AWARDING OF PRIZES

General Competition Awards

Grand Prize: USD 10,000

Second Prize: USD 5,000

Third Prize: USD 3,000

Special Categories & Awards

Best Documentary: USD 4,000

Designated for the best film in documentary format using NASA imagery

Film that best celebrates 20 Years of Humans on the International Space Station: USD 4,000

Humans will have lived peacefully in space on the International Space Station continuously for 20 years this November; so it has been 20 years since all living human beings were together on one planet. This category is designated for the film that best captures: the accomplishments, over the past two decades, of the ISS’ peaceful global partnerships, its support for global space exploration, and the science and technology that benefited humanity, using the tenets of one or more of the global peace awards such as the Nobel Peace Prize, the Goi Peace Award, World Peace Prize, U Thant Peace Award and many others as applicable to the ISS experience.

Criteria for Judging

Special Categories

In general, the Jury is looking for Submissions that elevate the featured themes using creative and original cinematic and/or storytelling techniques.  If the jury feels that a Submission meets these criteria, the Submission may be considered for this Award. If no submissions sufficiently meet the criteria, this category may not be awarded this year. All remaining finalists receive Official Selection mention.

General Judging Criteria

All genres will be considered for all prizes. The Selection Committee and Competition Judges (collectively the “Jury”) understand that various genres and formats have different dominant qualities. The Jury will consider the following to select finalists and winners:

  • Is the work based on innovative artistic presentation and storytelling?

  • Does the work provoke an emotional response?

  • Does the work show a mastery of filmmaking craftsmanship?

  • Does the work exemplify creative excellence that pushes the boundaries of filmmaking and storytelling?

  • Does the work show a high level of technical, conceptual, and aesthetic innovation and display an exceptional level of creative vision?

  • Does the work show an exemplary use of the original NASA material used?

  • Does the work show an exceptional level of creative vision and execution?

  • Does the work capture a creative expression?

  • Does the work explore new ideas or techniques to further filmmaking as an art form?

  • Does the work offer a fresh perspective?