High School & College Student Production Awards and Scholarship Announced by NATAS Ohio Valley
– For Immediate Release –
June 14, 2016 – The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is proud to announce the 2016 David J. Clarke Memorial Scholarship and Student Production Award recipients.
Sarah Owens, a junior at Asbury University majoring in Media Communications, will receive a $3000 grant, after being selected among those area college students who applied for the Ohio Valley Chapter’s annual David J. Clarke Memorial Scholarship.
A record number of entries were received from colleges, universities and high schools across the chapter’s 4-state region. Industry professionals judged and critiqued the entries which showcased a wide range of talent from these future broadcasters and media producers. (*See attached pages for the complete list of recipients and honorable mentions.)
“The work of our region’s students continues to impress the professionals who judge their submissions,” said Leslie Blackston-Favors, High School Student Awards Chairman for the Ohio Valley Chapter. Scholarship and College Student Awards Chairman Harrison Hove added “Across all the various media disciplines, the students of the Ohio Valley Chapter embody the standard of excellence that NATAS was founded to maintain. Congratulations to those who have been honored this year. We’re proud to have the opportunity to encourage and mentor these dynamic students.”
The awards will be presented during the chapter’s annual Emmy® Awards Gala, August 6, 2016 at the Lawrenceburg Event Center in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
About the Ohio Valley Chapter The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was established in 1962. It is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. The Chapter presents the prestigious and coveted Emmy® Award to television professionals in thirteen markets in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, honors industry trailblazers with the Silver and Gold Circle and makes scholarships available to students at colleges and universities throughout the region.
### Contact: Harrison Hove – Scholarship and College Student Awards Chairman | [email protected] Leslie Blackston-Favors – High School Student Awards Chairman | [email protected] Cherie Housley – Chapter Administrator | (937) 233-3303 | [email protected]
PO Box 24796 ~ Dayton, Ohio 45424 www.ohiovalleyemmy.org
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Student Production Award Recipients – College/University:
News: General Assignment Life After Paris Attacks, The Ohio State University Yann Schreiber, Reporter/Producer; Ariana Bernard, Editor; Tao Wang, Advisor
Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs Building a Ballet, University of Cincinnati Mark D'Andrea, Director/Videographer; Hagit Limor, Advisor
Music Video Jane, Capital University Matt Lewis, Director, Colorist & Editor; Daniel Stemen, Director & Director of Photography; Josh Vanderzyden, Producer; Lynn Tancak, Producer; Travis Martin, Producer; Max Taylor, Producer; Joey Belczak, Producer; Betsy Pike, Advisor
Short Form - Fiction Devil's Night, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Aryn Fox, Producer; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Short Form - Non-Fiction Brand New: UC Navigators, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Cory Woodruff, Producer; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Long Form - Fiction Box of Dust, Asbury University Philip Lambert, Writer; Amanda Secen, Producer; Ken Lutz, Editor; Bryan Garrett, Director of Photography; Alyssa Driscoll, Production Designer; Ian Huxham, Sound Designer; Jake Halm, Composer; Jonathan Heffley, Lead Actor; Allison Acuff, Lead Actress; Sarah Bosler, Costuming; Julia Chin, Assistant Director; Craig McElwee, Key Grip; Jacob Klein, Advisor
Sports Program Gridiron Glory, Ohio University Emily Mueting, Producer; Justin Holbrock, Host; Natalie Abraham, Director; Colin Porter, Assistant Director; Brad Friedman, Co-Web/Social Media Coordinator; Kelsey Rinard, Co-Web/Social Media Coordinator; Mike Rodriguez, Advisor
Animation/Graphics/Special Effects The Wish, Asbury University Aaron Winneroski, Animation/Graphics; Levi Simonton, Music & Audio Effects; Doug Walker, Advisor
Story, Asbury University Cody Nowels, Animator; Ellen Packer, Key Animator, Character Design; Levi Simonton, Music & Audio Effects; Sarah Leckie, Advisor
Director Devil's Night, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Aryn Fox, Director; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Box of Dust, Asbury University Philip Lambert, Director; Jacob Klein, Advisor
Editor Devil's Night, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Aryn Fox, Editor; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
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Student Production Award Recipients – College/University (continued)
Photographer Brand New: UC Navigators, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Cory Woodruff, Photographer; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Talent Paige Hagan Reporter Reel, Western Kentucky University Paige Hagan, Reporter/Anchor; Bradley Pfranger, Advisor
Video Essay (Single Camera Only) Gi Yu Dojo, Wright State University Edward Sevillano, Producer/Writer/Photographer/Editor; Dr. Jennifer Ware, Advisor
Xavier Women's Big East, Xavier University Mercedes Oliver, Writer/Shooter/Producer/Editor/Director; Blis DeVault and Jon Nicholas, Advisors
Writing Life After Paris Attacks, The Ohio State University Yann Schreiber, Writer; Ariana Bernard, Writer; Tao Wang, Advisor
Devil's Night, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Aryn Fox, Writer; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
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Student Production Award Recipients – High School:
News: General Assignment Confederate Flag: History or Hate?, Eastside Technical Center (Lexington, Kentucky) Brandon Bradley, Writer/Photographer/Editor; Michelle Rauch, Advisor
Music Video From The Day, Kettering Fairmont High School (Dayton, Ohio) Brian Kinnison, Producer; Scott Leo, Advisor
Short Form - Fiction Behind the Wall, Doug Hughes Films: Homeschool Production Class (Columbus, Ohio) Abagail Watkins, Director/Writer/Editor/Talent; Brittany Bruce, Assistant Director; Dana Dirksen, Director of Photography/Writer/Editor; Mia Lowry, Writer/ Talent; Joelle Dirksen, Editor/ Talent; Ezra Kinnell, Editor/Sound; Will Waters, Sound; Alex Watkins, Sound; Joey McFaddin, Talent; Davey McFaddin, Talent; Channing Sebetich, Talent; John Newkirk, Talent; Hannah Lowry, Talent; Doug Hughes, Advisor
Short Form - Non-Fiction Maverick, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) Mark Vogt, Producer; Brian Mitchell, Advisor
Long Form - Fiction Echo Trail, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) Mark Vogt, Producer; Brian Mitchell, Advisor
East Point, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) Mark Vogt, Director/Writer; Kyle Fitzgerald, Associate Producer; Josh Hensel, Producer/Actor; Brian Mitchell, Advisor
Public Service (PSAs) This is John, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) Michael Bailey, Associate Producer; Ethan Cagata, Associate Producer; Jordan Morrow, Actor; Chace Recktenwald, Actor; Brian Mitchell, Advisor
Public Affairs/Community Service Explanation of the Honor Flight Program, Gahanna Lincoln High School (Columbus, Ohio) Michael Kromer, Reporter; Mike Kittel, Reporter; Tom Gregory, Advisor
Commercial Buy a Yearbook, Gahanna Lincoln High School (Columbus, Ohio) Michael Kromer, Producer; Tom Gregory, Advisor
Del-Co Water, Delaware Area Career Center (Delaware, Ohio) Connor McGovern, Director/Photographer/Editor/Writer; Nate Martin, Director/Photographer/Writer; Jake Marzluf, Director/Animation; Jeff Butcher, Photographer/Writer; Garrett Varanelli, Photographer/Animation; Andrew Chope, Music; Aidan Garling, Talent; Josh Gallagan, Advisor
Audio/Sound Sound Compilation, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) Mark Vogt, Audio/Sound; Brian Mitchell, Advisor
Director Directing Compilation, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) Mark Vogt, Director; Brian Mitchell, Advisor
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Student Production Award Recipients – High School (continued)
Photographer Cinematography Compilation, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) Mark Vogt, Photographer; Brian Mitchell, Advisor
Talent Composite, Worthington Kilbourne High School (Columbus, OH) Annika Thomas, Anchor/Reporter; Sandra Kucinich-Horn, Advisor
Composite, Gahanna Lincoln High School (Columbus, OH) Michael Kromer, Reporter; Tom Gregory, Advisor
Video Essay (Single Camera Only) Cups, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, KY) Tate Becherer, Producer; Brian Mitchell, Advisor
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Student Production Award Honorable Mentions – College/University:
Newscast WKU News Channel 12, Western Kentucky University Will Puckett, Executive Producer; Bradley Pfranger, Advisor
News: General Assignment An Effort To Combat Ohio's High Infant Mortality Rate, Ohio University Katy Anderson, Producer/Reporter; Allison Hunter, Advisor
Short Form - Fiction The Glass Half, Capital University Oliver Rouch, Director; Oliver Rouch, Writer; Betsy Pike, Advisor
On The Other Hand, Asbury University Josh Bedsole, Producer/Director of Photography; Aaron Bohn, Director; Ken Lutz, Editor; Jacob Halm, Composer; Jacob Klein, Advisor
Drowning in My Own Discontent, Asbury University Josh Bedsole, Producer/Cinematographer; Tyler Horn, Director; Andrew King, Composer; Sarah Hogencamp, Advisor
God, Todd, and the Devil, Asbury University Cody Nowels, Director; Cody Nowels, Writer; Heather Hollingshead, Producer; Josh Magee, Lead Actor; Gabe Chandler, Lead Actor; Ryan Brightwell, Lead Actor; Paul Sigler, Cinematographer; Levi Simonton, Composer; Jacob Klein, Advisor
Short Form - Non-Fiction Birdhouse Bill (and his rainbow rocks), Asbury University Aaron Winneroski, Director; Landers Pannell, Director; Doug Walker, Advisor
Jesus Prom, Asbury University Sarah Bosler, Cinematographer; Kelsey Bundy, Director; Amanda Secen, Producer; Greg Bandy, Advisor
City Goggles: Cincinnati Observatory, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Cory Woodruff, Producer; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Long Form - Non-Fiction All You Can Eat, The University of Dayton Joseph Buffo, Co-Producer; Rachel Keck, Co-Producer; Kerri Marks, Co-Producer; Rhiannon Matuszak, Co-Producer; Gregory C. Rotuno, Co-Producer; Gregory Kennedy, Advisor
The Point Guard, Xavier University Connor Muldoon, Diretor/Producer/Editor; Mercedes Oliver, Director/Producer/Editor; Blis DeVault, Advisor
Sports Vette City Roller Derby, Western Kentucky University Dan Blommel, Videographer; Ian Dowty, Videographer; Bradley Pfranger, Advisor
Sports-Live Event 2016 Zweifel/Pritchett Classic Broadcast, Asbury University Vada Bennett, Producer; Andrew King, Director; Cody Logan, TD; Jordan Lunsford, Camera Operator; Josiah Downey, Camera Operator; Bryan Garrett, Camera Operator; Lucas Green, Camera Operator; Tanner Perkins, A1; Ken Lutz, Graphics Creation & Operator; Grant Porter, EVS Operator; Sheridan Swathwood, Set Director; Spencer Smith, Set Producer; Jim Owens, Advisor
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Student Production Award Honorable Mentions – College/University (continued)
Sports Program The Bobcat Sports Showcase, Ohio University Abigail Carnivale, Host/Producer; Jordan Allen, Director; Rachel Cherry, Assistant Producer; Karli Bell, Sports Director; Carter Eckl, Sports Director; Mark Brewer, Advisor
Public Affairs/Community Service Jonesville, Western Kentucky University Darby Beane, Reporter; Victoria LaPoe, Advisor
Animation/Graphics/Special Effects Devil's Night, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Aryn Fox, Special Visual Effects; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Audio/Sound The Moth, Capital University Daniel Stemen, Sound Engineer; Betsy Pike, Advisor
Director Jumping The Gun, Xavier University Nick Bergman, Director; Blis DeVault, Advisor
Routine Checkup, Xavier University Grant Vance, Director; Blis DeVault, Advisor
Editor City Goggles: Cincinnati Observatory, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Cory Woodruff, Editor; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Brand New: UC Navigators, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Cory Woodruff, Editor; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Will To Power, Xavier University Grant Vance, Editor; Emily Brennan, Editor; Blis DeVault and John Addino, Advisors
Photographer City Goggles: Cincinnati Observatory, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Cory Woodruff, Photographer; William Boyle, David Hartz, Dave Hubble and H. Michael Sanders, Advisors
Talent Composite, The Ohio State University Mackenzie Bart, Meteorologist/Reporter; Tao Wang, Advisor
Composite, Ohio University Jake Hromada, Talent; Jason Chippiano, Advisor
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Student Production Award Honorable Mentions – High School:
Newscast WLHS-TV Newscast, Logan High School (Logan, West Virginia) Autumn Stennett, Technical Director; Trevor Bowen, News Anchor; Summer Jewell, News Anchor; Brie Franklin, Reporter; Samson Woodruff, Reporter; Chili Nichols, Reporter; Haley Caudill, Reporter; Bill France, Advisor
News: General Assignment Get Moving Coral Ridge, Pleasure Ridge Park High School (Louisville, Kentucky) Ariel Findley, Reporter; Mary Dunn, Advisor
Short Form - Non-Fiction Story Teller, Delaware Area Career Center (Delaware, Ohio) Connor McGovern Photographer/Editor; Josh Gallagan, Advisor
Big Man on Campus, Eastside Technical Center (Lexington, Kentucky) Josh Wooldridge, Reporter; Michelle Rauch, Advisor
Long Form - Non-Fiction Teen Heroin Addiction in the Suburbs, Worthington Kilbourne High School (Columbus, Ohio) Riley Norman, Reporter/Producer; Kayla Beals, Photographer/Editor; Sandra Kucinich-Horn, Advisor
Gahanna Honor Flight 2015, Gahanna Lincoln High School (Columbus, Ohio) Jason Grafe, Reporter; Tom Gregory, Advisor
Public Service (PSAs) Bullying is Bullying, Bowling Green High School (Bowling Green, Kentucky) Michael Manning, Director, Producer, Editor; Sandra McCoy, Advisor
Mental Health of America - Suicide Prevention PSA, Newark City High School (Newark, Ohio) Haley Drake, Videographer/Editor; Avery Pethtel, Videographer/Editor; Autumn Seabright, Talent; Jazmin Harkin, Talent; Gregory A. Ardrey, Advisor
Animation/Graphics/Special Effects Composite, Kettering Fairmont High School (Dayton, Ohio) Michaela Wells, Graphics/Animator; Scott Leo, Advisor
Editor Editing Compilation, Saint Xavier High School (Louisville, Kentucky) Mark Vogt, Editor; Brian Mitchell, Advisor