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Visual Effects and Cinematography Award
2024

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.
 

Visual Effects and Cinematography Award

Giants Rising

"Giants Rising" explores the coast redwoods, Earth’s tallest and among its oldest living beings, unveiling their resilience and cultural significance. Through stunning visuals and insights from biologists, artists, and Native peoples, the film reveals how these trees withstand fire, capture carbon, and inspire conservation efforts, offering lessons in connection and hope. The jury praised the film’s breathtaking depiction of redwoods alongside detailed portrayals of smaller ecosystem elements. Real-life-sized photographs, compelling narration, and animated sequences effectively illustrated scientific processes, including cellular structures. By combining history, science, and optimism for regrowth, "Giants Rising" exemplifies the award’s mission to blend visual excellence with meaningful education.

  • Categories Ecology and Environment

  • Director Lisa Landers, Tangent Productions
  • Produced by Tangent Productions in association with Manitou Fund and the Redford Center
  • Running Time 1:20 minutes
  • Country United States of America
  • Year 2024