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A well-deserved Accolade for university film-makers
He was supported in the making of the film by two university lecturers; course leader in National Diploma Media, Edward Cooper, who was a camera operator, and associate lecturer Darren Horne, who was one of the producers.
The Maniac Project was shot over three years in Cumbria for less than £500 and is a grind-house style, exploitation, comedy with weird and wonderful characters.
As well as directing, Andrew also fulfilled many other roles including writer, editor and actor. “The great thing about university was being put into a room with like-minded, enthusiastic film lovers who were just as passionate as I was about making films. Many of those relationships developed after I graduated, and it was then that The Maniac Project really came to life.”
The Accolade recognises film, television, videography and new media 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
N. Andrew Elliott (right) with Ed Cooper
Carlisle-based N. Andrew Elliott, who graduated in 2007 with a BA (Hons) in Media Production, has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Accolade competition in California, USA for his exciting low-budget feature The Maniac Project.
Darren Horne is delighted about the recognition. “This is exactly the type of thing we as media lecturers should be doing. We set a great example to our students by getting involved with local production companies, such as Wrightwalker Productions and Eden Films, as well as freelance filmmakers, and proving that a feature film can be made for next to no money, and then getting recognition for it”
In winning an Accolade, N. Andrew Elliot and the cast and crew join the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award. Thomas Baker PhD, 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.”
Andrew, Edward and Darren have already been recognised by The Royal Television Society for their previous student films. Edward won a prestigious Spiral Award for his convert DVD of Bellowhead, and Darren picked up three awards for his short film Giri.
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