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The City of Life & Death
by Soliman Hijji


An aerial video that visually captures the story of Gaza City before and after the war—a city wounded and devastated by conflict, where life has been transformed into death and beauty into ruins. Places that once flourished now lie beneath the rubble, and the city no longer resem...

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BORN CURIOUS
by Dharanidaran J


Curiosity has always guided me. As a child, I spent hours playing video games, exploring digital worlds and chasing the next level. At the time, it was just a screen and a controller — but the feeling behind it was something deeper: the desire to explore what lies beyond. Years l...

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Rivers written by Ice
by Marek Biegalski


Despite their beauty, glacial braided rivers can also be formidable and unpredictable forces of nature. The rapid flow of water combined with the presence of loose sediment can result in sudden changes in channel structure and the formation of shifting sandbars and islands before...

Highly commended

Indonesia -Land of Fire&Water
by Muhamad Abu Shakra


Three weeks. One incredible country. Countless unforgettable moments. This film is the result of a journey that took me across some of the most beautiful places Indonesia has to offer. I tried to explore as much as I could of this wonderful country — and while I know I didn't se...

Highly commended

Echoes of East Java
by Dharanidaran J


I spent 6 days exploring East Java — not as a tourist, but as a filmmaker, chasing moments that felt real. I rode through volcanic sand, climbed before sunrise, flew drones in mist, and stood alone beneath thunderous waterfalls. I handled the camera, the drone, the story — ever...

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Between Breaths
by Florian Ledoux


On the sea ice of Svalbard, a filmmaker forms an unexpected bond with a young polar bear. When she vanishes, he embarks on a deeply personal journey through memory and the invisible link that binds us to the natural world. 

Commended

NO BORDERS FROM ABOVE
by Michael Putzer


NO BORDERS FROM ABOVE I FPV Around the World This project has been in the making for a long time. Countless hours of flying, editing, and connecting landscapes from all over the world to create one continuous journey through the sky. From mountains to oceans, forests to winter...

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Salty Australia
by Lukasz Rog


A short version of a 3 weeks trip to Australia with Drone Voyagers. Full episode (75 minutes) will be available soon on our social media channels.

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Light Seekers
by Lukasz Rog


The light that changes everything. One of the six episodes of Iceland trip with Drone Voyagers. One moment, a glacier appears cold and harsh, the next, lit by the sun, it transforms into a crystal sculpture full of warmth and brilliance. During this journey, we witnessed h...

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Take the long way home
by Chris Tangey


Landscapes that linger. In a world of short attention spans Cinematographer Chris Tangey is no fan of the 4 second shot. He was once honored to be under the direction of film legend Werner Herzog who told him more than anything to just "keep going, keep going. If a shot wants to...

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A Living Planet
by Alen Tkalcec


A Living Planet is a cinematic aerial journey across Earth — shaped by time, motion, and balance. From extreme landscapes where life clings to survival, to places where it flourishes in abundance, this film explores the planet as a living system. Powerful forces carve mountain...

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Namibia - Land of Contrasts
by Muhamad Abu Shakra


In November 2025, a friend of mine and I set off on a journey through Namibia — 14 days filled with adventure, dust, freedom, and countless moments that still stay with us today. We travelled nearly 3,000 km in our 4x4 truck with two rooftop tents, crossing endless deserts, climb...

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Exotic Northern Ethiopia
by Mark Gottlieb


The Danakil Depression at the very tip of northern Ethiopia is actually the world's hottest place. The ground is salt and acid bubbles out. The geography is out of this world. A few hours drive from there is the world's most inaccessible church located 300 meters up on a cliff. O...

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