NatureTrack Film Festival, which included more than 80 films highlighting nature and adventure from more than 30 countries, closed on Oct. 13 with a party to announce the winners.

The festival was held in Goleta for the second year in a row and the first time at Camino Real Marketplace.

The winners are:
Best Feature Film: “Animal Pride,” directed by Rio Mitchell
Best Short Film: “L’età Sperimentale,” directed by Marco Zingaretti
Best Student Film: “Against the Herd,” directed by Jaxon Derow
Dan Conoway – Kids Connecting with Nature Award: “Two Point Four,” directed by Natasha Brooks
Audience Award: “Ploverize,” directed by Alex Spell, Vivian Chou, Rigo Gomez, Hope Macias, LiLi Young
Honorable Mention: “Hunt for the Oldest DNA,” directed by Niobe Thompson
Honorable Mention: “Giants Rising,” directed by Lisa Landers
Honorable Mention: “Tule,” directed by Jocelyn Garcia

For more visit https://www.naturetrackfilmfestival.org/.