Andrea Builes-Vélez, Films for the Forest Coordinator said, “The films for 2023 showcased the great diversity and talent of filmmakers in each category. We were deeply honored to connect audiences worldwide and get them transported to new places, discover new living perspectives, and be amazed by heart-warming forest stories. Some films focused on the present and on the value of keeping forests standing now and ‘Tam Mỹ Tây’, Runner-up in the Documentary category, is a wonderful example.”

Films for the Forest competition, powered by non-profit Rainforest Partnership, hosted an Online Global Screening event on June 30th and July 1st of 2023.