alama Inc. is pleased to announce that the short film 'The Ice Age Sauna' (original title: 氷河期サウナ), directed, scripted, and edited by Yusuke Yoshida, has won the Grand Jury Prize, the highest award in the Non-documentary category, at the Changing Climate Changing Lives (CCCL) Film Festival 2026 held in Bangkok, Thailand. According to the official announcement from the CCCL Film Festival, over 63 films were screened at the 2026 festival, which also featured programs designed to consider the climate crisis from multiple perspectives, including workshops, short film grant pitching sessions, and talks by filmmakers. The official announcement also stated that this year's nine award-winning films were selected from over 800 submissions. 'The Ice Age Sauna' was listed as a Japanese film that received the Grand Jury Prize in the Non-documentary category. About the CCCL Film Festival The CCCL Film Festival is a film festival established in 2019 with the aim of raising awareness about climate change through the power of short films. Its official website introduces it as the first film festival in Southeast Asia specifically focused on the theme of climate change, showcasing human stories related to climate change impacts, resilience, inspiration, and innovation. The 2026 festival was held from June 12 to June 21, 2026, at the Jim Thompson Art Center and Lido Connect in Bangkok, Thailand. About the Award The 'Grand Jury Prize (Non-documentary)' awarded to 'The Ice Age Sauna' is the highest award in the Non-documentary category. The jury for 2026 consisted of three members: Patiparn Boontarig, a Thai film director, screenwriter, and producer; Lydia Dean Pilcher, an American filmmaker, cultural strategist, and producer; and Poramin Watnakornbancha, Executive Director of the Green World Foundation. Regarding this award, the official announcement described it as recognizing the creativity, vision, and contribution to climate storytelling of the winning works. About 'The Ice Age Sa