2026 AWARD WINNERS

NorthwestFilmFest is honoured to announce our 2026 award winners!

AUDIENCE AWARDS

Our audience had the especially difficult task of voting from the fantastic offerings of films this year.

Congratulations to all of the films that were part of this year’s NWF2026 lineup!

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to the filmmakers, programming committee, staff, volunteers and dedicated festival attendees.

TOP 3 Best Feature Film

1. Mr. Goalie

2. Never Get Busted!

3. Ali Eats America

MR. GOALIE

Directed by Ryan McInerney

THE FORBIDDEN UNIVERSITY

Directed by Nauzanin Knight

HATCH

Directed by Alireza Kazemipour, Panta Mosleh

I WANTED TO HEAR YOUR VOICE

Directed by James Pellerito