Finalist
My Otter Diary
Minu saarma päevik
Entry 25-1110 | India | 2025 | 53’ | Language: English | Subtitles: Estonian
In this beautifully shot and captivating documentary, wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic explorer Sugandhi Gadadhar uncovers the playful and resilient lives of otters in one of India’s most rapidly changing waterways. Set in the lush wetlands and tranquil waters of the Kaveri river, the film reveals a rare view of Otter family life, their survival strategies, and interactions with other species. But as pollution and destructive dynamite fishing threatens the delicate balance of their habitat, the otters, and the humans whose livelihoods also depend on the river, are often in conflict. With unprecedented access and filmed over three years, Gadadhar follows a family of otters as they face these challenges.
Director
Sugandhi Gadadhar
| Cinematography
Raghunath "Rana" Belur, Sugandhi Gadadhar
| Editing
Joseph Raja K, Gary McMath
| Producer
Raghunath "Rana" Belur
| Production Company
Aranya Parva Creations, Oxford Scientific Films
| Distributor
All3Media International
| Original Title
My Otter Diary
| Director | Sugandhi Gadadhar |
| Cinematography | Raghunath "Rana" Belur, Sugandhi Gadadhar |
| Editing | Joseph Raja K, Gary McMath |
| Producer | Raghunath "Rana" Belur |
| Production Company | Aranya Parva Creations, Oxford Scientific Films |
| Distributor | All3Media International |
| Original Title | My Otter Diary |
| Entry Number | 25-1110 |
| Country of Production |
India
|
| Year of Production | 2025 |
| Running Time | 53’ |
| Language: | English |
| Subtitles: | Estonian |
