY FILMMAKER.
Please see the link below |  WINNER New Wave Nouvelle Vague Awards, Basel, Switzerland
2026 April 24
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INDIE MOVIEMAKER, BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST INDIE PRODUCER.
Please see the link below |  WINNER New Wave Nouvelle Vague Awards, Basel, Switzerland
2026 April 24
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY FILM OF THE YEAR & BEST ARTHOUSE EDITING.
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 |  Kerber Verlag The Publisher, Books, Edition
Lena Mattsson (*1966) is a prize-winning Swedish artist. Her practice includes photography, performance, film, and video. Her new monograph, The Window Open to the World, covers her entire oeuvre, while focusing on recent works such as the piece about the legendary Swedish publisher Bo Cavefors. Featuring essays by Lars Gustaf Andersson, John Peter Nilsson, and Charlotte Wiberg.
Only a few copies left
Please click on the link |  Kerber Verlag The Publisher, Books, Edition
Lena Mattsson (*1966) is a prize-winning Swedish artist. Her practice includes photography, performance, film, and video. Her new monograph, The Window Open to the World, covers her entire oeuvre, while focusing on recent works such as the piece about the legendary Swedish publisher Bo Cavefors. Featuring essays by Lars Gustaf Andersson, John Peter Nilsson, and Charlotte Wiberg.
Only a few copies left
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 Good morning from the Euro Emmy editorial team!
We are attaching the Certificate for your victory!
The Euro Emmy is a very important achievement, as it will open the doors to all the major initiatives we are planning!
Congratulations from all of us, and Happy Easter!
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Euro Emmy Foundation
An event distributed by WILD FILMMAKER |  Good morning from the Euro Emmy editorial team!
We are attaching the Certificate for your victory!
The Euro Emmy is a very important achievement, as it will open the doors to all the major initiatives we are planning!
Congratulations from all of us, and Happy Easter!
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Euro Emmy Foundation
An event distributed by WILD FILMMAKER |  Good morning from the Euro Emmy editorial team!
We are attaching the Certificate for your victory!
The Euro Emmy is a very important achievement, as it will open the doors to all the major initiatives we are planning!
Congratulations from all of us, and Happy Easter!
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Euro Emmy Foundation
An event distributed by WILD FILMMAKER |
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 We guarantee your selection, as this invitation is addressed exclusively to authors who have already received multiple awards at major international events.
The results will be announced on May 2, allowing you to be included in the new press release that we will distribute at the opening of the Cannes Film Market to the leading magazines specialized
in the film industry.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
8 & Halfilm Awards
Cannes for Indie Cinema, France
A project supported by WILD FILMMAKER |  WINNER – NEW STAR FILM AWARDS 2026
2026 March 22
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 SPRITUAL PROJECT 2026 & BEST VIDEO POETRY.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EXPERIMENTAL SCREENPLAY 2026 & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM.
Please see the link below |  WINNER – NEW STAR FILM AWARDS 2026
2026 March 22
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY 2026 (Category: Experimental), BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST POETRY SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER.
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 WINNER – Leonardo da Vinci Critics’ Film Awards 2026
2026 February 25
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INSPIRATIONAL MOVIEMAKER, BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026.
Please see the link below |  BROADCASTING & VOTING NOW OPEN
Films and series are now being broadcast starting January 30th at 08:00 on the Nikon Film Festival website. Voting for the Audience Award is open until March 26th at 19:00 (the exact time when we will announce the selections).
Alexandre Dino
Nikon Film Festival.
The Beauty in a Restless Mind, poses fundamental questions regarding the essence of beauty.
Please feel free to vote for my new film "The Beauty in a Restless Mind" – see the link below! |  Dear Lena Mattsson,
Good morning from the ABAFTA editorial team.
Please find attached the REVIEWS prepared by the international jury.
Congratulations once again on the recognition you have received.
Thank you
Kind regards,
The ABAFTA Team, London, United Kingdom
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER |
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 Dear Lena Mattsson,
Good morning from the ABAFTA editorial team.
Please find attached the REVIEWS prepared by the international jury.
Congratulations once again on the recognition you have received.
Thank you
Kind regards,
The ABAFTA Team, London, United Kingdom
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER |  Dear Lena Mattsson,
Good morning from the ABAFTA editorial team.
Please find attached the REVIEWS prepared by the international jury.
Congratulations once again on the recognition you have received.
Thank you
Kind regards,
The ABAFTA Team, London, United Kingdom
In collaboration with WILD FILMMAKER |  WINNER Rome Film Critics Awards 2026
2026 February 22
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHER 2026 & BEST ORIGINAL POETIC SHORT FILM.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST VIDEOPOETRY 2026 & BEST EDITING.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR 2026 & BEST LOCATION.
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 Fantastic news from the Berlin International Film Festival 2026 – Wild Filmmaker in The Hollywood Reporter!
A huge and heartfelt thank you to Wild Filmmaker’s Editor-in-Chief Michele Diomà, the entire Wild Filmmaker team, all the filmmakers, and The Hollywood Reporter!
Warm regards,
Lena Mattsson.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR.
Please see the link below |  WINNER AMDb Awards 2026, Tribeca, NYC
2026 February 12
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST DIRECTOR 2026, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ACTRESS.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026, BEST INDIE PRODUCER, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST INTERNATIONAL MOVIEMAKER.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.
Please see the link below |  WINNER AMDb Awards 2026, Tribeca, NYC
2026 February 12
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST DIRECTOR 2026, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST ACTRESS.
Please see the link below |
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 WINNER AMDb Awards 2026, Tribeca, NYC
2026 February 12
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026, BEST INDIE PRODUCER, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST INTERNATIONAL MOVIEMAKER.
Please see the link below |  WINNER AMDb Awards 2026, Tribeca, NYC
2026 February 12
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.
Please see the link below |  WINNER Wild at Heart Film Awards 2026
2026 February 6
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST DIRECTOR, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM 2026 & BEST SPIRITUAL SHORT FILM.
The Aesthetics of Failure
By Lena Mattsson
BEST POETRY SHORT FILM 2026, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST INTERNATIONAL MOVIEMAKER.
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST FILMMAKER 2026, BEST SOUND & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.
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 WINNER – ARTHOUSE DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA FILM CONTEST 2025
2025 December 28
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR, BEST INSPIRATIONAL FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE ACTRESS.
Please see the link below |  Congratulations!
Today we published the Annual Broadway Independent Stars Catalog 2025, and you have been included in this prestigious list!
A great achievement that makes us proud!
Thank you, and happy holidays.
Warm regards,
The Editorial Team of WILD FILMMAKER
in collaboration with the Broadway Christmas Film Awards, NYC".
Here is the Catalog:
Please see the link below |  WINNER Broadway Christmas Film Awards 2025
December 25, 2025
The Rorschach Test
By Lena Mattsson
BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR & BEST EXPERIMENTAL EDITING.
Not Without Gloves
By Lena Mattsson
BEST INTERNATIONAL EXPERIMENTAL FILM & BEST INSPIRATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (Category: EXPERIMENTAL).
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