Accolade is a private platform connecting directors and photographers with agencies and brands. Agencies upload briefs and receive AI-assisted talent matches, then contact talent directly. Accolade is not a production company and takes 0% commission.

Agencies and brands upload a brief and receive a curated shortlist of matching talent. Directors and photographers manage their own profiles. All communication happens directly between agencies and talent.

Accolade is private and login-only. There are no public rosters. Full profiles and search are available only to approved members.

Accolade is invite-only. Directors and photographers can apply and are reviewed individually.

No. Accolade complements existing reps and production companies. We welcome exclusively and non-exclusively signed talent. When a match occurs, agencies contact the director directly, and any existing rep handles negotiations as usual.

Established directors stay highly visible through precise AI-assisted recommendations, creating efficient connections for suitable projects alongside their reps' proactive work.

Accolade is in active development following a successful beta. The full platform is being refined for wider rollout.

AI enhances talent matching by analysing profiles, bios, tags, budget levels, and visual references to identify the most relevant talent for each brief.

Subscription-based for directors/photographers and agencies/brands, with a free version initially. 0% commission on projects.

Directors/photographers: Apply via the website. Agencies/brands: Contact us. Email: morgan@accolade.works