In this interview with WION’s Zeba Khan, award-winning documentary film Pleistocene Park director Luke Gridwald-Tergis and protagonist Nikita Zimov speak about opening ALT EFF 2023, India's only environmental film festival, winning Best of the Festival award and starting a much-needed dialogue on climate change.

Discussing climate change with Pleistocene Park director Luke Griswald

The All Living Things Environment Film Festival (ALT EFF), India’s biggest environmental film festival, announced the winners of its 4th edition, shining a spotlight on imperative topics of climate change and the environment at large through the lens of cinema. The festival which is currently ongoing till 19&nbsp;December is screening over 60 films from 50 countries with shows in across 20 cities in India, emphasising its commitment to fostering dialogue on environmental issues.

The prestigious awards were announced, with the top honours for Best International Feature going to Deep Rising,&nbsp;produced by Jason Momoa and directed by Matthieu Rytz. Aquaman star Jason Momoa's commitment to environmental causes echoes in this powerful film.

In the Indian cinema category, Against the Tide,&nbsp;directed by Sarvnik Kaur, and The Leopards Tribe, directed by Miriam Chandy Menacherry, emerged as the Best Indian Features, captivating audiences with their compelling narratives and environmental messages.

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The winners in across categories include:

- Best of the Festival award:&nbsp;Pleistocene Park,&nbsp;directed by Luke Griswald-Tergis

- Best International Feature Film: Deep Rising, produced by Jason Momoa and directed by Matthieu Rytz&nbsp;

- Best International Short: From Dreams to Dust,&nbsp;directed by Stephanie Tangkilisan, Muhammad Heri Fadli&nbsp;

- Best Indian Short: No Water, No Village,&nbsp;directed by Munmun Dhalaria

- Best Student Film: Feeling the Apocalypse,&nbsp;directed by Chen Sing Yao

- Best Animated Film: The Egret River,&nbsp;by Wan-Ling Liu

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Meanwhile, ALT EFF 2023 has successfully advanced its mission to stimulate crucial conversations on climate change, and the winning films stand as powerful testimonials to the transformative potential of cinema in raising environmental awareness.

The All Living Things Environment Film Festival (ALT EFF), India’s biggest environmental film festival, announced the winners of its 4th edition, shining a spotlight on imperative topics of climate change and the environment at large through the lens of cinema.

The All Living Things Environment Film Festival (ALT EFF), India’s biggest environmental film festival, announced the winners of its 4th edition, shining a spotlight on imperative topics of climate change and the environment at large through the lens of cinema. The festival which is currently ongoing till 19 December is screening over 60 films from 50 countries with shows in across 20 cities in India, emphasising its commitment to fostering dialogue on environmental issues. The prestigious awards were announced, with the top honours for Best International Feature going to Deep Rising, produced by Jason Momoa and directed by Matthieu Rytz. Aquaman star Jason Momoa's commitment to environmental causes echoes in this powerful film. In the Indian cinema category, Against the Tide, directed by Sarvnik Kaur, and The Leopards Tribe, directed by Miriam Chandy Menacherry, emerged as the Best Indian Features, captivating audiences with their compelling narratives and environmental messages. Also read: NY fashion designer Mrinalini Kumari who's dressed Beyonce wants Indian artisans to get the spotlight The winners in across categories include: - Best of the Festival award: Pleistocene Park, directed by Luke Griswald-Tergis - Best International Feature Film: Deep Rising, produced by Jason Momoa and directed by Matthieu Rytz - Best International Short: From Dreams to Dust, directed by Stephanie Tangkilisan, Muhammad Heri Fadli - Best Indian Short: No Water, No Village, directed by Munmun Dhalaria - Best Student Film: Feeling the Apocalypse, directed by Chen Sing Yao - Best Animated Film: The Egret River, by Wan-Ling Liu Also read: COP28: Five passionate environmentalists who are restoring India's biodiversity tirelessly Meanwhile, ALT EFF 2023 has successfully advanced its mission to stimulate crucial conversations on climate change, and the winning films stand as powerful testimonials to the transformative potential of cinema in raising environmental awareness.

Jason Momoa's Deep Rising, Pleistocene Park by Luke Griswald win top awards at ALT EFF 2023

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Discussing climate change with Pleistocene Park director Luke Griswald

Jason Momoa's Deep Rising, Pleistocene Park by Luke Griswald win top awards at ALT EFF 2023