The Fargo Film Festival is proud to announce the winners of the Best in Show Awards for the 2026 Fargo Film Festival.

Best Picture: “The Librarians” (Documentary Feature)

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Best Director: James Pellerito for “I Wanted to Hear Your Voice” (Documentary Short)

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Best Cinematography: Joshua Carlon for “Bound for the Last Continent” (Northern Plains Voices)

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Pat Hansen Award for Best Screenplay: Serena Dykman for “Babka” (Narrative Short)

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Best Actress: Lila Gueneau as Emma in “Silent Rebellion” (Narrative Feature)

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Best Actor: Taylor Olson as Gideon in “What We Dreamed of Then” (Narrative Feature)

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Best Editing: Maryam Tafakory for “Razeh-del” (Invited)

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Congratulations to all of these talented artists from all of us at the Fargo Film Festival! Learn more about each of these titles in our 2026 Program.