Art & Travel International Film Festival
Winners 2026
Nomination: Travel Documentary 2026
I place

Andreas Ewels (Germany)


MARITIME CRIME: Dolphins, Whales, and Sharks in Focus
Dolphins, Whales and Sharks — can tourism be protection? This is a powerful wake-up call from a planet in crisis. Our oceans, once vast and resilient, are now on the edge of collapse. Dolphins, whales, and sharks—icons of marine life—are disappearing at an alarming rate, trapped in a system driven by exploitation, profit, and silence.
The film delivers a clear and urgent message: we are running out of time. If we don’t act now, when will we?
At the same time, it points toward a compelling solution: sustainable tourism. When done responsibly, it can become a true game changer—protecting marine ecosystems while supporting local communities. Ethical whale and dolphin watching, well-managed marine reserves, and eco-friendly travel models create economic value through conservation rather than destruction.
The message is simple: the future of our oceans depends on our choices. We can continue to exploit—or we can travel consciously and help turn tourism into a force for protection.
II place
Andrii Andreiev (Ukraine)

SOUTH GEORGIA.
In the heart of the wild
This documentary was created by Ukrainians—not just to speak of war, but to share our perspective on the world, to show what makes our planet unique through our eyes. The world as seen by the Paganels must always be beautiful.

The film runs for 30 minutes—just half an hour of your time, but the result of many years of skill, talent, and dedication poured into this project. Watch it through our eyes, and you will discover the astonishing, resilient world of South Georgia—an island where Life has made a remarkable comeback after being nearly destroyed by human hands.
II place

Muge Manus (Turkey)


Paydos
Having no climbing experience until now, Müge finds herself facing one of the toughest challenges of her life. After crossing paths with Belgian climbers Sander and Maarten, she joins them in creating a daring new climbing route on a towering cliff in a remote Mediterranean cove. As the team pushes through the unforgiving forces of nature, confronts their deepest fears, and tests the limits of their endurance, it is courage, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of family that drive them toward the summit.
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III place

Nata Gabunia (Georgia)


Travel to Chokhatauri
The work focuses on ethnocultural memory, local identity, and the discovery and preservation of Georgian polyphony through folklore expeditions.
It explores the forgotten roots of traditions, the value of Georgian multipart singing, and seeks to revive this unique heritage in a contemporary context.
The central aim of the artist's work is to understand the significance of the unity between humans and the universe — to convey this feeling to the hearts of the audience or listeners in a natural, harmonious, and sincere way.


III place
António Aleixo (Portugal)

Amazorioca
A journey through the Brazilian Amazon, guided by the eyes of Renato, a Carioca turned Amazorioca. A reflection on identity, the legacy of an ancestral territory, and the cost of progress. An ode to the forest and the fragility of what remains.


Special Prize
Djamal BACHA (Algérie)

AẒEṬṬA (THE LOOM)
The loom is a jealously guarded tradition, even today. The secret of its manufacture is in good hands. The weaving work is not going away, because these roots are well established. The activity of wool is transmitted from mother to daughter.
Special Prize
Shalva Shengeli (Georgia)

FROM MANI TO SVANETI
Shalva Shengeli studied film directing at Georgian Theatre and Cinema State University in the class of Rezo Esadze. He has been working as a director for various Georgian TV channels. He is the director and author of several documentaries and fiction films. His film and series are winners of different festivals in Georgia and out of the country.
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