Belarusian cinema matters! The Belarusian Film Critics Award Red Heather celebrates the best achievements in Belarusian independent cinema. It is awarded by film critics, journalists, and researchers, now in 15 nominations. The award showcases the importance of the art of cinema for Belarusian culture and democratic changes in the country. The 3rd season's Red Heathers will be awarded in February 2026.
The third edition of the Belarusian Film Critics Award Red Heather’s includes 60 films in its long list, chosen from 74 submissions. 5 films will compete in the Best Fiction Feature Film category, 7 – in the Best Documentary Feature Film category. 15 and 12 films are nominated for for Best Fiction Short film and Best Documentary Short Film category respectively. 7 movies are going to represent the Best Animated Film category, while 14 videos will compete in the Best Documentary Report category.
