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: La Aurora
Director: Elías Sáez
Country: Argentina
Runtime: Argentina
Nomination Category: Feature-length Documentaries about Symbiosis
Film Name: A Breath of Earth
Director: Daehyun Kim
Country: Republic of South Korea
Runtime: Republic of South Korea
Nomination Category: Feature-length Documentaries about Symbiosis
Film Name: Bring Them Home
Director: Ivan MacDonald, Ivy MacDonald, Daniel Glick
Country: USA
Runtime: USA
Nomination Category: Feature-length Documentaries about Symbiosis
Film Name: Been Here Stay Here
Director: David Usui
Country: USA
Runtime: USA
Nomination Category: Feature-length Documentaries about Symbiosis
Film Name: Black Ox
Director: Tetsuichiro TSUTA
Country: Japan
Runtime: Japan
Nomination Category: Short Films about Symbiosis
Film Name: Dragonfly
Director: Arman Ayvazyan , Narek Khachaturyan
Country: Armenia
Runtime: Armenia
Nomination Category: Short Films about Symbiosis
Film Name: Badwoods
Director: Jiří Hanzlíček
Country: Czech Republic
Runtime: Czech Republic
Nomination Category: Short Films about Symbiosis
Film Name: Taxidermist
Director: Behzad Alavi, Sousan Salamat
Country: Iran
Runtime: Iran
Nomination Category: Short Films about Symbiosis
Film Name: Artemis
Director: Martijn Veldhoen
Country: Netherlands
Runtime: Netherlands
Nomination Category: Short Films about Symbiosis
Film Name: Bablooi
Director: Mohammad Ehsani
Country: Iran
Runtime: Iran
Nomination Category: Short Films about Symbiosis
Film Name: Forty Days Road
Director: Ali Ziani
Country: Egypt/Germany/Morocco
Runtime: Egypt/Germany/Morocco
Nomination Category: Short Films about Symbiosis
Film Name: Keeper
Director: Hannah Rafkin
Country: USA
Runtime: USA
Nomination Category: Short Films about Symbiosis
Film Name: Voices of Pachamama
Director: Louis Lam
Country: Peru
Runtime: Peru
Nomination Category: John Burton Conservation Award: Films about Conservationists
Film Name: Crystal Frog
Director: Damian Sánchez
Country: Ecuador
Runtime: Ecuador
JURY MEMBERS
Feature-length Documentaries about Symbiosis
Short Films about Symbiosis
Non-Competition Films for Environmental Educational
John Burton Conservation Award: Films about Conservationists
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 Documentaries about Symbiosis
Short Films about Symbiosis
Non-Competition Films for Environmental Educational
John Burton Conservation Award: Films about Conservationists
SunChild 12th International Environmental Festival has 4 nominations
Feature-length Documentaries about Symbiosis
This program is dedicated to promoting public awareness of Biodiversity Conservation stories, issues, and challenges in the world. Conserving Biodiversity is crucial for maintaining the balance and stability of our ecosystems. Our responsibility is to protect vulnerable species, and habitats, and implement sustainable practices.
Monetary Prize: USDShort Films about Symbiosis
This program is dedicated to promoting public awareness of Biodiversity Conservation stories, issues, and challenges in the world.
Monetary Prize: USDNon-Competition Films for Environmental Educational
Monetary Prize: USD
John Burton Conservation Award: Films about Conservationists
Monetary Prize: USD