The Golden Sun is the world’s oldest environmental film award. Its statuette is an original work, handcrafted from fine materials and recycled glass.
Golden Sun for Best International Documentary: honours the best feature-length documentary in the Official Selection of SUNCINE – International Environmental Film Festival and carries a cash prize of US$3,000.
Golden Sun Ñ: recognises the best Spanish production addressing environmental issues and carries a cash prize of US$2,000, with the aim of supporting Spain’s film industry and raising the profile of its filmmakers and their work.
Special Golden Sun: since its inception, SUNCINE has presented this award to an individual or organisation in recognition of their outstanding contribution to environmental awareness through activism or the film industry.
Other Festival Awards
The festival also presents the following awards, selected by its professional jury:
Miradas Award
Monarch Documentary Award
Monarch Animation Award
Partner Awards
AECID Award: with a cash prize of US$1,000, this award recognises a Latin American film that stands out for its commitment to diversity, cooperation, human rights and sustainable development, highlighting communities, their knowledge and their capacity to build a better future.
Green Planet Films Impact Award: with a cash prize of US$500, this award recognises a film in the Miradas section for its ability to raise awareness, inspire reflection and make a real impact in addressing major environmental and social challenges. The award also aims to support the film’s international visibility and distribution through Green Planet Films.
