2008-Humanitarian 2007-Humanitarian

 

2009 Best of Show
	Golden Era Productions, Making A Killing: The Untold Story of Psychotropic Drugging, documentary, rips the mask off psychotropic drugging and exposes a brutal but well-entrenched money-making machine. Psychotropic drugs fuel a $330 billion psychiatric industry. Well-crafted, filled with facts, this documentary deserves wide distribution. www.cchr.org/#/videos/making-a-killing-introduction
2008 Best of Show
	Detrick Lawrence Corporation, ZEB: Schooner Life, feature documentary, tells the story of a legendary mariner who kept sailing his working schooner along Martha’s Vineyard well into the age of oil and gas. Captain Zeb Tilton became a local celebrity and American folk hero as he kept alive a way of life as other skippers consigned working sailing vessels to the dustbin of history. A fascinating tale for those drawn to the sea. www.zebtilton.com
	Golightly Films, Inc., A Journey to Joy, nonprofit/fundraising, tells the story of children and families battling cancer and how their struggle touches the lives of everyone they meet. Unlike most other production companies that produce non-profit branding videos, Golightly Films allows viewers to join a process of discovery about the charity rather than being told what to think. This video is an excellent example of the use of storytelling to foster a non-profit campaign. (2008)
2007 Best of Show
	Adrian Belic, Beyond the Call, documentary, has the feel of a real-life Indiana Jones, as three eccentric, middle-aged men travel the world delivering life-saving aid directly into the hands of civilians on the frontline of war. These modern-day knights, filled with lovable quirks, take danger in stride while visiting some of the most beautiful, but troubled, places on earth. These are the most can-do, likable, brave characters you’ll ever meet in a documentary. (2007)
	Cut Loose Productions, To Touch the Soul, documentary, involves the experiences of 27 university students as they travel to Cambodia to create art projects with impoverished children. Director Ryan Goble brilliantly captures the emotional context as the students bond with the children and discover the true meaning of kindness, selflessness, and courage. It shows that even the smallest attempt at making a difference can have life-changing consequences for the people involved. (2007)
	Click here to view clips at The Long Road website... Glenn Osten Anderson, The Long Road, internet site streaming, is an excellent example of how observational documentaries and the internet can be merged in support of a worthy cause. Four short episodes profile two disabled athletes as they rise above the physical and emotional challenges of their disabilities to take part in a marathon. URL = www.armorytrack.com/thelongroad. (2007)
	Golightly Films, Inc., Listen to the Sounds of Life, nonprofit/fundraising, weaves a sad but loving story of children with cancer and their courageous struggle with live and death. Producer Kaja Zaloudek is a master at doing the impossible, i.e., making “talking heads” compelling when she captures on-camera appearances by family members. Dramatic impact is increased via a prudent mix of color and black and white footage. This production is a fine example of the power of fundraising videos to brand nonprofits. (2007)
	Shedd Productions, Green Is The Color Of Money, contemporary issues, is a documentary by Academy Award winning filmmaker Ben Shedd about designing and building the Banner Bank Building, one of the world’s most energy efficient, high performance structures. Produced in high definition, the production illustrates the power of a documentary to foster technological change. (2007) Website
	Still-Motion.ca (Canada), Hunter Highlights, wedding videography, shot by one videographer using three cameras in rainy conditions, is all about storytelling under adverse conditions. Movie-like, the production captures the character and flavor of the love story. Videographer Patrick Moreau combines voice, music, camera angles and careful editing to create texture and mood. (2007)
2006 Best of Show
	Gandy Dancer Productions, Where Does It Hurt?, special purpose production, was produced to brand and sell services for Injuryed Workers Pharmacy. Smart script, quick cuts, and carefully planned camera shots effectively communicate the benefits of using the vendor’s services. (2006)
	Hank Isaac, The Gift, nonprofit/fundraising, unlike almost every other short videos to support fundraising efforts, this production avoided using “talking-heads”, opting instead to subtly communicate the value of the nonprofit by following a little girl as she navigates through the landscape of the nonprofit’s services. (2006)
	Merestone, Wells Fargo Financial - Leadership Conference 2006, corporate/stakeholder communication, is a clever and unusual set of annimations used to brand, unify and create excitement during the conference opening and introduction of speakers at a banker’s convention. (2006)
2005 Best of Show
	Jazz & Syd Productions, Motherless Child, dramatic impact, a granddaughter explores how the 1960 suicide her grandmother forever changed the lives of her thirteen aunts and uncles. This amateur’s documetary records emotional accounts of how her grandfather forced his children into modern day slavery and child prostitution. While the production is technically flawed, this is storytelling at its best. (2005)
	The Endowment for Human Development, The Biology of Prenatal Development, a meticulously researched health/science documentary that details the progression of fetal development. Superb graphics and sub-titles in several languages. (2005)
	You're The Star Productions, Kim & Enrique: Our Wedding, weddings, is a creative and beautifully filmed wedding production. Wedding videography presents technical challenges regarding lighting and sound and creative challenges regarding storytelling and capturing personalities in a warm and concise manner. Producer Harlene Conlin demonstrates mastery of the craft. (2005)
2004 Best of Show
	Mandalay Sports Action Entertainment, The Quest For Nutrition, branded documentary, traces the science and history of efforts to improve personal health through development of nutritional supplements while promoting the Nutrilite Health Institute. (2004) Website
2003 Best of Show
	TLC Entertainment, Kids Ten Commandments , religion, animated mini-movie series with original music for children explaining the Ten Commandments. (2003)