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.

https://accoladecompetition.org/

~ Best of Show - Fiction ~ 

Antony Ginnane, FG Film Productions – Never Too Late 

Antony Ginnane, FG Film Productions (Australia), Never Too Late, Film Feature –  Oscar-nominee James Cromwell (The Green Mile) leads this all-star cast in an amusing and poignant tale of seniors escaping the confines of society’s rules and ultimately living their dreams. When a nursing home stands in the way of a 50-year courtship, four grumpy old Vietnam Vets unite to re-enact the great escape. They may have lost their memory and speed, but these renegades prove it’s never too late for new adventures, even if you have to break rules. Playful direction from Mark Lamprell (A Few Less Men) and a talented professional crew bring their stories to light. Stars: two-time Oscar-nominee Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook), Dennis Waterman (The Sweeney), Jack Thompson (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones), Shane Jacobson (Kenny).

~ Best of Show - Documentary ~ 

Chadden Hunter – Seven Worlds One Planet – South America

Chadden Hunter (United Kingdom), Seven Worlds One Planet — South America, Nature / Wildlife – BAFTA-winner & EMMY- nominee Hunter (Planet Earth 2) and his incredible team deliver the gold-standard in wildlife filmmaking with their work on Seven Worlds – One Planet. Wildlife filmmakers are a special breed – 332 filming days and 5-weeks for one sequence – Seven Worlds captured the natural world in South America in truly extraordinary ways. Injured puma fighting for her cubs, intelligent leaping fish, penguins weaving their way through a minefield of snapping sea lions, Andean bears scaling 30-metre trees in search of elusive fruits and so much more. Breathtaking cinematography and rare glimpses in the natural world rarely seen. Hunter ensures strict honoring and integrity of their wild subjects during filming and that the critical message of conservation is artfully woven into the film. Narration from the iconic Emmy & BAFTA- winner Sir David Attenborough.  Exceptional images from his BAFTA-winning cinematography team, music by Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer & Emmy-nominee Jacob Shea. Mesmerizing from beginning to end. Presented by BBC.

~ Outstanding Achievement ~

Pedro Pires – Alexandre the Fool / Alexander Odyssey

Pedro Pires (Canada), Alexandre the Fool / Alexander Odyssey, Doc Feature – Emmy-winner Pires – delivers a sensationally unique doc exploring the journey of a man with schizophrenia, Alex, who seeks his place in the world by pursuing an artistic journey and a quest for love that pushes him beyond his usual emotional boundaries. Skillfully combining journalistic documentation with artistic creation, stunning, exceptionally cinematic filming and imaginative edits – it reveals Pires’s desire to situate the subject in the present and the concrete. It is a film that is all at once an intimate, disturbing and sublime odyssey but unquestionably filmed with respect for Alex’s journey.

 ~ Award of Excellence Special Mention ~

Philip Harder (USA), Tuscaloosa, Film Feature – Against the backdrop of Vietnam protests and racial tensions of 1972 – college grad Billy finds his plans changing when he falls in love with a free-spirited inmate at his father’s mental institution. Examines life, love, loss and complex social issues of the times with authentic performances by a talented cast. Emmy- winner Tate Donovan, SAG- winner Natalia Dyer, Billy Mitchell, Marchánt Davis.

Norman Stone (United Kingdom), The Final Fix, Doc Feature – Narrated by Emmy-winner Ewan McGregor, it follows drug abusers through a trial of NET (Neuro Electric Therapy) – which claims to take people off addiction within a week with minimal effects and no future cravings. Emmy and BAFTA – winning director Stone delivers a truly compelling look at a game changing treatment and the reasons it is being rejected by the “system”.

Gibelys Coronado (Venezuela), Two Autumns in Paris, Film Feature – Told through flashbacks of memories 25 years later a striking political activist and refugee from Paraguay escapes to Paris and falls in love with a rich law student changing their lives forever.  The beauty of their love is challenged by a fervent devotion to fighting for a cause. Stars: Maria Antonieta Hidalgo, Francisco Villarroel, Slavko Sorman, Juan Belgrave.

Brian Metcalf (USA), Adverse, Film Feature – An all-star action flick about a rideshare driver and his sister in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate. Oscar-nominee Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), Oscar-nominee Sean Astin (The Lord of the Ring Trilogy), Golden Globe- nominee Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba), Golden Globe-nominee Penelope Ann Miller (The Artist), Thomas Ian Nicholas (Walt Before Mickey).

Jesse O’Brien (Australia), Two Heads Creek, Film Feature – An extravagant comedy / horror romp and potent political satire on bigotry and nationalism. A butcher and his drama queen sister from the UK go to Australia to find their mother. Vivid irony, hilarious situations and lively performances by a very talented cast. Jordan Waller, Kathryn Wilder, Gary Sweet, Helen Dallimore, Kerry Armstrong, Stephen Hunter, Gregory J. Fryer.

Klaus Naumann, Naumann Film GmbH (Germany), Just Sixt, Sales / Branding / Product – Sixt is the largest German car rental provider with 160,000 vehicles. With deft direction and stunning cinematography – this spot conveys the feeling of life made possible by Sixt. It’s not just driving a car. It provides experiences that from a fun excursions to celebrities to a journey into space.

Desiree Abeyta (USA), An Invitation to Tea, Film Short – A disheartened millennial is encouraged to reconnect with the magical stories of her youth when she returns to her childhood home after the death of her grandfather. A heartfelt look at life lessons with the help of a little childhood magic. Stars Christopher Shyer (The Blacklist), Jaimi Paige (Rizzoli & Isles) with charming special effects by Chris Crutchfield.

Daniel McMellen (USA), The Garage, Film Short – A summer job changes everything for a young man in Indiana. Coming of age set against the backdrop of summer heat, father-figures, dangerously insane co-workers and a homicidal Hotpoint. Stars: Jay Lay (How I Met Your Mother), Jack Coghlan (Jamall & Gerald), Harry Marsh. With a solidly supportive score from Grammy-winner Oskar Cartaya.

Charles Sharman-Cox (United Kingdom), Los Angeles Fever Dream, LGBT – A deeply moving and compelling short where the lives of three disparate gay men collide over a Los Angeles holiday weekend. A phenomenally poignant script by Godfrey Hamilton, expertly directed by Sharman-Cox with a pitch-perfect performance by Mark Pinkosh who plays all three roles with aching authenticity.

Jo Meuris (USA), Aurora, Animation – Once upon a time, there was a little girl who fell in love with a beautiful horse named Aurora. Expressively animated in an innocent drawing-style that evokes storybook illustrations – it beautifully puts the focus on timeless, poignant lessons on life – and experiences all viewers can relate to. Aurora is a bittersweet story about love, friendship, and growing up.

 ~ Award of Excellence ~ 

Adam Weber (Australia), The Body, Film Short, Script / Writer (Adam Weber)
AJ Smith (USA), Here & Gone, Asian, Film Short
Alan Williams (USA), Batguy, Original Score (Music by Alan Williams)
Antony Ginnane, FG Film Productions (Australia) Pty Ltd (Australia), Never Too Late, Actor: Leading (James Cromwell as Bronson)
Beth Riesgraf (USA), MAIL COMPANION, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Brian Metcalf, Black Jellybeans Productions (USA), Adverse, Direction
Brice Blanloeil and Jean-Sébastien Duinjdam (France), Moonflake : Space for Imagination, Commercial / Infomercial, Special Effects: Non-Animation
Cam Cowan (USA), OPEKA, Documentary Feature
Caris Vujcec (USA), Pepper: Ricochet, Television – Program / Series, Direction (Caris Vujcec), Actress: Leading (Caris Vujcec as Pepper), Cinematography (James Parsons with Matt Matossian and Christian Stadach)
Carmen Stadler (Switzerland), SEKURITAS, Film Feature

Charles Sharman-Cox (United Kingdom), Los Angeles Fever Dream, Actor: Leading (Mark Pinkosh as Bradley, Nikolai and Gary)
Chelsea McEvoy (Canada), Re-Inventing The Wheel, Disability Issues
Dan Tudor (Romania), WHITE, Actor: Leading (Dan Tudor as Liviu Pușcaș and A man)
Daniel Troia (USA), We Are All In This Together, Documentary Feature, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Denny Klein (USA), An Inconvenient Time, History / Biographical
Desiree Abeyta (USA), An Invitation to Tea, Women Filmmakers, Actress: Leading (Jaimi Paige as Laura)
Dušan Davidov (Slovakia), The Wetland, Documentary Short, Editing (Ján Haraksim)

Elke Sasse (Germany), Displaced – Tomatoes und Greed – The Exodus of Ghana´s Farmers, Documentary Short
Francis Yamoah (United Kingdom), What Just Happened?, Film Short
Freeway Bureau, MOTC (Taiwan), Mission-Bat Redemption, Documentary Short, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Editing
Gibelys Coronado (Venezuela), Two Autumns in Paris, Actor: Supporting (Francisco Villarroel as Antonio (adult))
Henna Taylor (USA), A Thousand Ways To Kiss The Ground, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Hong Long Syu, Fifth Maintenance Office Directorate General of Highways, MOTC (Taiwan), All-Season Glow – Alishan Highway’s Firefly Revival, Public Service Programming / PSA, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Sound Editing / Sound Mixing, Videography, Documentary Short, Cinematography, Editing
Jane Velez-Mitchell (USA), Countdown to Year Zero, Documentary Short
Jesse O’Brien (Australia), Two Heads Creek, Women Filmmakers (Jayne Chard and Vickie Gest)
Jo Meuris (Canada/USA), Aurora, Children / Family Programming
Joe Lam (USA), Fugitive Zero, Concept
Joel Clark (USA), Middle of Nowhere, Television – Program / Series
Joseph Neuman (USA), Say It with Your Vest, Actress: Leading (Lisa Christine Holmberg as Kiera Lewton)
Kay Rubacek (USA), Finding Courage, Documentary Feature
Ken Sagoes (USA), The McHenry Trial – Don’t Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie, African American
Klaus Naumann, Naumann Film GmbH (Germany), Just SIXT, Direction, Editing, Concept
Klaus Naumann, Naumann Film GmbH (Germany), MAN TG3, Industrial / Technical / Business, Direction, Cinematography, Editing
M.Lo Giudice and F. Petronzio (Italy), life in a box, Film Short, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Mariusz Kuczewski (Poland), No Place like Lockdown, Film Short

Mark Brennan (United Kingdom), Squall, Film Short, Cinematography
Mark Street and Fiona Cochrane (Australia), CAN ART STOP A BULLET: William Kelly’s Big Picture, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Documentary Feature
Matt Mullins (USA), 2 Bullet Solution, Web Tube Length Video
Mayo Clinic (USA), A Cheerful Heart:  The Dave Madden Story, History / Biographical, Special Purpose Productions
Mayo Clinic (USA), Breathing Space:  One Family’s Journey From Nazi Germany to Mayo Clinic, History / Biographical, Special Purpose Productions
Mayo Clinic (USA), Maud Mellish Wilson:  A Singular Voice, History / Biographical, Special Purpose Productions
Mayo Clinic (USA), Living and Loving:  The Life of Edith Graham Mayo, Special Purpose Productions
Mayo Clinic (USA), To Teach, to Learn, To Serve:  The Mayo Brothers in the World, History / Biographical, Special Purpose Productions
Nadia Tass (USA), Oleg:  The Oleg Vidov Story, Documentary Feature
Paul Lacovara (USA), 38 Minutes, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Philip Winchester as John)
Phil Mastman (USA), The Legend of Stan Bowman, Documentary Short
Rob Heydon (USA), Isabelle, Film Feature
Russell Southam (Australia), Black Heart, Red Hands, Sound Editing / Sound Mixing
Sal Tassone (USA), POST-GRADUATE, Actor: Leading (John J. Vogel as Joe Krazinski), Script / Writer (Scott Hoffman)
Seora Hong, Studio X Production (USA), REDEMPTION, Animation
Stephen Drury Phillips and Kayle J Morgan (USA), Apocalyptic Life, LGBT
Stephen Keep Mills (USA), Love is not Love, Film Feature, Actress: Leading (Louise Martin as Paula), Actor: Supporting (Russell Simpson as Construction Worker 1), Cinematography (Steven Fadellin), Original Score (Composed by Kinny Landrum)
Stephen Sepher (USA), Dead on Arrival, Film Feature
Tim Firtion (USA), The Jersey Connection: S2 Premiere, Actor: Leading (Peter Greene as Jordan Blaine)
Xin Li (Australia), Two Little People, Animation (Student)

 ~ Award of Merit Special Mention ~

Alex Arnold (United Kingdom), Stay, Film Short
Allyson Rice (USA), Fine, I’ll Write My Own Damn Song, Actress: Leading (Allyson Rice)
Ari Takahashi (Italy), OLTRE (BEYOND), Disability Issues, Concept
Cameron Barrett, MySafe:California (USA), Think of Your Neighbors, Public Service Programming / PSA, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Caris Vujcec (USA), Pepper: Ricochet, Original Score (Conner Dean Johnston)
Chine-Cheng Lee (Taiwan), The Legendary Huo-Yun, Documentary Short
Christophe Chagnard and Charlie Spears (USA), Terra Nostra, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Conrad Weaver (USA), Bluebirds of Antietam, Documentary Short, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Jim Huggins (USA), Forgotten Heroes – The Robert Hartsock Story Movie Trailer, Movie Trailer, History / Biographical
Joe Lam (USA), Fugitive Zero, Film Short
Julio Mendez and Kristy Espinoza (USA), You Have To Go For It, Documentary Short, Latin / Hispanic, Women Filmmakers
Mark Rose (USA), Alaska Long Hunters, Christian, Cinematography, Religion / Ethics
Mayo Clinic (USA), Living and Loving:  The Life of Edith Graham Mayo, History / Biographical
Michael Barnes (USA), Man In The Arena, Documentary Feature
Michael Dillon (Australia), OCEAN TO SKY, Documentary Feature
Michael McLennan (Australia), A Tea Party for Sad People, Original Score (Luna Pan and Sandrine Rudaz)
Mr. Kullachat Jitcajonwanich (Thailand), Heart of Gold, Asian, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Makeup (Ms.Kulwadee Jitkajornwanich)
Olivia Martinez-Prado (USA), Blame in a Bottle, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Russell Southam (Australia), Black Heart, Red Hands, Film Short, Creativity / Originality
Sanjin Mirič (Czech Republic), Seven Thousand Souls, Documentary Feature
Taskeen Shaikh (India), The Last Dream, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Theo Kim (Canada), Falling In, Film Short, Direction
Tim Firtion (USA), The Jersey Connection: S2 Premiere, Webisode
Yiannis Kostavaras (Greece), MOTHERS, Dramatic Impact

~ Award of Merit ~

Allyson Rice (USA), Fine, I’ll Write My Own Damn Song, Music Video, Original Song (Fine, I’ll Write My Own Damn Song composed by Allyson Rice)
Andrea Gandini (France), APRIL IS THE CRUELLEST MONTH, Experimental
Anthony Caldarella (USA), Olly, Actor: Leading (Franck Amiack as Gauthier), Film Short, Actor: Leading (Marty Ryan as Oskar)
Brandon Ryu (USA), Johnstown, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Brian Thomas (USA), Amy’s Victory Dance, Disability Issues
Calvin Kai Ku and Ken Newman (USA), It Stops Today, Music Video
Cameron Barrett, MySafe:California (USA), Think of Your Neighbors, Children / Family Programming
Caris Vujcec (USA), Pepper: Ricochet, Actress: Supporting (Nicole Fornoff as Lina)
Christian Hammons and Eric Coombs Esmail (USA), Rumor, Film Short
Cliff Skelton (Canada), Not Your Average Bear, Actor: Leading (Simon Longmore as John Sullivan)
Courtland Shakespeare (Canada), Robot Rhapsody, Animation
Craig Huckerby (Canada), WAS I NEXT – THE SEAN CRIBBIN STORY 2020, Movie Trailer
Damian Overton and Ed Cali (Australia), LUCA AND ISO, Actor: Leading (Ed Cali as Luca)
Dan Tudor (Romania), WHITE, Film Short
Daria Nazarova (USA), Morok, Film Feature
Denny Klein (USA), An Inconvenient Time, Documentary Feature
Devin Luther and Charlie Taylor (USA), Dear Mama, Television – Pilot Program
Elizabeth Usher (Australia), The Icing on my Cake, Music Video, Women Filmmakers

Ferhat Atik (Cyprus), Psychology of Migration, Documentary Feature
Fjolnir Baldursson and Baldur Smári Ólafsson (Iceland), Rán, Film Short
‘H’ John Mejia, In the Zone TV, LLC (USA), Tampa Bay’s Dancing With the Stars, On-Camera Talent (‘H’ John Mejia)
Holger Klussmann (Germany), Om Shanti, Documentary Short, Concept
Ishma Yusaf Valenti I and Denis Paul Circo  (USA), The Wisdom of China, Documentary Short
Ivy Tobin (USA), My Life as a Doormat, Television – Pilot Program, Web Series
James Meyer and Sara Meyer (Germany), The Traveler, Children / Family Programming, Christian, Film Feature
Jason Gonzalez (USA), Artificial Souldier, Film Short
Jason Ivey (USA), Chronicles of a Douche Bag, Television – Program / Series
Jeff Willy (USA), Socially Distanced, Web Series
Jim Gloyd and Mark Justice (USA), The Wager, Christian
Jim Huggins (USA), Forgotten Heroes – The Robert Hartsock Story, Documentary Feature, Dramatic Impact
João Butoh (Brazil), ALEPH, Film Short
Joe Benedetto (USA), The Audition, Actor: Leading (Dan Brennan as Alphie), Film Short
Joshua Kellerman (USA), Super 180s, Film Short (Student), Actor: Leading (Student) (Ken King as The Suit)
Joud AlAmri (USA), Perchance, Film Short
Karl Shefelman (USA), Man on the Tower, Film Short
Kartikay D Pawar (India), TRANSIT, Experimental
Kat Conway (USA), Don’t Be Dumb Use Your Thumb, Public Service Programming / PSA, Direction
Kate Kelsen (USA), Offline, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Latte Productions (USA), The Cybernaturals – Season One, Web Series, Actor: Supporting (Bart Shatto as Eric), Actress: Leading (Jennifer DeLatte as Emma Breaux), Script / Writer (Jennifer DeLatte)
Lauren Campedelli (USA), A Good Shake, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Lucy Bruell, L.A. Bruell, Inc. (USA), Oli Otya?, Documentary Feature
Majid AlYousif (Bahrain), Beginnings, Animation, Experimental
Mark Rose (USA), Alaska Long Hunters, Documentary Feature
Michael McLennan (Australia), A Tea Party for Sad People, Editing (Viktor Jonsson and Michael McLennan)
Mr. Kullachat Jitcajonwanich (Thailand), Heart of Gold, Actress: Leading (Jeeja Yanin as Samson), Sports, Film Feature
Nick Denbeigh and Jela Okpara (USA), Shilo’s War, Film Short, African American
Paul Edward Foulkes and Aaron Yamashita (Japan), HIV SAVED MY LIFE, Disability Issues, Documentary Feature
Peter Babakitis (USA), The Journeyman, Actor: Leading (Peter Babakitis as Lawrence)
R.F. Georgy (USA), The Cafe, Animation
Rafael Cortes (United Kingdom), Clones, Cinematography
Reginald Groff (USA), Brothers, Disability Issues

Roberto Puzzo (Germany), Dream Vision Reality, Film Short
Roberto Puzzo (Germany), World Order, Actor: Leading (Roberto Puzzo as Vito Lenaro), Film Feature
Russell Southam (Australia), Black Heart, Red Hands, Viewer Impact: Entertainment Value, Cinematography
Ryan Chu (USA), Deep Fears, Children / Family Programming (Student), Animation (Student)
Sharmila Banerjee (India), Behind The Scenes, Actor: Leading (Aditya Banerjee as Aditya)
Shivaan Makker (USA), Pastiche, Film Short, Editing
Soren Dickens and Eriksen Dickens (USA), Two Magic Drops, Documentary Short
Stacey Summers (USA), Keeping The Chaos Together, Documentary Short
Stephen Presley (USA), Pandemic: The People|The Conspiracy|The Journey, Documentary Feature
Tamir Gedalia (USA), Elder Senior Court, Public Service Programming / PSA
Taya Walter (Canada), High Strung (The Dookie Incident), Web Series, Webisode
Ted Polomis (USA), BLACKBALL, Animation
Theo Kim (Canada), Falling In, Actress: Supporting (Danielle Braund as Kailey), LGBT
Thomas Phillips (USA), UNCLAIMED REMAINS “Forgotten”, Documentary Short, Television – Pilot Program, Viewer Impact: Motivational / Inspirational
Thomas R. Bloom (USA), Human, Music Video
Thorsten Schade (Germany), The Invitation (Die Einladung), Film Short, Direction
Uriah Herr (USA), Remmy Blackwell – Daddy’s On The Sands, Music Video
Yiannis Kostavaras (Greece), MOTHERS, Film Short

 ~ Award of Recognition ~

Abhishek Basu (India), TRUSS UP, Film Short
Ali Soltanian Fard Jahromi and Fatimah Soltanian Fard Jahromi (New Zealand), Vampria: The Toothless Vampire, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger, Children / Family Programming
Andrea Gandini (France), APRIL IS THE CRUELLEST MONTH, Film Short
April Campion (USA), In a Single Day, Viewer Impact: Motivational / Inspirational, Children / Family Programming, Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery
Asha Chai-Chang (USA), Spoiler Alert, Film Short, Direction
Carla Sacco (Canada), A Kind Era, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Casey Grant (USA), U-105 / American Strongman in India, Documentary Feature
Christian Hammons and Eric Coombs Esmail (USA), Rumor, Actress: Leading (Sophia Hammons as Rumor Johnson)
Cliff Skelton (Canada), Not Your Average Bear, Film Short
Connor Moran and Joel Primus (Canada), Raising Global Citizens, Documentary Feature
Craig Huckerby (Canada), WAS I NEXT – THE SEAN CRIBBIN STORY 2020, Documentary Feature, LGBT
Damian Overton and Ed Cali (Australia), LUCA AND ISO, Film Short
Dan Smith (United Kingdom), Game Over, Documentary Short (Student)
Dennis Siren (Canada), The Documentation of Walter Redinger Ghostship to Stadium, Documentary Feature
Diego Jimenez (Canada), Unstable, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Dylan Duff (Canada), Perspective, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Eddie DeBartolo (USA), Mansion on Maybelle Street – A Short Horror Film, Experimental (Student), Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Eddie DeBartolo (USA), Fear Thy Forest-A Short Horror Film, Experimental (Student), Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Eliza Gerontakis and Michael Flood (USA), Attack the Rack, African American, Actor: Leading (Michael Flood as Frank)
Elizabeth Usher and Renée Jonas (Australia), Two Arms Apart, Music Video
Esther Mira (USA), Inn Communication, Film Short, Women Filmmakers, Editing (Skylar V. Smith)

Fella Cederbaum (USA), What It Means, Film Short, Original Score (What It Means composed by Fella Cederbaum)
Fella Cederbaum (USA), Steal Time, Film Short, Original Score (Steal Time From Yourself composed by Fella Cederbaum)
Gajendra Vava (India), GRANDMA TOY, Actress: Supporting (Mrs Roslin as Meenakshi Amma)
Gary M. Sanner (USA), Derivative, Music Video, Original Score (Composed by Gary M. Sanner)
‘H’ John Mejia, In the Zone TV, LLC (USA), Tampa Bay’s Dancing With the Stars, Entertainment / Drama / Dance / Variety, Viewer Impact: Entertainment Value
Hans-Juergen Ramoth and Jana Entenmann (Germany), CREDO, Religion / Ethics
Isioro Jaboro (Canada), Molly’s Love Story, African American
JayaPrakash Telangana (USA), March, African American, Film Short
Jeanne Taylor (USA), Mrs. Carmody & Mrs. Jellineck: A Brush With Murder!, Web Series, Women Filmmakers, Actress: Leading (Jeanne Taylor as Mrs. Carmody & Mrs. Jellineck)
Jillian Reeves (USA), Broken, Film Short, African American
Joe Benedetto (USA), The Audition, Actress: Leading (Michelle Procida as Annie)
Johnny Vonneumann (USA), An American In Europe, Experimental, Music Video
Julia Deak (Hungary), Future Fractal, Film Short
Julia Levanne and Myhraliza Aala (USA), Brightside, Asian
Julian Green (USA), Elsagate, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Kat Johnston and Kristina Drager (USA), Everybody Hates Hipsters Episodes 3 and 10, Actress: Supporting (Megan Cordero as Myra Arundel)
Kate Bohan (USA), Kayla, Actress: Leading (Kayla Victoria Bohan as Kayla Bohan), Children / Family Programming, Women Filmmakers
Kayla V Bohan (USA), Right Here For You, Music VideoLallan Samaroo, Larry Horrell (Trinidad and Tobago), FRUITVILLE, Animation, Children / Family Programming, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Script / Writer (Lallan Samaroo and Larry Horrell)

Lauren Campedelli (USA), A Good Shake, Original Song (Score by Ben Hochberg)
Lea Welles (USA), Travel Today with Lea, Webisode (Dana Point)
Lorena Sopi (Kosovo), SCHAUERFILM, Film Short
Maria Carpenter (USA), Learning to Keep the Planet Green, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Marie Wilson (Canada), Interlude, Film Short
Mark Rose (USA), Alaska Long Hunters, Special Effects: Non-Animation
Mark Tyler Rénfro (India), The Vibes, Film Short, Creativity / Originality
Marty Roberts (USA), Running The Bases, Script / Writer, Christian
Matthew Aird (USA), The Search for the Cheeseman, Documentary Feature, Original Score (Treat Me Right composed by Matthew Aird and performed by Vicious Kitty Band)
Michael McLennan (Australia), A Tea Party for Sad People, Actress: Supporting (Tihanna Vulcik as Joy), Script / Writer (Cathy Friend original screenplay, adapted by Michael McLennan)
Michael Monteiro (USA), To Kill A Cop, Movie Trailer
Moira Rowan (United Kingdom), If  You Can Walk, You Can Dance, Music Video, Women Filmmakers, Arts / Cultural / Performance / Plays
Mr. Carlos E. Pacheco (USA), Isolation, Film Short, Latin / Hispanic
Nancye Ferguson (USA), SUE, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Natalie Jean featuring Darick dds Spears (USA), We Kneel, Music Video, Original Song (We Kneel composed by Natalie Jean)
Neel Menon (India), Girls Should Stay At Home, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Paul A. Mortsolf (USA), Rest Stop, Film Short
Pauline A. Greenlick and Leonard  Lies (USA), The Most Important Number is One, Documentary Short

Peter Babakitis (USA), The Journeyman, Actor: Supporting (Mark Petrakis as Stravos), Actor: Supporting (Brian Narelle as Kurt Waldenstein), Actress: Supporting (Madeline Merritt as Rachel)
Peter Stewart (USA), Choose Love, Documentary Short
Rafael Cortes (United Kingdom), Clones, Film Short
Randy Schmidt (Japan), Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Animation
Roberto Puzzo (Germany), Dream Vision Reality, Actor: Supporting (Calvin E. Burke as Amuf)
Rod Power (Australia), TimeBOY the next adventure, Children / Family Programming
Rod Power (Australia), TimeBOY just the numbers, Children / Family Programming
Roman Fernandez (USA), ONWARD & UPWARD – Bill Aucoin 10th Anniversary Commemoration, Special Purpose Productions
Rong-Hua Chuang (Taiwan), Cou, Tourism / Travel, Film Short
Sara Jacques (USA), WHITENESS, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest (Student)
Scott Johnson (Canada), Follow Leader, Experimental (Student)
Scott Payne (United Kingdom), ABSINTHE, Film Short
Shawn Johnson (USA), Play Me, Film Short
Shihyun Wang (USA), Driving through Pandemic, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising
Shihyun Wang (USA), Marilyn, History / Biographical
Susan Kouguell (USA), BUOYANCY, Experimental
Thorsten Schade (Germany), The Invitation (Die Einladung), Actress: Supporting (Maria Liedhegener as Elsbeth Birkenholz)
Tobin Cleary (USA), The Meeting Spot, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Vibhas P. A. Kendzia (USA), AWAKENING TO SPIRIT – Inner Peace To World Peace, Documentary Short