Judging Criteria

Films will be screened and judged on the following criteria:

Content:

• Did the film ask a question about important resources of this area, environmental challenges we face, best management practices for farmers or landowners, including within municipalities, or significant environmental history of the Sauk County area?

• Did the film explore the human element in the question presented?

• Did the film present an answer, lesson, or solution related to the thematic question?

Technical Quality:

• Did the film display good quality lighting, sound, imagery, and editing that contributed to the delivery of a clear message?

Creativity & Originality:

• Did the film present the subject matter in an original manner?

• Did the film present the subject matter in an entertaining and engaging manner?

Awards

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• Best of Fest: Restoring the Sauk Prairie

• Best Cinematography & Production: Of Connection & Renewal: The Historic Apple Trees of the Badger Ammunition Plant

• Best Interpretation of Conservation Theme: Killing Games: Wildlife in the Crosshairs

• Fan Favorite (Voted on by attendees on November 9th)

• Honorable Mention: Fight for Flight

• Honorable Mention: Treasures from the Tides

• Honorable Mention: Bracelets for Birds