Dear colleagues,
We again invite you to look back on the last twelve months in cinema and to choose the film which will receive the “FIPRESCI Grand Prix” as Best Film of the Year 2026, to be presented at the televised opening ceremony of the 74th San Sebastian Film Festival on September 18, 2026.
All members of FIPRESCI are invited to participate in an online poll.
In an initial phase, all members are invited to nominate up to three films (feature-length, of any origin and nature) that had their world premiere no earlier than July 1st, 2025, and no later than June 30th, 2026.
Click here to vote: https://s.surveyplanet.com/10ts48r4
Propose one, two or three titles, as well as the director’s name. Make sure the films had their world premiere within the mentioned period (otherwise they cannot be considered). Quote the English titles and pay attention to the correct & exact spelling (otherwise the software will not identify the films).
Please check the world premiere of the films you are voting for, which in most of the cases earlier than their premiere in your countries. Don’t waste you vote for old films that you have watched months after their world premiere.
Nominations are expected until July 15, 2026 (midnight CEST).
In a second phase, we will ask you to vote on a shortlist of candidates.
Best regards,
Ahmed Shawky
President of FIPRESCI