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.