Awarded by the jury, the Golden Eagle is the Festival’s highest honour. It recognises the film that has made the strongest impression during this year’s event. The winning film is screened immediately after the closing ceremony.
In tribute to mountaineer Alain Estève, former head of the Groupe Militaire de Haute Montagne (Military Mountaineering Unit), who died in the mountains in 1997, this award recognises a film for its technical excellence and outstanding direction.
This award celebrates adventurers who set out with limited resources but plenty of determination. The Outside Hope Award recognises a first adventure, to encourage those who return from their journeys with images, stories and the urge to set off again.
For more than ten years, Ushuaïa TV has supported the Festival by honouring a filmmaker each year. The winning film, selected by the channel’s editorial team, is broadcast on Ushuaïa TV, giving the adventure and its creator valuable exposure.
After each screening, viewers are invited to vote for their favourite film. Votes collected throughout the duration of the Festival determine the winner of the Audience Grand Prize — the film that wins the hearts of this year’s audiences.











