Six productions by Ballard High School video students have been honored with student Emmy nominations at the regional level. The awards are a project of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (the professional organization that gives the Emmy awards) and honor the best in student television production. The regional awards celebrate the most outstanding productions from five northwest states: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. The winners will be announced at the 47th Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards on June 5th.
Four of the nominations are in the Dramatic Presentation category.
The Crumb by Emily Deering, Karli Lafferty,
Sarah Maloney & Taylor Rubright
Dead End by Emma Hutchison, Kaila Lafferty,
Karli Lafferty & Kirsten Zeller
Manimal by Levi Friedman, Matt Law-Phipps,
Esther Magasis & Ryan Zemke
Reflection by Sheridan Koehler & Blair Scott
Only six productions received nominations in this category, so odds are good that BHS producers will take home the award on June 5.
The other two nominations are in the Public Service Announcement category.
Loose Change (produced for Real Change) by
Emma Hutchison, Georgia Peck &Alex Scheller
Swine Flu Apocalypse (produced for the Teen
Health Center) by John Christensen, Conner Jarvie & Matt Law-Phipps
This makes the fourth year in a row that Ballard High School video producers have been nominated. Last year they received 5 nominations and won student Emmy awards in the Public Affairs and Technical Achievement categories.
BHS video students will present new works completed this semester at 7 pm on Friday, June 11 at the BHS auditorium. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5.
