WINNER: Environment Award


The End of the Line

Arcane Pictures, Calm Productions and Dartmouth Films

Rupert Murray's acclaimed film looks at the consequences of unchecked, unregulated sea fishing across the globe. The final chilling conclusion is that unless more radical steps are taken globally, including the reduction of overfishing, it will take just 50 years for the world's oceans to be all fished out.

The judges said:

'Our unanimous choice is The End of the Line - the story of humanity's over-exploitation of the world's fisheries, and what it implies for the future. For us, this was an impressive film, both editorially and visually. The facts and the causes of ocean depletion were laid bare, with due regard also paid to uncertainties in projecting the future. This is the rarest of beasts - a film about environmental destruction that entertains, with a positive and engaging finale.'

The jury panel:

  • CHAIR: Richard Black, Environment Correspondent, BBC
  • David Viner, Climate Change Programme Leader, British Council
  • Winnie De'Ath, Director of Communications, WWF
  • Ed Gillespie, Co-founder, Futerra

Click here to download the jury's full citation (pdf)

Katie Randerson of WWF with Rupert Murray and Claire Lewis

Katie Randerson of WWF with Rupert Murray and Claire Lewis

'I think it's really important that people learn about what's really happening in the rest of the world and these awards help to create that kind of awareness - it's vital.'
- Rupert Murray
“The One World Media Awards are particularly dear to me because of what they represent. They are a testimony to the fact that international journalism is essential, that stories from across the globe have value and that if we persevere the story will make an impact."

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, broadcaster and journalist