Official selection
Nomination Category: Feature-Length Environmental Films (Competition)
Film Name: Let Our Mountains Live
Director: Håvard Bustnes
Country: Norway & Finland
Runtime: 1hr 40min
Nomination Category: Feature-Length Environmental Films (Competition)
Film Name: Daughter of the Forest
Director: Otilia Portillo Padua
Country: Mexico
Runtime: 1hr 35min
Nomination Category: Feature-Length Environmental Films (Competition)
Film Name: Trade Secret
Director: Abraham Joffe
Country: Australia & United States
Runtime: 1hr 38min
Nomination Category: Feature-Length Environmental Films (Competition)
Film Name: A Paradise is Lost
Director: Laurie
Country: United States
Runtime: 1hr 26min
JURY
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.
Feature-Length Environmental Films (Competition)
Short Environmental Films (Competition)
John Burton Conservation Award
SunChild 14th International Environmental Festival has 4 nominations
Feature-Length Environmental Films (Competition)
Documentary films addressing biodiversity conservation, environmental degradation, species protection, ecosystem restoration, and human–nature relationships.
Films released after March 2025 are eligible.
Duration: 45 minutes to 3 hours.
For longer films, please contact SunChild IEF.
Short Environmental Films (Competition)
Short documentary or fictional films focusing on biodiversity-related themes, including conservation challenges, local and global environmental stories, and innovative solutions.
Films released after March 2025 are eligible.
Duration: 5–45 minutes.
John Burton Conservation Award
Named in honor of the late conservationist John Burton, this award recognizes outstanding films about individuals and initiatives dedicated to protecting nature and biodiversity worldwide.
The award celebrates strong directorial vision and impactful storytelling about conservation leaders and changemakers.
Films released after March 2025 are eligible.
Non-Competition: Environmental Education & Awareness
This non-competitive program welcomes films that contribute to environmental education and public awareness on a broad range of ecological topics, including biodiversity, climate, wildlife, and sustainability.
Films of any genre released before March 2023 are eligible.
Duration: 5 minutes to 2 hours.
For shorter or longer films, please contact SunChild IEF.
Youth Voices for Biodiversity – Documentary (Competition)
This category is dedicated to environmental documentaries created by young filmmakers. In line with UN standards, youth are defined as individuals aged 15–24.
At least one key creative role (director, co-director, or lead producer) must be held by a filmmaker within this age range. The category highlights youth perspectives on biodiversity conservation, environmental challenges, and solutions shaping the future.
Films released after March 2024 are eligible.
Duration: 5–120 minutes.