The awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment and compelling documentaries. The Accolade is an international awards competition that honors those who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity.
~ Best of Show ~
Kavi Raz – The Black Prince – Feature Film
Kavi Raz (India), The Black Prince, Film Feature – A tragic yet fascinating true story about the last King of of Punjab. Kidnapped from his throne at age 5, Duleep Singh grows up under the supervision of Queen Victoria as an English prince. After thirteen years, he meets his birth mother and uncovers his true past. His character, as it evolves, is torn between two cultures and faces constant dilemmas until he decides to embark on an extraordinary journey across the world to regain his kingdom in a fascinating tale of self-realization and identity. Featuring the acting premiere of Indian Punjabi, singer-songwriter, Satinder Sartaj and British stars Amanda Root (The Iron Lady), SAG Nominated Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) Ameet Chana (East Enders), Rup Magon (Bonjour Ji) with a standout performance by legendary Lifetime Award winning Indian actress Shabana Azmi (Neerja, City of Joy). Opening in theaters May 16.
~ Award of Excellence Special Mention ~
Roberta Durrant, Krotoa, (South Africa) Film Feature – A Khoi tribe girl in the 1600’s is taken to live with the colonizing Dutch, rises to become an influential interpreter and becomes torn between cultures and loyalties. Beautiful cinematography, expert story-telling, powerful performances and Emmy Award crew. Stars Crystal Donna-Roberts, Armand Aucamp and Deon Lotz.
Alex Kronemer (USA), The Sultan and the Saint, Doc Short – Narrated by Oscar winner Jeremy Irons is the story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt in a search for mutual respect and common ground on a bloody battlefield during the Crusades. With a captivating narrative, striking cinematography and exciting reenactments.
Oleg Asadulin (Russia), Paranormal Drive, Film Feature – A married couple buys a used car, unaware there was a body of a murdered woman there before. On an overnight trip with their daughter they are possessed by a ghost and their route is forever changed. Stars: Svetlana Ustinova & Pavel Chinaryov. Distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Shamim Sarif (United Kingdom), Despite the Falling Snow, Film Feature – In 1950s Moscow, communist Katya (Rebecca Ferguson) spies on Alexander (Sam Reid) for the Americans, and falls in love with him. When he unwittingly closes the net around her, she makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect him. Intriguing and heart-breaking with memorable performances.
Troy Thomas (USA), Liberty & Slavery: The Paradox of America’s Founding Fathers, Doc Feature – A compelling story exploring a deep-seeded paradox of the US Founding Fathers – while they were rallying the colonists to liberty, they simultaneously owned slaves. An intelligent and thought provoking work by Emmy-winner Thomas.
Fabrice Bracq (France), A Whole World for a Little World, Film Short – A woman tells her baby a great story of their lives as a fairy tale with princes and princesses to pass on memories. Deftly directed with superb acting it includes both humor and pathos in a creative and heart-warming way. Stars Delphine Théodore and Stéphane Coulon.
Egor Baranov (Russia), Gogol, TV Program/Series – Gogol is a clerk in 1829 with epileptic fits that give him visions that solve crimes. With the legendary inspector Yako Guro, they travel to a small village where everyone has a secret to hide. A compelling storyline, beautiful cinematography and supernatural effects. Stars Alexander Petrov and Oleg Menshikov.
Fabien Colas (Luxembourg), Roxy, Film Short – Roxy is an aging prostitute, working in a lovemobile on the German-Luxembourgish border. After being rescued from a brutal rape, she meets Jeff, a young man, whose intentions seem unclear to her. With nuanced, authentic and touching performances by Milli Schlesser and Christiane Rausch.
Julien Homsy (France/Canada), Popsy, Film Short – In this adaptation of a Stephen King short story, Weber’s addiction to poker leads him into deep trouble. Forced to cover his debt to Mr Rudy, he reaches a point of no return. Credible acting, effective shooting and editing it successfully leads the viewer to the surprise ending.
Mao Qichao (China), Revelation- The City of Haze, Animation – In a dystopian future of darkness and despair we follow a young children as they age and face the dangers and destruction that are all around. With exceptional detail, remarkable animation and expert direction this film makes an impact about the important things in life.
~ Award of Excellence ~
Alexander Kronemer, Unity Productions Foundation (USA), The Sultan and The Saint, Christian, Islamic
Alon Chan (Hong Kong), Southern Edge of the Cloud, Asian
Assaf Ben Shetrit (USA), Elements of Matter, Actor: Leading (Ben Wise as Fritz), Actress: Leading (Holley Fain as Lilly Kent)
Bernadette Slowey (USA), Berni’s Journey, Documentary Feature
Cath Le Couteur (United Kingdom), Adrift, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Damien de Bourguignon (France), REGRESSION, Film Short
Debi Lang (USA), CORNERSTONE, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Documentary Short, Direction
Deborah C. Hoard and Rachel Ferro, PhotoSynthesis Productions (USA), RE: Thinking, Documentary Feature
Ece Soydam (Turkey), Wolf, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Gabriele Altobelli and Charles Randolph (USA), American Fango, Film Feature
Inga Bremer (Germany), Franco’s Legacy – Spain’s Stolen Children, Documentary Feature
Jacqueline Murphy (USA), The Admired, Web Series, Women Filmmakers (Jacqueline Murphy), Editing (David Bartlett)
Joel Gill (USA), CR7 Underwear Commercial, Commercial / Infomercial
Kavi Raz (India), The Black Prince, Asian
Kenn Bell, ASPCA (USA), Second Chance Dogs, Documentary Feature, Special Purpose Productions
Madeleine Gavin (USA), City of Joy, Documentary Feature
Merve Cirisoglu Cotur (United Kingdom), The Box, Animation (Student)
Michael Leoni (USA), American Street Kid, Documentary Feature
Nancy Wennan Zhang (China), A Little Memory, Animation (Student)
Niall Doran and Justin Smith (Australia), SIXTEEN LEGS, Documentary Feature, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Cinematography, Editing
Palesa Lebona (South Africa), Cream, Women Filmmakers
Paul Scott, Mindful Media Pty Ltd (Australia), Are You Racist?, Documentary Short, Direction
Richer Hu (Taiwan), Memories Of Dreams, Film Short
Seanwen Yang (Taiwan), Mountaineering to Yushan, Film Short
silberstern GmbH Filmproduktion (Germany), Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg state-of-the-art logistic services, Industrial / Technical / Business, Corporate / Employee Communication
Steven Rooke, Tile Films (Ireland), Sacred Sites: Chaco Canyon, Religion / Ethics and Sacred Sites: Templars, Documentary Program / Series and Sacred Sites: Petra, History / Biographical / Travel
Tammy-Anne Fortuin (USA), Aimee, Film Short
Tim Bathurst (USA), The Manny, Television – Pilot Program
Uranchimeg Urtnasan (USA), Golden Treasure, Asian
Wilfried Méance (France), Unleavened Bread, Film Short
~ Award of Merit Special Mention ~
Babis Galanakis (Greece), A Journey, Film Short
Carlos Sargedas (Portugal), Cape Espichel – In Land of a Lost World, Documentary Feature
Christian Whittaker (United Kingdom), My Dearest Jean, Film Short
Connor Fitzgerald (USA), Succeeding at Life, Drama Program / Series
Danielle Kronenberg and Jay Palmieri Jr. (USA), Taste, LGBT
Danielle Kronenberg, Sandra Herlog and Jackie Massar (USA), CANVAS, LGBT
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), Surviving on the Strange Island (Argumentative Ability (2)), Educational / Instructional / How-To
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), Super Intelligence Duel (Story Endings), Educational / Instructional / How-To
Hunt Burdick (USA), The White Bull, Film Short
INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE (USA), Love Gov: From First Date to Mandate, Film Short
Jacqueline Murphy (USA), The Admired, Actor: Leading (Steve Carnahan as Billy Nightingale), Actress: Leading (Jacqueline Murphy as Olivia Spencer), Television – Pilot Program, Television – Program / Series
James L. Perry (USA), The Cursed Man, Actor: Leading (Brahm Gallagher as Alister Kunkle), Actor: Supporting (Jim Tavaré as Terry)
Justin Krul (Netherlands), Unseen, Experimental
Kavi Raz (India), The Black Prince, Actor: Leading (Satinder Sartaaj as Maharajah Duleep Singh, Last King of Sikh Kingdom)
Nadav Mishali (Israel), Longing, Jewish (Student)
Niall Doran and Justin Smith (Australia), SIXTEEN LEGS, Original Score (Sixteen Legs & the Siren’s Song: Dean Stevenson and Kate Miller-Heidke)
Richard Anthony Dunford (United Kingdom), Heartbox, Film Short
Seanwen Yang (Taiwan), Postcards from Nanan, Film Short
Staci Layne Wilson, Philly Chick Pictures (USA), Psycho Therapy, Actress: Leading (Brooke Lewis as Tonia)
Tung Sun (Tiger) Tse (USA), Princess Yun, Film Short
Ty Coughenour (USA), Five Dollars, Native American / Aboriginal Peoples
Victoria Greene (USA), Forgotten Bayou, Documentary Feature
~ Award of Merit ~
Adam Gilbert (USA), On Softer Ground, Music Video
Alan De Herrera (USA), The Jumper Maybach Story, LGBT
Alicia Hayes (USA), THE LOOK, Film Short
Andrew Wall (Canada), THE LAST OBJECTORS, Christian, Documentary Short
Assaf Ben Shetrit (USA), Elements of Matter, Film Feature, Script / Writer
Aviv Kegen (Israel), Red Car, Film Short (Student)
bellopropello (Switzerland), cupid is not a terrorist, Animation
Catherine Ventura (USA), It’s All About Me, Music Video
Charles Mandracchia (USA), You Got A Problem…, Animation, Direction
Chris Flook, Ball State University (USA), Everlasting Light: The Story of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay, Documentary Short, Documentary / Program/ Series, History / Biographical / Travel, Cinematography
Chris Weatherhead, Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina’s Moving Images Group film division (USA), John Laurens War, Documentary Feature, Actor: Supporting (Clarence Felder as Henry Laurens), Cinematography (Richard Almes, UniMedia LLC)
Colin Graham and Laura Graham (United Kingdom), Outcaste – The House that Carol Built, Documentary Feature, Women Filmmakers
David Swift (USA), Mine is the Sunlight: Refugee Youth in Germany, Documentary Short
Deborah Espect (United Kingdom), As We Are, Web Series
Declan Lighthouse (USA), Edition X, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Diana Boylston (USA), A Story Like Mine, Documentary Feature
Dieter – Michael Grohmann (Belgium), follow me, Experimental
Edgar Baghdasaryan (Armenia), The Simon’s way, Film Short, Script / Writer, Direction
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), What kind of question, what kind of investigation?, Educational / Instructional / How-To
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), One’s Conscience Asserts Itself (Selections from Mencius), Arts / Cultural / Performance / Plays
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), Areas (2), Educational / Instructional / How-To
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), Defeating the King of Germs, Educational / Instructional / How-To
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), Three-dimensional Shapes (I), Educational / Instructional / How-To
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), Eye, Ear, Mouth, Educational / Instructional / How-To
Educational Television Unit, Education Bureau (Hong Kong), Humanity and Nature, Educational / Instructional / How-To
Elan J. Milkes (USA), Finding The Zone, Movie Trailer
Elizabeth Dean (USA), 1943, Women Filmmaker, Original Score (1943, composed by Shie Rozow), Dramatic Impact
Eric Heimbold (USA), BLIND SUSHI, Documentary Short
Fernanda Dedavid and Renata Baldi (Brazil), TRANS, Documentary Short
Freddie Connor (USA), Sipped, Film Short, Direction, Creativity / Originality, Actor: Leading (Ralph Scott as George)
Han Zhang (USA), Stars, Animation (Student)
Imelda O’Reilly (USA), Eggs and Soldiers, Film Short
Ivan Ruiz Serrano (Spain), My tiredness hasn´t limit, Original Song (From The Enchanted, composed by Ivan Ruiz Serrano, lyrics by Ricardo Dávila and Ángela Boj)
Jacqueline Murphy (USA), The Admired, Actress: Supporting (Maria Elena Infantino as Starlet Moore), Film Short, Actor: Supporting (Leon Winters as Mr Z), Original Song (When Your Admired, Music & Lyrics-Bridget Brady), Costume Design (Sue Wong, Warden Neil and Rashon Wilson), Original Score (Composed by Ruy Folguera), Direction, Script / Writer (Jacqueline Murphy, Lynne Newton, Leonid Andronov)
James L. Perry (USA), The Cursed Man, Actress: Leading (Brinna Locke as Dr. Anna Lee), Actress: Supporting (Ruth Connell as Bonnie), Film Feature
James William Theres and Chris Windfield (USA), The 30th of May, African American
Jeffrey Teitler (USA), OFFICER DOWN, Documentary Short
Jenness Rouse (USA), Becca on Call, Television – Pilot Program, Webisode, Women Filmmakers
Jo Meuris (USA), Why Use Animation?, Educational / Instructional / Training and Marydean Martin Library, Educational / Instructional / Training
Johan Eriksson (Israel), Hoda’s Story, Documentary Feature
Josiah Engstrom, MotoVike Films (USA), Teach Us All, Movie Trailer
Judson Vaughan (United Kingdom), Soul Breaker, Actor: Leading (Judson Vaughan as Freddie Dale and the Cosmos Creature)
Kamen Casey (USA), Red City, Film Short
Ken Marsolais and Nancy Vick (USA), The Bullish Farmer, Documentary Feature
Kento Masuda and Tomo Oya (Japan), Godsend Rondo, Arts / Cultural / Performance / Plays
Marcelo Martindale (USA), The Other Place, Web Tube Length Video
Maria Alvarez (USA), Céline, Women Filmmaker (Student)
Maritza Brikisak (USA), The Lurking Man – FEATURE, Actor: Leading (Daniel Lench as Sariel), Actor: Supporting (Frank Krueger as Wilson)
Matt Cline (USA), Blue Eyes, Music Video
Melissa Troutman (USA), TRIPLE DIVIDE [REDACTED], Documentary Feature
Melody Shemtov (USA), The Activists: War, Peace, and Politics in the Streets, Documentary Feature, Women Filmmaker
Michael Boston (USA), Dress Rehearsal, Actor: Leading (Michael Boston as Abner Trust), Film Short
Mischa Marcus and Stephanie Bell (USA), I Am Still Here, Women Filmmakers
Nasser Aldhaheri (United Arab Emirates), A tale of water, palm trees and family, Documentary Feature
Nicole Albarelli (United Kingdom), To Dream, Women Filmmakers
Paula Neves (USA), Pumpkin, Women Filmmakers
Peter Zhaoyu Zhou (USA), Karma, Animation (Student)
Ramana Pmv (India), Living Idle, Film Short
Rebecca Gibson, Eagle Vision (Canada), TAKEN – Emily Osmond, Television – Program / Series
Richard T. Wilson (USA), Under the Flowers, Web Series
Rob Nichols (Australia), Australian Penguins, Penguin Island, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Cinematography
Robert Rooy (USA), DEEJ, Disability Issues
Ryan David Tsang (USA), Nocturne, Film Short
Sadhvi Siddhali Shree (USA), Stopping Traffic, Women Filmmakers
Samuel Rich (USA), Lost Kites, Documentary Short
Sherry Malone (USA), What’s My Price?, Documentary Feature
Silver Donald Cameron and Chris Beckett (Canada), Green Rights: The Human Right to a Healthy World, Documentary Feature
Sonia Bajaj (USA), Rose, Film Short
Stefanie Woodburn (USA), POLE, Film Short
Stephanie Neroes (USA), Fauk My Life: Pilot, Webisode
Steven Wishnoff (USA), Life Interrupted – Pilot, Actor: Leading (Mason Reese as Mason Bell), Actress: Leading (Alison Arngrim as Ally Hughes), Actress: Supporting (Dawn Wells as Annie Hughes), Television – Pilot Program
Sunny Tamber (Canada), Finding Spirit, Documentary Short
Tracy DuFlo, WPBS-TV (USA), Discovering Watertown, Documentary Program / Series
Tung Wu (USA), Butterfly, Film Short
Vladimir Kudryashov (Russia), Percent, Film Short (Student)
Ward Anderson, Alexynn Entertainment (Canada), Ward Anderson: Kind of, Sort of, Grown-Up., Humor / Humorist
We Make Movies, Inc. (USA), Off The Grid, Television – Pilot Program
Yeeshai Gross and Matt Scott (USA), Shattered, Educational / Instructional / Training, Jewish
~ Award of Recognition ~
Alan De Herrera (USA), The Jumper Maybach Story, Documentary Feature
Andrea Natale (Italy), Journey Notes, Film Short
April Campion (USA), Amoriph, Film Short
Arjun Chatterjee (Singapore), Julie, Film Short
Bryan Fellows (USA), Missions Today, Women Filmmakers
Buchi Ogbonnaya (USA), The EXPERIENCE, Christian
Caleb Johnson and Clint Calvert (USA), Posi-Traction, Film Short
Campbell Dalglish (USA), Road Kill, Film Short
Chan Chow Wah (Singapore), We are not a nuisance!, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Charles Gregory, Tisha Crippen and Daphnee Vieux (USA), We Talk Weekly, Television – Program / Series
Chris Weatherhead, Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina’s Moving Images Group film division (USA), John Laurens War, Actor Leading (Robbin Knight as John Laurens), Direction (Chris Weatherhead)
Daniel Selleck (USA), Bye Felicia: Wrath of the Girl Next Door, Film Short
David Mathew Walters (USA), Thalassemia: Life Without Boundaries, Disability Issues
Dennis Colligan (USA), House Of Dreams, Film Short
Dominic Carlo P. Nuesa (Philippines), The Sun Behind You, Actor: Leading (Bong Cabrera as Jamiluddin), Actor: Supporting (Mike Liwag as Omar), Asian, Film Feature, Islamic
Elvis delBagno (Brazil), The Man With the Orange Head, Film Feature, Direction, Actor: Leading (Adriano Süto as Walter)
Elza Zagreda and Dhimiter Ismailaj- Valona (USA), Growing up FAT and Albanian, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Ethan Eng (Canada), Love Potion, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Frank Zarrillo (USA), The Wrestler: A Q.T. Marshall Story, Documentary Feature
Hadeel Hadidi (USA), Raghad, Islamic
Harris Gurny, Vassar College (USA), Ciao, Documentary Short (Student)
Igor Malakhov (Canada), The Grand Duchess Olga in the land of the Maple Leaf, Documentary Short
Jessica Lisette (USA), The Other Side, Music Video
Joe Diamand (USA), The IBUR Connection, Jewish
Joe Zappa (USA), Clever Girl, Episode Nine, Webisode
John Chatwin (Australia), I Contacted Poison Control, Experimental
John Mendoza (USA), Pride and Fury, Film Short
Johnny Sepulveda (USA), GREY, Film Short
KB Kutz (USA), The Honey Badger, Documentary Short
Larry Rosen (USA), After the Outbreak, Script / Writer
Lesley Hoyt-Croft; Carlos Arzate (USA), The Ballad of Louis Taylor, Music Video
Luis Estrada Luna (USA), One Night In Mexico, Film Feature
Lynn Montgomery (USA), Don’t Sell My Guitars, Documentary Short
Mak Toriano (USA), Conspiracy 2020 ALIENS & DEMONS, African American
Marci Krown (USA), Thank God For Jelly, Children / Family Programming, Women Filmmaker
Maritza Brikisak (USA), The Lurking Man – FEATURE, Actress: Leading (Maritza Brikisak as Cailean/Orthon), Film Feature, Women Filmmakers (Maritza Brikisak), Art Direction (Luie P. Garcia)
Martin Helstáb (Hungary), Bug’s breakfast, Animation
Michael Hilf (USA), A Game of Chicken, Film Short
Michael Turner (USA), Heavy Nimbostratus Clouds, Film Short (Student)
Miroslav Nincic (USA), Departing, Documentary Feature
Mojtaba Bakhtiari Azad (USA), A Boy’s Own Stroy, Documentary Short (Student)
Nathaniel Krause (USA), The Real Drakoolavs, Web Series (Student)
Nicholas Frost (USA), Happy Places, Actor: Leading (Mardell Elmer as The Stranger)
Nikolay Bogomilov (Timoteo) (Bulgaria), BULGARIANUM (a documentary tale), Experimental
Rebecca Hardy (United Kingdom), DisPossess, Series 2, Web Series, Actress: Leading (Grace Dixon as Maxine), Actress: Supporting (Kelly Passaro as Perception), Actor: Supporting (Lex Lamprey as Felix)
Roger Hill (USA), Tribes, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Sara Eustáquio (Portugal), Mirror, Actress: Leading (Jaimie Marchuk as Girl in the Mirror)
Sasha Sibley (USA), Thirteen, Film Short (Student)
Shuhe Wang (USA), Cartoon Book, Women Filmmakers (Student)
Sonja Bertucci (USA), A Hard World For Little Things, Film Short
Turner Browne and Elaine Partnow (USA), The Quotable Woman Speaks, Educational / Instructional / Training
Tyna Ezenma (USA), Ghostwriter, Women Filmmakers (Student)
Yeeshai Gross and Matt Scott (USA), Shattered, Experimental, Film Short, Public Service Programming / PSA