Saudi Documentary Film 'Horizon' Wins Platinum Hermes International Creative Award for 2024

Riyadh, April 29, 2024, SPA -- The Saudi documentary film "Horizon" has won the prestigious Platinum Hermes International Creative Award for 2024 in the Strategic Campaigns Category. The film faced tough competition from several other renowned international works.
Produced by the Konoz Initiative, one of the initiatives of the Government Communication Center of the Ministry of Media in collaboration with the National Centre for Wildlife (NCW), the film showcases a diverse range of wildlife, including the dugong (sea cow), dolphins, the Arabian leopard, various gazelle species, and oryx. It also highlights the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rich biodiversity, with over 10,000 species, each uniquely adapted to its environment.
Filming for the documentary took over 200 days, with a specialized crew of 50 people traveling over 4,700 km to shoot in 28 locations. The project involved 13 Saudi wildlife experts.
The Saudi Konoz initiative is part of the Human Capability Development Program under the Kingdom's Vision 2030 realization programs. It aims to visually document the Kingdom's treasures and contribute to an artistic shift in film production. The initiative has produced several works, such as "A Difficult Stage," "Nawras Al-Arab (Arabian Gull)," "Ala Hadden Sawa (Alike)," "What Do Saudis Eat," and "Saudi Atlas."
The Saudi documentary film "Horizon" aims to raise awareness of the Kingdom's environmental diversity, introduce its unique geographical areas, showcase efforts to protect wildlife, conserve rare species, and acquaint the world with its diverse treasures. It does so by highlighting the breathtaking nature teeming with diverse plant and animal life and raising awareness of the Kingdom's rich land.
The Kingdom is committed to environmental protection as a program and goal of Vision 2030, prioritizing wildlife conservation and enacting strict regulations to protect it under NCW supervision.
The Hermes Creative Awards have received over 325,000 entries from 135 countries since their inception. The American International Award was launched 27 years ago and is among the oldest and largest international creative competitions.
The awards honor the most distinguished entries from individuals and media institutions each year for their excellence in marketing, creativity, communication, advertising, and impact.
-- SPA