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SkyPixel Announces Winners Of Its 2020 Aerial Storytelling Contest

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SkyPixel, one of the world’s most popular aerial photography community, today announced the winners of its 2020 Aerial Storytelling Contest. Co-organized with DJI, this year’s contest attracted more than 26,000 submissions from professional photographers, videographers, aerial enthusiasts and content creators from 136 countries.

The Video Category grand prize winner Ellis Van Jason shared breathtaking, high-speed FPV sequences shot on the island of Madeira.

SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Contest Annual Video Award Madeira FPV   Cinematic FPV by Nathan McBride
SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Contest Annual Video Award Madeira FPV Cinematic FPV by Nathan McBride

The grand prize winner in the Photo Category Karim Iliya used his Mavic 2 Pro to capture a young humpback whale using his powerful tail fin to launch himself out of the water near Tahiti.

SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Contest Annual Photo Award Humpback Breach by Roie Galitz
SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Contest Annual Photo Award Humpback Breach by Roie Galitz

In addition to the Grand Prize Winners, there were also First, Second and Third Prizes categories such as vlog, travel, sports, nature, architecture and portrait. From the beautiful landscape of Iceland to exploring the Dead Sea by kayak to riding gravel bikes in France, the winning submissions captured thrilling images from around the world.

First Prize – Videos

First Prize – Photos

Second Prize – Videos

Second Prize – Photos

Third Prize – Videos

Third Prize – Photos

Nominated Entries

To view the videos of the submissions, please visit the link below:

https://www.skypixel.com/contests/2020?contest=2020

Photos courtesy of DJI


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Julie Nguyen
Julie Nguyen
Julie is the visionary founder of SNAP TASTE and a dynamic force in global storytelling, innovation and creative leadership. She is a respected member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and serves as a judge for the CES Innovation Awards (2024, 2025 and 2026), where she contributes thought leadership on the intersections of business, culture and breakthrough technologies. As Managing Director, she also oversees the Fine Art, Digital Art, Portfolios and Marketing departments, ensuring the brand’s strategic vision and creative direction are realized across disciplines. Her immersive reporting has brought audiences behind the scenes of global milestones such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai, CES, D23 Expo, and the Milano Monza Motor Show, offering exclusive access to moments that define contemporary culture. An accomplished film critic and editorial voice, Julie is also recognized for her compelling reviews of National Geographic documentaries and other cinematic works. Her ability to combine analytical depth with narrative finesse inspires audiences seeking intelligent, meaningful, and globally relevant content. With a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges art, technology, and culture, Julie continues to shape the dialogue on how storytelling and innovation converge to influence the way we experience the world.
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