
BIG NEWS!
The North Film Festival is officially moving to BARCELONA, Spain And it’s going LIVE. February 18–20, 2026 in Cinema Maldà!
Winners of The North Film Festival Edition 2025
Best Feature Film
DISDAIN - Dir. Gabo Ramos - 01:45:00 min - Mexico
Best Cinematography Feature Film
HOME FREE - Dir. Avi Ronn Federgreen - 01:36:00 min - Canada
Best Director Feature Film
Dir. Giorgi Markoza Markozashvili - The Burrow - 01:22:49 min - Georgia
Best Actress Feature Film
Vico Escorcia - DISDAIN - 01:45:00 min - Mexico
Best Actor Feature Film
Jaime Aymerich - What the heart says - 01:22:10 min – Mexico
Best Documentary Feature
The Architects of Hope: The First Steps in Rebuilding Ukraine. - Dir. Paul Thomas - 01:14:00 min - United Kingdom
Best Documentary Short Film
Won Soen - Road to Completeness - Dir. Maciej Szczukowski - 24:48 min - Sweden
Best International Short Film
Delir - Dir. Thilo Vogt, Pablo Knote - 7:29 min – Germany
Best Swedish Short Film
The Queen - Dir. Amanda Svensson, Nicklas Sternegård - 12:06 min - Sweden
Best European Short Film
THE OLD LADY - Dir. ANDRES ROMERO - 26:25 min – Spain
Best American Short Film
The Road to Gold & Injuries - Dir. Dean Jeffrey Kropp - 39:41 min – USA
Best Scandinavian Short Film
An Exam's Journey - Dir. Carl Bengtsson - 15:43 min – Sweden
Best Drama Short Film
Doll - Dir. Marcel Köppe - 11:47 min – Sweden
Best Horror Short Film
Listen - Dir. Javi Prada - 9:00 min – Spain
Best Sci-Fi Short Film
Vanlande - Dir. Alexandra Elofsson - 21:47 min - Sweden
Best Experimental Short Film
Moneybaby - Dir. Byron Ruf - 5:35 min – USA
Best LGBTQ Short Film
2ḦOOM [zu:m] - Dir. Ariel Orama López (AG Orloz) - 10:00 min - Puerto Rico
Best Student Short Film
Molkom-Core - Dir. Carl Axel Eduard - 15:40 min - Sweden
Best Music / Dance Video or Film
«SULTONI QALBAM» (2024) HIMN OF LOVE music video - Dir. ILIYAS DAUDI - 4:50 min - Russian
Best Animation Short Film
Tormented - Dir. Liz Lugo - 9:21 min – USA
Best Web Series
The Third Sister - Dir. Julien Ivanowich - 13:31 min – France
Best Cinematography Short Film
Vanlande - 21:47 min – Sweden
Best Director Short Film
Dir. Olof Berghe - Nothing odd about that - 4:20 min – Sweden
Best Actor Short Film
Tommy Karls - Vanlande - 21:47 min – Sweden
Best Actress Short Film
Anette Sevreus - The Color of Desire is Blond -13:44 min - Sweden
Best Script Feature
SACRED SUN - Wri. Michael Louis Gould - United Kingdom
Best Script Short
Too Soon - Wri. Avril David - USA
Honorable Mention
- Goodnight Killer - Dir. Patrick Schulz - 01:47:00 min - Germany -
A gripping and powerful feature that stood out for its storytelling and cinematic execution.
Honorable Mention
- Veus Del Pallars Sobirà - Dir. Pere Marique Marti - 01:10:00 min – Spain -
An unprecedented documentary that captures the voices and memories of life in the remote valleys of the Lleida Pyrenees. A touching tribute to history, resilience, and identity.
Honorable Mention
- Unshod - Dir. Mary Piller - 4:00 min - USA -
A striking experimental short that reflects on freedom, captivity, and the wild spirit—through the poetic lens of untamed horses. Visually bold and emotionally resonant.
Honorable Mention
- Fasad - Dir. Malin Lindholm - 7:55 min – Sweden -
A raw and intimate portrayal of hidden struggles behind a perfect exterior. Fasad is a moving reflection on mental health and a reminder of the importance of truly seeing one another—before it’s too late.
Honorable Mention
- Dont Tell Mom - Dir. Bianca Panos - 4:39 min – USA -
A witty and heartfelt one-woman show that turns family dynamics and generational quirks into something hilariously
healing. Bold, clever, and surprisingly relatable.
Best Audience Award
Unshod - Dir. Mary Piller - 4:00 min - USA


The North Film Festival - Stockholm, Sweden
April 24 - 25 / 2025
After the incredible live edition of The North Film Festival - New York City, we now turn our focus to Sweden for an exclusive ONLINE event! 🌍🎥
🗓 April 24-25, 2025
🏆 Gala Awards: April 25, 10 PM CET – Streaming live on www.thenorthfilmfest.com & YouTube!
Our official poster, designed by Rodartin S.L.’s talented graphic designers, beautifully captures Sweden’s cold yet stunning landscapes. Featuring a majestic moose walking toward a film roll, the design highlights Sweden’s breathtaking wildlife, blue skies, and snowy scenery—a perfect reflection of this season’s cinematic celebration. ❄️🎞️🇸🇪 Official Poster Reveal!
