Oscar-Winner Kartiki Joins Jury at ALT EFF

An Oscar-winning filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves has now joined the jury of the ALT EFF environmental film festival. This new role adds another milestone to her long career journey after winning the major awards including Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film 2023. Moreover, her appointment brought international recognition along with expertise to the festival.

The festival ALT EFF significantly focuses and showcases film that stress on the nature, wildlife and climate related issues. This strong focus of festival on conservation and environmental awareness is what attracted Kartiki. She is already known for directing film like The Elephant Whispers that reflects her belief in building empathy and to inspire audiences to protect environment.

While describing her views on environmental storytelling she emphasized on personal connection that can be created with film between people and nature. She also highlighted the film’s ability to encourage awareness and positive action which is often reflected in her work that brings light to the relationship between humans, animals and biodiversity.

Furthermore, her appointment strengthens the global appeal of festival and adds credibility to judging panel. It also stands as the inspiration for many emerging documentary filmmakers as well as reinforces the growing importance and influence of environmental cinema in raising awareness about sustainable living.