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In an effort to contribute to filmmaker pathways and to develop environmental filmmaking talent, Amberjack Films and Schoolyard Films, in partnership with Jackson Wild, have created a program of funded scholarship films, where early-stage filmmakers are sponsored to make a short 10 to 20 minute film on a nature or environmental story wherever they come from in the world.
The ambition is to support young filmmakers and give them the basic financial support to direct and produce a film, mentor them through the editorial process, and encourage them to distribute their film to best effect, both to maximize audience and to create local impact through screenings and school access to their films. These films will amplify the voices of young filmmakers around the world, spreading talent and skills while showcasing authentic voices irrespective of gender, ethnicity, or disability.
To learn more about this opportunity, please visit: https://www.jacksonwild.org/my-world-film-grant
New in 2026, Jackson Wild is proud to partner with Hollywood Climate Summit to elevate climate storytelling across both unscripted and scripted formats!
Jackson Wild, the global leader in nature and conservation media, announced a partnership with Hollywood Climate Summit to create an expanded storytelling awards program focused on recognizing excellence in nature and climate storytelling across all formats and genres. This collaboration will unite the Jackson Wild Media Awards established recognition of top tier documentary and nature content with the new Hollywood Climate Summit Awards, which celebrate expanded genres in narrative film, comedy, drama, unscripted television series, video games, comedy, digital media and podcasts.
Film Submission Guidelines:
Submissions are open to media producers worldwide, including filmmakers, production companies, broadcasters, and independent creators. Film eligibility varies based on category and will range from June 1st, 2024 to June 1st 2026. Projects prominently featuring climate, science, wildlife or nature are eligible to enter. Submissions in all languages are welcomed, although programs in a language other than English must be subtitled in English for presentation to the judges. For more information please review the 2026 JW:HCS Awards Terms & Entry Guidelines
Important Dates (2026):
- Regular Deadline: Jackson Wild Media Awards - May 8th | Hollywood Climate Summit Awards- June 22nd
- Late Entry Deadline: Jackson Wild Media Awards - May 18th | Hollywood Climate Summit Awards - July 1st
- Finalists will be announced in August
- Winners from both Jackson Wild and Hollywood Climate Summit will be announced at a joint awards gala in Los Angeles in November.