Published on January 3rd, 2020 | by Kayak Session

Short Film of the Year Awards 2019 – Final Results Announced

Entry #34, the River’s Call by We are Hungry prod. was voted Best 2019 Short Film of the year. Entry#35 Freefall II Chile Tour by Dylan McKinney takes second place and Tibet, Mission Impossible by Olaf Obsommer Third!

OVER 1.5 Million Views! Thanks to our partner Sweet Protection, we manage for the sixth time in a row to go way beyond the million view mark!

With filmakers from the four corners of the world, the Short Film of the Year Awards have now reached the international status, and is seen as the reference for film producers around the world, and TV broadcasters alike.

With an incredible level of quality, it was really hard for the judges and voters alike to decide on who will win.

42 entries, 10 finalists, the best of whitewater kayaking on film every year. A huge congrats to all entrants, Legends all!

NB: 50% is based on a panel of whitewater and filmmaking professionals, 50% based on online votes & views.

1st Voted Best 2019 Short Film of the Year
#34 – The River’s Call, by We are Hungry prod. > $2000.00 cash prize

2nd #35 Freefall II Chile Tour by Dylan McKinney > $1000.00 cash prize

3rd #28 Tibet, Mission Impossible by Olaf Obsommer > $500.00 cash prize

4th #30 Homies by Caleb Roberts & Alex Guimont
5th #08 First Day of the Season by Torben Reimer
6th #07 Bad Boyz Salsa by Alex Gale/ Pyrenees Mountain Collective
7th #09 Second Home by Guillermo Walsen/ Yerba Mate prod.
8th #29 Canadian Climax by Paul Palmer
9th #17 Exploring Kyrgystan by Mike Krutyansky
10th #25 Boof Sticks do Tricks by Vance Harris
>>>View All 42 entries here