Welcome to the 19th international Nature Film Competition
6 – 9 October 2020
Innsbruck, Tyrol
Welcome to the 19th international Nature Film Competition
6 – 9 October 2020
Innsbruck, Tyrol
THE FILM FESTIVAL
Short or long, documentary or story, thought-provoking, factual, shocking, fascinating, reflective and just simply beautiful. This is the description of the films that will be shown to the public from 6 – 9 October 2020 in Innsbruck.
INFF is an international nature film competition dealing with the topics nature, environment and sustainability. The 19th edition will take place in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria from 6 – 9 october 2020. INFF is the key event of the INTERNATIONAL NATURE FESTIVAL.
Hear from our community
“The INNSBRUCK NATURE FILM FESTIVAL is a 5 star experience for filmmakers.My best experience amongst all the other prestigious festivals where our film won.”
— Filmmaker, AUSTRALIA
Winner: Best Film On The Topic Of Soil 2018
(THE KINGDOM)
“The films shown at the INNSBRUCK NATURE FILM FESTIVALS allow me to dive into different worlds, travel to foreign countries, but also make discoveries in my own backyard that excite and touch me.”
— Leitung Cine Tirol Film Commission, ÖSTERREICH
“The INNSBRUCK NATURE FILM FESTIVAL is an exemplary gem of sustainability through the arts, with a remarkable selection of films and collateral events.”
— Filmmaker, journalist, artist, ITALY
“Hosted by inspirational and enthusiastic programmers, who select Innovative Film and Documentaries, that celebrate the natural world and our place in it. Couldn’t have asked for a better festival.”
— Filmmaker, IRELAND
Winner: Best Environmental Documentary 2018
(THE SILVER BRANCH)
“The INNSBRUCK NATURE FILM FESTIVAL is one of my absolute favourites, because you can feel the sweat, tears and passion that go into it, the program is diverse and the atmosphere in the amazing theatre in the city of Innsbruck amidst the Alps is unique!”
— Filmmaker, GERMANY
Winner: Best Nature Documentary 2018
(WHITE WOLVES – GHOSTS OF THE ARCTIC)
“Coming to the Innsbruck Nature Film Festival feels like diving into another world for some days. Being surrounded by so many nature lovers, creative directors from all over the world, a passionate Festival-team and the beautiful Alps is very inspiring and I enjoy the variety of films as much as the discussions with the Jury and the public.”
— Editorial journalist at GEO and 360°GEO-Reportage/ARTE, GERMANY
Annamaria Talas
Johannes Köck
Chiara Isabella Spagnoli Gabardi
Katrina Costello
Oliver Goetzl
Katja Trippel
Three categories and three Special Awards
INF FILM is awarding five commendations in three categories and three special awards and this year once again expresses its sincere gratitude to the sponsors who make it possible to award the winning films with prizes totalling € 15,000.00.
THE
PRIZES
GRAND PRIZE OF THE CITY OF INNSBRUCK
In Innsbruck, the cultural programme is rich and diverse. Part of it is the INF FILM who found a great supporter in the City of Innsbruck. Therefore, in the categories Best Nature Documentary and Best Environmental Documentary, the “Grand Prizes of the City of Innsbruck” are awarded by the Mayor of Innsbruck himself!
“GRAND PRIZE OF THE CITY OF INNSBRUCK
FOR THE BEST NATURE DOCUMENTARY”
Worth € 3.000
“GRAND PRIZE OF THE CITY OF INNSBRUCK
FOR THE BEST ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTARY”
Worth € 3.000
SHORT FILMS
In cinema, TV and at festivals, short films are very often underrated and underappreciated. Largely, after a short period of festival screenings, they end up on the internet and then vanish completely. We very much value this art form and therefore, nominate Short Films to help them take their rightful place on the big screen.
“Award for the best short film“
Worth € 2.000
“Award for the best animation short film“
Worth € 1.000
TIROLER TAGESZEITUNG AWARD FOR YOUNG TALENTS
The Tiroler Tageszeitung is a print and online media platform with the strongest coverage in the federal state. To have them on board is very important for the INF FILM. To spread facts and to draw attention to issues is a concern both for the TT and for our youth and their films. The prize is generously provided by the Tiroler Tageszeitung.
“TIROLER TAGESZEITUNG AWARD
FOR YOUNG TALENTS”
Worth € 1.000
SWAROVSKI OPTIK SPECIAL AWARD FOR “BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY“
Together with our partner Swarovski Optik, the INF FILM will award a prize worth € 2,000 for the best cinematographic performance among all films submitted to the INF FILM 2020.
Binoculars EL 8×32 with a
PA adapter for iPhone®*
* iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
SPECIAL AWARD „BEST FILM ON THE TOPIC OF SOIL 2020“
Five years after the proclaimed “International Year of Soils 2015” by the United Nations, land as a resource remains an important issue. In close cooperation with the University of Innsbruck and the province of Tyrol (Department of Agricultural Education, Hunting and Fishing), donated by Fröschl, this special prize worth € 2,000 will once again be awarded in 2020.
In addition, all films submitted to the INF FILM will be assessed according to the following criteria: function, use, consumption, threats and protection of soil, food security, soil biodiversity and soil ecology.
VISIONS SPECIAL AWARD 2020
The VISIONS SPECIAL AWARD will be eligible to all films that have been submitted to the festival in 2020. In awarding this prize, worth € 1,000, the INF FILM Jury pays special attention to visionary ideas, solution finding and creativity in trying to form a better future and a better world. With this award, INF FILM wishes to shine a spotlight on filmmakers with exceptional vision.
* Prizes 2020 are still under negotiation and are to be confirmed.
