2026 MOTY Call for Nominations

MOTY Call for Nominations
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival is proud to introduce the second iteration of Matriarch of The Year Award (MOTY Award)!

The MOTY Award honors an Indigiqueer or Two Spirit (2S) Matriarchal leader in film and television across Turtle Island who has made a significant impact on Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ storytelling.

We are calling to our community to submit nominations for The MOTY Award - either someone you admire who fits the title, or yourself!

Deadline: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2026.
- Nominee Information
  
  First NameLast Name
- Nominee Email
  example@example.com
- Which Indigenous Group(s) to Turtle Island does the Nominee identify with?
  
  Other
- Please indicate the name of the First Nation, community, or settlement the Nominee is a member of.
- Statement of Indigenous Identity by the Nominee
  
  0/250
- Name of Nominator (if different than Nominee)
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email of Nominator (if different than Nominee)
  example@example.com
- Relationship to Nominee
- List of Nominee's Eligible Credits
- Letters of Reference
  
  File type .pdf ONLY
  Cancelof
- I acknowledge my nominee has been informed of this nomination and consents to the nomination.
- I acknowledge my nominee is able to either attend the Award ceremony on Sept. 10, 2026 or able to provide an acceptance speech video by Sept. 6th
- Should be Empty: