Overview

• The documentary was selected from more than 500 submissions by over 200 international judges who reviewed more than 1,000 hours of media.
• The award was announced on October 2 at the Jackson Wild Media Awards gala in Jackson, Wyoming.
• Directed and produced by Jawad Sharif, the film received production support from the National Geographic Society and Climate Kahani.
• The story chronicles the Mohana fisherfolk of Manchar Lake near Sehwan Sharif, documenting shrinking waters, toxic pollution, and cultural erosion.
• Sharif dedicated the recognition to the Mohana people, describing the film as a reflection of urgent climate and cultural realities in Pakistan.