Paulo Ferreira wins two awards at ART&TUR with nature documentaries

Gondomar director Paulo Ferreira is recognized at an international tourism film festival with films about Pico Island and Moinhos de Jancido.

Generic image of a film reel with a natural landscape visible, in warm tones.
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Generic image of a film reel with a natural landscape visible, in warm tones.

Gondomar director Paulo Ferreira won two awards at the 19th edition of the ART&TUR – International Tourism Film Festival, held in Ovar.

The documentary “Naturalmente Pico”, which premiered at the Auditório Municipal de Gondomar, received the 1st prize in the Environment & Ecology category. Meanwhile, “Entre Moinhos e Natureza Selvagem”, filmed at the Moinhos de Jancido, was awarded the 2nd prize in the same category. These international recognitions highlight the creator's talent and enhance the promotion of his work in showcasing and preserving natural heritage.
“Naturalmente Pico”, part of the series “Naturalmente Açores”, takes viewers on a journey through the scenic richness and biodiversity of Pico Island, emphasizing the relationship between nature and local communities. The film had its official premiere in February this year at the Auditório Municipal de Gondomar.
“Entre Moinhos e Natureza Selvagem” showcases the natural richness of the Moinhos de Jancido in Gondomar, raising awareness about the preservation of biodiversity and the natural and cultural heritage. The film has been licensed by TAP Air Portugal for long-haul flights and by SIC for television broadcast.
These awards add to the director's track record of national and international recognition, including a recent photograph selected for NASA's “Astronomy Picture of the Day”. The 19th edition of ART&TUR received 247 films from 45 countries, selecting 51 works from 25 countries.
Based on information from the official source: Camara Municipal de Gondomar (31/10/2026)