Dear Participants of the XXV International Ecological TV Festival “To Save and Preserve”, Russia!
The org. committee is glad to announce the Start of The XXVI Festival (May,31-June,4 2022).
The Festival "To Save and Preserve" includes:
— The competitive program of creative TV works on environmental topic;
— Socio-educational program: round tables discussions on environmental topics, meetings with scientists, environmentalists, social activists, travelers, etc., presentation of environmental projects and festivals;
— Educational program: workshops with Russian and international TV and cinematography professionals, creative laboratories, workshops for participants of the children's competition;
— Cultural program: screenings of the competitive works of the festival within the "Green Movie" action, excursions to the sights of Ugra, organization of concert performances, flash mobs, intellectual games.
Aims of TV Festival:
1. Expansion of contacts and professional support of TV and documentary filmmakers who create films, TV programs and information materials on the topic of ecology;
2. Promotion of international cooperation in solving environmental problems through documentary films and television;
3. Exchange of work experience of journalists, directors, documentary cameramen , TV programs cameramen and information materials on the topic of ecology;
4. Identification and promotion of creative approaches and forms in the disclosure of the environmental topic;
5. Limelight existing environmental problems for public and authorities;
6. Upbringing of the young generation in the traditions of a responsible, respectful attitude towards nature and its priceless treasures;
7. Encouragement of the best children's and youth media groups, talented children and teenagers, stimulating creative growth, creating the best conditions for their inclusion in socially significant artistic and educational activities;
8. Widespread of information about environmental policy of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra in Russia and abroad.
The TV Festival organizers take upon expenses, connected with the stay of 1 competitor (or representative) (accommodation, meal, excursions) and transport expenses of the nominees (laureates and winners),the Jury members and honorary guests as well.
Competitors do not pay funds earmarked for participation in the festival.
Festival winner in the main creative competition is awarded with the main prize - the Golden Loon Statuette, Grand Prix Diploma and money prize.
The 2nd and 3rd place laureates in the main creative competition are awarded by Laureate Diploma.
Special awards:
- «Overcoming» - a special prize for work in extreme conditions;
- «Flight of the Loon» - a special prize for the largest number of “likes” of the work posted on the official account of the festival on the video hosting YouTube;
- «For loyalty to the topic” - special prize of the festival partner PJSC “Lukoil”.
In the children's creative competition in each nomination and each age category, Commemorative plaques, Winner's diplomas and valuable gifts are awarded.
The jury and partners of the Festival, by their joint decision, reserve the right to establish additional special awards in the main and children's creative competition.
All the participants receive the «Diploma of Participant» of the XXV International Ecological TV Festival «To Save and Preserve» (if necessary, the organizing committee provides the «Diploma of Participant» in digital form).