UPDATE
Dear Editor,
Dear Editorial Team,
Extended Submission Deadline for Planet Lens Nature and Environmental Film and Photography Festival
Due to high interest, the organisers of the Planet Lens Nature and Environmental Film and Photography Festival have decided to extend the submission deadline.
The new deadline is 28th February 2025, giving filmmakers and photographers additional time to submit their works.
The festival aims to showcase outstanding films and photography series on nature and environmental topics, providing a platform for visual storytelling and discussions on sustainability. In previous years, numerous inspiring entries from around the world were received; organisers expect a similarly diverse and high-quality selection this year.
Submissions are welcome in the form of short and feature-length documentaries, nature films and photography. Works will be awarded in multiple categories, considering visual creativity, the strength of the message and the way the environmental or nature-related theme is presented. Selected pieces will not only be screened at the festival but may also be featured in additional professional programmes and at public events.
Opening doors for young filmmakers
The main aim of this year's festival is to connect art, technology and global sustainability goals in an innovative way and to open the door for young nature filmmakers. To this end, in collaboration with Cinemira International Children's and Youth Film Festival, a youth entry category opens, providing an opportunity to see the world around us through the lens of a new generation.
Entry criteria for the Youth Film category:
https://www.cinemira.hu/en/2025/02/04/teen-planet-lens-nemzetkozi-termeszetfilm/
https://www.cinemira.hu/2025/02/04/teen-planet-lens-nemzetkozi-termeszetfilm/
The event is more than just a competition: it serves as a meeting point for professionals, environmentalists and the wider public. During the festival, attendees can participate in roundtable discussions, professional talks and public meetings, where creators and audiences can engage in direct conversations about the intersection of environmental protection and visual arts.
Entries can be submitted via planetlens.hu . Winning entries will be awarded a valuable cash prize. Entries will be judged by an international jury with particular attention to the quality of storytelling, aesthetic values and messages emphasising the importance of nature conservation.
Entry requirements and further details are available on the festival's official website: planetlens.hu
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Dear Editors,
15th–18th May 2025: Veszprém Hosts the 10th Anniversary International Nature and Environmental Film Festival.
The 10th International Nature and Environmental Film Festival will take place in Veszprém from 15th to 18th May 2025. Organised by Veszprém-Balaton 2023 Jsc., this year’s festival will focus on biodiversity, a theme that will be reflected both in the films and in the diverse range of accompanying events. The festival serves as a showcase for films and photographs depicting climate change and illustrating both the negative and positive impacts of human activity on nature.
The festival is supported by Blue Planet Climate Protection Foundation and the National Film Institute. The event’s patron is János Áder, former President of Hungary.
Veszprém is well-positioned to host the event, having successfully implemented the European Capital of Culture project, which also gave rise to the Hungarian Motion Picture Festival – an annual celebration of Hungarian cinema held for the fourth time in 2024 by Veszprém-Balaton 2023 Jsc. in collaboration with the National Film Institute. In recent years, significant investments in cultural infrastructure have been made in Veszprém, providing suitable venues for this landmark event.
PLANET LENS: NEW NAME, NEW VENUE FOR NATURE FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS
10th International Nature and Environmental Film and Photography Festival – Now Rebranded as Planet Lens in Veszprém!
The decade-long tradition of the festival enters a new chapter with its rebranding as Planet Lens International Photo and Film Festival. From 15th to 18th May 2025, the festival will welcome creators and nature conservation enthusiasts to Veszprém. The refreshed name, new venue and updated visual identity aim to better convey the global message of sustainability and environmental protection..
WHY PLANET LENS?
The concept behind the new name is simple yet evocative: we see the world through the eyes and cameras of artists and creators. While nature and environmental protection remain at the heart of Planet Lens, the festival strives to connect art, technology and global sustainability goals in innovative ways.
NEW VENUE: VESZPRÉM – EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023
For the first time, the event will be held in Veszprém, a city renowned for its vibrant cultural life, providing the perfect setting for the festival's ambitious programmes. The change in venue creates an opportunity to expand the event with new, interactive and inspiring elements. Visitors will be able to experience the wonders of nature through open-air screenings, on-site excursions and innovative installations.
SUBMISSIONS: OPEN DOORS FOR CREATORS
Planet Lens is accepting entries until the end of February in three main categories:
- Nature Films: Professional works showcasing the beauty and challenges of our planet.
- Nature Photography: A single image that tells an entire story.
- Youth Films and Photography: The younger generation’s perspective and message about the world.
Entries can be made through the planetlens.hu website. Entries will be judged by an international jury, with a particular focus on the quality of storytelling, aesthetic value and the importance of messages emphasising nature conservation.
VISIBILITY ON AN INTERNATIONAL SCALE
The works will be showcased both at the festival venue and on television and online platforms, ensuring that the message of nature conservation reaches the widest possible audience.
Further information and entry: planetlens.hu / PHOTO - Call for Entries / FILM - Call for Entries
