Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics


Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics is a Canadian animated short film, directed by Terril Calder and released in 2021. The film centres on a young Métis girl who is torn between Jesus teaching her about the seven deadly sins, and Nokomis telling her of the Seven Sacred Teachings. The film premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, and was subsequently screened at the 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival.
The film was named to TIFF's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2021, and received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Animated Short at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022.

Reception

Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals and academies around the world:
YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatus
2021Ottawa International Animation FestivalSpecial Mention - Best Canadian AnimationWon
2022Canadian Screen AwardsBest Animated Short