'La La Land' Wins Accolade Competition

July 9, 2009 - PRLog -- (Los Angeles, CA) – Jennifer Betit Yen, of Cougar Kitten Films, has won a prestigious Award of Merit: Pilot Program from The Accolade Competition.  The award was given for Ms. Betit Yen’s television pilot concept La La Land, a modern-day Odd Couple, in which two opposites take on the wilds of Hollywood with side-splitting results.

The Accolade recognizes film, television and videography 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 at www.theaccolade.net.

In winning an Accolade, Ms. Betit Yen joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award.  Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs The Accolade, had this to say about the July 2009 winners, “The Accolade is not an easy award to win.  Entries are received from around the world.  The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity.  The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of the entries.  The goal of The Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”