Congrats Rob for another brillant win in Estonia at MAFF 2016 AWARDS
Grand Prix – Soul of the Elephant
Austria, directors Beverly Joubert, Dereck Joubert
An artistically beautiful film about one of the world’s largest animals with a strong but subtle conservation message. It cleverly weaves historical with current filming for a personal expedition into the soul of the elephant.
1st Prize (Nature) – Ostrich – A Life on the Run
Austria, directors Mike Birkhead, Martyn Colbeck
An unexpected gem of a film about an often overlooked animal. Perfectly combined creative elements with an African flavour.
1st Prize (Man and Nature) – Revolution
Canada, director Rob Stewart
Highly personal approach about a species that is vital for the entire ecosystem of our planet.
Best Director (Nature) – Giraffe – Up High and Personal
Austria, director Herbert Ostwald
Clever use of edit and camera angles in a quirky and informative film about the giraffe.
Best Director (Man and Nature) – Daughter of the Lake
Peru, director Ernesto Cabellos
A beautiful and meditational look into intelligent activism to protect Peru’s natural water resources.
Best Photography (Nature) – Chiemsee – A Sea in Bavaria
Germany, photographers Kay Ziesenhenne, Jan Haft
Cinematically magnificent film using multiple camera techniques to experience a lake area in Southern Germany.
Best Photography (Man and Nature) – Fragile World
Estonia, photographer Ants Tammik
A unique perspective about two parallel worlds presented with a hint of humour and warmth. A precise and distinctive framing both visually and thought-wise.
SPECIAL PRIZE OF THE JURY
1. Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La
Austria, director Jacky Poon
Extremely challenging subject of rare monkeys respectfully filmed with strong dramatic narrative.
2. Passion for Planet
Germany, director Werner Schuessler
A film featuring film-makers who are also passionate conservationists.
HIGHLY COMMENDED DIPLOMAS
1. The Sea of Life
Spain, director Mónica González
Environmentally caring educational film about the diversity of the ocean.
2. Nature’s Superdads
France, director Pascal Cardeilhac
Humorous insight into male-led care of offspring. Delightful.
3. Africa’s Trees of Life (Series)
South-Africa, director Stefania Müller
Botanically-centered perspective of life in Africa.
4. America’s National Parks – Yellowstone
Germany, director Oliver Goetzl
Nicely paced emotional ride through America’s first national park.
5. Vamizi – Cradle of Coral
Sweden, director Mattias Klum
Great conservation story.
6. Call of the Ice
France, director Mike Magidson
Interesting personal quest to experience raw nature.
7. Magic of the Wilderness, 2. Oulanka and Paanajärvi – The Healing Power of Nature
Finland, director Petteri Saario
How nature and wildlife help restore humans’ wellbeing.
8. Safari Tourism: Paying to Kill
France, director Olivia Mokiejewski
Raising public awareness.
9. The Kunság – The Secret Life of the Hungarian Puszta
Hungary, director Szabolcs Mosonyi
Rarely seen insight into Hungarian wildlife.
10. The Fight for the Fjords
Norway, director Vigdis Nielsen
Current conservation story.
SPECIAL PRIZES
Children and young people’s favorite film
The Sea of Life
Spain, director Mónica González
Estonian Ministry of the Environment
Between Sea and Land
Estonia, director Aare Baumer
Matsalu National Park
The Kunság - The Secret Life of the Hungarian Puszta
Hungary, director Szabolcs Mosonyi
Lääne County
Fragile World
Estonia, director Ants Tammik
Haapsalu
The Sea of Life
Spain, director Mónica González
Tallinn Zoo
Fly Albatross! The Great Relocation Project
Japan, director Shiro Kagawa
Estonian Fund for Nature
The Frogs' Journey
Estonia, director Jaak Kilmi
Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to everyone with a film at the festival!
Stewart Rob 
