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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 ~

Jennifer Pepperman – After Forever

Jennifer Pepperman, (USA), After Forever, Web Series – After Forever is deftly directed by eight-time Emmy winner Pepperman and co-created by Emmy-nominated television writer, playwrights Michael Slade and Kevin Spirtas. A short-form internet series that chronicles the lives and friends of Jason and Brian, a couple that seemingly has everything until—until one day they don’t. It succeeds in being both heart-breaking and heart-warming with a interesting format utilizing flashbacks and foreshadowing. The cast, and particularly the leads, have exceptional chemistry perfect for an ensemble cast. Though short in length, the episodes are deep, intense and vivid with relatable humor which heightens the circumstances of the characters. An exceptional cast delivers the skillfully crafted script with authentic and memorable performances. Stars: Emmy-nominated Kevin Spirtas (Days of Our Lives, Friday the 13th/Part VII), Mitchell Anderson (Doogie Howser, Party of Five) and features Tony Award winner Cady Huffman (The Producers), Drama Desk Award winner Michael Urie (Ugly Betty, Buyer and Cellar), Tony-nominated Anita Gillette (Moonstruck), David Dean Bottrell (Boston Legal), Jim Newman(The Village People), Finn Douglas (House of Cards), Robert Emmet Lunney (The Exorcist TV Series), and Emmy-nominated Colleen Zenk (As the World Turns).

~ Best of Show ~

Abel Goldfarb – Ian

Abel Goldfarb (Argentina), Ian, Film Short – Produced by the Argentine Academy Award winners Juan Jose Campanella and Gaston Gorali at their Buenos Aires-based MundoLoco Animation Studios and the Ian Foundation, and lovingly directed by Abel Goldfarb, Ian is a combination of 3D and Stop Motion animation – stop-motion techniques for its background and CGI for characters and the objects they touch. An allegory focusing on bullying, disabilities and mending from brokenness – the characters are both unique and touching. Creative interpretations of difficult subject matters drive this animation with vibrant colors and meanings – where in the end both the protagonist and antagonists discover they are made from the same thing. A truly original and fresh take on the subjects with inventive metaphors and superb craft in every way. An remarkably talented crew delivers on all aspects of this heart-warming animation.

~ Award of Excellence Special Mention ~

Chris Delforce (Australia), Dominion, Doc Feature – Uses drones, hidden and handheld cameras to expose the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture, questioning the morality and validity of humankind’s dominion over the animal kingdom. Oscar-nominee Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator), Rooney Mara (Lion), Sadie Sink, (Stranger Things) Kat Von D and Sia.

Alexander Kott (Russia, Armenia), Spitak, Film Feature – Gor is flying to Armenia from Moscow to search for his family stuck at the very epicenter of the earthquake. As Gor doesn’t give up looking for his family, his wife and small daughter are still alive under the debris. But as long as there is love, there is hope. Lernik Harutyunyan, Hermine Stepanyan, Alexandra Politik, Oleg Vasilkov, Alexander Kuznetsov, Martun Ghevondyan, Josephine Japy, Olivier Pages; producers: Elena Glikman, Tereza Varzhapetian.

Guillaume Tordjman (France), In Pieces, Film Short – A teenage girl bruised by the death of her mother withdraws and self-mutilates. Her aunt desperately tries to channel her anger with an element that the family has in common, boxing. An exceptional and achingly authentic performance by Lubna Azabal (Incendies) also stars Khalissa Houicha and Sheïna Boudjema.

Klaus Naumann, Naumann Film GmbH (Germany), MAN Modification, Industrial / Business – This corporate film showcases the modification abilities of MAN by demonstrating various vehicles in action, under difficult conditions on the road and on wet streets. A voice over provides background-information. Creative, illustrative and captivating visuals.

Oliver Goetzl (Germany), White Wolves – Ghosts Of The Arctic, Wildlife – With never-before-seen footage – a dramatic and touching story of a wolf family set against the unforgiving Arctic winds. An epic tale that reveals the struggles and triumphs of surviving in one of the last great wildernesses. Lush, original cinematography, compelling narrative and emotional ride. Aired CBS.

Imogen Hopper (Australia), Father, Documentary Short – A man brutalized as a small child by his own father realizes he is capable of the same brutality. A captivating and very uniquely crafted hybrid doc with beautifully designed and lit scenes, moving soundtrack and a painfully genuine performance by James Vaele.

Julia and Mai Bui-Ngoc (Poland), The Nixie, Film Short – A dark folk tale, of an old Polish legend begins in a life-like world and slowly morphs into the fantastical as the line between the real and the mystical blur driven by a new wave soundtrack for this timeless cautionary tale. Stars: Nikodem Rozbicki, Paula Szpakowska, Patrycja Gacka.

Stanley Black & Decker (USA), Stanley Black & Decker: Clean Tech Water Pump – Social Innovation in India, Special Purpose Productions – Hosted by musician/activist Ramana Gogula with spot-on cinematography and a tight narrative, shows their dedication and innovative technology to increase farm production and reduce energy use and carbon emissions.

Christoph Lacmanski (Germany), MAN’s Lion City, Commercial – Emerge & See Filmproduktion’s launch trailer 2018 for the new Lion’s City bus by MAN. It skillfully presents a modern and beautifully shot and edited commercial. Driven by a powerful soundtrack and effective animations it perfectly delivers the client’s message.

~ Award of Excellence ~ 

Alain Bidard (France), Battledream Chronicles: A new beginning, Television – Pilot Program

Alan Williams (USA), Toxic Puzzle:  Hunt for the Hidden Killer, Original Score (Toxic Puzzle: Hunt for the Hidden Killer composed by Alan Williams)

Alessandro Schuster (Germany), The Boy With The Teddy, Actress: Supporting (Inga Dietrich as Mutter)

Alireza Ghasemi (Iran), Lunch Time, Film Short

Andrew Wall (Canada), The Fantasy Makers, Documentary Feature

Brandon Katcher (USA), Circular Resonance, Documentary Feature

Brandon Thompson (Canada), waals?i?a?in (Coming Home), Native American / Aboriginal Peoples

Cari Stein, PBS’ To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe (USA), Hidden Health Hazards, Documentary Short

Christoph Lacmanski, EMERGE & SEE FILMPRODUCTION (Germany), MAN Lion’s City, Animation

Daniel E. García (USA), Tempestad, Film Short

Elise Tyson (Australia), St Bernie, Women Filmmakers

Hideki Oshima (Japan), HINOIRINOKAZE  -Wind of sunset-, Film Short

Hsun-Chun Chuang (Taiwan), My Son NN, Animation (Student)

Imogen Hopper (Australia), FATHER, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Klaus Naumann, Naumann Film GmbH (Germany), MAN Modification, Cinematography, Lighting, Direction, Editing

Matt Dean (USA), Kiptoe vs Robot, Film Short

Michael Slade and Kevin Spirtas (USA), After Forever, LGBT

Miguel Angel Caballero (USA), Broken Sunflower Hearts, Film Short

Nic Bello (Italy), The Worth of Water, Public Service Programming / PSA

Oliver Goetzl (Germany), White Wolves – Ghosts Of The Arctic, Direction, Editing, Cinematography

Ross Wachsman (USA), Ascension, Film Feature

Sami Natsheh and Arly Jones (Spain), Colors, Disability Issues

Sofia Streisand (USA), The Gift of the Magi, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Stanley Black & Decker (USA), Clean Tech Water Pump – Social Innovation in India, Commercial / Infomercial, Tube Length Videos

Studio Gieske GmbH & Co.KG (Germany), FLUIDUM, Commercial / Infomercial

Tane McClure (USA), Rockstar, Film Short

Tony Germinario (USA), The Price for Silence, Actor: Supporting (Emrhys Cooper as Lucas Flynn), Actress: Leading (Lynn Mancinelli as Kira Flynn), Actress: Supporting (Kristin Carey as Sheila Flynn), Film Feature

Ze-Yu Chen (Taiwan), STRAY ROAD, Film Short (Student)

  ~ Award of Merit Special Mention ~

Adrian Prospero (Australia), The Hunt, Film Short

Andrew Olson (USA), The Cape, Children / Family Programming

Andrew Wall (Canada), Suspended and the Art of Forgiveness, Documentary Feature

Chinmaay Purohiit (India), OXYGEN, Film Feature

Davide Melini (United Kingdom), Lion, Film Short

Frank Hofmann, Deutsche Welle (Germany), Britain: Out of the EU, out with Europeans?, Documentary Short

George Griffin (USA), Math Camp, Music Video

Gunnar Köhne, Deutsche Welle (Germany), Turkey: Going for the guns, Documentary Short

Holden Scott (USA), Just a Song, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Hualien Forest District Office, Forestry Bureau, COA (Taiwan), Season of Healing, Documentary Feature

Joachim Weber (Germany), Fake News, Animation

Kira Goldberg and Lauren Hovey (USA), Yellow Summer, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Lekhraj Patel (USA), Down’s Revenge, Film Feature

Linda Palmer (USA), Passage, Actress: Leading (Julia Parker as Jessie)

Lorenz Christian Köhler (Germany), mothers, Film Short

Norman Striegel, Deutsche Welle (Germany), Spain: Cheap laborers for cheap vegetables, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising

Rob Maloof (USA), Disparager: FALL, Music Video

UkeLayla UCF Film (USA), UkeLayla, Disability Issues (Student), Animation (Student)

Yana Sar (USA), Anna Karenina, Women Filmmakers

Zoe Doyle, Maverick Films Limited (Ireland), Once Upon A Time In Dublin, Special Purpose Productions

~ Award of Merit ~

Aaron Levine (USA), Egret & Joliah, Film Short

Adrian Prospero (Australia), Elan Energy, Commercial / Infomercial

Alessia Vegro (Italy), It’s a Flawed Circle, Women Filmmakers

Allen Dobrovolsky and Alex Fitzwater (Australia), Murder on the Reef, Nature / Environment / Wildlife

Andrea Umberto Origlia (United Kingdom), Tracce sulla Cenere, Film Short

Andrew Olson (USA), The Cape, Film Short

Anita Kruse, Purple Songs Can Fly (USA), Journey to Hope, Documentary Feature

Bryce Crook (USA), Georgy, Television – Pilot Program

Charles Mandracchia (USA), Big PASTA, Animation

Chung-Yen Hsu (Taiwan), Farewell, Film Short (Student)

Curt Dennis (United Kingdom), Stories of the Subconscious Mind, Actor: Supporting (Student) (George Nettleton as Carter Brooke), Actress: Leading (Student) (Bethan Nash as Alice Davenport), Film Short (Student)

David Finch (USA), Go, Music Video

David Kynigos (United Kingdom), Faulty Lighter, Film Short (Student)

Davide Melini (United Kingdom), Lion, Actor: Leading (Pedro Sánchez as Leon)

Deborah Espect (United Kingdom), A Little too Obtuse, Music Video

Diego Errázuriz (Chile), The Big Picture, Documentary Short

Dom Fred (France), Guns fights, Film Short and The Legend, Film Short

Dr. Jose. P. V. (India), KHARAM, Film Feature

H. James Gilmore (USA), Cracking Aces: A Woman’s Place at the Table, Documentary Feature

Hamad A. Ali (USA), Mann & Quinn, Islamic (Student)

Hans Montelius (Sweden), Sinking, Film Feature

Hiromi Takagi (Japan), Memories in Tears – Pass on the War Stories to the Next Generation, Documentary Short

Hualien Forest District Office, Forestry Bureau, COA (Taiwan), Season of Healing, Nature / Environment / Wildlife

Jeff Stewart and Brian Johnston (United Kingdom), A Date With Shillelagh, Actress: Leading (Eleanor Burkeas Jo), Film Short

Jia Yu Guo (Taiwan), A Mess, Animation (Student)

Josh Kellerman (USA), En Rose, Film Short

Linda Palmer (USA), Passage, Film Short

Lucinda Spurling (Bermuda), Maternal Secrets, Film Feature, Women Filmmakers

Marvin Zana (USA), Five Stars, Film Short

Nickolas Kardos (USA), Illuminated Abi, Christian

Nicole Ludowese (USA), Switch, Actress: Leading (Danielle Wheeler as woman)

Oliver Sallet, Deutsche Welle (Germany), Greek: Forgotten people on Lesbos, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising

Pari Antoniou (Greece), Vous, Experimental

Patrick Mugosa (Canada), Restoration: A Refugees’ Story, Documentary Short

Patrick Sanderson (USA), Unintentional Community, Television – Pilot Program

Paul Beniamin and Jessica Cardoza (USA), NOON, Film Short

Paul Kimball (Canada), Roundabout, Actress: Leading (Annie Briggs as Leda Calder), Film Feature

Ranjit Arul Singh (USA), Rose, Film Short (Student)

Robert Fritz and Reint Bakema (USA), The Uganda Project, Documentary Feature

Saurav Vishnu (USA), Tailing Pond, Documentary Short

Shelly Skandrani (USA), Angel in the Attic, Film Short, Women Filmmakers, Actor: Leading (Graham Clarke as Jake)

Sherrie Quannea (USA), #WeMatter, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest

Shi Zhen Fei (China), The Love of Bachelorette, Actress: Leading (Maggie Qin as Ying Xiao Le)

Timothy McCarthy (USA), Bent On Somnolence, Experimental

Vincent D’Alessandro (USA), Mommy, Film Short (Student)

 ~ Award of Recognition ~

Adam Thomason (USA), MUY DIFÍCIL (VERY DIFFICULT), Documentary Short

Adrian Prospero (Australia), UnRealty, Web Series

Anne Lewis (USA), A Strike and an Uprising (in Texas), Documentary Feature, Women Filmmakers

David Hoey and Nicholas Burton (Australia), Dave & Theo, Web Series (Student)

David M. Raynor, Bad Hat Films (Australia), Are you okay, Actress: Leading (Grace Rosebirch as herself), Film Short, Special Purpose Productions, Direction, Editing, Original Song (Hope – singer and songwriter, Charm of Finches)

Donald Dodge (USA), A.E Wells- A Man and His Park, Documentary Short

Emily Bayrock (Canada), Letters to My Ex-Lover: A Conversation in 6 Parts, Documentary Short (Student)

Geeta Lal Sahai (India), I REMEMBER…, Women Filmmakers

Hari Kapoor (USA), Diamonds, Film Short

Jide Bisayo, DVWALTZ UK (United Kingdom), The MARRIAGE, Actress: Leading (Carmen Silva as Sorina), Film Feature

Lisandro Boccacci and Laura Skotch (USA), Poem 1984, Experimental (Student)

Marcus Smoot and Brandon Thaxton (USA), BROTHER, Film Short

Maria Mitkovskaya (USA), The Rise Of Aria, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Matthew Birnholtz (USA), At Sunrise, Film Feature (Student)

Matthew Hickney (USA), CLOWNS, Film Short

Nailah Robinson (United Kingdom), Enchanted, African American (Student), Film Short (Student)

Nick Mandri-Perrott (Spain), HEARTBEAT, Music Video

Rob Feakins and Tom Leydon (USA), The River, LGBT, Public Service Programming / PSA

Robin Billingham (United Kingdom), Hunter, Film Short

Roshni Venugopal (India), Neethee : Justice Prevails, Women Filmmakers

Ryan Pfefferkorn (USA), The AMZN, Experimental

Sabareesh Ravi (India), Mirage, Film Short

Sara Momtazian, Jesahel Newton and Mafer Agahi (United Kingdom), Once in a Child’s Life, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Shelly Skandrani (USA), Angel in the Attic, Direction, Script / Writer

Shihyun Wang (Taiwan / USA), Opera and Opera performers in Taiwan, Asian and Reach for a Thousand Stars, Documentary Short

Stefan Tegelj (Australia), The Adventures and Misadventures of a Nameless Woman, Experimental (Student)Steven Barthelemy (USA), Cut, Experimental (Student)

Steven J R Lawson (United Kingdom), MAN-AT-ARMS, Animation

Tony Schweikle (USA), Rum & Hot Peppers, Film Feature

Tyler McElrath and Natalie Jean (USA), The Letting Go, Music Video

Vasco Diogo (Portugal), Super Cut Free Way, Experimental

Zhihui Yang (USA), Billy’s Bear, Film Short (Student)