CineEco Festival awards Grand Environmental Prize to ‘Derek vs Derek’

The British film ‘Derek vs Derek’, directed by James Dawson, has won the Grand Environmental Prize at the 32nd CineEco International Environmental Film Festival in Seia, Portugal. The film explores the relationship between two neighbors in Devon, UK: milk producer Derek Banbury and former cattle farmer Derek Gow, who is converting his land into a nature refuge.

The jury noted the film’s relevance amidst political and cultural polarization, highlighting the difficulties of ecological dialogue and political will. An honorable mention in this category was awarded to ‘The System’ by Joris Postema from the Netherlands.

In the Camacho Costa category for Portuguese-language feature films, the award went to ‘Rua do Pescador n.º 6’ (2025) by Brazilian filmmaker Bárbara Paz. This documentary focuses on the historic 2024 floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The festival featured over 410 works from 34 countries and attracted more than 3,000 spectators.