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About the Accolade
Entering its sixth 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, 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 to social change or a humanitarian effort.
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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.
We welcome your participation in The Accolade. Please submit your best work.
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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?
READ MORE >>
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 Director Ben Shedd interviews developer Gary
Christensen at the Banner Bank Building, Boise, ID HD Camera: Tom Hadzor/WideEye
Productions Associate Producer: Alex McNish
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Green is the Color of Money
Best of Show Video
Directed by Ben Shedd
By Yayoi Lena Winfrey
Ben Shedd has a long list of titles including director, producer, writer, designer,
company president, university faculty, speaker and scholar. In 1978, he won an Oscar
for a short documentary about the first human-powered aircraft. Always at the forefront
of cutting-edge technology, Shedd recently released the documentary Green is the
Color of Money, shot in high definition and featuring an ecologically-sound
office building that won the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
award. Below, Shedd shares his thoughts about his filmmaking process:
Q: What did you know about LEED and green buildings before you made this film?
READ MORE >>
To see a brief clip of Green is the Color of
Money, click here.
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The Gift
Most videographers use “talking-heads” when making promotional videos for
nonprofits. How are viewers to gain an understanding of the mission and needs of
a nonprofit without people talking? The problem is that “talking-head” videos are
boring. The Accolade judges were pleased that Hank Isaac, who teaches filmmaking
at Henry Cogswell College, found a way to eliminate the talking heads in his eight-minute
film, The Gift.
The soft cinematography, shots of the beautiful child actress and a clever storyline
give the production the feel of a big screen film. The innocent, big-eyed child
enters the world of senior citizens and along her journey passes a Meals-on-Wheels
van with Senior Service's logo. This artistic little film is a step into fundraising
for an organization that until recently relied largely on government funding. With
baby boomers nearing retirement, the nonprofit needed to generate contributions
to fund the growing demand for services.
The senior services organization paid for equipment rental and to hire a professional
actress - a first for the college's filmmakers. Total costs were well under what
many nonprofits pay for videos, which can run $10,000 or more. Isaac was helped
in its production by his students, former students, and a local cameraman. Janet
Duncan, development director for the nonprofit, said she was so moved that she cried
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