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At the 25th World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert, the annual highlight of Film Fest Gent and one of the world’s most prestigious events for film music, the winners were announced tonight. This jubilee edition not only celebrated established names but also gave the stage to emerging talent.

Red carpets, Q&A and countless other events follow each other quickly at Film Fest Gent 2025. On this page you can relive the festival with the best pictures of the day.

Sophy Romvari’s stunning debut feature Blue Heron has won the Explore Award at the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent. The award is presented by the festival’s Explore Zone Jury, consisting of 6 young critics under the age of 26. A Special Mention was given to the campy, yet feverish sex thriller Anything That Moves by Alex Phillips.

Red carpets, Q&A and countless other events follow each other quickly at Film Fest Gent 2025. On this page you can relive the festival with the best pictures of the day.

American actress Theresa Russell received a Joseph Plateau Honorary Award for her exceptional contribution to the art of film. Russell received the award in recognition of her distinctive and versatile career, which spans both Hollywood and independent cinema of the 1980s and 1990s.

Red carpets, Q&A and countless other events follow each other quickly at Film Fest Gent 2025. On this page you can relive the festival with the best pictures of the day.

The Voice of Hind Rajab by the Tunesian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania has won the Grand Prix for Best Film at the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent. The International Jury was profoundly moved by Ben Hania’s “call to humanity”. Barrio Triste by Colombian-American photographer and music video director Stillz received the Georges Delerue Award for Best Soundtrack/Sound Design.

The voting period for the North Sea Port Audience Award has now ended.

On Monday 20 October, the final award of the 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent was presented. Festivalgoers chose Têtes brûlées, the feature debut of Brussels-based filmmaker Maja-Ajmia Yde Zellama, as the winner of the Audience Award (powered by North Sea Port).

The 52nd edition of Film Fest Gent now belongs to the past. For those who want to look back on the ten most beautiful film days of the year, we have this amazing aftermovie.