The 10th Ecumenical Jury of the SCHLiNGEL in Chemnitz, appointed by SIGNIS and INTERFILM, awards the Prize and Mention to the following films:

Honey directed by Natasha Arthy (Denmark, 2025)

The 13-year-old protagonist wants to live her life freely and pursue her passion for music, but the chaos and instability of her family hold her back. The adults around her fail to take responsibility, leaving it all in her hands, whether she's ready or not. An encounter with her previously unknown grandfather not only helps her understand that her needs and dreams are just as important as everyone else's, but also becomes the starting point of her personal transformation. The film's visual language closely matches the girl's feelings, and the ending offers a glimpse of how life can be ...

Members of the Jury
Dietmar Adler ( Germany )
Andreas Greif ( Germany, President )
Agnieszka Godfrejów-Tarnogórska ( Poland )
Agostina Torre Nari ( France/Argentina/Spain

In addition, the Jury awarded a Special Mention to the first fiction work:

Fränk

directed by Tõnis Pill (Estonia 2025)

Paul, a teenager devastated by violence, tries to hide his vulnerability through drugs and aggression as he struggles to integrate into his new town. He yearns for acceptance, not from positive influences, but from peers who feel equally alone and broken. Although the local outcast, Fränk, is a victim, he evokes an emotional response in Paul that guides him toward empathy and change. The film's direction and powerful performances immerse us in human suffering, reminding us that facing our mistakes can open the door to a new reality.