Symbiosis between Humans and Nature
Each year SunChild IEF highlights different environmental topics to raise awareness and become a platform for discussion. For the 13th edition of the festival, we chose Symbiosis in a Non-Anthropocentric World as a central theme. All of our events in some way or another aim to unveil the complex nature of symbiosis conservation challenges in Armenia, the South Caucasus Region, and beyond. The symbiotic relationship between humans and nature has a large footnote in human history. By highlighting a potential dying value, we can educate citizens on our micro-destruction/abandonment of habitats that once encouraged a non-anthropocentric civilization. To contrast the abandonment, solutions can be proposed by conserving stories that exemplify our current harmony with nature. With the help of showcasing the destruction, the harmony, and additional conceptual solutions/visions, we can raise awareness of a value that deserves to be recognized and upheld by future generations.
Official selection
Nomination Category: Feature-length Documentaries about Symbiosis
Film Name: A Breath of Earth
Director: Daehyun Kim
Country: Republic of South Korea
Runtime: 80 min
Nomination Category: Feature-length Documentaries about Symbiosis
Film Name: Bring Them Home
Director: Ivan MacDonald, Ivy MacDonald, Daniel Glick
Country: USA
Runtime: 85 min
Nomination Category: Non-Competition Films for Environmental Educational
Film Name: Rhino Man
Director: John Jurko II, Matt Lindenberg, & Daniel Roberts
Country: USA
Runtime: 96 min
Nomination Category: Non-Competition Films for Environmental Educational
Film Name: Ocean with David Attenborough
Director: Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan, & Keith Scholey
Country: USA/ United Kingdom/ Australia/ Monaco
Runtime: 84 min.
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AWARDS
The trophies of the SunChild International Environmental Festival are unique handmade artworks created from recycled metals. These unique art works are designed and created by a distinguished artist, founder of Baghdasar Studio Sargis Baghdasaryan.