Awards Winners 2026

Best Feature Film

A girl lying down smiling in the film "Happy Birthday" by Sarah Goher.

Happy Birthday
Directed by Sarah Goher

Best Director (Feature Film)

Two women embracing tenderly against a blurred watery background in the film poster for 'Mañas'.

Marianna Brennand
for Manas

Best Short Film

Best Director (Short Film)

Poster for the thriller short film 'Scope' directed by Emma Moffat.

Scope
Directed by Emma Moffat

Best Director (Short Film)

Best Cinematography (Short Film)

Best Director (Short Film)

Elderly woman proudly wearing a soccer jersey in a gym setting.

Shahrbanoo Sadat
for Super Afghan Gym

Best Cinematography (Short Film)

Best Cinematography (Short Film)

Best Cinematography (Short Film)

Poster for the thriller short film 'Scope' directed by Emma Moffat.

Rick Joaquin
for Scope

Best Score (Short Film)

Best Cinematography (Short Film)

Best Cinematography (Short Film)

Tara Creme
for In The Clouds

Best Performance (Short Film)

Henrianne Jansen
for Beyond Silence

Honorable Mention (Short Film)

You Can Call Me Lou
Directed by Georgia Zeta Gkoka