Audience
Choice
Award
In 2024, with the support of the British Film Institute (BFI) and Cinema for All, we successfully launched the Audience Choice Screening Partner Program, which aims to expand our reach and engage with different groups across the UK. Bring a range of top-quality global films on themes of animals and nature to local audiences across the UK. Promote people's interest in film, especially documentaries and experimental films. Promote interaction between audiences and films/filmmakers by allowing audiences to vote for award categories.
In 2025, we formed partnerships with nine organisations across six countries worldwide, including the UK, Spain, the United States, Australia and Canada. Among them were student and faculty representatives from the UCL Nature & Conservation Society, King’s College London Film Society, the Science Communication Centre at Imperial College London, CSSA-LEEDS, and the Imperial College London Silverwood Park Film Club, who helped host free screenings for students and local communities.
Audiences were also invited to cast their votes for the Audience Choice Award. The winning film, chosen through public voting, was announced at the festival’s closing ceremony on 23 November 2025.
how does it work
2025 audience’s choice confirmed!
In 2025, we will cooperate with 30+ UK and mainland China universities to conduct filming, speaking and screening activities led by college students.
We have carefully selected a series of wonderful short films for the public, whose stories inspire curiosity, empathy and spark discussion about the world we live in. Our goal is to bring these films to as many warm and convenient community venues as possible for free.
what it takes to become a partner
You host one (or more) free public screenings during October and early November.
We provide all film materials and basic technical support.
You provide the venue - anywhere your local community can easily get to.
We work together to get the word out.
Your audience will vote for their favourite film and participate in the Audience Choice Award, which will be announced at the closing ceremony of the festival.
We also provide a small support budget for participating partners - this money can be used for marketing, technical needs or accessibility costs, depending on your specific needs.