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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)
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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)
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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) |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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2006 Best of Show |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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2004 Best of Show |
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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 |
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2003 Best of Show |
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TLC Entertainment, Kids Ten Commandments , religion,
animated mini-movie series with original music for children explaining the Ten Commandments.
(2003)
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