The International Elephant Film Festival empowers worldwide public engagement efforts to inspire personal responsibility and stewardship for elephant conservation and in creating an equitable and sustainable future. The International Elephant Film Festival is presented by Jackson Wild & United Nations/CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna)
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Elephant Fim Festival Finalists & Winners
Winning/Finalist Films are showcased extensively throughout the world, with specifically targeted areas to include African nations, China, the United States, Vietnam and Thailand, through screening events and local broadcast stations. Subtitled DVDs are available free to schools and libraries, free screenings for local NGOs and elephant stakeholders to incorporate into their own programming.
Issues & Solutions
Awarded to the film that most effectively reveals current issues and challenges--most notably the ivory poaching crisis--and communicates solutions to the environmental, social-economic and sustainability issues facing elephant conservation including reducing the demand for illegal ivory in the destination countries.
Awarded to the film that most effectively reveals current issues and challenges--most notably the ivory poaching crisis--and communicates solutions to the environmental, social-economic and sustainability issues facing elephant conservation including reducing the demand for illegal ivory in the destination countries.
WINNER
IEFF-15728 Explorer: Warlords of Ivory National Geographic Studios for National Geographic Channel |
IEFF-15645
Elephants Without Borders Afriscreen Films for BBC and Animal Planet |
IEFF-15768
Naledi: Every Elephant Counts Vulcan Productions in association with Off The Fence |
Elephant Hero
Awarded to the film that most effectively celebrates noteworthy achievements including the work of individuals or groups committed to elephant protection & conservation.
Awarded to the film that most effectively celebrates noteworthy achievements including the work of individuals or groups committed to elephant protection & conservation.
WINNER
IEFF-15706 Gardeners of Eden Village Beat |
IEFF-15795
Echo and the Elephants ofAmboseli Ep. 2 Mike Birkhead Associates |
IEFF-15757
Echo, an Unforgettable Elephant Mike Birkhead Associates |
People & Elephants
Awarded to the film that most effectively conveys the complex relationship between elephants and humans.
Awarded to the film that most effectively conveys the complex relationship between elephants and humans.
WINNER
IEFF-15768 Naledi: Every Elephant Counts Vulcan Productions in association with Off The Fence |
IEFF-15699
For the Love of Elephants Make Believe Media Inc. |
IEFF-15706
Gardeners of Eden Village Beat |
IEFF-15640
Tyke: Elephant Outlaw Jumping Dog Productions |
Asian Elephants
Awarded to the film that most effectively communicates the unique challenges facing Asian Elephants.
Awarded to the film that most effectively communicates the unique challenges facing Asian Elephants.
WINNER
IEFF-15694 Manas: Return of the Giants Ammonite Limited, Kosmik Global |
IEFF-15770
Elephant Island Mike Birkhead Associates |
IEFF-15680
Gods in Shackles Sangita Iyer |
IEFF-15648
The Eyes of Thailand DVA Productions, in association with Indiewood Pictures |
African Voices
Recognizing excellence in elephant films produced by citizens of African nations.
Recognizing excellence in elephant films produced by citizens of African nations.
WINNER
IEFF-15645 Elephants Without Borders Afriscreen Films, BBC |
IEFF-15745
All the Presidents Elephants |
IEFF-15804
NATURE: Soul of the Elephant WNET New York Public Media |
IEFF-15646
Paseka The Easter Elephant Afriscreen Films |
IEFF-15817
White Gold African Environmental Film Foundation in association with Pace Productions |
Micro Movie
Awarded to the PSA, music video, media artwork or advocacy film that most effectively communicates an appreciation or understanding of elephants or elephant conservation.
Limited to media 5 minutes in length or less.
Awarded to the PSA, music video, media artwork or advocacy film that most effectively communicates an appreciation or understanding of elephants or elephant conservation.
Limited to media 5 minutes in length or less.
WINNER
IEFF- 15774 War of Space Mays Entertainment |
IEFF-15631
An Elephant's Tale: The Matriarch Wildlife Conservation Society |
IEFF-15649
Elephants are Wildlife. Not Entertainers. World Animal Protection |
IEFF-15716
I Will Always Remember You Hugo Guinness |
IEFF-15690
Let Them Live Filmontage Productions |
IEFF-15707
Wild Village Beat |
Special Consideration to:
Mike Birkhead Associates
IEFF would also like to acknowledge Echo, the Elephants of Amboseli - the researchers who studied her family and the filmmakers who told their story forever changed how the world would see these remarkable animals.
Mike Birkhead Associates
IEFF would also like to acknowledge Echo, the Elephants of Amboseli - the researchers who studied her family and the filmmakers who told their story forever changed how the world would see these remarkable animals.
Out of Competition
Released February 26, 2016
Released February 26, 2016
Kids Take Action for Elephants
A World with Elephants (Available in Chinese) |
#SeriousAboutWildlifeCrime
United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime |
Final Jury
Inger Andersen
Director General of International Union for Conservation of Nature
Inger Andersen was appointed in January 2015 as Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization. Ms. Andersen previously held various leadership roles at the World Bank and United Nations. Throughout her 15-year career at the World Bank, her managerial roles focused on water, environment, and sustainable development with special emphasis on Africa and the Middle East with her last two jobs being, respectively, vice president of sustainable development and vice president of the middle east and north Africa. Prior to the World Bank, Ms Andersen worked at the United Nations for 15 years.
Director General of International Union for Conservation of Nature
Inger Andersen was appointed in January 2015 as Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization. Ms. Andersen previously held various leadership roles at the World Bank and United Nations. Throughout her 15-year career at the World Bank, her managerial roles focused on water, environment, and sustainable development with special emphasis on Africa and the Middle East with her last two jobs being, respectively, vice president of sustainable development and vice president of the middle east and north Africa. Prior to the World Bank, Ms Andersen worked at the United Nations for 15 years.
Li Bingbing
Chinese celebrity & UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
Li Bingbing, one of China’s most popular actresses, is well known for her achievements both on and off the screen. Throughout her life, Li has been involved in charitable efforts where she can “practice what she preaches” and promote the need to lead a responsible life. A graduate of the Shanghai Drama Institute, Li Bingbing made her film debut in 1999 with the movie, Seventeen Years. In 2005, she starred in the romantic comedy film Waiting Alone, which received three Chinese Academy Award nominations, including "Best Picture" and "Best Actress"
Chinese celebrity & UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
Li Bingbing, one of China’s most popular actresses, is well known for her achievements both on and off the screen. Throughout her life, Li has been involved in charitable efforts where she can “practice what she preaches” and promote the need to lead a responsible life. A graduate of the Shanghai Drama Institute, Li Bingbing made her film debut in 1999 with the movie, Seventeen Years. In 2005, she starred in the romantic comedy film Waiting Alone, which received three Chinese Academy Award nominations, including "Best Picture" and "Best Actress"
Ian Craig
Director of Conservation, Northern Rangelands Trust
Ian Craig has had an amazing journey in conservation in Northern Kenya. From a career as a professional hunter to the start of Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary he took the reins running the sanctuary, carving out new practices resulting in one of Kenya’s most successful and innovative Conservation initiatives.
Ngare Sergoi later reinvented as the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in 1995, with Ian assuming the role of the Executive Director. Ian spearheaded the formation of the Northern Rangelands Trust, an umbrella body supporting community conservancies in Northern Kenya. Today Ian works as the Director of Conservation for the Northern Rangelands Trusts working establishing new approaches to protect highly endangered species.
Director of Conservation, Northern Rangelands Trust
Ian Craig has had an amazing journey in conservation in Northern Kenya. From a career as a professional hunter to the start of Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary he took the reins running the sanctuary, carving out new practices resulting in one of Kenya’s most successful and innovative Conservation initiatives.
Ngare Sergoi later reinvented as the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in 1995, with Ian assuming the role of the Executive Director. Ian spearheaded the formation of the Northern Rangelands Trust, an umbrella body supporting community conservancies in Northern Kenya. Today Ian works as the Director of Conservation for the Northern Rangelands Trusts working establishing new approaches to protect highly endangered species.
Bomo Edna Molewa
Minister of Environmental Affairs, Republic of South Africa
Ms Edna Molewa is the Minister of Environmental Affairs of the Republic of South Africa; a position she has held since 26 May 2014. Minister Molewa was among the first MP’s of the first democratic parliament 1994 to 1996, and was the first female chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry. She is currently chair of the International Relations Sub-Committee of the African National Congress, as well as a member of the National Executive Committee of the ANC. Minister Molewa previously served as Minister of Water Affairs and Minister of Social Development in the government of South Africa.
Minister of Environmental Affairs, Republic of South Africa
Ms Edna Molewa is the Minister of Environmental Affairs of the Republic of South Africa; a position she has held since 26 May 2014. Minister Molewa was among the first MP’s of the first democratic parliament 1994 to 1996, and was the first female chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry. She is currently chair of the International Relations Sub-Committee of the African National Congress, as well as a member of the National Executive Committee of the ANC. Minister Molewa previously served as Minister of Water Affairs and Minister of Social Development in the government of South Africa.
Catherine A. Novelli
Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
Catherine A. Novelli was sworn in as Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment on February 18, 2014. She leads the U.S. State Department’s efforts to develop and implement economic growth, energy, oceans, environmental, and science and technology policies to promote economic prosperity and address global challenges in a transparent, rules-based, and sustainable system. Ms. Novelli is a graduate of Tufts University, holds a law degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Laws from University of London. You can follow Ms. Novelli on twitter at @CathyNovelli
Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
Catherine A. Novelli was sworn in as Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment on February 18, 2014. She leads the U.S. State Department’s efforts to develop and implement economic growth, energy, oceans, environmental, and science and technology policies to promote economic prosperity and address global challenges in a transparent, rules-based, and sustainable system. Ms. Novelli is a graduate of Tufts University, holds a law degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Laws from University of London. You can follow Ms. Novelli on twitter at @CathyNovelli
John Scanlon
CITES Secretary-General
John Scanlon has a unique range of experience with environment and sustainable development policy and law at the international, national, sub-national and local level. He has served in the private sector, in government, with the UN and with international organizations, as well as through senior voluntary positions with the non-government sector. Before joining CITES as Secretary-General, he was Principal Advisor on Policy and Programme to the Executive Director of UNEP (Nairobi, Kenya). He has also served as Head of the IUCN Environmental Law Programme (Bonn, Germany) and Chief Executive of the Dept. of Environment, Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs (Adelaide, Australia). He has received many awards, including being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2011.
CITES Secretary-General
John Scanlon has a unique range of experience with environment and sustainable development policy and law at the international, national, sub-national and local level. He has served in the private sector, in government, with the UN and with international organizations, as well as through senior voluntary positions with the non-government sector. Before joining CITES as Secretary-General, he was Principal Advisor on Policy and Programme to the Executive Director of UNEP (Nairobi, Kenya). He has also served as Head of the IUCN Environmental Law Programme (Bonn, Germany) and Chief Executive of the Dept. of Environment, Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs (Adelaide, Australia). He has received many awards, including being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2011.
About
- Hosted by Jackson Wild and the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
- This project is a direct result of the 2015 Jackson Hole Conservation Summit
- Winners will be celebrated at a high-level event at the United Nations in NYC on World Wildlife Day (March 3 2016)
- The goal is to galvanize the power of media to inspire wonder, catalyze change and move the dial on elephant conservation.
