The international jury will apply the following criteria for selection: first and foremost, technical competence in the fields “cinematographic art”, “alpinism”, “journalism” and “film history” as well as the reference to “ethnological topics”. From all the contributions eligible for the competition, the jury will choose the Grand Prix Graz winner from among all eligible contributions.

In addition, the best film in each of the categories I–V is awarded a prize. Competition films that for reasons of time constraints cannot be shown in the official program can be viewed in their original version in the “Blauer Saal”. Please note the order of presentation on
the program available at the entrance of the theatre.

	Alpine Documentation >>
	Documentaries about expeditions and ascents, films with historical references to alpinism.
	Climbing on rock and ice >>
	Films about rock and ice climbing, showing the activities of climbing and the motives behind them
	Adventure >>
	Adventure films showing people and their extraordinary achievements outdoors
	Alpine and foreign cultures >>
	Contributions which deal with ethnological topics and cultures worthy of protection in Alpine and foreign regions
	Nature and Environment >>
	Films that deal with preservation and presentation of the environment, nature and wildlife.