Isle of Wight-based StoneCrabs Theatre has won a prestigious Award of Recognition from The Accolade Global Film Competition.
The award was given for Out On An Island’s exciting documentary short, ‘Our Stories Matter which takes viewers through a trail of LGBTQ+ historical figures and places on the Isle of Wight. ‘Our Stories Matter’ features exceptional location and visuals.
Made during 2020 winter Lockdown
Director, Franko Figueiredo, says,
“I’m delighted with the award. ‘Our Stories Matter’ was created in the winter of 2020 during a Lockdown, and all the team worked hard to make a documentary that celebrated the beauty of our Island as well as its very hidden LGBTQ+ history, connected with famous people who did not conform to the norms of their times, and were by turns vilified, celebrated or just ignored.”
Exceptional achievement in craft and creativity
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 on the Website.
Prickett: Exceptionally high quality of entries
Rick Prickett, who chairs The Accolade Global Film Competition, had this to say about the latest winners,
“The Accolade is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity.
“The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries. The goal of The Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”
The Island’s first ever LGBTQ+ History and Heritage Exhibition
The documentary film was originally presented as part of StoneCrabs’ Out On An Island – An Untold Heritage exhibition in 2021, the Island’s first ever LGBTQ+ History and Heritage Exhibition, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council Cultural Recovery Fund.
Selected for other festivals
Our Stories Matter is a co-production by Island companies StoneCrabs and Prettyr Ltd. The documentary has also been selected for the Scarab Short Film Festival and Think Shorts, and is being considered by Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
The documentary film will be available for a special online screening in July 2022 as part of Pride Celebrations, for more details sign up to stonecrabs newsletter, follow the project on www.outonanisland.co.uk or email [email protected]
News shared by Franko on behalf of Stonecrabs Theatre. Ed
Image: © Prettyr
