Video Awards

Telly Award (www.telly.com) The Telly Award recognizes outstanding non-network and cable television work worldwide. A major reason for the growth of the Telly competition is that entries do not compete against each other - but are judged against a high standard of excellence. The Telly has become one of the most sought-after awards in the TV, commercial and video industry. The Telly statuette has even appeared on the set of many prime-time TV shows, such as Thirtysomething, Murder, She Wrote, Newhart, News Radio, and most recently in the movie "What Women Want." In the past 23 years, winners and finalists have come from a large cross-section of agencies, production companies, television stations, and cable operations, as well as corporate video departments. Past winners include Sony Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, Universal Studios, HBO, Miramax Films, Pfizer, ESPN, PBS, NBC, Discovery Channel, the History Channel, A & E, Kodak, Microsoft, MTV, Nickelodeon and Time-Life Video.
US International Film & Video Festival, (www.filmfestawards.com) Third Place. This is a very difficult festival to win but it is probably one of the best in the country. We took a third place in this contest that is probably one of the most difficult to win or place. It recognizes on the best work performed nationally and internationally. We will receive a certificate for creative excellence and we are invited to LA to attend the awards presentation at the Directors Guild of America.
The Communicator Crystal Award of Excellence! (www.communicator-awards.com) The Communicator Awards is an international awards program founded by communications professionals to recognize excellence in the communication field. Entries are judged by industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. There were 2867 entries from 48 states, the District of Columbia and 11 other countries in The Communicator Awards 2003 Video competition. The Communicator's prestigious Award of Excellence is presented to those entrants whose ability to communicate elevates them among the best in the field. About 15% of entries won this award. These winners are listed on the Communicator's Web site.
Aurora Award (www.auroraawards.com) Gold award (worthy of a statue!) given to only two out of ten applicants. This is an independent film and video competition for commercials, cable programming, documentaries, industrial, instructional and corporate videos. It is designed to recognize excellence and entries have come from across the US, and abroad, such as Canada, Hong Kong, Denmark and Mexico. The basic premise of the judging structure for the Aurora Awards is receiving the endorsement of your peers that your work is outstanding. Programs are judged in areas of creativity, message effectiveness and technical excellence.
Accolade Award (www.accoladecompetition.org) Honorable mention. The Accolade Competition recognizes professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement. Artistry at its best tickles the senses and delivers meaningful content. Clients and the public see and hear only the final product, not the scripting, directing, lighting, shooting and editing. It takes intense skill and dedication to produce high quality film, video, television and commercials. That is what the Accolade celebrates and honors. Entries of outstanding work are encouraged from producers, directors and creative and craft professionals. The Accolade is a highly respected national competition that draws entries from a cross-section of Hollywood studios, independent film, television, corporate, education, government, and public relations producers. Each entry in the competition will be judged by senior-level, award-winning professionals against a high standard of excellence. That means they've been in the trenches and have produced outstanding creative work. Winning an Accolade is a significant creative achievement when you consider that entrants submit only their best work. Only a small percentage of entries win one of three awards, Best of Show, Award Of Excellence or Honorable Mention. If you win one of these coveted awards, you'll know that you're truly among the best.
Media Access Award (www.disabilityemployment.org/ma_award.htm) Since 1978 the California Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities has been honoring the entertainment and media industries with the Media Access Awards. Recipients are honored for their efforts in promoting: Awareness of the Disability Experience Accurate Character Portrayals Innovative Themes Accessibility Increased Employment in the Industry Non-traditional Casting Depiction of the Diverse American Scene

US International Film & Video Festival, (www.filmfestawards.com) Third place. This is probably one of the most difficult to win or place. It recognizes on the best work performed nationally and internationally. We will receive a certificate for creative excellence and we are invited to LA to attend the awards presentation at the Directors Guild of America.