Award Winners
Award Winners

Take a look at everyone who has won awards at our film festival.

Krister Henriksson
Krister Henriksson

Krister Henriksson wins the Honorary Award at the Västerås Film Festival 2023 for his long and successful career on the big screen, TV, and the theatre stage. Krister will accept the award on August 26th and be interviewed at Zita cinema.

Edward Berger
Edward Berger

Edward Berger won the Filmmaker of the Year award at Västerås Filmfestival 2022, for his film All Quiet on the Western Front (Im Westen nichts Neues). The film was later rewarded with four Oscars in 2023. Edward will be interviewed on August 26th online at Zita cinema.

Showroom
Showroom

I vårt showroom visar vi trailers från många av filmerna som vi har visat upp under åren. Gå in och titta om ni vill få en uppfattning om vad som visas på festivalen.

Honourary Award
Honorary Award

One of our biggest and most prestigious awards is our honorary award. It is awarded to a Swedish actor who has excelled in film, TV and theatre.

Reviews
Reviews

Read about what filmmakers and visitors have to say about the Västerås Film Festival!

About VFF
About Västerås Film Festival

A cultural event that introduces new relevant films and film culture to both the general public and industry professionals.

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A festival focusing on Genre

Västerås Filmfestival

One of the most interesting film festivals in Northern Europe. A cultural event that introduces new relevant films and film culture to both the public and professionals.

The purpose of the festival is to influence the cultural agenda, be accessible to the public and industry with film screenings, workshops, lectures, debates, film cafés, exhibitions, and entertainment.

Jury Honorary Award Recipients

Lennart Jähkel

"I am very honoured to receive this wonderful award"

Lennart Jähkel

Jury Honorary Prize 2016

Maria Lundqvist

"Every award is important! It is a very nice award which I will put on display at home."

Maria Lundqvist

Jury Honorary Prize 2017

Rolf Lassgård

”I began my acting career in theatre in Västerås at Mariaberget. So it was wonderful to return, and I feel honoured.”

Rolf Lassgård

Jury Honorary Prize 2018

Colin Nutley

"We don't make films to win awards. But I am very honoured to receive this award.”

Colin Nutley

Jury Honorary Prize 2019

Helena Bergström

”It was wonderful to return to Västerås, where I have lived and where my father was theatre director. Thank you for this award!”

Helena Bergström

Jury Honorary Prize 2019

Christina Schollin

I am very touched by being awarded this year's Honorary Prize, and it's so beautiful as well! Thank you!

Christina Schollin

Jury Honorary Prize 2021

Trailers from previous years

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