The documentary series “Guerreiras pela Natureza”, produced by PlaySolutions Audiovisuais and written by Joaquim Pedro Ferreira from CESAM/UA, was awarded 2nd Prize in the Environment and Ecology category at the 17th Edition of the ART&TUR Festival, which took place at city of Lousã on October 25th.
The distinction was shared with the report “Vou Voar Contigo”, from RTP, which also received 2nd place in the same category. This report, written by journalist Mafalda Gameiro, highlights the research work of José Alves, Principal Investigator at CESAM/DBIO and the University of Aveiro, on the migration patterns of shorebirds between Iceland and the Tagus estuary.
The ART&TUR 2024 festival had four days of programming, showing 67 films selected from 302 entries from 43 countries. The selection was made by an international jury made up of 44 members, reinforcing the prestige and importance of the event in promoting audiovisual productions about the environment and sustainability.
“Warriors for Nature” also highlights the research carried out by Isabel Lopes, Principal Investigator, and Susana Loureiro, Associate Professor, both from CESAM/DBIO and the University of Aveiro, whose commitment to ecology and conservation is highlighted in the series.
It is worth noting that, this year, “Guerreiras pela Natureza” had been awarded the “Silver Award” in the Wildlife and Conservation category at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024, which took place in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa.