Awards
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
The Turtle Walker team is beyond grateful for all the support, guidance, and recognition we have received thus far. As emerging filmmakers, the mentorship we have received from these individuals and institutions across the world has been instrumental in creating the story of Turtle Walker. The film would not be possible without their continued support.
Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam
Van Lawick Conservation
Science & media Awards
best nature program 2025
Wild oceans
Conservation Film 2025
Milan Indie film festival
best feature 2025
20th tasveer film festival
JURY award 2025
Tulum World Enviroment Film Fest
research exploration
San Diego Environmental Film Festival
Judges Choice award 2025
Sunchild International Environmental Festival
John Burton Award for Best Film About Conservationists 2025
Best Environmental Film
Chagrin Documentary Film Fest 2025
60th Academia Film Olomouc
Best Film Award 2025
Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam
Van Lawick Conservation
Wild oceans
Conservation Film 2025
Science & media Awards
best nature program 2025
Milan Indie film festival
award 2025
20th tasveer film festival
JURY award 2025
Tulum World Enviroment Film Fest
research exploration
San Diego Environmental Film Festiva
Judges Choice award 2025
Sunchild International Environmental Festival
John Burton Award for Best Film About Conservationists 2025
Best Environmental Film
Chagrin Documentary Film Fest 2025
60th Academia Film Olomouc
Best Film Award 2025
Sunrise Trophy
Better World Film Festival 2025
Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival
Best Green & Environmental Film 2025
SAN FRANCISCO
For Best International Film 2025
Wild oceans
Filmfest 2025
Grand Jury Award
2025 Grand Jury Award from Santiago Wild
Conservation Award
2025 Conservation Award at International Ocean Film Festival
Blue Water
2025 Blue Water Awards for Best Feature Documentary Film
Blue Water
2025 Blue Water Award for Best Director’s Vision.
Accolade Global Film Competition
2025 Winner for Outstanding Achievement from the Accolade Global Film Competition
DOCUTAH
Best Feature DocUtah International Film Festival 2025
DOCUTAH
Best Production Design DocUtah International Film Festival 2025
IndieFest Film Awards,
2025 Best of Show, Award of Excellence for Asian Filmmaker, and Award of Excellence for Nature/Environment/
Wildlife Film
Impact DOCS Award
Award, 2024 Best of Show
Jackson wild
Jackson Wild
Media Awards, 2024
Grand Teton Award
Conservation Award
Silver Anthem
2024 Anthem Silver Award Winner in the Sustainability, Environment & Climate: Partnership
CINE VISTA OASIS FILM AWARDS
Best Indian Filmmaker and best Documentary Feature.
Sunny Side
DocEdge Kolkata
AWard, 2018 Emerging Filmmaker
Award (India) and Griffith Film School
residency Award (Australia)
Better World Film Festival 2025
Sunrise Trophy
Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival 2025
Best Green & Environmental Film
SAN FRANCISCO FROZEN FILM FESTIVAL
For Best International Film 2025
Santiago Wild
Grand Jury Award 2025
Conservation Award 2025
Conservation Award at International Ocean Film Festival
Blue Water
2025 Blue Water Award for Best Director’s Vision.
Blue Water
2025 Blue Water Awards for Best Feature Documentary Film.
Accolade Global Film Competition
2025 Winner for Outstanding Achievement from the Accolade Global Film Competition
DOCUTAH
Best Production Design DocUtah International Film Festival 2025
DOCUTAH
Best Feature DocUtah International Film Festival 2025
IndieFest Film Awards,
2025 Best of Show, Award of Excellence for Asian Filmmaker, and Award of Excellence for Nature/Environment/
Wildlife Film
Impact DOCS Award
Impact Docs
Award, 2024 Best of Show
Jackson wild
Jackson Wild
Media Awards, 2024
Grand Teton Award
Conservation Award
Silver Anthem
2024 Anthem Silver Award Winner in the Sustainability, Environment & Climate: Partnership
CINE VISTA OASIS FILM AWARDS
Best Indian Filmmaker and best Documentary Feature.
Sunny Side
Sunny Side of the Doc
Award, 2019 Best Natural History & Wildlife Pitch
DocEdge Kolkata
AWard, 2018 Emerging Filmmaker Award (India) and Griffith Film School residency Award (Australia)
Nominations
