short film (2025) | 05:00

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

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awards

“Best Short Documentary” & Nomination for “Best Production” at China Wildlife Image and Video Competition 2023

“Best Short Film” at FIIN Festival in Portugal 2023

“Best Wildlife Documentary” & “Best Cinematography” at Discover.Film Awards 2023

“Prix De La Réalisation” at Festival L’Animal Qui Court 2023

“Best Short Film” at Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival 2023

Second place in Short Documentary at SIENA Awards 2024

NOTABLE SELECTIONS

New York WILD Film Festival 2023

Santiago Wild 2024

Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2023

Wildlife Vaasa International Nature Film Festival 2024

Wild Earth Oceania 2023

S.O.F.A. Film Festival 2023

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