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1st classified

Weightless
by Adam Pretty


Artistic Swimming embodies the elegance, power, unity and challenge of sport. In “Weightless”, I seek to document the art, dedication, and passion of athletes and coaches from USA Artistic Swimming from above and under the surface. The film highlights the stories of Andrea Fuente...

2nd classified

H5N1: Conservation In Crisis
by Valentin Blüml


H5N1: Conservation in Crisis’ reveals the devastating impact of avian flu —not only on wildlife but on those fighting to protect it. David Steel, manager of the Isle of May, bears witness to the unfolding catastrophe, balancing conservation efforts with the emotional toll of loss...

3rd classified

Inside the Arrests
by Lokman Elibol


This short documentary documents the intensified Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations following Donald Trump’s return to power, focusing on arrests inside federal courtrooms, large-scale protests, and law enforcement interventions in multiple U.S. cities. Filme...

Highly commended

The Leap Beneath
by Roman Willi


A lighthearted and entertaining short film about the epic quest of a tiny globular springtail navigating through the soil to find food. Narrated by the one and only Coyote Peterson of Brave Wilderness.

Highly commended

Gypaetus The Last Bone Breaker
by Juan De La Cueva Aldea


In the breathtaking Pyrenees mountains, between Spain and France we journey through the eyes of the lammergeier, a majestic bird facing the challenges of survival. This film captures the struggles of the lammergeier as it navigates a world dominated by scavenging bird competitors...

Highly commended

Microcosm
by Toni Palermo


Il video rappresenta una raccolta di micro e macro organismi subacquei ripresi durante immersioni in Mediterraneo, Mar Rosso, Oceano Atlantico e Mar dei Caraibi con l'intento e l'auspicio, da parte dell'autore, che lo stesso possa contribuire alla conoscenza, salvaguardia e tutel...

Highly commended

Shark Nannies
by Alex Lindbloom


Leopard sharks used to naturally inhabit Raja Ampat, Indonesia, but due to illegal and overfishing practices before the marine protected area was established, their numbers were too low to repopulate. With this shark re-wilding project, the sharks are receiving a new opportunity...

Commended

On the Edge of the Pride
by Linda Smit


Along the northern boundary of the Kruger National Park, a pride of lions lives dangerously close to human activity. On the Edge of the Pride documents a collaborative operation between the Endangered Wildlife Trust's lion survey team, SANParks rangers, and a wildlife veterinaria...

Commended

Untamed Ujani
by Ravalnath Joshi


“Untamed Ujani: Seasons of the Wild” is a visual journey shot in the state of Maharashtra India. The dynamic Ujani wetlands and surrounding grasslands are a part of an ecosystem shaped by time, resilience, and the rhythm of seasons. From the harsh summers and rejuvenating mo...

Commended

Cheetah’s Don’t Always Win
by Ashish Ranjan


In the open grasslands of Maasai Mara, survival is never guaranteed. Nagol, a female cheetah, is running out of time. Days without a successful hunt have pushed her body to its limits, and every decision now carries consequence. As she moves through the savanna, the landscape off...

Commended

The Sea is my Paradise
by Toni Palermo


il video rappresenta una domanda dell'autore, appassionato di immersioni subacquee e amante del mare, che si chiede se in paradiso possa davvero esistere il mare? una raccolta di riprese subacquee girate per di più in mediterraneo narrate e che cercano di racchiudere il pensiero...

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