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About the Accolade

Entering its seventh year, The Accolade is an international, non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. The Accolade is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices.

The Accolade recognizes videographers, large and small, who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity. Undiscovered and first-time videographers 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

Most winners of an Accolade want not only the professional validation that comes from The Accolade, but also the resulting credibility in the eyes of clients. Winning an Accolade reassures clients that a production is of high quality. The Accolade is an award recognized for its rigorous evaluation process by clients; they are confident that winning productions are of high quality.

Unless it’s a special purpose production, most videographers want to gain as many viewers as possible. Accolade staffers frequently share ideas with Accolade winners regarding viewer outlets and online/direct sales to the public. The Accolade team works passionately to help worthy productions gain the publicity and distribution they deserve. 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.
 
 
  
HEADS UP
Filmmakers at the University of Texas make learning about science enjoyable


By Debbie L. Sklar

Learning about science can sometimes be tedious, but it’s now more fun thanks to Nancy G. Murray, DrPH, and Nathalie Sessions, who work at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, School of Public health, University of Texas.

The two educators are rightfully proud of their production, HEADS UP: The Immune System & Infectious Diseases, and they should be considering they recently won...

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Tall Taurus, Commercial Videography

By Laurie Smith

“It was 2 o’clock in the morning; I was 18 years old, watching David Lynch’s ‘Blue Velvet,’” recalled Jonathan Holbrook. “That is when I realized my calling,”

Holbrook, owner and creative director of Tall Taurus Media in Everett, Washington, has garnered – among several other impressive awards – an Accolade Award of Excellence for his production of the “E825 Elliptical Promotional Video.” The company offers commercial and corporate production services via video, interactive and digital signage.

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Merestone
 
A Meeting & Event Support Services Group
 
By Yayoi Lena Winfrey

Merestone is known for “live installations”, video productions that enhance major meetings and big conventions. Its top Accolade award is a Best of Show for a live event, Wells Fargo Financial – Leadership Conference. The company is expanding into fabrication services for restaurants, retail interiors and stage sets....

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Beyond The Call

By Yayoi Lena Winfrey

A rousing documentary that leaves the viewer breathless in anticipation of the next scene, Beyond The Call could be categorized as an “action adventure” feature. Except that it’s real life. Following several seemingly ordinary men as they bounce from one impoverished war-torn country to another (bringing food and medical supplies that they’ve purchased themselves to surprised victims), Beyond The Call has a clear message: doing for others incapable of doing for themselves is highly rewarding. Why else would anyone risk his life to help a stranger?

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