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Hovering teardrop toy-hauler camper is like no other RV you've seen

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Michigan-based Modern Buggy has been on a serious expansion warpath. After being purchased by Earl Williams in 2022, a few years after its founding, the company has launched its first family of truck campers, introduced several new trailer sub-brands, and grown out its namesake teardrop trailer family. The new Ultimate Hauler 18 (UH18) is part of that latter expansion ... kind of. This particular trailer blends together a proper teardrop camper pod, toy-hauling flatbed and dual axle in a way we haven't seen before.

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Blocking newly discovered enzymes could boost prostate cancer care

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Scientists based in Australia and China have identified a pair of pesky enzymes responsible for prolonging prostate cancer – which means we can potentially target them for quicker and more effective treatment of a condition that affects 1.5 million men around the world annually.

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Jungle specter: Photographing critically-endangered primates in the jungles of Vietnam

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A huge silverback mountain gorilla weighing over 200kg (441lbs). Looking at it eye-to-eye, you simply can't deny we're related. Mgahinga National Park, Uganda.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Canon 16–35mm F2.8 | F2.8 | 1/200 sec. | ISO 6400
Photo: Erez Marom

I've been passionate about primates ever since I started shooting wildlife. I think it's mainly because of how similar they are to us humans – and so different at the same time. If you've ever looked a gorilla in the eye, I'm sure you'd agree.

Primates are very diverse: from the pygmy mouse lemur weighing 30g (1oz) to gorillas weighing over 200kg (441lbs). From solitary male orangutans patrolling their jungle territories to 800-strong Gelada baboon troops. And from the millions of extremely adaptable Rhesus macaques to some extremely rare, critically endangered primates, which are the subject of this article.

A tiny mouse lemur, one of the smallest primates on Earth. Kirindy, Madagascar.

Canon EOS R7 + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 | F7.1 | 1/500 sec. | ISO 1600

The Gelada baboons have the largest groups among all primates (excluding humans) – up to 800 strong. Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Canon 70–300mm F4–5.6 | F5.6 | 1/2000 sec. | ISO 400

Photos: Erez Marom

Vietnam is home to some of the rarest primate species in the world. Primates whose habitats have been quietly destroyed by human expansion and whose numbers have been ravaged by hunting have, in recent decades, finally gotten formal government protection programs, and are slowly making a comeback from the brink of extinction.

Some species, such as the Cat Ba langur, had fewer than 50 individuals in the year 2000, which makes scientists doubtful whether they could ever form a viable population again. Cat Ba langurs currently number around 91 (mid-2025 estimate), which is an improvement but still not even close to anything resembling a healthy population.

Cat Ba langurs have astounding parkour abilities, which they use to traverse their near-vertical rocky home in Cat Ba Island. Seeing them jump is a fantastic experience. Note how I put an emphasis on showing the animal in its natural environment, partly because this environment is so unique and challenging.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 | F6.3 | 1/640 sec. | ISO 3200

Great care is needed to avoid falling.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 | F6.3 | 1/250 sec. | ISO 800

Like all langur species, Cat Ba langurs are highly social. They hug each other when meeting and keep in tight-knit family groups.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 | F6.3 | 1/1600 sec. | ISO 1600

Photos: Erez Marom

My love for primates, together with Vietnam's amazing biodiversity, has made me visit the country several times in the last decade for primate photography. My first love was perhaps the most easily-loved primate in Vietnam: the red-shanked douc, a species many would crown the most beautiful primate in the world. With its seven-colored body and sometimes comical behavior, one can easily understand why it's considered a national treasure.

Yes, this is a real animal, not a muppet. Son Tra Peninsula, Central Vietnam.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 | F8 | 1/400 sec. | ISO 640

The doucs often hang out close to their favorite foods, such as this fig tree. Son Tra Peninsula, Central Vietnam.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 | F5.6 | 1/400 sec. | ISO 1600

Doucs are a type of langur and are thus arboreal. They possess the ability to jump very long distances between tree branches. Son Tra Peninsula, Central Vietnam.

Canon EOS R5 II + Canon RF 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 | F8 | 1/1600 sec. | ISO 3200

Chomp chomp! Son Tra Peninsula, Central Vietnam.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 | F8 | 1/400 sec. | ISO 640

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Then came other species. I especially enjoyed shooting the yellow-cheeked gibbons in the south of Vietnam, and the Delacour's langur and aforementioned Cat Ba langurs, close to Hanoi in the north. After shooting the species on my own, I guided a primate photography workshop earlier this year, which is where the real story begins.

The workshop was fun and productive. With wildlife, it's very common that you get better results with some species and worse with others, and luckily, I got better results with the species I didn't have great shots of, and lesser results with the species I already have good shots of in my portfolio.

The yellow-cheeked gibbons really played along this time. Gibbons are notoriously hard to shoot since they dwell high up in the trees, but this time we were fortunate to have them enveloped in beautiful foliage and huddled together in larger groups, which naturally made for nicer images. I intentionally overexposed some of the images to create a high-key look. Something about the very bright foliage encompasses the beauty of Asia in my eyes.

Canon EOS R5 II + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 + 1.4× TC | F10 | 1/250 sec. | ISO 3200

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Canon EOS R5 II + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 | F7.1 | 1/320 sec. | ISO 800

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We then flew all the way up to Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, and drove to Van Long National Park to shoot the elusive Delacour's langur. With only several hundred individuals left in the entire species, this langur is extremely endangered and thus highly monitored and protected. It's also notoriously shy and skittish, making it tough to photograph. But miraculously, we got some (relatively) close-up action, and got to photograph the langur parkouring in its sharp, rocky habitat.

By the way, this langur has the longest tail of any langur species, pretty amazing. Oh, and how about those fancy pants?

A beautiful Delacour's langur perched high up on he cliffs of Van Long.

Canon EOS R5 II + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 + 1.4× TC | F9 | 1/400 sec. | ISO 3200

Canon EOS R5 II + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 + 1.4× TC | F9 | 1/320 sec. | ISO 3200

Delacour's langur babies are surprisingly colored bright orange. As they grow, they gradually lose this coloration in favor of the monochrome-fancypants characterizing adults.

Canon EOS 5D IV + Sigma 150–600mm F5–6.3 | F6.3 | 1/500 sec. | ISO 800

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Upon finishing the workshop, I said goodbye to the group and welcomed a friend who came for the experience that was about to follow. Ever since I shot my first Vietnamese primates, I was drawn to one very special species that eluded me again and again due to random constraints and problems. This time, I finally got the opportunity and did a week's trek to Khau Ca, a national park hidden deep in the forests of northern Vietnam, to shoot the ultra-rare Tonkin snub-nosed monkey.

One of only five snub-nosed monkey species in the world, the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey is the rarest and most definitely the hardest to see and photograph. It has black and white fur, a pink nose and lips, and blue patches around the eyes. It is found at elevations from 200 to 1,200 meters (700 to 3,900 feet) on fragmentary patches of forest on craggy limestone areas, which is one of the reasons it's so hard to find.

"The Tonkin snub-nosed monkey is the rarest and most definitely the hardest to see and photograph."

First described in 1912, the monkey was rediscovered in 1989. In 2008, fewer than 250 individuals were thought to exist. The species is the subject of very intense conservation efforts by Vietnamese authorities and international groups such as Fauna & Flora International, which has been focused on making an impact on the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey population, and has been working with local communities to spread awareness about the species and monitor its habitat.

Tucked away deep in the jungle and as shy as they come, this species requires a special photography permit and a very uncomfortable trek to be able to shoot it. Getting to base camp was a 2.5-hour climb, and from there it was the beginning of a week-long routine. Every day we hiked in a very challenging forest environment to a starting point from which we'd wait for word from the trackers, and if they got sight of the monkey, the real hiking would begin.

Balancing on sharp rocks and on fallen tree trunks, this hike was no picnic, especially if you're not too quick or agile, like me. Add to that the fact that the camp offered absolutely zero comfort (I'm talking no chairs, no tables, sleep on the floor type of camp), and we end up with the hardest trekking I've done in decades.

Sleeping arrangements at camp were so-so, but what a view! The cabin in which we ate our meals. While uncomfortable for Westerners, the crew made us feel welcome and at home. A home without chairs, but still.

The A-Team of Tonkin snub-nosed monkey tracking. They are mostly local hunters who used to hunt the tonkin monkey, but were convinced to turn to conservation instead. They were good people, dedicated to their work and to preserving this beautiful, delicate species.

Photos: Erez Marom

But then, while hiking for the fourth time, I noticed an increasing sense of excitement from our team. My guide triumphantly declared that they had sight of the monkeys. We started hiking again, climbing on steep rocks while trying to ignore the dangers, as our team jumped on the rocks like they were trampolines in an amusement park. With their kind help, I finally got to a viewpoint from where the group of monkeys could be seen.

A small group of 20-30 individuals, including adults, juveniles and tiny babies, emerged and began interacting and jumping between the trees. They were far away, and getting any closer to them would be far beyond my climbing and balancing abilities. I had to use the farthest telephoto setting I had: the Canon 100-500mm plus a 1.4x teleconverter.

Over about half an hour or so, I managed to get several family shots, a few nice action shots, some with multiple monkeys, mothers carrying babies and even an alpha male threatening us by exposing his teeth.

The shooting was extremely hard as I had to balance myself on sharp rocks throughout its duration. If I fell, the best result would be a broken leg, but the team took incredible care of me and kept me safe when jumping between the steep ledges. This was an adventure I will not be repeating anytime soon!

Canon EOS R5 II + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 + 1.4× TC | F10 | 1/640 sec. | ISO 800

Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys have incredible eyesight. While I found it hard even to spot them without my telephoto, they were fully aware of our presence and made sure we knew that they knew.

Canon EOS R5 II + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 + 1.4× TC | F10 | 1/1250 sec. | ISO 1600

Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys have very furry tails in the colder season, which can be seen in this shot. Unfortunately, the background was not as good as I'd hoped, and going higher to get a better background was impossible due to the rough terrain.

Canon EOS R5 II + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 + 1.4× TC | F10 | 1/1250 sec. | ISO 1600

One of the very last shots I took, when the group was racing to its next destination. Much better background here.

Canon EOS R5 II + Canon 100–500mm F4.5–7.1 + 1.4× TC | F10 | 1/640 sec. | ISO 1600

Photos: Erez Marom

If you're very adventurous and have a good sense of balance, I recommend this experience. Shooting the Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys makes you part of a very exclusive club, as very few people venture there. That said, I must admit that there are trips that offer far better result/effort ratios: all of the other species mentioned above are far easier to get to and to shoot, and I highly recommend visiting Vietnam and witnessing their beauty for yourself.

Erez Marom is a professional nature photographer, guide and traveller. You can follow Erez's work on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to his mailing list for updates.

Erez has recently published his first e-book, "Solving the Puzzle", thoroughly explaining his views about composition in landscape photography and beyond.

If you'd like to experience and shoot some of the world's most fascinating landscapes and wildlife with Erez as your guide, take a look at his unique photography workshops in Zambia, Greenland, Ethiopia, Colombia, Vietnam, Madagascar and more.

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Hungarian winery appears to float above historic vineyards

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Blending futuristic design with centuries-old tradition, BORD Architectural Studio has created the new Sauska Tokaj Winery in Rátka, Hungary. Perched lightly above the UNESCO-listed Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, the 5,830-sq-m (62,754-sq-ft) structure seems to hover over the landscape, echoing the graceful curves of the surrounding hills.

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Archaeologists finally decode the age of Egypt's ancient Karnak temple

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The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the Nile, this enormous temple complex was once considered to be the spiritual center of Thebes. With its presence carved into tall columns and sprawling courtyards, this hallowed location has been a place of devotion to deities like Amun-Ra, Montu, and Mut for more than 3,000 years. The biggest and most important part of Karnak is a massive 30-hectare area built to honor the sun god Amun-Ra.

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How the perfect combination of microbes makes your chocolate taste good

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Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent? A study published in Nature Microbiology has for the first time homed in on the specific combination of temperature, acidity, and microbes involved in the optimal fermentation process for cocoa beans. They then proposed an ideal microbial formulation for developing the flavors of fine chocolate.

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Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk

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Finasteride has long been a popular choice for millions of people seeking to achieve thicker hair. It was marketed as a cosmetic treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), but beneath its appeal of luscious locks lies a darker story, one that's now being brought to light by a sweeping new review from Mayer Brezis and colleagues at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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The Nikon Film and Photo Contest 2025 celebrates inspiration, from everyday beauty to moving short films

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The 2024-2025 Nikon Film and Photo Contest winners have been announced, marking the 40th edition of the competition. This year's contest was based around the theme "Inspire" and drew submissions from 180 countries and regions around the world.

The contest features just four categories: Super-short Film, 5-Minute Film, Single Photo and Photo Story. There are Grand Prizes, Excellence Awards and Special Encouragement Awards for each category. Sarah Leen, Founder/Editor Visual Thinking Collective and Director of Photography Emerita of National Geographic Partners, was the lead judge this year, with separate judging panels for the photo and video sections of the contest.

The winning images and videos will be presented at various exhibitions and screenings at Nikon facilities in Kyobashi, Tokyo, and in several other cities worldwide. That includes an October 12-27 exhibition as part of the T3 Photo Festival Tokyo 2025 at Tokyo Square Garden, which feature a space inspired by the contest theme, "Inspire."

While this wasn't the first time the contest accepted video entries, the competition was rebranded this year to include a reference to video in the name. Nikon said the name change was "in response to the changing times, such as the diversification of media and the rise of personal video streaming devices." You can learn more about the contest and see more of the award winners at the Nikon Film and Photo Contest website. You can also see videos highlighting the judging process on the contest's YouTube channel.

Grand Prize: Single Photo Category

Title: Jonas

Photographer: Tiina Itkonen

Story: I photographed Jonas, an Inughuit boy, in Savissivik in North West Greenland. Savissivik is one of the most remote settlements in Greenland, over thousand kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. This far north the polar night lasts four months and midnight sun shines for four months as well.

Inughuit of northwestern Greenland are the northernmost indigenous people. Melting sea ice is challenging Inughuit's traditional way of life. In North West Greenland where farming is not possible, the hunting of seal, walrus and other Arctic animals has been a vital part of life and a main source of food for many households. In recent years hunting out on the sea ice has become more dangerous as ice is getting thinner and thinner. It’s possible this way of life will be lost forever.

Comment: I am honoured to receive Nikon award with the image I photographed in North West Greenland. Exactly thirty years ago I travelled to Greenland for the first time and since then I have travelled regularly there to photograph the polar landscape and its people. When visiting Savissivik I wanted to take time to get to know people. I spent 95 percent of my time socialising with the people and only 5 percent taking photographs. I am grateful for the hospitality of these people. I have been allowed to take part in their everyday life and always feel very much at home in this place.

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Title: Farewell-able

Photographer: Lei Yang

Story: We sometimes say "leave" or "farewell" when moving, reflecting our ties to people and places. Before leaving China, I photographed my hometown to understand what, for me, is farewell-able.

Comment: This series was made before I came to Japan. At that time, I parted with people, places, and versions of myself. I realized that some separations are simple, while others are filled with sorrow — those are "farewells." Farewell-able explores the emotional scale of goodbye through what I found hardest to release.
I’m deeply grateful to Nikon for selecting this work. It has allowed a personal farewell to be seen by more people.

Photo Competition: General Public Award

Title: I am Unstoppable!

Photographer: Liew Hong Hooi

Story: This spirit medium jumped through the blazing fire hoops as a demonstration of faith to inspire fellow devotees to follow suit as a form of ritual cleansing during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival.

Comment: I am very grateful and greatly honored that this photo has been chosen for this award. This photo is very meaningful to me as it inspired me to believe in myself and be bold to make the move forward as a photographer. Seeing that even surging fire is not an obstacle to some as long as one is willing to try, was the inspiration and reason I decided to take part in this prestigious award. Again, I want to thank Nikon for recognizing my photo and awarding it.

Grand Prize: Super-Short Film Category

Title: The small red, big blue

Artist: Hamed Nobari

Story: This work addresses environmental issues and marine life from a global perspective. Children love fish and the sea. I want to cherish those feelings and always remember to respect nature.

Comment: This award is definitely one of the most important awards for my filmmaking in my twenty years of artistic career. I am grateful to the Nikon Film and Photo Contest for this award and the opportunity it gave me.

"The Small Red, Big Blue" is one of my most important films, which addresses the issue of the environment and marine life with a global concept. I am very happy that my film has won an award at the Nikon Film and Photo Contest, and this is a great honor for me. I hope this film has a positive impact, among different cultures, to respect the environment.

Grand Prize: 5-Minute Film Category

Title: Finding Serenity

Artist: Ademola Falomo

Story: Finding Serenity was born during COVID lockdown when Yimika’s poem (Yimika is a producer and music artist from Lagos, Nigeria) moved me deeply. Inspired, I teamed up with friends to bring it to life, exploring peace in chaos and beauty in uncertainty.

Comment: I am deeply grateful for the acknowledgment of this small dream that has grown into something seen around the world. Created in Lagos, Nigeria, during troubling and uncertain times, this film is a celebration for me, a testament to turning a poem into a visual artifact. What once lived only in my mind now lives on screen, and that is a gift I will always cherish.

Excellence Award: Super-Short Film Category

Title: A trace in the wind

Artist: Soheil Masoumi

Story: The lonely old woman weaves her songs and lullabies layer by layer and turns them into a beautiful carpet.

Comment: Women in eastern Khorasan are vital keepers of ancient Iranian culture. Many old songs and lullabies are created while weaving carpets. Preserving and sharing this timeless heritage — belonging to all humanity — has always been my passion. Khāseh Borna is one such woman who, through her voice and the carpets she weaves, has kept this tradition alive for many years.

Excellence Award: Super-Short Film Category

Title: Shiuli - the one who still knows

Artist: Anindya Sundar Basu

Story:

Dawn climber, the Shiuli ascends.
His hands speak what ancestors knew.
While the village sleeps, sap flows.
From tree to sweet gold, dignity rises with each climb.

Comment: We’re honoured that "Shiuli" resonated with the jury. This story of a Shiuli’s quiet labour in rural Bengal is our tribute to unseen hands that rise before the sun, carrying the wisdom of the land. If it inspires even one person to see everyday lives with deeper respect, we’ve done justice to the theme.

This film is the result of long travel, early mornings, and the shared vision of a passionate team. Grateful to all who helped bring it to life.

Special Encouragement Award: Super-Short Film Category

Title: Beautiful struggle

Artist: Yutaka Maeomichi

Story: This film overlays the dynamic movements of tricking with the ephemeral beauty of flowers blooming amidst the cycle of nature. The fleeting brilliance shared by the momentary beauty in the execution of tricking techniques and the fragile life of flowers that endure harsh winters, take root, and bloom only briefly in spring before fading away is expressed through the medium of film.

Comment: Thank you very much for selecting my film for this prestigious award.

Based on the theme of the contest, "Inspire," I discovered a common brilliance between two distinct presences: the dynamic "tricking" born from the physical capabilities of human beings, and the "flowers" that live their lives to the fullest in the midst of silence.

The ephemeral beauty of techniques that are executed after rigorous training, and the fleeting lives of flowers that bloom only briefly after enduring a long winter — the creation of this film was inspired by the concentrated, momentary brilliance shared by both of these things.

I hope that through this work, viewers will notice the fleeting yet powerful moments hidden within daily life and find the inspiration to take a new step forward in their lives.

Special Encouragement Award: Super-Short Film Category

Title: 奔腾不息 (Keep on going)

Artist: Deshan Zhang

Story: In the bitter winter of minus 40 degrees, the herdsman mounts his Mongolian horse. They sweep across the land like the wind. When spring returns to the earth, the horses leap into icy rivers, sending sprays of water into the sky. They gallop on, never stopping - Inspiring every soul that dares to dream, driving ever forward. On this ancient land, they carve a legend into time.

Comment: I'm deeply grateful for the recognition from the competition organizers. This honor belongs to the vast grasslands, to the relentlessly galloping Mongolian horses, and to the tenacious horse herders. What I sought to capture with my camera was the unwavering vitality that endures amidst the wind and sand and the clatter of horse hooves, the spiritual backbone forged by humans and horses across the world. Photography is a record, but it's also a tribute. Thank you for allowing this touching moment to be seen by the world. In the future, I will continue to strive to live up to expectations and meet new challenges with even greater achievements, just as the competition theme, "Inspiration," inspires me to move forward.

Special Encouragement Award: Super-Short Film Category

Title: Desert Hours

Artist: Tracey Taylor

Overview: The Empty Quarter’s endless sands defy time. Wind carves its flow, light marks its stillness. This film unveils a desert vast and ancient, where time shifts with each gust across a boundless expanse.

Comment: The Empty Quarter offered an incredible backdrop to explore the relationship between time, space, and light. It’s a place that asks you to listen and I tried to translate that to film. I’m incredibly grateful to Nikon for recognizing a story told not through dialogue, but through presence. I’m so grateful it resonated.

Excellence Award: 5-Minute Film Category

Title: Sweet Little Girl

Artist: Lorenzo Morandi

Overview: During a piano practice session, Kazuyo Kotaka talks about her relationship with the audience, not only during concerts but also in everyday life.

Comment: I'm truly honored to receive this award for a project born from a profound harmony with its protagonist. Kazuyo opened up with sincerity and grace. My intention was to remove anything superfluous, so that her authentic, unfiltered emotions could quietly take center stage.

Excellence Award: 5-Minute Film Category

Title: Awaiting the Lightning Bolt

Artist: Marco Russo

Story: Renato, an eccentric Renaissance inventor, dares the impossible: capturing a lightning bolt in a jar! Amid storms and ambition, he chases the power of nature and love.

Comment: I made this film because I was chasing my personal lightning bolt, a journey that evolved into a reflection on loss and the lengths one would go to save a loved one. From that Renato was born: a stubborn inventor fighting nature and ignorance to protect those he loves. "Awaiting the Lightning Bolt" is a deeply personal story, yet one I hope will touch hearts universally.

Special Encouragement Award: 5-Minute Film Category

Title: Fluffy Ball

Artist: Ning Qian

Story: Little blue pieces of fluff fall off from a fuzzy sweater. A girl cannot get rid of them, they’re spreading across her body like an epidemic. Metaphorical story from the age of Covid.

Comment: Although the pandemic has gradually passed, some traces still remain on our bodies — like insects clinging to the skin. This short film captures a certain state of mind from that time. Looking at it now, it feels organic — an emotional state that can no longer be revisited.

Thank you to Nikon for recognizing this work. I look forward to creating more vibrant, life-filled films with Nikon in the future.

Special Encouragement Award: 5-Minute Film Category

Title: Whisper

Artist: John Donica

Story: A short conceptual/experimental film about a mother who lost her son. The red light is the only guide for her in her journey.

Comment: I'm delighted to be a winner of the Nikon Film and Photo Contest 2024-2025. I want to thank Eiji Mitsuta, an amazing composer who invited me to collaborate on this project.

And of course, heartfelt thanks to Shuna Iijima, the main character and a truly talented actress.

Special Encouragement Award: 5-Minute Film Category

Title: I Know Who I Am

Artist: Tyler Hicks

Story: This story follows a man’s attempt to reconnect upon finding himself lost – seeking guidance from nature and his human instincts.

Comment: Thank you so much for recognizing "I Know Who I Am." Creating this story was a testament to the power of self expression. Through this process we learned that sharing your story invites other people to connect, relate to it and, see themselves in it.

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