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The Visual Effects Award
Honors the film that demonstrates the highest level of visual craftsmanship through cinematography or animation. Moreover, the effects go beyond the aesthetic by serving an educational purpose. Scientific principles or processes are explained clearly and engagingly through the visual effects.
Light the Ocean
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Two-thirds of the planet is covered by water and 99% of the ocean is hidden in darkness, an unrevealed and unexplored world. This brilliant film combines the latest scientific technologies, amazing shots and incredible special effects to emphasize the message of the film and to help viewers to have a clear understanding of this world. The spectacular images take the viewers on a journey into the depths of the ocean world in a way that has never been seen before, revealing the underground landscapes of the oceans, exploring unknown species and explaining the role of the currents.
The Education Award
Honors the film that stands as an excellent example of science journalism intended for young audiences aged 6 – 12. Scientific explanations are presented with the cognitive level of young viewers in mind and the structure of the film reflects an effective audiovisual pedagogical approach.
Matanglawin: Pasig River Earth Day Special
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The film delves not only on the decline of the river in urban Manila, but is also a journey into the culture and history of the country and the role that the Pasig has played in trade, economy and the lives of the people. The film is peppered with information throughout, using animation to depict the historical significance of the river, waste streams in urban areas, how these wastes impact the environment and recycling. It is delivered in an engaging and entertaining manner and succeeds in conveying the importance of rivers and river systems in our cities and neighborhood and how we can each play a role.
The Ecofilmprize
Honors the film that makes an exceptional effort to communicate and proliferate environmental awareness. Ecological issues are discussed and explained clearly. The film inspires to care about nature and cultivates a sense of responsibility in that respect.
Inn – The Green River in the Alps
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The film provides an excellent balance between emotional involvement and ecological information. It presents the story of a culturally rich region dependent on the power of a river running over 520 kilometers and 3 countries. It delivers its message of awareness about water management issues and ecological thinking in a gentle, yet persuasive manner. The story shows how people live in harmony with the Inn River and endeavor to conserve it, while at the same time sustainably pursuing their economic development goals and therefore serves as an inspirational model.
The Discovery Award
Honors the film that makes an outstanding effort to promote learning about science to the general public. The film generates interest and enthusiasm for science and knowledge acquisition. It provides an exemplary balance between education and entertainment of the highest quality.
Flores Man or the Tale of the Last Hobbits
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Laurent Orluc’s film is an intriguing and poetic adventure tale about the discovery of a human-like species – nicknamed “Hobbit” – on the remote island of Flores, Indonesia, in 2003. The film tracks the digging efforts to discover more, as well as veering into local legends about the existence of small, hairy, cave dwellers believed to be still living on the island as recently as the late 19th Century. Urban myth has it, and the film wonderfully speculates on this, these creatures are thought to be the offspring of this ancient hobbit-like species.
The Science Life Award
Honors the film that most empathically presents the positive influence science can have on individuals, society and the environment. Furthermore than present scientific findings, the film in this category demonstrates that science is one of the most consequential human activities for our future and that of our planet.
Inspired by Nature – Third Episode: Orientation in Chaos
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The jury awarded this film because it presents the positive influence science can have on individuals and society. The film is about decoding the communication system among dolphins, the swarm intelligence of ants and how a slime mould can help to improve roads. In addition to scientific findings and demonstration, this film also shows that science is one of the most consequential human activities for our future.
The Prize of the Jury
Honors the film that makes a particularly strong impression on the jury. The film delivers an emotional and intellectual resonance, which distinguishes it as an overall outstanding work of science journalism through film and television.
Kurt’s Fine
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This short film is a perfect example of efficiency and edutainment. Simple, full of humor, impeccably produced and delivering a clear message to viewers: ecology is not the enemy of capitalism, the opposite, it is an additional tool! Developing your business in an ecological way can be as profitable and attractive as any traditional methods. In four minutes, regardless of whether the audience is 7 or 77 years old, this innovative little gem is a pleasure to watch and fulfills its ambitions exemplary.
