Golden Beaver
Top prize of the International section.
The top prize of the International section
The Golden Beaver is the highest honour a film can receive in the International section. It celebrates outstanding children’s productions from around the world: stories that move young audiences, respect their intelligence and cross borders.
How it is decided
Films selected for International Competition are reviewed by selection panels and specialised juries. The Academy then votes on the Top Nominees in every category, and the final round names the winner. Winners receive the Golden Beaver and the badge stays on the film page and on the profile of every credited crew member.
Who can win
Films and crew from any country, in each International category: feature, short, animation, documentary, student work, and TV and web series.
Who can win
Films in the International section, in each of its categories.
The Academy's first round names the Top Nominees in each category; the final round decides the winner.
Categories · 2027
- Best International Animation
- Best Producer
- Best Executive Producer
- Best International Documentary
- Best International Feature Film
- Best Production Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best International Short Film
- Best International Student Film
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Casting
- Best International TV Series and Web Series
- Best Director
- Best Screenplay
- Best Lead Actor
- Best Lead Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Voice Performance
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Original Music
- Best Sound
- Best Animation Artist
Past winners
The first winners of the Golden Beaver will be listed here after the awards, and every later year is kept too.