“Returning home”

Category

Documentary / Cinematography & Environmental Media

industry

Environmental / Outdoor Adventure Film

location

Wasatch Range, Utah, USA (inferred)

“Returning home”
short film

Project

Returning Home is a contemplative short film featuring mountain athlete Richie Schley reflecting on his connection to nature amid stay-at-home orders.

The 12-minute film captures serene natural landscapes and intimate moments of environmental awareness. It has screened at numerous prestigious festivals, including the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival and Outside TV.

Directed by Bhushan Thakkar, the film features drone and cinematography by Drop Media’s owner James Adamson. 

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A cinematic journey reflecting on humanity’s bond with nature through expert cinematography.

With striking visuals and evocative storytelling, Returning Home explores the relationship between humans and the natural world.

Featuring personal reflections from Richie Schley and immersive drone footage by Drop Media’s James Adamson, the film invites viewers to deepen their appreciation of the planet. Its recognition across multiple environmental and film festivals highlights the project’s artistic and cultural significance.

  • Returning Home has been selected for screening and competition at numerous prestigious festivals, including:


    Coast Film Festival
    Top Shorts
    Accolade Global Film Competition
    Indie Short Fest
    International Shorts
    Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival
    Wasatch Mountain Film Festival
    River Run International Film Festival
    Indie Shorts Awards New York
    Desertscape Film Festival
    Fear No Film

  • A film by Bhushan Thakkar

    Drone and Cinematography by James Adamson

    Featured on Outside TV

Returning Home: Award-Winning Documentary

  • Awards and official selections won by the environmental short film Returning Home, including the DGC Best Canadian Documentary and top honors at international film festivals.

Winner: european cinematography awards

  • Returning Home awarded Best Nature/Travel Film by the European Cinematography Awards (ECA).

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