THE 2027 FILM COMPETITION IS OPENING SOON
Every year, the Bird and Nature Festival showcases documentary films dedicated to wildlife, biodiversity and the relationship between humans and nature.
The competition is open to documentaries dealing mainly with birds in their natural environment, wildlife, environment or natural history generally speaking. Feature films or commercials won’t be accepted.
Professional films must be of 26 to 100 minutes duration.
Amateur films must be of 3 to 13 minutes duration.
Flashback to the 35th edition of the Bird and Nature Festival
The 2026 Official Jury
The Jury, chaired by Rémy TEZIER, and including Caroline BROUSSAUD, Juliette BARTHAUX, Emmanuelle GRUNDMANN, Christophe HILDEBRAND, Zélia PETIT-MAGNIEZ, and Gabriel VACAVANT, announced their faves on Saturday, April 25, 2026, during the Closing Ceremony.
They’ve awarded 4 Prizes worth a total of €10,000, including €4,000 for the Grand Prix.
Meet the Jury: https://www.festival-oiseau-nature.com/concours/le-jury-films-du-35e-festival-de-loiseau-et-de-la-nature/
The Winners
You’ll find the complete list of award-winning films here (including the Public Prize of € 2,000): https://www.festival-oiseau-nature.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WINNERS-LIST-2026.pdf
Find the trailers for the award-winning films below.
“Wildlife filmmaking is a lot of happiness”” – Rémy Tézier
Rémy Tézier, filmmaker and President of the 2026 Film Competition, shares his filmmaking philosophy—one rooted in patience, waiting, and respect for the animal.
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