The European Film Academy has shortlisted 67 films, which will be available to receive nominations for the 38th European Film Awards , taking place on January 17, 2026.

The shortlist includes 44 feature films, 15 documentary films, and 8 animated feature films, with 27 shortlisted films directed or co-directed by women. 34 European – both EU and non-EU – countries are represented. The list was voted for by the members of the European Film Academy.

Titles that made the list include Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest Bugonia , Mascha Schilinski’s Cannes favorite Sound Of Falling , and On Falling , the debut feature from filmmaker Laura Carreira and produced by Jack Thomas-O’Brien of Sixteen Films. Scroll down for the full shortlist.

European Film Awards 2026: Shortlist

FEATURE FILMS (44)

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