NA WILLA FFI 2026 NOMINATIONS: 10 NODS AND A 7-YEAR-OLD STAR
Na Willa earns 10 nods in the FFI 2026 nominations, and 7-year-old Luisa Adreena is the youngest nominee in FFI history. See the list.
At a glance
- 10 nominations for Na Willa
- 7 years old: Luisa Adreena, the youngest nominee in FFI history
- 5 films in the Best Feature Film race
- 12 October 2026: the day the nominees were announced
In one still from Na Willa, a little girl in a red polka-dot dress squeezes her eyes shut and cries. In another, she grins over a box of fluffy yellow chicks at a market. Both scenes just helped her make history.
On Monday, 12 October 2026, the Festival Film Indonesia (FFI) committee announced the nominees for the Piala Citra. The surprise was not a famous name. It was a 7-year-old.
The short version: The FFI 2026 nominations are the official shortlist for the Piala Citra, Indonesia’s biggest film awards. The Komite FFI announced them on Monday, 12 October 2026, in a live stream on YouTube. Na Willa, directed by Ryan Adriandhy, received 10 nominations, making it one of the most nominated films of the year.
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Who Is the Youngest Nominee in FFI History?
Her name is Luisa Adreena. She is nominated for Pemeran Utama Perempuan Terbaik (Best Lead Actress) for playing the title role in Na Willa. At 7, she is the youngest nominee in the history of FFI.
Think about what that means. Most actors in this category have decades of work behind them. Luisa has barely started primary school. Her film sits next to adult performances in the same category.
What Is Na Willa About?
Na Willa is the film by Ryan Adriandhy, and it reached cinemas for Lebaran 2026. The stills show a child’s-eye view of the world: sunflower fields glowing orange, a teal metal bed frame, and a loud, busy market. You can almost hear the chicks peeping and the sellers calling out.
Its poster shows a crowd of kids running through a green field, which tells you this is a film about childhood first and drama second.
What Are the FFI 2026 Nominations for Best Feature Film?
Five films are competing for Film Cerita Panjang Terbaik (Best Feature Film). They are Dopamin, Ghost in the Cell, Na Willa, Operasi Pesta Copet, and Para Perasuk.
The list is wonderfully mixed. You have a horror-looking title next to a family story, and a heist-style title next to a drama. It is a good sign for Indonesian cinema that so many genres made the shortlist.
How Many Nominations Did Na Willa Get?
Na Willa received 10 nominations. Besides Best Feature Film and Luisa’s Best Lead Actress nod, it is also nominated for Penulis Skenario Terbaik (Best Screenplay) and Pengarah Sinematografi Terbaik (Best Cinematography).
The cinematography nomination makes sense when you look at the stills. The warm yellows, soft oranges, and old-house details look carefully planned, not accidental.
Why Does This Nomination Matter?
Here is the counterintuitive part. Child actors are usually praised as “cute” and then forgotten at awards time. This nomination says the jury judged Luisa’s work as acting, not as charm.
