[4][5] Edda Awards in Iceland[6] In 2004, Cold Light won the Edda Awards in Iceland for ‘Best Film’, ‘Actor or Actress of the Year’ (Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson), ‘Supporting Actor or Supporting Actress of the Year’ (Kristbjörg Kjeld), ‘Director of the Year’ (Hilmar Oddsson) and ‘Professional Category: Sound/Vision’ (Sigurður Sverrir Pálsson, for the cinematographer).

It was nominated for the Audience Award for ‘Best Acrtor’ (Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson).

Festróia International Film Festival Festróia International Film Festival in 2004, Cold Light won a Silver Dolphin for ‘Best Actor’ (Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson).

Mar del Plata Film Festival In 2004, Cold Light won the ‘SIGNIS Award’ for (Hilmar Oddsson).

Verona Love Screens Film Festival In 2005, at the Verona Love Screens Film Festival, Cold Light won the ‘Audience Award’ for (Hilmar Oddsson).