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Awarded to the program that most effectively explores animal behavior in a new, fresh, imaginative or authoritative way. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $180)
Awarded to the program that most effectively explores a unique habitat or ecosystem. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $180)
Awarded to the program that most effectively contributes to an awareness of timely and relevant environmental or conservation challenges facing the natural world. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $180)
Awarded to the program that most effectively explores the relationship between humans and animals or the environment. The relationship must be central to the program; the mere presence of people is not sufficient. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $180)
Awarded to the natural history program that shows exemplary innovation or outstanding achievement through technology, innovative storytelling, use of CGI or 3-D, in-field challenge or other extraordinary accomplishment. To be eligible for this award, a program must be entered in a different category. More than one award may be given in this category. Click here for special submission requirements. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $60)
Awarded to the television mini-series running for a single season that most effectively advances a natural history theme. Series of any length may enter. Submit only three episodes that best represent the series. Click here for special submission requirements. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $240)
Awarded to the program that most effectively inspires an appreciation of the natural world, or issues associated with animals and the environment, to young audiences. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded to the program that makes the most effective use of a presenter in advancing an appreciation and understanding of the natural world. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded to the program, podcast/mobicast, news clip, or magazine segment of not more than 20 minutes that best advances an appreciation or understanding of the natural world. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $90)
Award presented in recognition of the achievement of the best first-time filmmaker in the field of natural history production. This award is intended for filmmakers who, while they may have worked on other natural history films, are making the first film for which they have creative control. Submission must include a resumé showing past work and an outline of the responsibilities of those who worked on the program. Click here for special submission requirements. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $60)
Awarded to the program created for distribution in a commercial theatrical venue that best advances an appreciation or understanding of the natural world. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded to the public media project that most effectively fulfills its mission and advances an appreciation for the natural world and its species, habitats or challenges. This includes projects which were not created for distribution in commercial or large format theaters or via the internet or television but for site specific distribution/display in museums, zoos, and aquariums. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $90)
Awarded to the campaign package that most effectively utilizes multiple distribution platforms and formats, including: broadcast, theatrical, live-event, internet, venue specific display, gaming, mobicast, and any other distribution to enrich an appreciation or understanding of the natural world and the relevant issues. Click here for special submission requirements. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded to the web presence that most effectively promotes an awareness and understanding of the species, habitats or challenges facing the natural world through compelling, online storytelling.Click here for special submission requirements. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $60)
Finalists in these categories are determined by peer groups, with award winners selected by the Festival Final Jury unless otherwise noted.
Awarded for the combined contribution of production mixing, sound editing, sound effects and post production mixing that most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part. Finalists and award winners selected entirely by peer judges.
There are unique technical specifications required for screening copies in this category. Click here for special submission requirements. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded for the cinematography that, regardless of the technology used to acquire it, most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded for the editing that most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded for the original musical score that most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded for the writing that most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part through the union of imagery, storyline and narration. A word document or pdf of the script (in English) must be submitted in addition to the standard submission requirements. Click here for special submission requirements. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded to the program created for distribution in a large format, planetarium or immersive environment that best uses its technology and resources to advance an appreciation or understanding of the natural world. Finalists and award winners selected entirely by peer judges. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $120)
Awarded to the program that most effectively contributes to an appreciation and understanding of the geosciences. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $180)
Awarded to the best integration of Web 2.0/New Media features and functionality (including social networking, content sharing and distribution, RSS feeds, eCommerce and user-generated content) into web-based storytelling that promotes awareness and understanding of our natural world. Finalists and award winners selected entirely by peer judges. Click here for special submission requirements. (Entry Fee in US Dollars: $60)
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