Press/Awards

i812 Productions Wins Accolade Competition

Los Angeles, CA, 12/12/2008 - Richard Amadril, of i812 Productions, has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Accolade Competition. The award was given for Richard’s innovative short film Spank Bank, a comedy that blurs the line between dreams and reality, while exploring the complexity of desire. Spank Bank features stunning technical achievements in cinematography by Justin Quach and breakout performances from a talented and diverse cast including Corey Landis, Shevaun Cavanaugh Kastl, Philip Bell, Claire Proft and May Wang.

“What’s most exciting about winning The Accolade is that this award is an acknowledgement of the talent and determination of our entire cast and crew. I feel truly honored to share this award with everyone who brought Spank Bank to life, and my thanks to the Accolade selection committee.”

The Accolade recognizes film, television and videography professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about the Accolade and a list of recent winners can be found at
www.theaccolade.net.

In winning an Accolade, Richard Amadril joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs The Accolade, had this to say about the latest winners, “The Accolade is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of The Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”

For more information call i812 Productions (818) 427-8947 or visit Spank Bank’s website at
www.spankbankthemovie.com.