Wildlife filmmakers and storytellers, mark your calendars as the Wildscreen Panda Awards 2025 is now open for entries. For the first time in its 43-year history the awards will become an annual event, reflecting the fast-evolving nature of wildlife storytelling and its pivotal role in addressing global environmental challenges.
Organized by Wildscreen, the UK-based not-for-profit behind the world-renowned Wildscreen Festival, the Panda Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in wildlife filmmaking and television. This year the competition introduces several exciting changes, including the addition of new categories designed to celebrate short-form storytelling, elevate independent productions, and foster more inclusive filmmaking practices.
