Qualified juries, each composed of recognized figures in the herbal and plant realm, filmmaking, and environmental concern, appointed by the festival’s direction, and official prizes will be assigned.
GLADSTAR AWARD – “Best in Festival”, any film category. Grand prize $5000 USD. Thank you Mountain Rose Herbs for sponsoring this award. Rosemary Gladstar Founding President of United Plant Savers and founder of the International Herb Symposium. bringing together plant lovers & herbalists from around the world, representing many traditions and aspects of herbalism.
The International Herb Symposium Film Festival chooses and invites the films which will be presented in Official Selection.
BEST FEATURE – 60 to 120 minutes. Tell the whole story. Grand Prize $1000 USD. Three runner-ups $250 USD.
BEST SHORT – 5 to 30 minutes. Focus on an idea. Grand prize $1000 USD, Three runner-ups $250USD.
BEST PHOTOGRAPHY - STEVEN FOSTER AWARD. Capture nature's art. Grand Prize $500 USD, Three runner ups $125USD.