News Summary

• The European Film Academy has unveiled the shortlist of films in the running for prizes at its 39th European Film Awards ceremony scheduled to take place on January 16, 2027 in Athens.
• A total of 68 feature films have been shortlisted for a possible nomination.
• Forty-five films are selected for the fiction shortlist including Cannes 2026 Palme d’Or winner Fjord, Venice Golden Lion winner Woman Unknown and awards season frontrunners such as La Bola Negra and Coward.
• The 15 titles in the documentary shortlist include bombshell documentary NAZA and French box office break out Whispers in the Woods.