Sima Urale

2009 Women in Film and Television International Awards (United States)
Best Feature Film: Apron Strings

2009 Qantas Film and Television Awards
Nominated for Best Director - Film: for Apron Strings

2008 Hawaii International Film Festival
Best Short Film: Coffee & Allah

2008 Vladivostok Film Festival (Russia)
Style Evocation Award: for Coffee and Allah

2008 'Golden Minbar' International Festival of Muslim Cinema (Russia)
Best Short Film: Coffee & Allah

2004 NZ On Air Music Video Celebration Award
For Sub-Cranium Feeling (King Kapisi)

2001 Montreal World Film Festival
Best Short Film: for Still Life

2001 Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland)
Special Mention: for Still Life

2001 Drifting Clouds Film Festival (New Zealand)
Best Director: for Still Life
Best Screenplay: for Still Life

1999 Yorkton Short Film and Video Festival (Canada)
Golden Sheaf Award for Best Documentary: Velvet Dreams

1997 Flying Fish Awards
Best Music Video: Sub-Cranium Feeling

1997 BFM Awards
Best Music Video: Sub-Cranium Feeling

1997 Mai Time Awards
Best Music Video: Sub-Cranium Feeling

1996 Venice Film Festival
Silver Lion for Best Short Film: O Tamaiti

1996 Chicago International Film Festival
Silver Plaque for Best Short Film: O Tamaiti

1996 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Best Short Film: O Tamaiti

1996 TV Guide New Zealand Film and Television Awards
Best Short Film: O Tamaiti

1996 Aspen Film Festival (United States)
Special Recognition Award: O Tamaiti

1996 Flickerfest International Short Film Festival (Australia)
Best Screenplay: for O Tamaiti