2024 Awards

Jury Awards

You arrive a film selected for Tromsø Educational Film Festival 2024 (TREFF).

BEST EDUCATIONAL FILM

You Arrive

by Mark A. Krupa and Bonnie Harnden

This film is a remarkable achievement, offering a thoughtful exploration of a complex and challenging subject with clear learning outcomes. The writing is superb, capturing the subject’s full complexity—an impressive feat for a film of this length. The storytelling skillfully builds tension, pushing the edge of discomfort before resolving the narrative in a way that reinforces the film’s central messages. This approach not only fits the film’s overall message but also emphasizes its key points effectively. It’s no wonder this film is a definitive favorite among the jury.

BEST EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT WHERE FILM IS USED

Ocean Portrait: The Children by the North Sea

by Ferruccio Goia

This film exemplifies Collaborative Exploration, a signature pedagogy for early childhood teachers. The method showcased is abstract, eccentric, and artistic, immersing viewers in natural outdoor settings through sound and imagery. It presents an innovative approach to teaching children about art and sustainability, while also offering a thoughtful educational strategy for kindergarten teacher students. The film and its accompanying educational program communicate effectively, inspire, and engage the intended audience. This is an excellent example of an educational film dedicated to the «flipped classroom» pedagogical method.

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JURY’S HONORABLE MENTION & AUDIENCE AWARD

Speaking through me

by Kristen Gilliland

The narrative’s delivery through the voice of «ME,» both in the overarching story and the animated explanatory parts of the film, creates a strong connection between the segments, amplifying their impact. As we engage with Anders’s story and the narratives of three other struggling young adults, the viewer becomes more receptive to the topics addressed in the film. It not only provides explanations for what is happening in the brain and the dangers of drugs but also offers techniques to avoid the need for drugs. As an educational film, it offers multiple perspectives and opportunities for a reflective learning process. It’s a favorite among several jury members.

Other Honorable Mentions

BEST EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

Tera VRi: Meet the Hansen Family

by Charlotte Reedtz, Kjersti Bergum Kristensen, Camilla Lauritzen, Rita Jentoft and Rigmor Furu

This project features a thoughtful learning design, utilizing various educational tools in innovative ways. Notably, the educators played a crucial role in the development and production, leading the way in this initiative.

TeraVri - Meet the Hansen family a project selected to be a part of the showroom on Tromsø Educational Film Festival 2023 (TREFF).
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AWARD FOR VERSATILITY AND UNIQUENESS

A World of Rhythm

by Audun Bjerkenes

This is a remarkably well-done piece that employs creative editing to convey the concept in an auditory-heavy manner, complemented by visuals that significantly enhance the impact of the video. The pedagogical concepts presented serve as a compelling goal to attract interest, shedding light on how rhythm and sound interact. This approach leaves the audience intrigued and eager to delve deeper into the concept and idea.

BEST STUDENT FILM

Trans Hate on your phone

by Franziska Busche

This film addresses a serious and often overlooked topic using a familiar device: your phone. Through the portrayal of a person’s process of doubts and fears through writing, erasing, and changing messages, the story is driven forward. It is a reflection of how we live and see the world today through our phones. By showcasing the personal view in this story, it becomes much more powerful than filming the subject in live action. The film serves as an excellent example of how a movie can be made using only an easily accessible tool.

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BEST OPEN ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION IN SOME

Attachment Theory

by Jonas Koblin, Pascal Gaggeli and Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz

This film is part of a YouTube channel dedicated to making knowledge accessible for educators and students worldwide. By spreading educational information globally and openly, the channel makes learning reachable and understandable for everyone. This initiative is an important contribution to the democratization of education, ensuring that valuable knowledge is available to all.