Official prizes will be assigned by qualified juries, each composed of recognized figures in the herbal and plant realm, filmmaking, and those with environmental concerns, appointed by the festival’s direction. GLADSTAR AWARD – “Best in Festival” GRAND PRIZE, any film category. Named after Rosemary Gladstar a Founding member of the International Herb Symposium. bringing together plant lovers & herbalists from around the world, representing many traditions and aspects of herbalism. The International Herb Symposium Film Festival chooses and invites the films which will be presented in Official Selection. BEST FEATURE – Best Feature selection grand prize, tell us the whole story in 60 to 120 minutes. BEST SHORT – Grand prize winning BEST SHORT for a 5 to 30 minute film, keeping the focus on an idea. Three runners up will be featured in this category. BEST PHOTOGRAPHY - STEVEN FOSTER AWARD. Capture nature's art. Grand Prize is the award, Includes highlights of the three runners up.