Nina Gualinga
Nina Gualinga, from the Sarayaku Peoples in the Ecuadorian Amazon, is a leading advocate for Indigenous rights and climate justice. Sarayaku is known for its landmark victory against the Ecuadorian government and oil companies, setting a legal precedent for Indigenous rights throughout Latin America. Gualinga advocates for the rights of women and is a spokeswoman for Mujeres Amazónicas, a collective of Indigenous women. In 2020, she co-produced Tiam – The Return, a short film that follows the journey of an Indigenous family escaping the impact of COVID-19. Waska — The Forest Is My Family (Mountainfilm 2025) marks her directorial debut.