Moklani Becomes First Pakistani Film to Win Jackson Wild Award

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani feature documentary Moklani — The Last Mohanas has won the prestigious Jackson Wild Media Award, becoming the first film from Pakistan to receive the honour at what is widely regarded as the “Oscars of nature documentaries.”

The achievement was announced by Jawad Sharif Films on Instagram, with the team celebrating the historic win.

“Wow.. Wow.. Our film Moklani has become the first-ever Pakistani Feature Film Winner at the 2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards,” the post read. “We dedicate this award to the Mohana fisherfolk, to Pakistan, and to all indigenous communities whose stories, struggles, and wisdom inspire us to keep telling the stories that matter.”

Directed and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Jawad Sharif, the film was selected from a record-breaking pool of more than 500 international entries.

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The documentary tells the story of the Mohana community of Manchar Lake — one of Pakistan’s oldest indigenous fishing groups — whose centuries-old way of life is under threat due to environmental degradation and the climate crisis.

Backed by the National Geographic Society and Climate Kahani, the film combines powerful storytelling with visually striking cinematography, offering a poignant look at a culture on the brink of extinction.

The filmmakers said the Mohanas’ struggle is a reflection of the broader climate challenges facing Pakistan today.