Accolade Competition
2020
Winner
Film Feature
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer/writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Actor: Leading
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Actress: Supporting
Kenishia Green (actress) ,
Actor: Supporting
Tim Cinnante (actor) ,
Action on Film International Film Festival, USA
2020
Nominee
Best Editing
Emile Haris (editor) ,
Anatolia International Film Festival
2021
Winner
Best Lead Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Editing
Emile Haris (editor) ,
2021
Nominee
Best Drama/Thriller/Horror Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Duos
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Naaji Sky Adzimah (actress) ,
Best Sound Design
Sean Fahimian (sound designer) ,
Best Original Score
Vasilis Milesis (composer) ,
Best Promising Director
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Andromeda Film Festival
2021
Winner
Best Production
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Art is Alive Film Festival
2021
Nominee
Best Cinematography
Emile Haris (director of photography) ,
AVA Digital Awards
2021
Winner
On-Camera Talent
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Naaji Sky Adzimah (actress) ,
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
Kenishia Green (actress) ,
Laquana Henny (actress) ,
Gayle Samuels (actress) ,
Morris D. Small (actor) ,
Michael Emery (actor) ,
Craig Batchker (actor) ,
Tim Cinnante (actor) ,
Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival
2020
Winner
Ford Austin Bare Bones Best (Male) Director
Russ Emanuel ,
Best Thriller
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
2020
Nominee
Best Produced Film
Howard Nash (producer) ,
Timothy Lee Conley (producer) ,
Best Actor Award
2020
Winner
Best Supporting Actor
Morris D. Small (actor) ,
Best Director Award
2021
Winner
Best Director of a Thriller
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Capital City Black Film Festival
2020
Nominee
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Chambal International Film Festival
2022
Winner
Best Director
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Culver City Film Festival
2020
Winner
Best Sound Design Feature
Sean Fahimian (sound designer) ,
East Europe International Film Festival
2020
Nominee
Best Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Lead Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Supporting Actress
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
Best Hair Make-Up & Body Design
Spencer Roach (makeup artist) ,
Best Editing Of A Feature Film
Emile Haris (editor) ,
Best Director
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Europa Film Festival
2021
Winner
Best Anti-Hero Drama
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
2021
Nominee
Best Cast
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Naaji Sky Adzimah (actress) ,
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
Kenishia Green (actress) ,
Laquana Henny (actress) ,
Gayle Samuels (actress) ,
Morris D. Small (actor) ,
Michael Emery (actor) ,
Craig Batchker (actor) ,
Tim Cinnante (actor) ,
European Independent Film Award
2021
Winner
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
2019
Winner
Best Actor (Male)
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Fiction Film Festival
2021
Winner
Best Feature
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
2021
Nominee
Best Experimental-New/Media
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Florence Film Awards
2020
Winner
Best Original Song
Honorable Mention: Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Garden State Film Festival
2021
Winner
Rising Star Award
Christian Barber (actor) ,
2021
Nominee
Best Actor - Feature Film
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Glendale International Film Festival
2020
Winner
Best Editing - Feature Film
Emile Haris (editor) ,
2020
Nominee
Best in Fest
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Global Film Festival Awards
2021
Winner
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Actress
Naaji Sky Adzimah (actress) ,
Best Supporting Actor
Morris D. Small (actor) ,
Best Supporting Actress
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
Best Director
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Golden State Film Festival
2021
Winner
Best Supporting Actor In A Feature
Michael Emery (actor) ,
Indie Gathering International Film Festival
2020
Winner
Drama Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
2020
Nominee
Best Lead Actor: Feature
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Supporting Actor: Feature
Tim Cinnante (actor) ,
Best Directing: Feature
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
2019
Winner
Drama Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
International Tour Film Festival
2020
Nominee
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
KAPOW Intergalactic Film Festival
2021
Nominee
Best Feature
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Ensemble
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Naaji Sky Adzimah (actress) ,
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
Kenishia Green (actress) ,
Laquana Henny (actress) ,
Gayle Samuels (actress) ,
Morris D. Small (actor) ,
Michael Emery (actor) ,
Craig Batchker (actor) ,
Tim Cinnante (actor) ,
Vincent Michel Paul Filliatre (actor) ,
Michael Ray (actor) ,
Nicholas E. Calhoun (actor) ,
Joseph Coppola (actor) ,
Susan Buckwell (actress) ,
Anngeannette Pinkston (actress) ,
Debbie Klaar (actress) ,
Timothy Lee Conley (actor) ,
Rachel Jarvis (actress) ,
Kosice International Monthly Film Festival
2020
Winner
Honorable Mention: Indie Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
2020
Nominee
Best Director Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Las Vegas Black Film Festival
2020
Winner
Best Actor in a Feature
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Drama
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
2020
Nominee
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer/ writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
2020
Winner
Best Drama
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Actor Grand Jury
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Director Grand Jury
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Love Film Festival
2022
Winner
Best Feature Drama
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
2022
Nominee
Best Drama
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Marina Del Rey Film Festival
2020
Winner
Best Production Design in a Feature
Zulema Griffin (production designer) ,
Mindfield Film Festival Albuquerque
2021
Winner
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Director
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Best Screenplay
Howard Nash (writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Best Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Actress
Kenishia Green (actress) ,
Best Supporting Actor
Tim Cinnante (actor) ,
Best Supporting Actress
Laquana Henny (actress) ,
Best Editing
Emile Haris (editor) ,
Best Cinematography
Emile Haris (director of photography) ,
North Europe International Film Festival
2021
Nominee
Best Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Lead Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Lead Actress
Naaji Sky Adzimah (actress) ,
Best Supporting Actress
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
Best Hair Make-Up & Body Design
Spencer Roach (key makeup artist) ,
Best Editing Of A Feature Film
Emile Haris (editor) ,
Best Director
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Oniros Film Awards
2020
Winner
Best Actor
Christian Barber ,
Grand Jury Award: Thriller
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Honorable Mention: Actress
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
2020
Nominee
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Timothy Lee Conley (co-producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Debbie Klaar (co-producer) ,
Howard Nash (producer) ,
Oscar Pereida (co-producer) ,
Anngeannette Pinkston (co-producer) ,
Best Thriller
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Timothy Lee Conley (co-producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Debbie Klaar (co-producer) ,
Howard Nash (producer) ,
Oscar Pereida (co-producer) ,
Anngeannette Pinkston (co-producer) ,
Best Director
Russ Emanuel ,
Best Actress
Lanisha Javon Gholston ,
Best Ensemble
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Naaji Sky Adzimah (actress) ,
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
Kenishia Green (actress) ,
Laquana Henny (actress) ,
Gayle Samuels (actress) ,
Morris D. Small (actor) ,
Michael Emery (actor) ,
Craig Batchker (actor) ,
Tim Cinnante (actor) ,
ReadingFilmFEST
2020
Winner
Best Actor in a Feature Film
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Roxbury International Film Festival
2020
Winner
Narrative Feature
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Royal Wolf Film Awards
2020
Winner
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Silver State Film Festival
2020
Winner
Best Feature
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
South Europe International Film Festival
2021
Nominee
Best Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Director
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Best Lead Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Lead Actress
Naaji Sky Adzimah (actress) ,
Best Supporting Actress
Kenishia Green (actress) ,
Southern States Indie Film Fest
2021
Winner
Top Trailer
Melisande Bliss (trailer editor) ,
Tietê International Film Awards
2021
Nominee
Golden Capybara: Best Actor Feature Film
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Golden Capybara: Best Supporting Actor Feature Film
Morris D. Small (actor) ,
Top Indie Film Awards
2020
Winner
Best Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
2020
Nominee
Best Feature
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Writing
Howard Nash (writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Best Editing
Emile Haris (editor) ,
Best Twist
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Emile Haris (editor) ,
V.i.Z Film Fest
2021
Nominee
Best Feature Film
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
Best Feature Film Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Feature Film Actress
Kenishia Green (actress) ,
Best Feature Film Cinematography
Emile Haris (director of photography) ,
Valley Film Festival
2020
Nominee
Best Narrative Feature
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Howard Nash (producer, writer) ,
Rod Cavin (writer) ,
Christopher Bell (executive producer) ,
Mary Jane Bulseco (executive producer) ,
Joseph DiRenzo (executive producer) ,
West Europe International Film Festival
2021
Nominee
Best Director
Russ Emanuel (director) ,
Best Lead Actor
Christian Barber (actor) ,
Best Supporting Actor
Morris D. Small (actor) ,
Best Supporting Actress
Lanisha Javon Gholston (actress) ,
Best Editing of a Feature Film
Emile Haris (editor) ,
Best Hair, Make-Up and Body Design
Spencer Roach (makeup artist) ,
