THE 2026 FILM COMPETITION: A CELEBRATION OF NATURE AND CINEMA
Every year, the Bird and Nature Festival celebrates documentary films dedicated to wildlife, biodiversity, and the relationship between humankind and nature.
140 professional films, ranging from 26 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes in length.
53 amateur films, from 3 to 13 minutes.
These were viewed by the pre-selection jury.
An international competition
Filmmakers from 31 countries are participating this year:
24 countries are represented in the professional category, including Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, Malaysia, as well as Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and the United States.
17 countries are represented in the amateur category, including Rwanda, Bangladesh, Finland, and Kazakhstan.
Find the complete screening schedule here: https://www.festival-oiseau-nature.com/seances/
The Official Jury
A jury composed of film professionals, environmental specialists, and two young people from the region will view the films during the Festival and award four prizes, for a total of
€10,000, including €4,000 for the Grand Prize.
Meet the Jury: https://www.festival-oiseau-nature.com/concours/le-jury-films-du-35e-festival-de-loiseau-et-de-la-nature/
The Winners!
The Jury, chaired by Rémy TEZIER, and including Caroline BROUSSAUD, Juliette BARTHAUX, Emmanuelle GRUNDMANN, Christophe HILDEBRAND, Zélia PETIT-MAGNIEZ, and Gabriel VACAVANT, announced its faves on Saturday, April 25, 2026, during the Closing Ceremony.
Here is the complete list of award-winning films: https://www.festival-oiseau-nature.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WINNERS-LIST-2026.pdf
Find the trailers for the award-winning films below.