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Jackson Wild™ Media Awards 2021 Finalists Announced!
From Jackson Wild
4th August 2021

Jackson Wild™ Announces it's Media Award Finalists for 2021 – This year’s submissions included over 750 category entries from nearly 30 different countries competing for 24 awards.

Jackson Wild 2021 Finalists Announced!

Congratulations to the 2021 Jackson Wild Media Awards, our annual international competition considered to be the highest bar of achievement in natural history filmmaking.

Reflecting the growing importance of media to combat the global climate change crisis, this year’s submissions included over 750 category entries from nearly 30 different countries competing for 24 content, craft and program awards, as well as the Best of Festival Grand Teton Award. Finalists were selected by more than 150 international judges who together screened over 3,000 hours of media. 

2021 Jackson Wild Media Awards Finalists:

CONTENT CATEGORIES

Animal Behavior Film, Long Form
Awarded to the program that most effectively explores animal behavior in a new, fresh, imaginative or illuminating way.

Jackson Wild 2020 - Finalists

Soul of the Ocean

Howard Hall Productions in association with Mark Fletcher Productions

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

The Year Earth Changed

BBC Studios NHU, Apple TV+

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Tiny World - Jungle

Plimsoll Productions for Apple TV

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Tiny World - Outback

Plimsoll Productions for Apple TV

Animal Behavior Film, Short Form
Awarded to the program (17 minutes in runtime or less) that most effectively explores animal behavior in an innovative and illuminating way.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Born Pregnant: Aphids Invade with an Onslaught of Clones | Deep Look

KQED, PBS Digital Studios

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Searching for Language in Dolphins

Rebel Media Productions in association with Long Story Short Media. Supported by a generous grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Tadpoles: The Big Little Migration

A Maxwel Hohn Production with Seaproof.TV

Ecosystem Film, Long Form
Awarded to the program that most effectively explores a habitat and its unique web of life.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Antarctica

BBC Studios Natural History Unit, SK Films

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Day Zero

Keo Films

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Tiny World: Reef

Plimsoll Productions for Apple TV +

Ecosystem Film, Short Form
Awarded to the program (17 minutes in runtime or less) that most effectively explores a habitat and its unique web of life.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Bayou City

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Fin & Fur Films, Explore Ranches

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Izembek

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Memories of the Future

a Mares Mexicanos production

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Tadpoles: The Big Little Migration

A Maxwel Hohn production with Seaproof.TV

Conservation Film, Long Form (Sponsored by Doclights)
Awarded to the program that most effectively relates conservation issues and/or solutions and the individuals, groups or projects dedicated to the protection of a species, ecosystem or some other aspect of the natural world.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

After The Wildfires

Northern Pictures, Love Nature, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

Silverback Films production for Netflix

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

The Last Horns of Africa

Cross Border Productions, Banovich Studios

Conservation Film, Short Form (Sponsored by: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance)
Awarded to the program (17 minutes in runtime or less) that most effectively relates conservation issues and/or solutions and the individuals, groups or projects dedicated to the protection of a species, ecosystem or some other aspect of the natural world.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Beyond The Boma

Wild Elements Studios

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Living With Lions

Wild Elements Studios

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Shaba

An Ami Vitale and Passion Planet production, Conservation International

People & Nature Film, Long Form
Awarded to the program that most effectively explores the interdependent relationship between humans and animals or the environment.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

After Antarctica

A Moniker production, in association with The Lozen Foundation

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Kiss The Ground

Big Picture Ranch

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Playing With Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story

A Wildbear Entertainment Production with the assistance of Screen NSW in association with Dogwoof and TDOG for National Geographic

People & Nature Film, Short Form
Awarded to the program (17 minutes in runtime or less) that most effectively explores the interdependent relationship between humans and animals or the environment.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Mother of the Sea

Waterbear Network

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Save Ralph

Alldayeveryday, Arch Film Studios and Blue Tongue Films in association with Humane Society International

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Shaba

An Ami Vitale and Passion Planet production, Conservation International

Our Human Planet - Long Form (Sponsored by: Smithsonian Channel)
Awarded to the program that most effectively Illuminates the human forces affecting both our planet and society in relation to nature, including social and environmental issues, equity and justice, public policy, community conservation and sustainability in the face of climate change.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Coextinction

Coexistence Films

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

Silverback Films production for Netflix

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Fukushima Monologue

NHK, NHK Educational Corporation

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

YOUTH v GOV

Barrelmaker Productions and Vulcan Productions

Our Human Planet - Short Form
Awarded to the program (17 minutes in runtime or less) that most effectively Illuminates the human forces affecting both our planet and society in relation to nature, including social and environmental issues, equity and justice, public policy, community conservation and sustainability in the face of climate change.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Greens For Good

Wild Elements Studios

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Living With Lions

Wild Elements Studios

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Shaba

An Ami Vitale and Passion Planet production, Conservation International

Science in Nature Film, Long Form (Sponsored by Marco Polo Film AG)
Awarded to the program that most effectively reveals science and scientific discovery into an understanding of any aspect of the natural world.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough's Life in Colour: Hiding in Colour

Humble Bee Films, SeaLight Pictures

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Looking For Life on Mars

A NOVA production by Terri Randall Productions for WGBH Boston in association with Arte France and NHK.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Nature's Fear Factor

A NOVA production by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios for WGBH Boston

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

The Witness Is A Whale

A co-production of Spindrift Images, Terra Mater Factual Studios and Mark Fletcher Productions

Science in Nature Film, Short Form
Awarded to the program (17 minutes in runtime or less) that most effectively reveals science and scientific discovery into an understanding of any aspect of the natural world.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Breakthrough: The Slime Minder

Science Friday, HHMI/Tangled Bank Studios

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Memories of The Future

a Mares Mexicanos production

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Searching for Language in Dolphins

Rebel Media Productions in association with Long Story Short Media. Supported by a generous grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation.

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

Educational/Informational
Awarded to the film that most successfully educates its audience on some aspect of the natural world. This includes projects created by independent filmmakers as well as government agencies, NGOs, universities and other institutions.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Antarctica

BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Lions, Bones, and Bullets

Jagged Peak Films

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness

A Terra Mater Factual Studios Production in Co-Production with Campion Advocacy Fund and in association with Florian Schulz Productions, presented by Cosmic Picture

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

YOUTH v GOV

Barrelmaker Productions and Vulcan Productions

Limited Series
Awarded to the mini-series that most effectively advances a natural history theme.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

A Perfect Planet

Silverback Films, discovery+

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Secrets of The Whales

Red Rock Films for National Geographic & Disney+

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Tiny World

Plimsoll Productions for Apple TV +

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Voices of Earth

Gariza Films, Off The Fence

Presenter-Led (Sponsored by: Terra Mater Factual Studios)
Awarded to the program that makes the most effective use of a host or presenter in communicating an appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet

Silverback Films production for Netflix
Presenter: David Attenborough

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough's Life in Colour: Seeing In Colour

Humble Bee Films, SeaLight Pictures
Presenter: David Attenborough

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Lions, Bones & Bullets

Jagged Peak Films
Presenter: Richard Peirce

Micro-Movie (Sponsored by: Seeker)
Awarded to the most effective and compelling project under five minutes in length (including PSAs, music videos, and campaigns), that best advances an appreciation or understanding of the natural world.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Magali

Nick Werber

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Save Ralph

Alldayeveryday, Arch Film Studios and Blue Tongue Films in association with Humane Society International

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Wake Up and Smell the Flowers

Yaz Ellis

Feature
Awarded to the film, 75 min. in runtime or longer, that best advances an appreciation or understanding of the natural world.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet

Silverback Films production for Netflix

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Playing With Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story

A Wildbear Entertainment Production with the assistance of Screen NSW in association with Dogwoof and TDOG for National Geographic

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Soul of the Ocean

Howard Hall Productions in association with Mark Fletcher Productions


Student
Presented in recognition of the program that best communicates an appreciation or understanding of the natural world, produced by a student currently enrolled or no more than 2 years out of an academic program

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

It's Bean Too Hot

Hedvika Michnova in association with Falmouth University

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Seabird

Conor Ferris, National Film and Television School

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Stories of You and I

John Davies, National Film and Television School

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

The Caretakers

Tom Hanner, National Film and Television School


Podcast
Awarded to the best Podcast series that conveys a message of conservation or environmental importance and encourages listeners to explore and appreciate the natural world in a new way.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Guardians of the River

Produced by House of Pod and the NGOWP with support from the Wildbird Trust

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Jane Goodall Hopecast

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder, Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace, Jane Goodall Institute USA, FRQNCY Media

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Saltgrass Podcast

Hosted and produced by Alison Hanly, A project of MAINfm 94.9, Supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation

CRAFT CATEGORIES

Cinematography (Sponsored by: ARRI)
Awarded for the cinematography that most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Antarctica

BBC Studios Natural History Unit, SK Films
Cinematographers: Alexander Vail, Hugh Miller, John Aitchison, Rolf Steinmann, Mark MacEwen, John Brown, Bertie Gregory, Pete McCowen, Ted Giffords, Dan Beecham, Espen Rekdal, Justin Hofman

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Earth at Night in Color: Puma Mountain

Offspring Films, Apple TV +
Cinematographers: John Shier, Dawson Dunning

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Soul of The Ocean

Howard Hall Productions in association with Mark Fletcher Productions
Cinematographer: Howard Hall

Editing (Sponsored by: ORF Universum)
Awarded for the editing that most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

A Perfect Planet: Volcano

Silverback Films, discovery+
Editor: Sam Rogers

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet

Silverback Films production for Netflix
Editor: Martin Elsbury

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Fathom

Apple Original Films presents A Sandbox Films Production in association with Impact Partners; A Walking Upstream Pictures, BackAllieEntertainment, Hidden Candy Production
Editor: Robin Schwartz

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

YOUTH v GOV

Barrelmaker Productions and Vulcan Productions
Editors: Lyman Smith, Tony Hale

Original Music Score
Awarded for the original musical score that most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Antarctica

BBC Studios Natural History Unit, SK Films
Original Music: Jacob Shea

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Coextinction

Coexistence Films
Original Music: Julien Verschooris

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

Silverback Films production for Netflix
Original Music: Steven Price

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

The Bastard King

A Terra Mater Factual Studios & Bonne Pioche Télévision & Shibumi Films Coproduction
Original Music: Laurent Garnier Pierre LeFeuvre (Saycet)

Writing (Sponsored by: Nautilus)
Awarded for the writing that most enhances the natural history program of which it is a part.

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet

Silverback Films & Indikate Productions for Netflix
Writer: Jonathan Clay

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

Silverback Films production for Netflix
Writer: David Attenborough with Jonnie Hughes

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

The Bastard King

A Terra Mater Factual Studios & Bonne Pioche Télévision & Shibumi Films Coproduction,
Writer: Owen Pruemm Narration Script by Andy Briggs & Antoine Le Bos

Jackson Wild 2021 - Finalists

Tiny World: Woodland

Plimsoll Productions for Apple TV +
Writers: Tom Hugh-Jones, David Fowler, Ed Watkins

Stay tuned for finalists in the Sound category, as well as Special Jury recognitions! A distinguished panel of final judges from around the globe will select the 2021 Jackson Wild Media Award Winners over the coming weeks.

Winners will be announced during the Jackson Wild Media Awards gala on Thursday, September 30 slated as the culminating event of the 30th Anniversary Jackson Wild Summit.

Celebrating 30 years in the Tetons

The Jackson Wild™ Summit is an extraordinary annual convening where collaboration and innovation thrive and new ideas are launched. Cross-disciplinary conversations on the critical issues facing our planet set the stage for strategic partnerships that happen nowhere else, as industry executives, commissioners, conservationists, and scientists work together to address critical conservation and environmental challenges.

Slated for September 27 - October 1, at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, the 30th Anniversary Jackson Wild Summit will be one of the first in-person events in the industry. The Summit will be live-streamed alongside additional on-demand virtual programming to make the Summit globally inclusive and accessible.

The world has changed dramatically and we are all eager to gather to reconnect at the Summit, so mark your calendar! We are looking forward to seeing you there.

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