and Act III combined both styles in a smooth Steadicam style. This was done in order to convey the personalities of the characters of the Younger Son, Elder Son, and Father, respectively. Awards The Prodigal Trilogy has won several awards and honors, including: Special Jury Award: Most Original Short - 2008 Faith and Film Festival Best of Show - 2009 Imago Film Festival Best Dramatic Short - 2009 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival Honorable Mention - The Accolade Competition Official Selection - Gold Lion Film Festival References External links Interview with Jason Hildebrand of The Prodigal Trilogy Praise Pictures review Films about evangelicalism 2008 films 2000s English-language films