Awards

Producing/Directing/Writing:

Outstanding Documentary, Sacramento International Film Festival, Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

Explorers Club Film Festival Award, Ice Challenger

Emmy, Mr. Dial Has Something to Say, outstanding documentary, Southeast region

Emmy:  Mr. Dial Has Something to Say, outstanding editing, Southeast region

Emmy:  Mr. Dial Has Something to Say,  outstanding photography, Southeast region

Emmy:  Mr. Dial Has Something to Say, outstanding director, post-production, Southeast region

Best Documentary, George Lindsey Film Festival, Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

Cine Golden Eagle Special Jury Award, Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

Official PBS/International selection for INPUT South Africa: Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

Cine Golden Eagle Award, Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

Best Cultural Issues film, Cine International Film Fest: Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

Emmy:  Mr. Dial Has Something to Say, outstanding promotion, Southeast region

Emmy:  Thornton Dial, outstanding director, post-production, , Southeast region

NETA award, best arts production Alabama Ballet: the Making of Romeo & Juliet

Golden Gate Award,San Francisco International Film Festival, Thornton Dial

Audience Choice Award, Sidewalk Film Festival, Thornton Dial

NEA major grant recipient:  Mr. Dial Has Something to Say

Emmy: The Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend, outstanding documentary, Southeast region

Executive Producing:

Emmy: Justice without Violence, outstanding documentary, Southeast region

Emmy: Justice without Violence, outstanding writing, Southeast region