short film (2025) | 6'

Synopsis

Every year, thousands of toads make the arduous journey back to the waters of their birth to reproduce. They have to overcome numerous dangers along the way - from dangerous roads to other obstacles that turn their journey into a fight for survival.

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WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: Jonas Steiner

PRODUCED BY: Jonas Steiner, Thomas Klaper & WildReach Productions

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY: Roman Willi & Jonas Steiner

ORIGINAL SCORE BY: Jack McKenzie

SOUND DESIGN BY: Etienne Kompis

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Natural History Museum Olten

SUPPORTED BY: Foundation WaliDad, Pro Natura & Tierschutz.ch

awards

Grand Prize Winner at Bloomberg Green Docs 2025

Winner at VIANATUR Environmental Film Festival 2025

Best Film, Winner Most Optimistic and Runner Up for Most Creative at Good Natured Film Festival 2025

NOTABLE SELECTIONS

Innsbruck Nature Film Festival 2025

Earth In Focus Singapore Nature Film Festival 2025

L’Animal Qui Court 2025

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