2025 Media Awards

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

2025 Virtual Finalist Screening Room!
Considered the highest bar of achievement in natural history filmmaking, the Jackson Wild Media Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in nature, science, and conservation storytelling.

Well over 500 films entered the competition in 2025 - a record breaking year! Finalists were selected by more than 200 international judges who together screened over 1,000 hours of media.

Winners were announced during the Awards Gala on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at the Center for the Arts in Jackson, WY.

2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards Finalists & Winners

2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards Finalists & Winners

Grand Teton Award

YANUNI

Malaika Pictures, Appian Way, Nia Tero, Age of Union, Tellux, ÖFI+

“A brave and deeply authentic work of documentary filmmaking. With cinematic craft, tender intimacy, and remarkable trust between filmmaker and characters, it weaves together two powerful narratives of love and struggle with breathtaking honesty. This ambitious and captivating film lingers long after viewing, a testament to both its artistry and its heart.” - 2025 Final Jury

Animal Behavior | Sponsored by Love Nature & Blue Ant Studios

Ecosystem | Sponsored by National Geographic Content

Conservation - Long Form | Sponsored by ORF Universum

Conservation - Short Form | Sponsored by ORF Universum

Planet in Crisis - Long Form | Sponsored by BBC NHU

Planet in Crisis - Short Form | Sponsored by BBC NHU

People & Nature - Long Form | Sponsored by PBS

People & Nature - Short Form | Sponsored by PBS

Science & Nature - Long Form | Sponsored by Terra Mater Studios

Science & Nature - Short Form | Sponsored by Terra Mater Studios

Limited Series | Sponsored by FUJIFILM

Feature | Sponsored by Sony

Trailblazer

Investigative

Global Voices | Sponsored by Save Our Seas Foundation

Onscreen Personality | Sponsored by KÜHL

Social Media | Sponsored by Canon

Content Creator | Sponsored by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios

Impact Campaign | Sponsored by Humane World for Animals

Jackson Wild X Earth Alliance Impact Pitch Finalists | Sponsored by Earth Alliance

Innovation in Green Production | Sponsored by National Geographic Society

Cinematography | Sponsored by The American Society of Cinematographers

Editing

Original Music Score | Sponsored by NEWF

Writing

Sound | Sponsored by Television Academy Sound Peer Group