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The Unnatural History of the Kākāpō

Film (Excerpts) – 2009

2010 International Wildlife Film Festival (Montana, United States)
Merit Award in Human-Wildlife Interaction Category
Nominated in Environment and Conservation Section
 
2010 Documentary Edge Festival (New Zealand)
Best Feature Documentary - New Zealand
Best Director - New Zealand: Scott Mouat
Best Cinematography - New Zealand: Scott Mouat
Best Sound - New Zealand

2010 Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival (New Zealand)
Best Filmmaker - New Zealand
Best Cinematography - New Zealand

2010 Qantas Film and Television Awards (New Zealand)
Nominated for Best Arts/Festival Documentary

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