2026 Awards
Jury Awards
Steffi Gebus is the person behind the framework showcased in the film and accepted the award on behalf of the filmmaker.
BEST EDUCATIONAL FILM
Reclaiming the Night
by Daniel Benjamin Wheeler
The viewer is immediately drawn in by Professor Schultz’s message and dedication to helping children affected by war-related trauma. A powerful film that gives children in crisis a voice, offering insight, hope, and a reminder of education’s transformative power.
BEST EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT WITH FILM & AUDIENCE AWARD
Cosmology with Ben
by Jonas Langset Hustad, Geir Wennberg and Ben David Normann
A creative film that makes astronomical concepts more accessible. Through visualization and humor, it sparks curiosity and provides strong anchors for further learning. The film is part of a strong pedagogical framework where Professor Normann’s presence on camera as a subject expert demonstrates the impact of educators using film as a teaching tool; not only by being present in the film, but also through further interaction with the students.
JURY’S HONORABLE MENTION
The Sound of Ventilation
by Audun Bjerkenes
An original and playful film that brings ventilation sound into focus as an unexpected protagonist. Through inventive sound design, gentle humor, and a clear artistic vision, the film draws attention to what is usually overlooked, making the hidden aspects of buildings and spaces both sensory and thought‑provoking.
TREFF’s Honorable Mentions
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION
Super Sami Bris
by Eilert Torsnes & Ivan Aleksander Sara Buljo
This project brings together popular culture and traditional culture in an innovative way. By highlighting the history of the Sámi people through multiple multimodal approaches, it demonstrates a strong and original model for collaborative knowledge creation.
OPEN EDUCATION
Taim Talks Med
by Taim Dawod
Taim Talks Med is a well-developed and important resource, with a consistent style and a clearly defined target audience in mind. His website and channel bridge the educational gap, offering open-access learning that empowers students and curious minds
BEST STUDENT FILM
A Small Part of Me!
by Signe Normark Krane
A personal and powerful film that offers clear insight into living with DLD. Signe makes the abstract concrete, fosters understanding, and highlights both the challenges and the need for more inclusive practices.
TREFF’s Honorable Mention
Lasting Music
by Wolfgang Schmid and Jill Halstead
The film communicates a strong story with depth and relevance through simple means. It offers a fantastic example of educators using the power of film as a tool for communication. Professor Wolfgang’s courage to place themselves at the center of the film and Professor Halstead’s beautiful contribution adds authenticity, trust, and a strong human dimension to the learning experience learning experience.
