Best Documentary - East Lansing Film Festival

Best Feature Film - Poulsbo Film Festival

Best Environmental Film - Orion International Film Festival

Best Cinematography - Twelve Lions Film Festival

Spirit Award/Sustainable Futures - Ceres Food Film Festival

Jen Snyder-Bryceland Award - Lighthouse International Film Festival

“This year, we are incredibly excited to honor a film that championed a crucial environmental theme with artistic mastery, transforming what could be a purely academic subject into an accessible and deeply engaging cinematic experience. More importantly, it leaves us with a sense of wonder and a gentle, optimistic call to action, inspiring us to appreciate and protect the delicate balance of our natural world. It’s my distinct pleasure to present this year’s Jennifer Bryson Snyder Award to THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD, by visionary director, Doug Hawes-Davis. It’s a mesmerizing exploration of the vital yet often overlooked role of insects in our global ecosystem. Doug has crafted a documentary that is both scientifically rigorous and visually stunning, taking us on a journey into the intricate world of these tiny creatures, and reminding us how fundamental they are to life as we know it.” Lighthouse International Film Festival Jury Statement