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NaturVision Grand Prix

This award goes to the director of the film chosen by the jury as the best film at the NaturVision Film Festival. A 1st and 2nd prize will be awarded.

German Conservation and Sustainability Film Prize

The German Conservation and Sustainability Film Prize is awarded to a German-language film that presents ecological relationships and our handling of the environment in a memorable and outstanding way.

Films which deal with sustainable economic development, a balanced relationship between economy and ecology, innovative forms of production and distribution, and social aspects such as participation of the population, will be given special consideration in this category. A 1st and 2nd prize will be awarded.

NaturVision Camera Award

This award goes to the film in which the camera work contributes most uniquely to the artistic and aesthetic quality of the film.

NaturVision Best Story Award

This award goes to the film with the most exceptional storytelling and unconventional dramaturgy.

NaturVision Children’s Film Award

This award goes to the film which best introduces children to the complex relationship between nature and the environment and stimulates their interest in the topic.

NaturVision Newcomer Award

This award goes to a newcomer whose film tackles the subject of nature/wildlife/people/ environment innovatively and convincingly. Films of any length or genre are considered. The award is aimed at students/trainees in the media professions or graduates/career-changers during their first two productions.

NaturVision Special Jury Prize

This is an additional award that can be given by the jury for a film or to a person/organisation they think deserves special recognition and does not fall into any of the other award categories. It is optional and is not regularly awarded.

NaturVision Youth Jury Award

A jury of youngsters selects their favorite film from those nominated in the competition.

NaturVision Audience Award

All visitors to the Festival have the opportunity to vote for their favorite film from the competition programme. The winner receives the NaturVision Audience Award.

NaturVision Honorary Award

This award goes to a person or organisation which has made a significant contribution – normally in the media – to the subject area people/nature/environment/conservation over a long period. The award is not given regularly and cannot be applied for.