Awards
Grand Prix of the City of Domžale
An excellent documentary that feels almost like a feature film. A wonderful screenplay and a great story that makes you think, but manages to do so without any heavy-handed moralizing. The film also showcases great teamwork between the locals with their traditional skills and knowledge and scientists from across the world. The filmmakers have given us a great example that applies to common problems of all mankind.
In the end, the viewer feels like they’ve actually been to Mongolia.
Best Short Film
This unique film manages to combine climbing with other forms of artistic expression.
Best Mountain Nature and Culture Film
A surprisingly little-known story about an extremely multi-talented person, who manages to not take himself too seriously, which is a real rarity in today’s age of endless self-promotion. The editing and narration are simply brilliant.
Best Climbing Film
A very well constructed story that connects personal narratives with climbing’s role in a trouble-ridden society.
Best Mountaineering Film
An inspiring story that uses sudden twists to shake up the viewer’s expectations. The film highlights the values of alpinism, self-reliance, trust in one’s climbing partner, and the power of will.
Mountain Nature and Culture Films – Honorable Mention
Mountains, Sports and Adventure Films – Honorable Mention
Best Mountains, Sports and Adventure Film
An extremely well-researched story about a shocking event, which manages to avoid being judgmental. An excellent reminder of how a relatively simple mountaineering adventure can quickly turn into a tragedy. The film also manages to clearly portray how group dynamics may impact life-and-death decisions.
Mountaineering Films – Honorable Mention
