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International Elephant Film Festival

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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)

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.
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WINNER
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EFF-15728
Explorer: Warlords of Ivory
National Geographic Studios for National Geographic Channel
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 IEFF-15645
Elephants Without Borders
Afriscreen Films for BBC and Animal Planet
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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.
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WINNER
IEFF-15706
Gardeners of Eden
Village Beat
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IEFF-15795
Echo and the Elephants ofAmboseli Ep. 2

Mike Birkhead Associates
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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.
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WINNER
IEFF-15768
Naledi: Every Elephant Counts 
Vulcan Productions in association with 
​Off The Fence
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IEFF-15699
For the Love of Elephants 
Make Believe Media Inc.
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IEFF-15706
Gardeners of Eden
Village Beat 
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IEFF-15640 
Tyke: Elephant Outlaw
Jumping Dog Productions 

Asian Elephants
Awarded to the film that most effectively communicates the unique challenges facing Asian Elephants.
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WINNER
IEFF-15694
​Manas: Return of the Giants

Ammonite Limited, Kosmik Global
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IEFF-15770​ 
Elephant Island​

Mike Birkhead Associates
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IEFF-15680 
​Gods in Shackles

Sangita Iyer
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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.
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WINNER
IEFF-15645
Elephants Without Borders
Afriscreen Films, BBC
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IEFF-15745 
​All the Presidents Elephants​
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​​IEFF-15804 
​NATURE: Soul of the Elephant​

WNET New York Public Media
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IEFF-15646
​ Paseka The Easter Elephant

Afriscreen Films
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​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.
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WINNER
IEFF- 15774
War of Space
Mays Entertainment
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IEFF-15631 
​An Elephant's Tale: The Matriarch
Wildlife Conservation Society
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IEFF-15649
​Elephants are Wildlife. Not Entertainers. 
World Animal Protection
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IEFF-15716
I Will Always
​Remember You
Hugo Guinness 
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IEFF-15690
​Let Them Live
Filmontage Productions
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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.
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Out of Competition
Released February 26, 2016
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​Kids Take Action for Elephants
A World with Elephants
(Available in Chinese)
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#SeriousAboutWildlifeCrime
United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime

Final Jury

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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.

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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"

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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. 

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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.

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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

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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.


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.
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