APPLIED ARTS
MAGAZINE AWARDS ANNUAL
97/98
Awarded for Complete Advertising Campaign, The Federal Express Series: ‘PARKING LOT/
ELEVATOR/ MAILROOM,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Federal Express, Agency:
BBDO Canada, Toronto
Awarded for Commercial Single ‘BED SPRINGS,’ Advertiser: Delmax Pharmaceuticals,
Agency: Holmes Donin Alloul
Awarded for Special Effects ‘BAILEY,’ Advertiser: Air Canada, Agency: Marketel
Awarded for Commercial Single ‘CAB RIDE,’ Advertiser: Toshiba ISG, Agency:
Promanad Communications Inc.
Awarded for Commercial Single ‘CLEAR,’ Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McAnn
Awarded for Commercial Series ‘GET OUT OF TOWN,’ Advertiser: H&R Block, Agency:
Young & Rubicam Toronto
Awarded for Commercial Single
‘FISH,’ Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Awarded for Commercial Single
‘MOVING NIGHT,’ Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO
Awarded for Commercial Single
‘POEM #2,’ Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Awarded for Commercial Single
‘PILFOMERCIAL,’ Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Awarded for Commercial Single
‘ROCKING CHAIR,’ Advertiser:Delmax Pharmaceuticals, Agency: Holmes Donin Alloul
Awarded for Commercial Series
‘ROCKING CHAIR/ BED SPRINGS,’ Advertiser: Delmax Pharmaceuticals, Agency: Holmes Donin Alloul
Awarded for Commercial Single
‘TAX EVADER,’ Advertiser: H&R Block, Agency: Young & Rubicam Toronto
Awarded for Print
‘TRADE MAGAZINE,’ Agency: Franklin Dallas
ADVERTISING AND DESIGN
CLUB OF CANADA AWARDS
1999
Gold Award (TV Single) for ‘MIAMI BOUND,’ Directed by Bob Purman Advertiser: MTT, Agency: Cossette Communications Marketing
*Silver Award (TV Single) for ‘BUDDY,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Radio Shack, Agency: Young & Rubicam Toronto
*Silver Award (TV Single) for ‘HERBIE,’ Directed by Bob Purman, Advertiser: Nike Canada Limited, Agency: Cossette Communication-Marketing
Merit Award (TV Campaign) for ‘ROAD TRIP/
FILL’ER UP/ PHONE BOOTH,’ Directed by Mike Bigelow and Todd Philips, Advertiser: Labatt Breweries of Canada, Agency: Ammirati Puris Lintas
1997
Gold Award (TV Single) for ‘WORM,’ Directed by Charles Wittenmeier, Advertiser: IKEA, Agency: Roche Macaulay & Partners Advertising Inc.
Silver Award (TV Single) ‘FISH,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Silver Award (TV Single) for ‘POEM #2,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Merit Award (TV Single) for ‘CAB RIDE,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Toshiba ISG, Agency: Promanad Communications Inc.
Merit Award (Symbols & Logotypes) for ‘CLARENCE SQUARE PICTURES,’ Richard D’Alessio, Mark Koudys and Joyce Nesnadny
Merit Award (TV Single) ‘CLEAR,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Merit Award (TV Single) ‘MOVING NIGHT,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO Canada, Toronto
Merit Award (TV Campaign) for ‘PILFORMERCIAL/ POEM#1/ POEM#2,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Merit Award (TV Single) for ‘POEM #1,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Merit Award (TV Single) for ‘TABLETOP,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Labatt Breweries of Canada, Agency: Ammirati Puris Lintas
1996
Gold Award (TV Single) for ‘SNOWBALL,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Executive Producer: Christina Ford, Advertiser:
Chrysler Canada
Merit Award (Multi-media) for ‘CHRYSLER CANADA LIMITED,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio and Gary Johns, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO Canada
Merit Award (TV Single) for ‘GROCERIES,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO Canada
Merit Award (TV Campaign) for ‘SNOWBALL/ WINDOWS/ HOCKEY REUNION,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO Canada
Merit Award (TV Single) for ‘WINDOWS,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO Canada
1994
Gold Award (TV Campaign) for ‘STEPS/ DOG SHOW/ DOG SCHOOL,’ Executive Producer Christina Ford, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: MBL/BBDO
1993
Gold Award (TV Campaign) for ‘STATISTICS/ SELLING POINTS/ SET YOUR WATCH BACK,’ Director: Amir Hamed, Executive Producer: Christina Ford, Advertiser: P.E.I. Tourism, Agency: Franklin Dallas
THE ART DIRECTORS CLUB OF TORONTO ANNUAL AWARDS
1992
Silver Award (TV Single) for ‘BIRDCALLS,’ Advertiser: Sears Canada Inc., Agency: Franklin Dallas
Silver Award (TV Singleproduction $50,000
or less) for ‘AFTERGLOW,’ Advertiser: Fisons Consumer Health, Agency Franklin Dalls
Merit Award (TV Single) for ‘AFTERFGLOW,’ Advertiser: Fisons Consumer Health, Agency: Franklin Dallas
Merit Award (TV Campaign) ‘BIRDCALLS/ SHORT GOATS/ SHORT ET,’ Advertiser: Sears Canada Inc., Agency: Franklin Dallas
Merit Award (TV Single) for ‘SHORT GOATS,’ Advertiser: Sears Canada Inc., Agency: Franklin Dallas
Seventy Fifth Annual Awards, Special Merit Awarded to Richard D’Alessio
THE BESSIE AWARDS
2000
Gold for ‘IMMIGRATION,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Rogers Cantel AT&T, Agency: Gee, Jeffery & Partners
Gold for ‘WHOOPI CUSHION,’ Directed by Dale Heslip, Advertiser: Lipton, Agency: Ammirati Puris Lintas
Finalist (TV Campaign) for ‘DRUMS/ ICE MACHINE/ WHOOPI CUSHION,’ Directed by Dale Heslip, Advertiser: Lipton, Agency: Ammirati Puris Lintas
1998
Gold (TV Single) for ‘RESOLUTION,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Kellogg Canada, Agency: Leo Burnett
Gold (TV Campaign) for ‘ROCKER Directed by Wayne Craig. Advertiser: Nettlemax. Agency: Holmes Donin Alloul.
Gold (TV Single) for ‘DESIGNER,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett Company Ltd.
Gold (TV Campaign) for Special K Series: ‘DESIGNER ,RESOLUTION, FAT,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertisers: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett
Finalist (TV Single) for ‘MOVING NIGHT,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO
Finalist (TV Single) for ‘SPRAY FOR MERCY,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO
1996
Silver Award (Automotive) for ‘SNOWBALL,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO Canada
Silver Award (Communications) for ‘MONEY MANAGEMENT,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertiser: BC Telephone, Agency: BBDO Canada
Bronze Award (Automotive) for ‘DESIGN TEAM,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertisers: General Motors of Canada, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Merit Award (Communications) for ‘MUSIC RECITAL,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertisers: BC Tel, Agency: BBDO Canada
1995
Gold Award (Beverages- Non-Alcoholic) for ‘OLD WOMAN,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, William Cameron, and Taillon Sylvain, Advertiser: Nestle Canada Inc., Agency: McCann Toronto
Gold Award (Beverages-Alcoholic) for ‘STEPS,’ Creative Directors: Larry Tolpin, Michael McLaughlin, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: BBDO
Silver Award (Beverages- Non-Alcoholic) ‘BANKER,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, William Cameron and Taillon Sylvain, Advertiser: Nestle Canada Inc., Agency: McCann Toronto
Silver Award (Automotive) for ‘CARLITO’S DRIVEWAY,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: General Motors of Canada, Agency MacLaren Lintas
Bronze Award (Confectionery & Snack) for ‘ROGER 11,’ Directed by Zack Snyder, Advertiser: Nestle Canada, Agency: MacLaren LINTAS
Merit Award (Beverages- Alcoholic) for ‘DOG SHOW,’ Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: BBDO Canada
Merit Award (Automotive) for ‘EVERYDAY,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: SSI, Agency: Cossette Communication- Marketing
Merit Award (Automotive) for ‘HUMAN BEINGS,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertisers: SSI, Agency: Cossette Communication-Marketing
Merit Award (Campaign Series) for ‘NESCAFE SPECIALTY COFFEES SERIES,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio and William Cam, Advertiser: Nestle Canada Inc., Agency: McCann Toronto
Third Place Winner (Campaign) for ‘RED DOG BEER SERIES,’ Creative Directors: Larry Tolpin, Michael McLaughlin, Stephen Creet, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: BBDO Canada, Toronto
Merit Award (Beverages- Non-Alcoholic)
for ‘T & U,’ Directed by Amir Hamed, Advertiser: Thomas J. Lipton, Agency: J.Walter Thompson Company Limited
1994
Silver Award (Beverages- Alcoholic) for
‘BARBER,’ Directed by Larry Hutson, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: Vickers & Benson Advertisers Limited
Silver Award (Food Producers) for ‘GOOD SHAPE,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett Company Ltd.
Silver Bessie Winner ‘PASSAGES,’ Directed by Amir Hamed, Advertiser: Tourism P.E.I., Agency: Franklin Dallas
Silver Award (Public Utilities) for ‘STARSHOP,’ Directed by Amir Hamed, Advertiser: BC Telephone, Agency: BBDO Canada
Silver Award (Travel) for ‘STATISTICS,’ Directed by Amir Hamed, Advertiser: Tourism P.E.I., Agency: Franklin Dallas
Bronze Award (Travel) for ‘SET YOUR WATCH BACK,’ Directed by Amir Hamed, Advertiser: Tourism P.E.I., Agency: Franklin Dallas
Merit Award (Campaign) for Signiture Series ‘BARBER/ ROD MAKER/ GUITAR MAKER,’ Directed by Larry Hutson, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: Vickers & Benson Advertising Limited
Merit Award (Beverages- Non-Alcoholic)
for ‘GULL-A-BULL,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertisers: Pepsi-Cola Canada, Agency- J.Walter Thompson Comapny Limited
Merit Award (Beverages-Alcoholic) for ‘GUITAR MAKER,’ Directed by Larry Hutson, Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: Vickers & Benson Advertising Limited
Merit Award (Media) for ‘LARRY,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: The Toronto Star, Agency: Geoffrey B. Roche & Parnters Advertising Inc.
Merit Award (Media) for ‘KANSAS 30,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser, ‘The Toronto Star, Agency: Geoffrey B. Roche & Partners Advertising Inc.
Merit Award (Automotive) for ‘MOST POPULAR MINIVAN,’ Directed by Jeff Gorman, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: MBL/ BBDO
Merit Award (Beverage- Alcoholic) for ‘PHOTO BOOTH,’ Directed by Erick Ifergan. Advertiser: Molson Breweries, Agency: B.C.P. Strategie Creative Inc.
Merit Award (Travel) for ‘SELLING POINTS,’ Directed by Amir Hamed, Advertiser: Tourism P.E.I., Agency: Franklin Dallas
Merit Award (Campaign) for ‘THINK OF THE NAME/ GOOD SHAPE/ DIFFERENT WAYS,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett Co. Ltd.
Second Place Winner (Campaign) for ‘STATISTICS/ SELLING POINTS/ SET YOUR WATCH BACK,’ Directed by Amir Hamed, Advertisers: Tourism P.E.I., Agency: Franklin Dallas
1993
Bronze Award (Travel) for ‘BIRDCALLS,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Sears Canada, Agency: Franklin Dallas
CANNES/ INTERNATIONAL
ADVERTISING FESTIVAL
2000
Bronze
‘IMMIGRATION OFFICER,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Cantel AT&T, Agency: Gee Jeffery & Partners
Bronze
‘CHECK ID,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Anheuser Busch, Agency: DDB, Chicago
1998
Bronze for ‘RESOLUTION,’ Awarded to Imported Artists Film Company, Executive Producer: Christina Ford, Director Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett, Toronto
1997
Bronze for ‘ROCKER,’ Awarded to Imported Artists Film Company, Executive Producer: Christina Ford, Director: Wayne Craig, Advertiser: Nettlemax, Agency: Holmes Donin Alloul
THE CLIO AWARDS
The Thirty Seventh Annual Clio Awards Awarded Imported Artists for ‘SNOWBALL,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Chrysler, Agency: BBDO Canada, Toronto
THE HOLLYWOOD RADIO
AND TELEVISION SOCIETY
1997
International Broadcasting Award
(World’s Best TV, Live Action, English Language, 60 Second Commercial Outside the U.S.) for ‘RESOLUTION,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Executive Producer: Christina Ford, Advertiser: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett, Toronto
1995
International Broadcasting Award
(World’s Best TV, Live Action, English Language, 60 Second Commercial Outside the U.S.) for ‘SNOWBALL,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Executive Producer: Christina Ford, Advertiser: Chrysler Canada, Agency: BBDO Canada
LONDON INTERNATIONAL
ADVERTISING AWARDS
1998
GOLD Award (Foods) for ‘RESOLUTION,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Executive Producer: Chirstina Ford, Agency: Leo Burnett, Toronto
Finalist (Automotive) for ‘BEAR,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Dodge, Agency: BBDO Canada
Finalist (TV/ Cinema Campaign) for
‘KELLOGG’S SPECIAL K SERIES,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett, Toronto
Finalist (Humour) for ‘MOVING NIGHT,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertiser: Dodge Dakota, Agency: BBDO, Toronto
Finalist (Automotive) ‘SPRAY FOR MERCY’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Chrysler, Agency: BBDO Canada, Toronto
Finalist (Direction-Visual) ‘STREETCAR,’ Creative Director: Doug Robinson, Art Director: Ian Barry, Director: Gary Johns, Advertiser: Labatts, Agency: Ammirati Puris Lintas, Toronto
1997
Finalist (TV/Cinema Retail Services) for ‘GET OUT OF TOWN,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: H&R Block, Agency: Young & Rubicam Toronto
Finalist (TV/ Cinema Retail Services)
for ‘PARKING LOT,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Federal Express, Agency: BBDO Canada, Toronto
Finalist (TV/ Cinema Low Budget Campaign)
for ‘PARKING LOT/ ELEVATOR/ MAILROOM,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Federal Express, Agency: BBDO Canada, Toronto
Finalist (TV/ Cinema Campaign) for
‘PILFOMERCIAL/ CLEAR/ MEADOW,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Old-Style Pilsner, Agency: MacLaren McCann, Toronto
Finalist (Beverages- Alcoholic) for ‘PILFOMERCIAL,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Old-Style Pilsner, Agency: MacLaren McCann
Finalist (TV/ Cinema Campaign) for ‘ROCKER/ BED SPRINGS,’ Directed by Wayne Craig, Advertisers: Nettlemax, Agency Holmes Donin Alloul, Toronto
Finalist (Pharmaceuticals) for ‘ROCKER,’ Directed by Wayne Craig, Advertiser: Nettlemax, Agency: Holmes Donin Alloul, Toronto
1994
Finalist (Cosmetics) ‘TULIP,’ Directed by Mark Celentano, Advertiser: Oil Of Olay, Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
THE LOTUS AWARDS
1997
Best TV Commercial ‘RENE 60,’ Directed by Robin Willis, Advertiser: Columbia Brewing Company
1992
Gold for ‘AFTERGLOW,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Clearblue Easy, Agency: Franklin Dallas
THE MARKETING AWARDS
2000
Gold Campaign ‘WHOPPEE CUSHION/ICE MACHINE/DRUMS,’ Directed by Dale Heslip, Advertiser: Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup, Agency: Ammirati Puris Lintas
Gold (TV Single over 30 seconds) ‘WHOPPEE CUSHION/ICE MACHINE/DRUMS,’ Directed by Dale Heslip, Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup, Agency: Ammirati Puris Lintas
Bronze Award (TV Single) production under $50,000, ‘MIAMI BOUND,’ Directed by Bob Purman, Advertiser: MTT, Agency: Cossette
Certificate ‘IMMIGRATION OFFICER,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Cantel AT&T, Agency: Gee Jeffery & Partners
1998
Certificate of Excellence (TV/Cinema Campaign & Multi-Media Campaign) for ‘DESIGNER/ RESOLUTION/ FAT,’ Advertiser: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett Company Limited
Certificate of Excellence (TV/Cinema Single) for ‘SPRAY FOR MERCY,’ Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Ltd., Agency: BBDO Canada
1997
Silver Award (TV Single) for ‘SNOWBALL,’ Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO Canada
Bronze Award (Multi-Media Campaign) for ‘SNOWBALL/ PASSING THROUGH/ SLIDING DOOR,’ Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO
Certificate of Excellence (TV/Cinema Single) for ‘JIM JOHNSTONE,’ Directed by
Bob Purman, Advertiser: Canadian Egg Marketing, Agency: Roche Macaulay & Partners Advertising Inc.
1996
Certificate of Excellence (TV Single) for ‘CHRYSLER MINIVAN,’ Advertiser: Chrysler Canada Limited, Agency: BBDO Canada, Toronto
Certificate of Excellence (Multi-Media)
for ‘RED DOG BEER SERIES,’ Agency: BBDO
1995
Certificate of Excellence (TV Campaign)
for ‘ELEMENTARY/ GULL-A-BULL,’ Directed by Gary Johns, Advertiser: Pepsi-Cola Canada, Agency: J. Walter Thompson Company
Certificate of Excellence (Multi-Media)
for ‘FACE/ FLASHLIGHT/ FREE WHEELING/ DIVERSITY,’ Advertiser: Molson Breweries of Canada, Agency: MacLaren Lintas
1994
Gold (TV Campaign) for ‘STATISTICS/SELLING POINTS/SET YOUR WATCH BACK,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: PEI Tourism, Agency: Franklin Dallas
Gold Award (TV Campaign) for ‘FREE WHEELING/ DIVERSITY/ MOMENT/ HANGIN OUT,’ Advertiser: Molson Breweries of Canada, Agency: MacLaren Lintas
Gold Award (Multi-Media) for ‘RUPERT/ BOB/ AGNES/ OLD WOMAN/ BANKER/COUPLE…., ‘Advertiser: Nestle Canada, Agency:
McCann-Erickson Advertising
Certificate of Excellence (TV Single) for ‘GULL-A-BULL,’ Advertiser: Pepsi-Cola Canada, Agency: J. Walter Thompson Company
Certificate of Excellence (TV Single) for ‘OLD WOMAN,’ Advertiser: Nestle Canada, Agency: McCann-Erickson Advertising
1994
Silver Award (Multi-Media) for ‘NEVER ASSUME/ STATISTICS/ SELLING POINTS,’ Directed by Amir Hamed, Advertiser: P.E.I. Tourism, Agency: Franklin Dallas
Certificate of Excellence (TV Single) for ‘KANSAS,’ Advertiser: Toronto Star, Agency: Geoffrey B. Roche & Partners
Certificate of Excellence (TV Campaign)
for ‘KANSAS/ WADE/ LARRY,’ Advertiser: The Toronto Star, Agency: Geoffrey B. Roche & Partners
Certificate of Excellence (TV Single) for ‘LARRY,’ Advertiser: Toronto Star, Agency: Geoffrey B. Roche & Partners
Certificate of Excellence (TV Single) for ‘SELLING POINTS,’ Advertiser: P.E.I. Tourism, Agency: Franklin Dallas
Silver (TV Single) for ‘STATISTICS’, Advertiser: P.E.I. Tourism, Agency: Franklin Dallas
1993
Silver Award (TV Single) for ‘AFTERGLOW,’ Advertiser: Fisons Consumers Health, Agency: Franklin Dallas Advertising Inc.
Certificate of Excellence (TV Single) for ‘BLIND FAITH,’ Advertiser: Nissan Canada Inc., Agency: Chiat Day Inc.
Certificate of Excellence (Multi-Media)
for ‘MOLSON CANADIAN GAMES,’ Advertiser: Molson Breweries of Canada, Agency: MacLaren: Lintas Inc.
Certificate of Excellence (TV Campaign) for ‘NAP/ KITCHEN/ PIANO,’ Directed by Libman & Williams, Advertiser: Lever Brothers, Agency: MacLaren Lintas Inc.
1992
Silver Award (TV Campaign) for ‘SKATES/ CAMCORDERS/ MEN’S SUITS,’ Advertiser: Sears Canada, Agency: Franklin Dallas
Certificate of Excellence (Business Press Single) for ‘HELL,’ Agency: Franklin Dallas
THE MOBIUS ADVERTISING AWARDS
1998
The Mobius Award (Recreation) for ‘POOL,’ Presented to Richard D’Alessio of Imported Artists Film Company
1997
Certificate for Outstanding Creativity (Food) for ‘RESOLUTION,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Kelloggs Canada Inc., Agency: Leo Burnett Company Inc.
Excellence In the Creation Of Television Commercial Advertising (Financial) for ‘GET OUT OF TOWN,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Agency: Young & Rubicam, Toronto
Certificate for Outstanding Creativity for a Commercial Single (Financial) for ‘TAX EVADER,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: H&R Block, Agency: Young & Rubicam, Toronto
Excellence in the Creation of Television Commercial Advertising (Financial) for the ‘GET OUT OF TOWN/ TAX EVADER,’ Campaign, Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Agency: Young & Rubicam
1996
Gold Medal for ‘CAB RIDE,’ Awarded to Imported Artists Film Production, Advertiser: Toshiba
THE NEW YORK FESTIVALS
1998
Finalist Award for ‘BUDDY/ X-MAS X-RAY/ X-RAY,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio
1997
World Medal (International Television Advertising) for ‘DESIGNER/RESOLUTION,’ Campaign, Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Executive Producer Christina Ford
World Medal (International Television Advertising) for ‘MOVING NIGHT/ BEAR,’ Directed by Gary Johns and Richard D’Alessio
World Medal (International Television Advertising) for ‘PILFOMERCIAL/ CLEAR/ MEADOW,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio
Finalist Award for ‘SPRAY FOR MERCY,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio
1992
Finalist Award for ‘HELL,’
THE ONE SHOW MERIT AWARD
1993
Awarded For Excellence in Advertising ‘AFTERGLOW,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Fisons Consumer Health
PLAYBACK (Canada’s Broadcast & Production Journal)
1992
Top Spots ‘WE BUILT ONE,’ Directed by Erick Ifergan, Advertiser: Nissan Canada, Agency: Chiat Day
PRIX GEMINI AWARDS
1999
Best Short Dramatic Program ‘THE DANE,’ Awarded to Jeffrey Berman, David Huban and Christina Ford
U.S. INDUSTRIAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
1992
Certificate for Creative Excellence in Advertising: General Information ‘IT HAPPENS EVERY SECOND’
THE TELLY AWARDS
1994
Silver Award for ‘MASTERCARD,’ Directed by Mark Celentano
1992
Finalist for ‘IT HAPPENS EVERY SECOND,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Advertiser: Volvo North America
WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION
2000
Crystal Award for Excellence in Production Awarded to Christina Ford
WORLDFEST CHARLESTON
1995
Gold Award (Commercial Single) for ‘TULIP,’ Directed by Mark Celentano
WORLDFEST FLAGSTAFF
(Independent Film & Video Awards)
1999
Gold Award (Comedy- Adaptation) for ‘THE DANE,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio, Produced by Clarence Square Pictures
WORLDFEST HOUSTON
1992
Gold Award (Film and Video Production) for ‘IT HAPPENS EVERY SECOND,’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio
1995
Bronze Award (Series/Campaign) for ‘NESTLE NESCAFE: OLD MAN, BANKER, COUPLE’ Directed by Richard D’Alessio