Congratulations to the 2026 WINNERS!
Best Director: Chih Hao Shen, Tunnel
Best Actor: Filippo Librando, Dron Amor – Roma Nord
Best Actress: Amber Paul, The Drive
Best AI Sci-Fi Film: Ljudski Kandidat (Serbia)
Best Animated Film: OVA – The Little Astronaut (Switzerland)
Best Cinematography: Anyway (Italy)
Best Comedy Film: Chop Chop! (UK)
Best Dance Film (Tie): The River, The Full Moon, and I (China)
Best Dance Film (Tie): Cats. Why do we need them? (Russia)
Best Documentary: My Violin, My Serenity (Spain)
Best Drama Film (Tie): The Tragedy of the Lady (Israel)
Best Drama Film (Tie): Thirteen Double Eight (Iran)
Best Best Inspirational Film: The Enduring Light and Shadow (China)
Best Music Film: One (Taiwan)
Best Science Fiction Film: The Birdwatcher (UK)
Best Travel Film: Alma e-Xisto (Colombia)
Special
Lifetime Achievement: David A.R. White
Lifetime Achievement: Patricia Poeta
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