Rodney and Sarah Matthews receive Accolade Global Film Competition awards

Illustrator Rodney Matthews and Sarah Matthews have been recognized by the Accolade Global Film Competition for their animated short film, Yendor – The Journey of a Junior Adventurer. The project received an Award of Excellence in the Children/Family Programming category and an Award of Merit Special Mention in the Animation category.

The film features illustrations by Rodney, narration by Sarah, and a score by prog-rock composer Oliver Wakeman. The project was judged by industry professionals, a process that evaluates entries from both independent creators and major production companies.

The Accolade competition identifies significant achievements in craft and storytelling across film, television, and digital media. Previous recipients of the award include director Ron Howard and Disney producer Dave Bossert.