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Train Master, By Laurie Smith
Independent filmmaker Phil Bransom’s beautifully touching family movie, proves
that in this day of high-tech, digital, special-effects-ridden, mega
blockbusters, a wholesome, character-driven film can still rivet an audience
with good old-fashioned values. And that’s not all. Train Master pulls
together all the Capra-esque good versus evil, conflict and resolution, and
spices it up with heart-stopping excitement and suspense, worthy of any major
theatrical release.
The film’s byline says it all: “It’s not about rebuilding a locomotive; it’s
about rebuilding relationships.”
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Alan Williams,
Award-Winning
Film Composer
By Yayoi Lena Winfrey
Film music composer Alan Williams must be doing something right. To date, he’s won
several Accolades! That makes Williams the top award-winning music composer in the
Accolade Competition’s six year history.
For Williams, “Movies are a powerful medium, and music is certainly the most powerful
universal language. Until people watch a film or scene that doesn’t have any music,
they don’t realize how stale a scene is without it. Music is an emotional character
that you don’t see on screen, but you feel it. You notice when it’s not there. Music
is what makes you laugh, cry, and be scared.”
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All Along
By: Yayoi Lena Winfrey
All Along is about a 40 year-old accountant, Richard Harrison, experiencing a mid-life crisis. Because daydreams are overtaking his life, Richard seeks out a psychologist (Krista Allen). Starring Bill Page (who also co-wrote and co-produced), the film parallels his own dream of making a movie--which he put off for 20 years to get married and raise a family. Although the storyline is serious, the film is a comedy spewing uproarious scenes of the family at an amusement park and at a mismatched wrestling match.
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 Film
ideas are born in strange settings.
London filmmaker, “Q”, was sitting under a tree in Africa, while acting in movie
directed by Australian director Bruce Beresford, best known for Driving Miss Daisy,
when it occurred to him that he might be able to break into Hollywood by writing
a book. It would be a roundabout route, but he reasoned that a lot of films were
made from books because there is a readymade audience when the film opens.
Q wrote a book, sold it out of the back of his car at night clubs, by mail order,
and later 20,000 copies were distributed by a major publisher. It staged as a play
in London.
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About the Accolade
Entering its sixth year, The Accolade is an international, non-traditional, virtual
venue. Awards go to those filmmakers who produce fresh, standout entertainment,
animation and compelling documentaries. The Accolade is a showcase for cinematic
gems and unique voices.
The Accolade recognizes filmmakers,
large and small, who demonstrate
exceptional achievement in craft and creativity. Undiscovered and first-time filmmakers are often recognized.
The Accolade receives entries from all over the world including Australia, Brazil,
Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Hong
Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway,
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.
Annually, a special award is given to a filmmaker, television producer or videographer
who makes a significant contribution
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Get Involved
It’s a given that filmmakers want to maximize distribution and to gain as many viewers
as possible. The Accolade is an award known to buyers and distributors affiliated
with outstanding industry organizations like the American Film Market (AFM).
Winning an Accolade gives buyers and distributors the confidence that your production is of
high quality. The Accolade is an award recognized for its rigorous evaluation
process.
This competition is designed to help winners achieve the recognition and viewers
they deserve. Accolade staffers frequently share distribution ideas and industry
contacts that help promote the careers of the winning filmmakers. The Accolade helps
generate publicity and buzz. The Accolade
has a strong online presence and shines the spotlight on top winners at The Accolade
website and via press releases to a list of over 26,000 industry professionals.
An additional advantage of participating in the Accolade Competition is that our
awards qualify for listing in the IMDb (Internet Movie Database) when submitted
to IMDb by the producers.
We welcome your participation in The Accolade. Please submit your best work.
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