Turtle Island Award
Top prize of the Indigenous section.
The top prize of the Indigenous section
This prize recognises the strength of Indigenous voices in children’s storytelling: films made with, by and for Indigenous communities. The name is a working title while we agree on the final name together with community leaders.
How it is decided
Indigenous films are reviewed with guidance from Indigenous advisers. The Academy names the Top Nominees in each category, and the winner is chosen in the final round.
Who can win
Indigenous films and filmmakers in each category of the Indigenous section.
Who can win
Films in the Indigenous 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 Indigenous Animation
- Best Producer
- Best Executive Producer
- Best Indigenous Documentary
- Best Indigenous Feature Film
- Best Production Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best Indigenous Short Film
- Best Indigenous Student Film
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Casting
- Best Indigenous 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 Turtle Island Award will be listed here after the awards, and every later year is kept too.