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TRFF Audience Choice Award 2026

The Trail Running Film Festival (TRFF) is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Audience Choice Award presented by Electric Cable Car, debuting during the 2026 global tour. This new award invites audiences to take an active role in the Festival experience by voting for the film that resonates with them most.

For the first time in Festival history, audience members will be able to cast their vote using their smartphones through a simple QR code process at live screenings. The filmmaker whose film receives the most votes across the tour will be honored with a special Audience Choice Award, designed in partnership by Wolfmother Workshop and a cash prize, recognizing both artistic impact and audience connection.

“We’re beyond excited to offer an Audience Choice Award,” said Mathias Eichler, Owner of the Trail Running Film Festival. “Giving viewers a direct way to celebrate the films that moved them adds a whole new dimension to our shared experience.”

The Audience Choice Award reflects TRFF’s ongoing commitment to community, storytelling, and meaningful engagement between filmmakers and trail running audiences worldwide. Additional details about voting logistics can be found below.

Here’s how this will work:

Audience members are invited to vote for their favorite film after the conclusion of the program. Snapping the provided QR code will guide folks to the website where they can make their selection. 

To make it easy there will not be a ranking or starring, just a single vote to select your favorite film. This might be hard, but we hope you’ll have fun. As a thank you we’ll invite you to submit your name and email to our giveaway. 

That’s it. We will announce the winner of our first Audience Choice Award after the conclusion of the 2029 Global Tour. Thank for participating!

Link to: press release

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