About the Accolade

Entering its seventh 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, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom and the United States.

Annually, a special award is given to a filmmaker, television producer or videographer who makes a significant contribution to social change or a humanitarian effort.

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 well known to buyers and distributors. 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 28,000 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.