Documentary fest celebrates global voices in nature filmmaking

Other winners included Daida Back to the Ocean for Best Documentary Short Award, Embracing the Grim for Best Adventure Spirit Documentary Award, Seven Days of Autumn for Best Outdoor Culture and Lifestyle Documentary Award, Fifth Tide for Best Visual Effects Award, and Fauna for Special Prize and Media Special Mention.

Biodiversity on Earth — Zhuonai Lake, one of the first documentaries about the biodiversity of the Hoh Xil hinterland, received the Special Award: China Story. The film, produced over two years, showcases the landscape and wildlife of the region.

OUTDOCS, established in 2017, is an international platform for outdoor documentaries. Since its inception, it has received over 4,000 works from more than 100 countries and regions, covering a wide range of themes related to outdoor activities and nature.

The event was jointly organized by the Shanghai Media Group's Documentary Center and the OUTDOCS organizing committee.