European Film Awards Nominations Spotlight Top Craft Talent

The European Film Academy has revealed the nominations for the crafts categories of the 2026 European Film Awards, highlighting a diverse array of talent. Leading the nominations are Yorgos Lanthimos‘ dark comedy Bugonia, Olivier Laxe’s post-apocalyptic film Sirāt, and Mascha Schilinski’s period drama Sound of Falling, each receiving five nominations.

“These films showcase innovative storytelling and exceptional craft,”

said a representative of the Academy. Bugonia stands out for its unique take on the 2003 Korean sci-fi comedy Save the Green Planet!, securing nominations in categories such as best original score, editing, production design, and sound design.

Meanwhile, Sirāt, which presents a hopeful perspective on mortality, is recognized for its casting, cinematography, and editing. It has also been nominated for best production and sound design. Sound of Falling interweaves the narratives of four young women from different generations on the same farm, garnering nominations for casting, cinematography, original score, and costume design. Both Sirāt and Sound of Falling are also contenders for the prestigious best European Film award.

In addition to these films, Joachim Trier’s melodrama Sentimental Value leads the main EFA categories with five nominations, including best European Film. It also received nominations for best casting, original score, and production design.

Another notable contender is Agnieszka Holland’s biopic of Franz Kafka, titled Franz, which has secured nominations for costumes and hair and makeup, showcasing the depth of talent across the board.

The 2026 European Film Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Berlin on January 17, 2026.

The complete list of nominees for the crafts categories is as follows:

European Film Awards Crafts Nominations

EUROPEAN CASTING DIRECTORS
– Nadia Acimi, Luis Bértolo & María Rodrigo for Sirāt
– Karimah El-Giamal & Jacqueline Rietz for Sound of Falling
– Yngvill Kolset Haga & Avy Kaufman for Sentimental Value

EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHERS
– Manu Dacosse for The Stranger
– Fabian Gamper for Sound of Falling
– Mauro Herce for Sirāt

EUROPEAN COMPOSERS (ORIGINAL SCORE)
– Jerskin Fendrix for Bugonia
– Michael Fiedler & Eike Hosenfeld for Sound of Falling
– Hania Rani for Sentimental Value

EUROPEAN COSTUME DESIGNERS
– Michaela Horáčková Hořejší for Franz
– Sabrina Krämer for Sound of Falling
– Ursula Patzak for Duse

EUROPEAN EDITORS
– Cristóbal Fernández for Sirāt
– Toni Froschhammer for Die My Love
– Yorgos Mavropsaridis for Bugonia

EUROPEAN MAKE-UP & HAIR ARTISTS
– Gabriela Poláková for Franz
– Irina Schwarz & Anne-Marie Walther for Sound of Falling
– Torsten Witte for Bugonia

EUROPEAN PRODUCTION DESIGNERS
– Laia Ateca for Sirāt
– James Price for Bugonia
– Jørgen Stangebye Larsen for Sentimental Value

EUROPEAN SOUND DESIGNERS
– 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

As the ceremony approaches, excitement builds around the recognition of outstanding contributions to the film industry in Europe.