LUX Audience Award

Why the LUX Audience Award?

'LUX – The European Audience Film Award (short title: LUX Audience Award)' is the biggest audience film award in Europe where citizens chose the winner alongside their elected representatives - the Members of the European Parliament. It highlights the European Parliament’s commitment to culture and education, by providing support to European cinema and promoting cultural diversity. The Award is named after the Latin word "lux" meaning "light". It is organised every year by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy, in collaboration with Creative Europe MEDIA and Europa Cinemas.

The nominated films raise awareness about current social and political issues and engage audiences in debates about Europe in a thought-provoking way, and reflect the beauty and diversity of European cinema.

This initiative gives the nominated films more visibility and helps them to cross borders and reach a wider audience. It allows audiences from across the European Union, and beyond, to watch films that may not have otherwise been screened in their countries.

The European Parliament believes that cinema, as a mass cultural medium, is an ideal platform for debate and reflection on Europe and its future. The European Film Academy, which unites more than 4 000 filmmakers across Europe, has been dedicated to promoting European film culture since it was founded in 1988.

How is the winner chosen?

The five films nominated for the LUX Audience Award 2026 edition were publicly unveiled on 7 October 2025 at the European Parliament in presence of Members of European Parliament (MEPs), audience, filmmakers and film professionals.

Both the public and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) can rate the films online. The film with the highest total score, rated by the public and MEP (equal rating weight of 50% each) will win the LUX Audience Award. The winner will be announced at the LUX Audience Award Ceremony taking place in the European Parliament in April 2026 (date to be confirmed).

We invite you to explore the collection of the LUX films.