IFF Ekotopfilm - Envirofilm

IFF Ekotopfilm - Envirofilm with its 47-year tradition seeks to inspire and alter people's attitude and relationship towards the environment, provide space for open discussion on sustainability of life on our planet. The 47th annual Ekotopfilm - Envirofilm will be held in Bratislava and Banská Bystrica April 25-29, 2020. We welcome documentary films on topics related to the natural world and sustainability. Submission Categories A | Explore Nature (max 60 min) – Nature and nature science films intended to inform and entertain by creatively exploring ecological systems and their inhabitants (people, flora, fauna). The goal of these films is to show viewers how earth’s inhabitants interact within their environment and how each one attempts to maintain their position and continue to thrive. B | Success Stories (max 60 min) – Films about how individuals (or groups) have addressed sustainability issues through changes in the attitudes, behaviors of the people involved or technological solutions. Entries should explore any new activities, processes or new technologies that are successfully resolving ecology and quality of life. C | Current Affairs (max 60 Minutes) – Films about contemporary ecological sustainability issues and crises, and their impact on global or local environment or culture. These issues can be the result of natural events such as climate change, drought, storms, floods, or earthquakes; or the result of human activity, such as population growth, habitat destruction, misuse of natural resources, or waste mismanagement, etc. D | Shorts (max 15 Minutes) – This category is for short films addressing ecology, natural science, environmental issues and sustainability in thought-provoking and inspiring way. We do not accept public service announcements. E | Features: Sustainability and Us (60 min and longer) – Films explaining the necessity of global sustainability, inspiring and encouraging to change our attitude and acting towards our Planet Earth. F | Kids (max 15min) – Films for school age children, those focus on environmental education (recycling, endangered species, endangered environments, nature protection etc.) and develop caring and respectful relationship towards our Planet.