A tribute to the art of wildlife filmmaking

The European Wildlife Film Awards honor the people behind the camera

Nature films are fascinating. They inspire us and convey knowledge about animals, plants and their habitats in an entertaining way.

This competition honors the work of wildlife filmmakers and brings Europe's nature to the big screen.

 The European Wildlife Film Awards include the highest endowed wildlife film award on the continent, presented by the German Wildlife Foundation.

Bringing Europe's natural diversity to the spotlight

When it comes to wildlife films, many people might think of elephants, polar bears or koalas, images from distant regions of the world. What they might not realize: The wildlife right on our doorstep is at least as fascinating. Colorful dragonflies in the moor, garden dormice on a nocturnal foray, the hidden life in the meadow - wildlife films also make even tiny, hidden natural wonders visible.

The European Wildlife Film Awards draw attention to local wildlife on the European continent.

The competition is open to any documentary that focuses on European wildlife, nature-, and/or environmental themes.