WINNERS FOR THE 2021 NATIONAL STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK, November 23, 2021 – Winners of the 6th Annual National Student Production Awards were announced today during a virtual ceremony hosted by NBC News White House Correspondent, Monica Alba. Joining Alba to present the awards were Malika Andrews (ESPN), Anson Carter  (Turner Sports), Emily Estefan (Red Table Talk: The Estefans), Steve Hartman (CBS News), Isobel Yeung (VICE News) and Andrew Zimmern (TV Personality/Chef/Writer/Teacher).

The Foundation of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) presents this competition annually which includes more than twenty programming and craft categories honoring student productions from across the country.

 “The National Academy takes great pride in honoring these amazing students and congratulates all of today’s nominees and winners for their excellent work as presented in these outstanding entries,” said Doug Mummert, Chairman, NATAS Foundation.”

Over 250 entries from NATAS’s regional chapters were submitted to the national competition. The videos representing work from students across the country were judged by industry professionals to determine today’s winners.

“Over the years, our Student Productions Awards have served not just to honor the best in student videos, but also to highlight our industry’s next generation of content producers and leaders,” said NATAS Chairman Terry O’Reilly. “This year, their work is even more impressive, given the added challenge of the COVID pandemic.  We’re proud to welcome all of the entrants and honorees to our Academy family.”

Recipients were announced in a ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST via a live web stream produced by Steve Ulrich, Senior VP of Production; Lisa Armstrong, Director of Production; Danielle Mannion, Education Chair; and Cherie Housley, National Student Production Awards Administrator. The ceremony can be seen on the Academy’s dedicated viewing platform powered by Vimeo, available on the web at Watch.TheEmmys.TV and via The Emmys®  apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV, Roku and Samsung TV (full list at apps.theemmys.tv).

About NATAS
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization 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. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy^® Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, and Daytime television programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of more than 18,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the United States Beyond awards, NATAS provides extensive educational programs through its Foundation, including regional and national scholarships and Student Production Awards.

CONTACTS:
Press NYC – Paul G. Pillitteri, ppillitteri@emmyonline.tv

Press LA – Harlan Boll, harlan@bhbpr.com

NATAS Education Chair – Danielle Mannion, studentawards@emmyonline.tv

Social Media
NATAS Website: https://TheEmmys.tv/
NATAS/National Student Production Awards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natas_spa

2021 NATIONAL STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARD WINNERS

Newscast

The Rise, Doral Academy Preparatory (Suncoast Chapter)
Marcelo Villar-Ojito
Elayne Diaz, Advisor

News Report – Serious News

LGBTQ History in the Classroom, Germantown High School (Nashville/Mid-South Chapter)
Gilana Moody, Denham Henderson
Leonid Mazor, Advisor

News Report – Light News

The Beekeeper, Christopher Columbus High School (Suncoast Chapter)
Christopher Gomez, Adrian Botton, Nicolas Casanueva, Andrew Falconi, Joseph Gonzalez
Omar Delgado, Christina Insua, Advisors

Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) or Video Essay

Unconventional Prom 2020: A Night to Remember, Northwestern High School
(Ohio Valley Chapter)
Gabrielle Limes
Lisa K. Boggess, Advisor

Non-Fiction – Short Form

Land of Opportunity: Stories from Janakpur, Nepal, Anacortes High School (Northwest Chapter)
Jacob Hoxie, Mason Bakke
Jim Thompson, Advisor

Non-Fiction – Long Form

A Divided City, The Westminster Schools (Southeast Chapter)
Samantha Cohn, Jonas Du
Daniel Searl, Advisor

Public Affairs/Community Service

Dear Class of 2020, Christopher Columbus High School (Suncoast Chapter)
David  Perez, Alexander Someillan
Omar Delgado, Christina Insua, Advisors

Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs

Diaspora: Voices of an Ever-Changing America, Gahanna Lincoln High School
(Ohio Valley Chapter)
Kierra  Mullins, Azaria Jackson
Mark Lowrie, Advisor

Magazine Program

Firebird TV News Magazine, Doral Academy Preparatory (Suncoast Chapter)
Marcelo Villar-Ojito
Elayne Diaz, Advisor

Music Video

She’s the Only One, Fairhaven High School (Boston/New England Chapter)
Charles Fernandes
Drew Furtado, Advisor

Fiction – Short Form

Incursion, El Diamante High School (San Francisco/Northern California Chapter)
Noah Lillywhite, Sam Zurek, Kai Willey
Ellie Hebert, Advisor

Fiction – Long Form

Disowned, The Westminster Schools (Southeast Chapter)
Andrew Stevens, Jonas Du, Patrick Nagy
Daniel Searl, Advisor

Sports Story or Segment

Balancing a Brooklyn Knucklehead, Prosper High School (Lone Star Chapter)
Cristina Folsom, Mason Mumy, Goel Yongo, Brenna Gibbons
Michael Hatch, Advisor

Sports Program

Wildcat Sports Network | Episode 69, Har-Ber High School (Mid-America Chapter)
Samantha Lewandowski
Travis Sherman, Advisor

Live Sporting Event/Game

2020 CHSAA 5A Semi-Final: Cherry Creek vs. Pomona, Cherry Creek High School
(Mid-America Chapter)
Jonathan Varghese, Matthew Anderson
Benjamin Parris, Advisor

Public Service Announcement (PSA)

Pandemic Pandemonium, Glenbrook North High School (Chicago/Midwest Chapter)
Mariel Mudrik
Todd Rubin, Advisor

Commercial

Steam Club, Whitney High School (San Francisco/Northern California Chapter)
Alicia Chiang, Michaela Oh
Ben Barnholdt, Advisor

Animation/Graphics/Special Effects

Beasts in the Orange Clouds, El Diamante High School
(San Francisco/Northern California Chapter)
Mario Landeros
Ellie Hebert, Advisor

Audio/Sound

Marked – A Short Film, The Westminster Schools (Southeast Chapter)
Patrick Nagy
Daniel Searl, Advisor

Director

Marked – A Short Film, The Westminster Schools (Southeast Chapter)
Samantha Cohn
Daniel Searl, Advisor

Editor

ILEA, West Broward High School (Suncoast Chapter)
Genesis Ibarra
Vidal (Chuck) Rivera, Jodi Tesser, Advisors

Photographer

Who’s Sorry Now, Buchanan High School (San Francisco/Northern California Chapter)
Noah Roberto
Daniel Pearce, Advisor

Talent – New or Sports

Christopher Gomez Talent Reel, Christopher Columbus High School (Suncoast Chapter)
Christopher Gomez
Omar Delgado, Christina Insua, Advisors

Talent – Performer

ILEA, West Broward High School (Suncoast Chapter)
Noelle Ramsay
Vidal (Chuck) Rivera, Jodi Tesser, Advisors

Writer

Oz’s Eyes, Pierce County High School (Southeast Chapter)
Camden Jewell
John DuPont, Advisor

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