A film honouring the work of a environmental group has been shortlisted for a global award.

Tree People, which honours the work of the Colne Valley Tree Society and was funded by Huddersfield University’s music department, is one of the finalists in the best movie of the International Film Festival for Environment, Health, and Culture 2015.

And its producer, music fellow Dr Geoffrey Cox, now needs the public to vote for it now so it can have a chance of winning the big gong.

One of only four United Kingdom documentaries to be chosen, the 45 minute long documentary scored by Slaithwaite Brass Band was picked for its focus on the society, which has planted 300,000 trees over 300 sites in the valley since it was formed in 1964.

It contains interviews with long-serving members of the society as well as footage of their work in all weathers and the impact their work has had on the landscape.

Dr Cox, who is a member of the society, previously spoke about why he made the film.

He said: “I thought it was important to document what the society had done and with it being the society’s 50th anniversary it was something to show.”

The festival was started four years ago to campaign for a cleaner and more sustainable environment, provide information and encourage people to get involved with world wide campaigns.

To vote for Tree People, visit www.thefilmreporter.com/festivals/voting/Voting_IFFEHC_2015.htm