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Nightborn Reigns Supreme at Fantasia Fest
26 Jul
Summary
- Nightborn won the Cheval Noir trophy for best film.
- Seidi Haarla awarded best actress for her role in Nightborn.
- Fantasia International Film Festival announced its 2026 award winners.
Hanna Bergholm's 'Nightborn' was honored as the best film at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival, securing the Cheval Noir trophy. Seidi Haarla earned the best actress award for her role in the film, a psychological thriller praised for its suspense and emotional depth.
The festival also recognized other filmmakers for their achievements. Kasper Kalle received the award for best director for 'No Rest for the Wicked.' The best screenplay award went to Edwin, Eka Kurniawan, and Daishi Matsunaga for 'Sleep No More.' 'Ferine' by Andrea Corsini was lauded for best cinematography and its score by Pino Donaggio.
Additional accolades included best editing for Satoshi Ueno's work on 'Beasts Clutching at Straws.' The Outstanding Performance Award was also given to Pilou Asbæk for 'No Rest for the Wicked.' The New Flesh Competition for Best First Feature was won by 'Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant,' directed by THUNDERLIPS.
