ALBRAUM 

Germany, 2026, Directed by Maja Hohenberg, Poetic Documentary, 20 min. (Photo: Maja Hohenberg)

 

 

BOMBSHELL

USA, 2025, Directed by Ben Loeterman & Gaia De Simoni, Documentary Feature, 80 min.

 

 

OUT OF CONTROL. REPORTS ON THE ATOMIC BOMB

Spain, 2023, Directed by Beatriz Caravaggio, Experimental Documentary, 50 min.

 

 

THE ATOMIC SCREEN 

Canada, 2025, Directed by Alain Vézina, Documentary, 52 min. 

 

 

THE MOTH

Canada, 2025, Directed by: Michelle Derosier and Zoe Gordon, Short Fiction, 20 min. (Photo: Zoe Gordon)

 

 

HIBAKUSHA – WANDERING SOUL

Brazil, 2025, Director: Joel Yamaji, Short documentary, 20 min. (Photo: Joel Yamaji)

 

HOLLYWOOD BOMB - HOW PRESIDENT TRUMAN AND GENERAL GROVES DESTROYED THE FIRST NUCLEAR EPIC

USA, 2026, Director: Greg Mitchell, Short documentary, 15 min.

 

THE ALPACA CONNECTION 

USA, 2025, Director: Tom Brown, Comedy thriller short, 18 min.

 

TOO LATE TO LEARN

USA, 2026, Director: Thomas Kanady, Documentary, 68 min.

 

Statements of the Award Winners

"For me the International Uranium Film Festival is one of the most important film festivals in the world, because it raises public awareness about the dangers of nuclear power. It is a festival that strives to change things for a safer world. Therefore I am deeply touched and honored by the Award given to me by the festival. For my team and myself this is the most significant recognition of our work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the jury and everyone involved in the Uranium Film Festival." Alain Vézina, The Atomic Screen

"This year's Uranium Film Festival was very impactful for me.  Our film was among many that showed the heavy burden carried by people and lands that are being used for atomic weapons and power creation,  but still it was a celebration.  I had a lot of fun and feel inspired, knowing I'm connected to artists around the world who care about these issues." Zoe Gordon, The Moth

„We are deeply honored that Bombshell has received the Best Investigative Documentary Film Award at the Uranium Film Festival. This recognition is especially meaningful because the festival has long championed films that examine the nuclear age and its enduring consequences. Bombshell tells the remarkable story of journalists who challenged secrecy and brought critical information to the public at a pivotal moment in history. Their work reminds us that investigative reporting is essential to democracy, particularly when governments and powerful institutions would prefer difficult truths remain hidden. This award belongs to the many historians, journalists, and participants who helped bring this story to life. We are grateful to the Uranium Film Festival jury and audience for embracing the film and for continuing to foster important conversations about nuclear issues, accountability, and the role of a free press. Thank you for this tremendous honor.“  Ben Loeterman - Director, Producer, Writer Bombshell

„On behalf of our entire team, I want to express our sincere gratitude to the Uranium Film Festival for recognizing Bombshell with the Best Investigative Documentary Film Award. As filmmakers, our goal was not only to tell a compelling historical story, but also to highlight the courage of journalists who believed the public had a right to know. Their determination to pursue the truth continues to resonate today, when accurate information and independent journalism remain vital to informed public debate. We are honored that Bombshell has found a home among the films and audiences of the Uranium Film Festival, whose commitment to exploring the human, political, and environmental dimensions of the nuclear age is more important than ever. We share this recognition with everyone who contributed to the film and with the audiences around the world who have engaged with its message.Thank you for helping amplify this story and its continuing relevance.“ Gaia De Simoni - Producer Bombshell

“I am delighted to have received the 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Award for my film ‘albraum’. It is a great motivation for me. It was an enriching experience to be able to share the film at the International Uranium Film Festival in Rio de Janeiro and to discuss it with others. The International Uranium Film Festival is the only festival that deals exclusively with various nuclear hazards and thus offers an important platform for exchanging ideas on this topic. Thank you so much for your incredible commitment!” Maja Hohenberg, Albraum

"Thank you very much for awarding me the Best Experimental Documentary prize. I am very happy! The Award is an important recognition of my work from a specialized festival." Beatriz Caravaggio, Out of Control

"I am deeply honored to receive an Honorable Mention at the International Uranium Film Festival. This festival stands out for its commitment to confronting an urgent global issue through diverse and thought-provoking perspectives. It also highlights how storytelling across multiple genres, whether dramatic or comedic, can play a vital role in raising awareness. Its dedication reminds us that media and film is not just a form of expression, but a powerful tool for change—one that can challenge, inform, and inspire audiences around the world.“ Tom Brown, Director of The Alpaca Connection 

"It is with immense pride and deep emotion that we celebrate the achievement of the film Hibakusha - Wandering Soul, awarded a well-deserved honorable mention at the prestigious International Uranium Film Festival. This award represents not only recognition of the technical and artistic excellence of the work, but also the validation of an urgent and vital message that documentary cinema carries with it. The award ceremony gained an even more special shine with the presence of director Joel Yamaji, who was there in person to receive the honor and masterfully represent all the dedication, talent and heart of the team that made this project a reality. The event, which has established itself as one of the main global showcases for raising awareness about nuclear issues, reflects the tireless work and vision of its organizers, Marcia Gomes de Oliveira, Founder and Executive Director of the festival, and Norbert Suchanek, Founder and General Director, who continue to open fundamental spaces for stories of such human and social impact to reach the world. Seeing `Hibakusha - Wandering Soul´be revered on a stage of such international relevance is a testament to the power of independent cinema and an unforgettable milestone for everyone involved in this transformative cinematic journey!" Producer Grão Filme, "Hibakusha - Wandering Soul", directed by Joel Yamaji

"We are very happy and grateful for the Honorable Mention awarded to our film. It is a special gift for us, because it comes from a Festival grounded in humanist ideas and purposes at a time when interests in immediate technocratic power are prioritized. A Festival that, for 15 years, has dedicated itself to disseminating and promoting the exchange of cultural experiences in a world still based on the consequences of a war that, in the words of the Japanese people, was not just World War II, the War of the Atomic Bomb: it was the War of us all, it belongs to us all. This Honorable Mention is quite significant for us who made the film about atomic bomb surviver Mr. Morita Takashi, who passed away at 100 years old, lucid, professing a world for Peace, in truth. For that it also  belongs to him and to all the hibakusha, victims of an act of violence imposed by men.  `I learned that I should never again think of anyone as an enemy. The logic of war leaves no room for human dignity.´ The Festival, made with the vibrant joy of a team whose youthful spirit is contagious, will remain in my memory. Long live the International Uranium Film Festival!" Joel Yamaji, Screenwriter and director of  “Alma Errante (Hibakusha - Wondering Soul”

„Thank you to the festival organizers and everyone behind the scenes for selecting our documentary for festival screening. Myself, along with our whole team, are very proud to receive the HONORABLE MENTION at the 2026 International Uranium Film Festival in Rio de Janeiro, especially among so many incredible films. I learned a lot from this world premiere and will always cherish the International Uranium Film Festival. Thank you very much!" Thomas Kanady, Director of TOO LATE TO LEARN

HONORARY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

„You’ve never seen two people get more done than the life and project-partner duo Márcia Gomes de Oliveira and Norbert G. Suchanek, who run the International Uranium Film Festival in deep collaboration with activists around the world. The festival has its grand event in Rio, but also does an extensive U.S. tour in regions impacted by uranium-related industry. Inevitably, folks wonder whether there are enough films on the subject to warrant a festival. The answer is yes. This, of course, is because the issue is expansive, impacting all 50 U.S. states and many more corners of the world than most folks realize. From the Navajo Nation to Las Vegas to Chicago and many places between, this spirited DIY art, advocacy, and activism project brings folks together in a space of support, education, shared outrage, and a good time. The Uranium Film Festival is a refreshing example of what activism and advocacy can be: inclusive, expansive, and celebratory.“  Hadley Austin, MovieMaker Magazine

 

Since the Uranium Film Festival is not sponsored by big companies like other film festivals, it relies on donations.  [Uranium Film Festival 2026 Rio de Janeiro] To ensure the festival's continuation, we appreciate every contribution from those who can afford it.