Solan Kolli
The Cost of War: coverage of Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict
Commissioned by AFP
The 2021 finalists reported from all over the world, covering unique angles on the biggest issues of our time and unforgettable stories that we wouldn’t otherwise hear. Their work looked at conflict, protest, oppression and the impact of tourism through powerful and intimate footage from Myanmar to Nepal, and China to Madagascar.
News Award
Sponsored by 
This Award recognises the work of freelance journalists in the video coverage of a news event where the focus is on the immediacy of the story.
Journalist & Filmmaker (anonymous)
Myanmar’s Military Coup
Commissioned by an international newswire
Katie G. Nelson & Ed Ou
In The Middle Of Chaos: Living With The Daunte Wright Protests At The Front Door
Commissioned by The New York Times
News Features Award
This Award recognises the work of freelance journalists in video news features that take a more in-depth look at a story, beyond the immediacy of the news.
Brent E. Huffman
Uyghurs Who Fled China Now Face Repression in Pakistan
Commissioned by VICE News
Rojita Adhikari & Sreya Banerjee
Widows of Everest
Commissioned by Al Jazeera, 101 East
Tuja Kareng, Hkun Li & Edward Win
Myanmar: An Uneasy Alliance
Commissioned by Al Jazeera, People and Power
Sony Impact Award
for Current Affairs
Sponsored by Sony Europe B.V.
This Award recognises the work of freelance journalists working in long-form current affairs video/film that examines a single issue, story or situation and has an impact on the viewer, policy or public awareness.
Joshua Baker
Return From ISIS: A Family’s Story
Commissioned by BBC & Frontline
Evan Williams & Eritrean Undercover Team
Undercover in Africa’s Secret State
Commissioned by Channel 4 & PBS Frontline with ARTE and SBS Dateline
Judith Kanaitha & Njeri Mwangi
The Baby Stealers
Commissioned by BBC
Martin Adler Prize
Supported by 
The Martin Adler Prize honours a local freelance journalist or field producer whose work with international media outlets has made a significant contribution to newsgathering.
Riana Raymonde Randrianarisoa
Based in Madagascar
Parth Nikhil
Based in India
Speda Hazim
Based in Iraq