Now more than ever, we need conversation, connection, and community—not silence. This is a time to engage with one another on the issues that matter, from challenging gender norms, fighting for climate justice, to building meaningful relationships.
What would YOU say?
Festival Recording
Festival Overview
Winners
Children (8 and under)
My Roots
Creators: Maryam Atiku, Eleorah Nicholas, David Zebulun, and Atiku Yakubu.
Honourable Mentions
Birrarung | Elfie Adams Schlesser & Max Adams Schlesser
Un monde meilleur avec l’album de vie | Sophie An et Laura Guinand
Comment protéger les animaux ? | Baran, Kamelia, Matilda, and Seigna
Youth
Dear Future Me
Creator: Erica Yoshikawa
Youth Honourable Mention
Cutting Edge Forestry | Adrienne Boyd
Life on a Leaf | Melissa Bilodeau
Individual
Shatter the Silence
Creator: Leena Abdel-Dayem
Individual Honourable Mention
Roots | Timea Nagy
Slow down and get curious | Katya Teague
Group
Used and Abused
Creators: Ellah Tambalaweko, Jackline Kamungwe, Dennis Zulu, Ellah Tambalawenko, Eunice Banda, Gift Lusewa, Paul Banda, and Jacobs Daniel
Group Honourable Mentions
RED ANT Awareness | Hema Balayar, Janaki Mahai, Santosh Timalsina, Sangita Simkhada – RED ANT Youths
From Waste to Awareness: Climate Justice and Human Relationships | Dr Fatoumata, Abdoulaye Abou, Boureima H, Abdoulaye Ibrahim, Aminata T, Mahalmadane, Balkissa M, Aicha BS, Aminata K, Wassilatou, Assitan, Saran, Abdoulaye D, Demba, Lassana C
Older Adults Category
We would like to be treated well by health services
Creators: Joseph Nkgwe, Katlego Sethibe, Kebonyemodisa Setsiba, Maabe Phale, Maima Kiki, Otshidile Tiro, Ramonyana Motsuri, Segwete Mmesi
Older Adults Honourable Mention
As old people, we need to be treated on time | Agnes Modise, Gabane Bose, Gadifele Mokotedi, Kelebogile Leiso, Lorato Lejage, Motshabi Sennye, Olebogeng Tiro, Regina Letlole