The European Film Academy has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 European Film Awards in eight Arts & Crafts categories, celebrating the extraordinary creative talent that shapes the sound and emotional power of European cinema. This year, it’s the first full implementation of the Academy’s new member chapter system, with professionals from each craft selecting three finalists per category. Academy-wide voting now begins, with the winners set to be revealed at the European Film Awards ceremony on 17 January 2026, taking place at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin, Germany.

From casting to cinematography, production design to sound, these nominations show the craftsmanship behind some of the year’s most acclaimed films.

European Casting Director

A strong trio of casting teams leads the category:

• Nadia Acimi, Luís Bértolo & María Rodrigo for SIRĀT
• Karimah El-Giamal & Jacqueline Rietz for SOUND OF FALLING (IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN)
• Yngvill Kolset Haga & Avy Kaufman for SENTIMENTAL VALUE (AFFEKSJONSVERDI)

European Cinematographer

Visual artistry takes centre stage with:

• Manu Dacosse for THE STRANGER (L’ÉTRANGER)
• Fabian Gamper for SOUND OF FALLING (IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN)
• Mauro Herce for SIRĀT

European Composer (Original Score)

A celebration of sonic identity:

• Jerskin Fendrix for BUGONIA
• Michael Fiedler & Eike Hosenfeld for SOUND OF FALLING (IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN)
• Hania Rani for SENTIMENTAL VALUE (AFFEKSJONSVERDI)

European Costume Designer

Creating the visual world through wardrobe:

• Michaela Horáčková Hořejší for FRANZ
• Sabrina Krämer for SOUND OF FALLING (IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN)
• Ursula Patzak for DUSE

European Editor

Creating stories from the cutting room:

• Cristóbal Fernández for SIRĀT
• Toni Froschhammer for DIE MY LOVE
• Yorgos Mavropsaridis for BUGONIA

European Make-up & Hair Artist

Transformative art recognised with:

• Gabriela Poláková for FRANZ
• Irina Schwarz & Anne-Marie Walther for SOUND OF FALLING (IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN)
• Torsten Witte for BUGONIA

European Production Designer

Creating the physical worlds of cinema:

• Laia Ateca for SIRĀT
• James Price for BUGONIA
• Jørgen Stangebye Larsen for SENTIMENTAL VALUE (AFFEKSJONSVERDI)

European Sound Designer

• Johnnie Burn for BUGONIA
• Laia Casanovas for SIRĀT
• Gwennolé Le Borgne, Marion Papinot, Lars Ginzel, Elias Boughedir & Amal Attia for THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB

These nominations reflect the Academy’s commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Standards, and each contender was selected after chapter members viewed all films in the Feature Film Selection. The Arts & Crafts categories show the essential, often unsung contributions of Europe’s filmmaking community.

The European Film Awards remain the most prestigious celebration of European film. With over 5,400 Academy members, the organisation continues to champion artistic excellence, connect creators across the continent, and invite new generations of film lovers.

The full list of nominations – including synopses, cast details, and director statements – is available via the European Film Academy.

Featured image courtesy of EFA

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