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Kev Franzi – Works 80 Years in the Film Industry HD

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A Tale Of Two Tailes

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By Vivian Tsang

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The Novice

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Virulence

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Stalker Hair Twirl

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Union

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Foxton Hall

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An Ever After Drama

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Heaven on Star Lane

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Borderline Justice

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AMERICA BOXED IN

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By Patricia Planck

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By C. Arnold Curry

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Your Father, who sees in secret

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By Russell Emanuel

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Today, we are proud to exclusively unveil the Official Catalogue dedicated to the winners of the Foreign Press Film Awards 2026!
An annual event that attracted more than 16,000 submissions from around the world, establishing itself as one of the largest independent film awards in terms of participation.
To celebrate this remarkable achievement, we are also delighted to announce that the winners of the Foreign Press Film Awards 2026 will be eligible to participate in the Egypt Global Film Awards (EGFA).

The Official Catalogue follows:

Among the major awards presented were *”Disclosure from a Cloakroom”* by Carol Dorn, winner of *Best International Indie Feature Script 2026*, as well as *Best Original Screenwriter* and *Best Storytelling*.

One of the standout productions of this edition was *”Bellatrix”* by Jacek Krawczyk, which earned an impressive seven awards: *Best Narrative Short 2026*, *Best Director of the Year*, *Best Soundtrack*, *Best Cast*, *Best Acting*, *Best Cinematographer*, and *Best Screenplay* in the Narrative Short category.

Also distinguished in the short film category were *”Final Orders”* by Nathan Benham, awarded *Best Indie Short Film 2026*, *Best Director*, and *Best Editing*; and *”An Ever After Drama”* by Michelle Lynn, winner of *Best Narrative Short Film 2026*, *Best Director 2026*, *Best International Actress*, *Best Short Screenplay*, and *Best Cinematography*.

In the experimental section, *”Tipping Point”*, directed by the acclaimed, award-winning American artist L. Scooter Morris, recipient of the Foreign Press FA awards for Best International Super Short Film 2026, Best Original Art Film, Best Human Rights Short Film, and Best Experimental Editing.

*”Primordial”* by Nana Papadaki stood out, winning *Best International Experimental Film 2026*, *Best Original Director*, *Best Sound*, and *Best Indie Cinematographer*. It was joined by *”Hot Afternoons Have Been in Montana”* by Ken Kimmelman, which received *Best Experimental Film Director 2026*, *Best Experimental Film*, *Best American Producer*, and *Best Cinematographer*; and *”Stalker Hair Twirl”* by Faye Fayerman, honored for *Best Director*, *Best Editing*, *Best Sound*, and *Best Arthouse Short Film*.

Among the documentaries, notable winners included *”Amen-Amen-Amen: A Story of Our Times”* by Tom Gallagher, awarded *Best Indie Documentary Feature*, *Best Director*, *Best Camera Operator*, and *Best Storytelling*; *”Pints With Kelly”* by Stephen Kelly, winner of *Best Documentary Feature 2026*, *Best Original Editing*, and *Best Indie Filmmaker of the Year*; *”AMERICA BOXED IN”* by Ian S. Williams and Casey Williams, recipient of *Best American Documentary Feature of the Year*, *Best Director 2026*, and *Best Editing*; *”Kev Franzi – Works 80 Years in the Film Industry HD”* by Dianne Lang, awarded *Best International Documentary Short 2026*, *Best Arthouse Editing*, and *Best Filmmaker of the Year*; and *”The New Immigrant – Hong Kongers”* by Vivian Tsang, which received four awards, including *Best International First-Time Director 2026*.

Numerous screenplays were also recognized. Among them were *”The Giant”* by Kevin B. Ploth, *”Pretty Little Lucy”* by David Williamson, *”American Money”* by Timothy A. McGhee, *”Doctor Hyphoteses”* by Vicentini Gomez, *”Fractures in Time”* by Lesley Ann Albiston, *”Ashes of Freedom”* and *”Scachs d’Amor”* by Daniel Arreola, *”The Armchair Travellers”* by Patricia Planck, *”Nossos Caminhos (Our Paths)”* by Carla Di Bonito, *”The Duchess”* by C. Arnold Curry, and the four award-winning works by Lynn Elliott: *”Only You Can Save Her”*, *”Pirandello’s Wife”*, *”Alta California”*, and *”The Script, A Celtic Horror Tale”*.

Michelle Lynn’s presence was particularly remarkable, with five different works receiving awards. In addition to the highly acclaimed *”An Ever After Drama”*, her works *”Whispers of Love”* (*Best Original Feature Script of the Year*), *”Behind The Algorithm”* (*Best American Screenplay 2026* and *Best Indie Story*), *”Lucky in Long Island”* (*Best International Songwriter 2026* and *Best Sound Designer*), and *”Strawberries and Cream”* (*Best American Song of the Year*) were also honored.

In the animation category, *”A Rescues Song”* by Tommy Anderson and Sherry Severs won *Best Arthouse Animated Short Film 2026*, while *”Looking for Inspiration (Poszukiwanie inspiracji)”* by Michał Kucharski received *Best International Animated Short Film 2026*, in addition to *Best International Filmmaker* and *Best Original Idea*.

Other winners included *”Eyesolation”* by Damiano Rossi, *”Cock Robin”* by Frances Barth, *”The Stones of Rome”* and *”The Pathos of Hamlet”* by Sean Gregory Tansey, *”Novice”* by Vincenzo Amoruso, *”Belles paroles”* by Mohamed Ouaddah, *”Cassandra Venice”* by Hugo Teugels, *”The Great Animal Escape”*, awarded *Best International Song of the Year*, *”Staycation”* by Russell Emanuel, which earned eight major international awards, *”Precious the Baby Dragon”* by Dawn Menge, *”The Aesthetics of Failure”*, *”Not Without Gloves”*, and *”The Rorschach Test”* by Lena Mattsson, *”Tramóia”* by Gleison Castro, *”Your Father, Who Sees in Secret”* by Danilo Del Tufo, and *”The Singing Detective”* by Gary St. Martin, winner of *Best Indie TV Pilot*.

A significant highlight was the musical recognition received for the theme song of The Great Animal Escape, based on the book by Linda Harkey, with music and lyrics by Zachary Simpson and performed by Erin Rementer | Studio Story Monsters®. The project earned the awards for Best International Song of the Year and Best Sound Designer.