In the American Southwest, a Giant towers unmissable into the blue skies. At first glance it is seemingly lifeless. But if you look closely, the icon of the Sonoran Desert is like a luxury hotel to many desert dwellers. With daily “check-ins” and “check-outs”, the wild guests all bring with them amazing survival skills, hunting thrills and housing ideas. They are an unusual band of neighbors and they all have one thing in common: they will cross paths at the fabulous Cactus Hotel.

This 50-minute wildlife documentary tells the life story of an old saguaro cactus with its wild day tourists, quirky residential communities, and long-term tenants who manage to make this prickly fortress their home.

Winner – Feature Category Award.