Sixteen participants and twenty-two videos may not seem many compared with the almost 180 entries in the Photography Competition, but 16 is a respectable number. Adventure videos, reports from the other side of the world and heart-warming family stories – an interestingly high proportion of the Video Competition entries feature families. Many thanks to everyone who took part, and congratulations to the winners.
The competition includes videos that tell stories as wonderful and moving as Marina Jiménez’s trip to Indonesia with her father. Others are documentaries: elegant, like Carmen Munté’s film of New Zealand, or brimming with authenticity, like Asier Arteche’s Journey to Yunnan. Then there is Esther Esteban’s Journey to Myanmar, skilfully made and with colour grading that produces truly beautiful images. We have enjoyed them all.
And the winners are...
First prize – Travel to Madagascar. Ivan Clerencia
Congratulations, Ivan — the prize is yours. Lively images full of jumps, races and friendly lemurs. So much happens in just over two minutes!
Second prize – Kamchatka. Sonia del Caño
Instant video award: We Did It – Costa Rica. Francesc Casanova
In this video, a fit of laughter helps overcome the fear of ziplining—or canopy, as Ticos call it. After the initial nerves, the jump releases adrenaline and brings pure satisfaction. Thank you for the video, Francesc!
Instant video prize: us in fantastic places – Finland. Carme Munté
A 20-second glimpse of what awaits on a trip to Finnish Lapland to photograph the northern lights. Congratulations on the award, and thank you for taking part!