The NATURE & TOURISM FILM FESTIVAL (NTFF) NATOURALE takes place every two years in Wiesbaden / Germany. The venues are the famous Murnau-film theatre (part of the Deutsche Filmhaus),, the Museum Wiesbaden, the Caligari cinema Wiesbaden and the Kronberger Lichtspiele (Kronberg).
See our winners of 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwWx1j0052k
NATURE / ENVIRONMENT/ TRAVEL / TOURISM
Submit DOCUMENTATARIES, FEATURE FILMS & COMMERCIALS
NOT produced before 2015
An international panel of experts awards the most impressive films of recent years in the fields of nature, the environment, travel and tourism. A combination that has been chosen as a sustainable combination of these sectors is becoming increasingly important for modern society. Filmmakers who recognize and implement this will have an important impact on the future development of our world and will gain an important forum with NATOURALE.
The NATOURALE is a film festival for documentaries, reports, commercials and feature films from the fields of nature, the environment, travel and tourism. Submitted films are intended to document the beauty of our planet or to point out abuses in this context. Films from the areas of tourism and travel are given special consideration if they are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism. Film submissions are only possible under consideration and recognition of the regulations. Please read them carefully. To submit, please use the attached form on the NATOURALE-homepage or submit your works directly via FilmFreeway. Deadline: 01. September, 2020.
Awards are given in 6 categories:
1) White Hessian Lion for the best film over 30 minutes (Nature / Environment)
2) White Hessian Lion for the best film over 30 minutes (Tourism / Travel)
3) Golden Hessian Lion for the best film under 30 minutes (Nature / Environment)
4) Golden Hessian Lion for the best film under 30 minutes (Tourism / Travel)
5) Red Hessian Lion for the best commercial under 10 minutes (Nature / Environment / Tourism / Travel)
6) Sustainability Award / Red Hessian Lion (open for all films)
About the award:
The Hessian lion is one of the best-known works of art, which are in direct contact with the state of Hesse. It was created by the world-famous artist Prof. Ottmar Hörl. For the festival, he creates a special connection between his artwork and a pedestal, which achieves a special uniqueness and thus high value of the award.
Invited award winners will receive 2 overnight stays in one of our partner hotels for the duration of the festival. Included is also a program for the award winners. This includes an exciting tour to a romantic castle near Wiesbaden.
Furthermore there are 10 special awards. These are designed by the extraordinary artist Darina Schmidt from Hesse. Since 2013, she has made a name for herself through unique animal graphics. For our festival, she puts her art prints in connection with a certificate and refines it behind glass.
The awarding of the special prizes is possible in the following categories and is arranged on the recommendation of the jury. A film can get several awards. The following special prizes can be awarded:
01) Best Director
02) Best Screenplay
03) Best Editing
04) Best Music
05) Best Camera
06) Scientific and Engineering Award
07) Best Passion Project
08) Best Cinematic Idea
09) Best Story
10) Best Children's and Youth Film