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Ed Sharpe of Glendale Arizona wins Rocky Mountain Emmy(R) Award for Breaking News/ Continuing Coverage
Photo: Jennifer Jones KPHO and President of the Rocky Mountain NATAS Chapter and Ed Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions/ Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV with 2007 Rocky Mountain Emmy(R) Award for the production of "The Laura Gaff Hit and Run Accident - Search For The Driver" .(Photo by Bette Sharpe)
Ed Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV in Glendale, AZ was award a 2007 Rocky Mountain Emmy(R) Award for the production of "The Laura Gaff Hit and Run Accident - Search For The Driver" .
The National Television Academy Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter awarded the statuette. The chapter covers Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and parts of California and Wyoming.
Ed Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV in Glendale, AZ was awarded a 2007 Rocky Mountain Emmy(R) Award statuette for the production of "The Laura Gaff Hit and Run Accident - Search For The Driver" .
The National Television Academy Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter awarded the statuette. The chapter covers Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and parts of California and Wyoming.
The presentation on the evening of October 6th was the 30th annual event for the organization. It was held at the plush Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center located near the University of Phoenix stadium.
Sharpe said, "There's more people involved in making "The Laura Gaff Hit and Run Accident - Search For The Driver" and other news segments than you see on the surface. It's not just me!"
Sharpe added, "Many people have taken time to teach me videography, editing, writing, ethics in journalism and appreciated are the people that were great sounding boards to discuss ideas with... fantastic were family members that put up with me working all hours to get the job done... lets not forget the patient subjects as well we had for interviews when we started out our careers. Indeed! these are all the people who won this Emmy(R) Award as well."
Glendale Police Chief Steven Conrad stated: "I would like to congratulate Ed on his latest Emmy! Ed is committed to providing our community with information about the efforts of public safety. This is video is a great example of a great police-media relationship."
Officer Matt Barnett, Glendale Police Department PIO, who narrated the Hit and Run segment congratulated Ed Sharpe " ...I have worked with him many times in the past and Mr Sharpe is a pleasure to work with and is asset to the local journalistic community."
In addition to the award ceremonies, attendees were treated to a tour of Glendale 11, the City of Glendale Arizona cable channel's new world class HD studios and control room in the process of installation. This beautiful new media center is adjoining the plush Glendale Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center located near the University of Phoenix stadium located in he new Glendale Sports area.
The presentation was on the evening of October 6th at the 30th annual event held at the plush Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center located near the University of Phoenix stadium.
In addition to the award ceremonies attendees were treated to a tour of Glendale 11 , the City of Glendale Arizona Cable channel, new world class HD studios and control room that are being installed in part of the media center.
Photo: Glendale Police Department PIO -Officer Matt Barnett shown in a screen from the call for information put out over Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV.
We are still looking for the SUV responsible for the Hit and Run accident involving Laura Graff and her motorcycle which took plaice on the evening of September 23, 2006 at 7:00 pm.
What the Video was about:
• Description On the evening of September 23, 2006 at 7:00 pm, Glendale firefighters responded to a car and motorcycle crash involving Laura Graff, a 24-year-old Glendale woman.
She was riding her motorcycle at 59th Avenue and Mercer Lane in Glendale Arizona. They found Graff barely clinging to life from the severe injuries caused by hit and run driver. The driver of the vehicle that hit Laura fled the scene. This footage was the first reporting of the event and a call for witnesses to help locate this driver. This driver remains unidentified.
Unlike a traditional television newscast, this production with it's call for information narrated by Glendale Police PIO Matt Barnett, still remains online shadowing the perpetrator... someday they will be identified. Laura Graff survived and is undergoing therapy to overcome the effects of her injuries. You may also see the ceremony whereas she awarded the fire fighters, ambulance drivers and hospital trauma personal for helping save her life in an article at http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com/ .
About The National Television Academy
The National Television Academy is a professional 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 Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime, Creative Craft, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering/Advanced Media and Business & Financial Reporting. Excellence in Prime Time programming and international programming is recognized by its affiliate, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Local Emmys are given in 19 regions across the United States. Beyond awards, the National Academy has extensive educational programs including National Student Television and its Student Award of Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.org.
About CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV in Glendale, AZ
Glendale Daily Planet, the parent organization of KKAT-IPTV was started in 2004 as the first community journalism news site in Glendale and perhaps all of Arizona... Serving The Metro West Side of the Valley of the Sun, Glendale Daily Planet has witnessed, participated in and recorded the further rejuvenation of the downtown core, the meteoric rise of the 'Glendale Sports Empire' and the restoration of historic sections of the town.
One aspect Sharpe is most proud of is the ability to have a continuous 24/7 stream of archived footage in the player but yet, when a special event arises, have the ability to go live interrupting the pre-programmed content to cover the event. With the advent of higher speed EVDO radio cards and compact portable satellite terminals the options are limitless.
Residents can now catch stories of interest on their schedule, taking advantage of the on-demand character of Internet media. No more waiting for 5 or 10pm and no need to program the TiVo. Important stories remain available, a mouse click away, for years in the online archives..
Sharpe is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation (SMECC) member of the national Media Communications Association-International Association (MCAI) and other associations.
The work of Ed Sharpe from CouryGraph Productions and other participative community journalists and engineering staff may be viewed, 24-hours a day, seven days a week at http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com/ .
Interested in having your work seen by the world? Contact the Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV to schedule airing! Use the email link on the site.
Glendale Arizona Internet Broadcaster Ed Sharpe - CouryGraph Productions Receives 5 Emmy® Nominations.
Photo: Jennifer Jones KPHO and President of the Rocky Mountain NATAS Chapter Presents Ed Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions/ Glendale Daily Planet/KKAT-IPTV With 5 Emmy® Nominations! (Photo by Bette Sharpe)
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions are the proud recipient of 5 Emmy® nominations from the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for the 2007 Emmy® awards. The ceremony will take place the evening of October 6th at the Renaissance Hotel and Resort in Glendale, Arizona.
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions are the proud recipient of 5 Emmy® nominations from the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for the 2007 Emmy® awards. The ceremony will take place the evening of October 6th at the Renaissance Hotel and Resort in Glendale, Arizona.
Four separate 2007 Rocky Mountain Emmy® Nominations Parties were held simultaneously in Phoenix, Tucson, Salt Lake City and Albuquerque on Tuesday,.
The Phoenix Emmy® nomination party was held at the Friday's Front Row Sports Grill at 401 E. Jefferson Street Tuesday, August 28th from 6pm - 8pm The Nominations were announced at 7pm.
The Emmy® Statuettes represents the highest honor bestowed in the Television Industry, making them the most coveted awards in broadcasting. The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of NATAS comprises of television stations in Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, as well as parts of California and Wyoming.
The 2007 Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards will be held at the brand new Renaissance Hotel and Resort in Glendale on Saturday, October 6th - more details to come. Be sure to keep an eye on http://www.rockymountainemmy.org .
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CouryGraph Emmy® Nominations
72 – ADVANCED MEDIA – ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT
Sphere Factor!
CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV – Glendale, AZ
Ed Sharpe
73 – ADVANCED MEDIA – BREAKING NEWS-CONTINUING COVERAGE
Glendale High School Alumni Event
CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV – Glendale, AZ
Ed Sharpe
Heroism—First to Respond
CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV – Glendale, AZ
Ed Sharpe
Rose Lane Aquatics Center
CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV – Glendale, AZ
Ed Sharpe
The Laura Gaff Hit and Run Accident - Search For The Driver
CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV – Glendale, AZ
Ed Sharpe
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About Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV And CouryGraph Productions
Glendale Daily Planet, the parent organization of KKAT-IPTV was started in 2004 as the first community journalism news site in Glendale and perhaps all of Arizona... Serving The Metro West Side of the Valley of the Sun, Glendale Daily Planet has witnessed, participated in and recorded the further rejuvenation of the downtown core, the meteoric rise of the 'Glendale Sports Empire' and the restoration of historic sections of the town.
One aspect Sharpe is most proud of is the ability to have a continuous 24/7 stream of archived footage in the player but yet, when a special event arises, have the ability to go live interrupting the pre-programmed content to cover the event. With the advent of higher speed EVDO radio cards and compact portable satellite terminals the options are limitless.
Residents can now catch stories of interest on their schedule, taking advantage of the on-demand character of Internet media. No more waiting for 5 or 10pm and no need to program the TiVo. Important stories remain available, a mouse click away, for years in the online archives..
In addition to his work With KKAT-IPTV, CouryGraph Productions and the Glendale Daily Planet, Ed Sharpe is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Society of Broadcast Engineers(SBE), Investigative Reporters and Editors(IRE), Media Communications Association-International Association (MCAI) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Professional Journalists(SPJ), National Press Photographers Association (NPPA),International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation (SMECC) and other associations.
http://www.icommag.com/july-2007/video-news.html
 Glendale Arizona Internet Television Broadcasters Honored With Gold Hermes Creative Award
Glendale, AZ: CouryGraph Productions, creator of KKAT-IPTV and Glendale Daily Planet was recently honored by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) with a gold Hermes Creative Award.
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Hermes Creative Award |
Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals.
"Our team is extremely honored by this recognition," said Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph Productions which created KKAT - IPTV for Glendale Daily Planet. "This award reflects the quality of our methodology and work of our engineering staff to implement unique and innovative streaming methods for local programming on the Internet. Sharpe continued, "I think our product is a result of the entire city's interest, advice and participation... " In addition, Sharpe wanted to thank Bill Schreiner, who collaborated on the engineering aspects of the site.
Bill Schreiner comments" The Glendale Daily Planet, despite it’s whimsical name, is a serious social/technical experiment in local journalism...." He continued ". The brainchild of long time Glendale resident, Ed Sharpe, The Glendale Daily Planet provides professional quality video journalism at the local level with global distribution"
Sharpe states " It is not just about showing news and events today... Archived footage of all of our shows will be put on file with the appropriate historical societies thus forming a 'time capsule' of video footage representing this time in the city's period of dynamic growth.
Ed Sharpe |
Schreiner continued: "As a volunteer engineering and I.T. technical consultant to The Planet, and long time Internet broadcaster, I consider working with Ed as a privilege and assisting in this endeavor as a public service: an experiment in true local democracy. The Glendale Daily Planet should serve as a prototype for small community Internet TV stations nationwide.
Finally Sharpe wanted to extend his thanks to other people in the newspaper, radio, television and cable industry that have counseled him and provided an example of technique and values. "I would be nothing without them" Sharpe stated.
CouryGraph Productions Won the Gold Hermes Creative Awards (http://www.hermesawards.com) for its Internet Television Channel KKAT-IPTV,which is an online news source for Glendale Arizona. The Hermes Creative Award is for creative professionals and organizations involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media.
"The judges were impressed with the effort and use of technology in creating a truly 'local' news operation yet allowing global accessibility online" said Ed Dalheim, chairman, advisory board, Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.
Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals. The awards, chosen from 3,000 entries this year, are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (http://www.amcpros.com). The international organization consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, media production and free-lance professionals.
As part of its mission, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of creative professionals who contribute their unique talents to public service and charitable organizations. Hermes entrants are not charged entry fees to enter work they produced pro bono. In addition, the efforts of generous marketing and communication professionals are acknowledged through grants and special recognition.
Glendale Daily Planet, the parent organization of KKAT-IPTV was started in 2004 as the first community journalism news site in Glendale and perhaps all of Arizona. ., Serving The Metro West Side of the Valley of the Sun, Glendale Daily Planet has witnessed, participated in and recorded the further rejuvenation of the downtown core, the meteoric rise of the 'Glendale Sports Empire' and the restoration of historic sections of the town.
One aspect Sharpe is most proud of is the ability to have a continuous 24/7 stream of archived footage in the player but yet, when a special event arises, have the ability to go live interrupting the pre-programmed content to cover the event. With the advent of higher speed EVDO radio cards and compact portable satellite terminals the options are limitless.
Residents can now catch stories of interest on their schedule, taking advantage of the on-demand character of Internet media. No more waiting for 5 or 10pm and no need to program the TiVo. Important stories remain available, a mouse click away, for years in the online archives..
The work of Ed Sharpe from CouryGraph Productions and other participative community journalists and engineering staff may be viewed, 24-hours a day, seven days a week at www.glendaledailyplanet.com www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
From ICOM Magazine
FAMILY LEGACY VIDEO NEWS RELEASE
FAMILY LEGACY VIDEO, INC.
P.O. Box 86376 Tucson, Arizona 85754-6376
www.familylegacyvideo.com
For Immediate Release
Pender honored for Family Legacy Video Web site
Tucson, Ariz. – Steve Pender, president of Tucson’s Family Legacy Video, Inc., received an Award of Merit at the 6th Annual Cactus Quill Awards Festival. Pender’s winning entry, Family Legacy Video Web site, was honored in the Electronic & Digital Communications category.
IABC/Tucson’s Cactus Quill awards program recognizes best practices in communications and is open to everyone in Arizona involved in business communications.
Family Legacy Video provides products and services that help individuals and families preserve their histories and stories on video by creating personal video biographies. The company offers how-to guides, video biography workshops and video production services. For more information about Family Legacy Video, visit www.familylegacyvideo.com.
Pender has been an MCA-I member for 13 years. He’s a past treasurer and twice past president of Arizona Chapter 44. He has also won a variety of Gold, Silver & Bronze Reels, as well as Awards of Merit & Excellence from Arizona’s annual video festival.
 Courygraph Productions Wins Two Tellys
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Glendale, AZ: CouryGraph Productions Walks Off with 2 Telly Awards for the News Video "Heroism - First On The Scene"saluting Glendale Arizona Police Department and other first responders.
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions of Glendale Arizona was the proud recipient of a pair of Bronze Tellys for a 6-minute video produced for KKAT-TV/ Glendale Daily Planet. The Telly Awards are the industry's premier competition for peer recognition of outstanding video and film productions for cable and emerging media.
"Heroism - First On The Scene" was honored in the "News/Documentary" and the "Education" category for its outstanding production quality by a distinguished panel of judges representing industry professionals from around the country.
The video was created to inform citizens of Glendale Arizona of the news, but also to serve as a historical document that can be referred back to in years to come. Sharpe's video , features an interview with Glendale Police motor officer Sgt. Joseph Turitto about first response to an accident scene and also about accident details and investigation.
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Young lady's car mentioned in the movie |
Steve Conrad, Chief of Police for the City of Glendale commented:
"This film does a great job of acknowledging the efforts of the men and women of the Glendale Police Department. As first responders we have the opportunity to reach out and help the public each and every day. Accident Investigation has become a science and our Department is proud of the level of expertise that has been achieved by our Vehicular Crimes Unit. Congratulations to Ed for receipt of this award and recognition of this project."
A copy of this video will be placed on file with the city of Glendale Arizona and also the Glendale Historical Society. Glendale Daily Planet distributes the program at no charge 24/7 over the Internet at www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
Ed Sharpe, Courygraph Productions on crash scene using still camera as video camera rolls |
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"We knew that the finished video met all of our expectations, but winning an Telly Award just confirms it," said The Chief, editor of the Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-Internet Streaming TV. "We've worked with CouryGraph many times over the last few years and have always been impressed with their creativity and professionalism."
The video, which was produced and directed by Ed Sharpe, features the interview with Glendale Police motor officer Sgt. Joseph Turitto and they explore first response to an accident scene also included is a narration by the officer as to the extent of damages, causes of the accident the took place at 59th Avenue and Cactus. The video footage includes the image documentation of the extent of damage to the vehicles.
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Sgt. Joesph Turitto, Glendale Police Department |
"I'm thrilled with the award. It's wonderful the production has received this recognition," said Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph Productions. "I think the award is reflective of our staff's excellence." In addition, Sharpe wanted to thank Sgt. Joe Turitto, who was the interviewed police officer for this film.
Reflecting on scenes he has encountered where Police and Fire Department personal are laboring to help accident victims, Sharpe comments, "Every time they are there... They analyze facts to make the decision... They act on that decision... They save lives! I am in awe how this is handled so well ... time after time."
Founded in 2004, CouryGraph Productions specializes in video, film, and interactive media, serving the needs of many Metro Valley-of-the-Sun online news sources, cable channels, businesses and institutions.
Contact Information: Glendale Daily Planet - Ed Sharpe 623-435-1522 or info@glendaledailyplanet.com.
 CouryGraph Productions Receives the Davey Award for Production of Catlin Court Historic Home Tour
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Glendale AZ: Ed Sharpe director of CouryGraph Productions, who oversees The Glendale Daily Planet - KKAT Streaming TV, Glendale Arizona's own homegrown Internet video news source; is the recipient of a Silver Davey from the 2006 Davey Awards Competition. The award was given for CouryGraph Productions video Catlin Court Historic Home Tour Home #13, which was narrated by homeowner Tim Quinn.
Tim Quinn and Lori Green have been a significant and driving influence in the improvement of Catlin Court over the past few years. They moved to Catlin Court in 2002 and worked to restore their historic home gaining the admiration of neighbors and even national recognition through HGTV filming of her home.
In addition, Green and Quinn brought the entire neighborhood together to accomplish projects ranging from clean-up drives to obtaining grants for restoration of properties. In addition Green was the recipient of the Ruth Bryne Historic Perseveration award for her work in the Catlin Court Historic District community.
Commenting on CouryGraph Productions award, Tim Quinn said, "Your video profile on the Home Tour has proved invaluable as a tool in the Catlin Court District's efforts to bring knowledge of our neighborhood to a broader segment of the public. I am appreciative of your skills in capturing the very essence of my home."
Lori Green continued, "You did a beautiful job on capturing the experience. The music really sets the stage. You made my house look absolutely charming."
Catlin Court, which began in 1914, was one of the earliest, fashionable neighborhoods in the township of Glendale. Many of the former mayors, wealthy merchants, doctors, reverends, builders and educators lived in these homes. Through the work of Quinn and Green, and other proud homeowners, this neighborhood is quickly becoming a sought after address once again.
"It is honor to receive a highly respected Davey Award for work in publicizing events that take place in the city of Glendale," said Ed Sharpe, Director for CouryGraph Productions and its subsidiaries. "This national award highlights the high standards of excellence we wish to achieve. In addition, it is our wish to provide our viewer-ship with information they can trust and enjoy.
"Our office is in the commercial section of Catlin Court Historic District and seeing the residents taking such active steps to revitalize this area is amazing!" Sharpe stated.
The 2nd Annual Davey Awards were sponsored by The Creative Group, the leading creative professional staffing company in the world, ADWEEK magazine, FSB (Fortune Small Business magazine) and OnRequest.
The Davey Awards exclusively honor the "Davids" of creativity, the finest small firms, agencies and companies in the world. David defeated the giant Goliath with a big idea and a little rock - the sort of thing small firms do each year. The annual International Davey Awards honors the achievements of the "Creative Davids" who derive their strength from big ideas, rather than big budgets. The Davey Awards is the leading awards competition specifically for smaller firms, where firms compete with their peers to win the recognition they deserve.
In winning a Davey, CouryGraph Productions joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this most sought-after award. "The incredible quality and growth of entries again proves that creative excellence, fresh ideas and great conceptual execution is a hallmark of the best small agencies and firms" noted Linda Day, a director of the IAVA. She added, "On behalf of the entire Academy, we are honored to have judged the 2nd Annual Davey Awards and thrilled to recognize such a diverse and accomplished pool of creative work."
The Davey Awards is judged and overseen by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), a 200+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.
This award, among the numerous Telly, Aegis, Accolade, Marcom, Berkeley Film festival awards and being an official selection for he New York Independent Film and Video Festival, herald the end of a productive and well recognized year of 2006 for CouryGraph Productions. To see CouryGraph Productions news and video productions visit www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
From ICOM Magazine
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OCOTILLO DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES FAIR APRIL 26, 2007
GLENDALE ARIZONA (excerpt)
Restoring houses, making movies!
Always something interesting to do in
The Catlin Court Historic District!
Cheryl owner of 'Comforts of Home' in Catlin Court Welcomes us to the Catlin Court Association Booth at the Downtown Fair. |
David Goulet Ocotillo District Councilperson and Ed Sharpe from Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV Examine the CouryGraph Productions Davey Award. |
Ed Sharpe and Cindy Nossek take a moment to pose in front of the Catlin Court Association - Membership is made up of both residences and businesses such as Ed Sharpe's . |
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Tim Quinn proud Catlin Court Home home owner who narrated a Historic Home tour segment on his house for CouryGraph Productions and Ed Sharpe from Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV Examine the CouryGraph Productions Davey Award.
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Dawn Monahan Catlin Court Assn. President and Cheryl owner of 'Comforts of Home' in Catlin Court |
Glendale AZ - CouryGraph Productions Walks Off With A TELLY Award For The News Video "Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication"
Glendale AZ - Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions was the proud recipient of a Bronze TELLY award for a 20-minute video produced "Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication" for KKAT-TV/ Glendale Daily Planet.
 
Glendale, AZ, March 29, 2007 --(PR.COM)-- Glendale Arizona CouryGraph Productions Walks Off With A TELLY Award For The News Video "Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication"
Glendale, AZ, March 28, 2007 --(GDP)-- Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions was the proud recipient of a Bronze TELLY for a 20-minute video produced for KKAT-TV/ Glendale Daily Planet. The Telly Awards are the industry's premier competition for peer recognition of outstanding video and film productions for cable and emerging media.
"Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication" was honored in the "News" category for its outstanding production quality by a distinguished panel of judges representing industry professionals from around the country.
The video was created to inform citizens of Glendale Arizona of the news, but also to serve as a historical document that can be referred back to in years to come.
With the upgrade of this intersection no longer will residents have to endure the long wait at 59th, Glendale and Grand Avenues... with the under-grounding of Grand Avenue this has become a thing of the past!
Participating in the re-opening of Grand Avenue in the downtown Glendale core were:
Arizona Department of Transportation Director Victor Mendez, Governor Janet Napolitano, Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Councilmember David Goulett. Vice Mayor Tom Eggleston, Councilmember Joyce Clarke, Councilmember Steven Frate and Councilmember Manny Martinez .
This video was also the recipient of two 2006 Aegis Awards for CouryGraph Productions. "Grand Avenue Underpass Dedication" was recognized for its outstanding production quality in the categories of "Television news" and "Event" videos.
A copy of this video will be placed on file with the city of Glendale Arizona and also the Glendale Historical Society. Glendale Daily Planet distributes the program at no charge 24/7 over the Internet at www.glendaledailyplanet.com
"We knew that the finished video met all of our expectations, but winning an Aegis Award just confirms it," said The Chief, editor of the Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-Internet Streaming TV. "We've worked with CouryGraph many times over the last few years and have always been impressed with their creativity and professionalism."
The video, which was written and directed by Ed Sharpe, includes the dedication ceremony and many interviews with area merchants, council members and Glendale office of tourism personal to get their perspective on the transportation improvements. "I'm thrilled with the award. It's wonderful the production has received this recognition," said Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph Productions. "I think the award is reflective of our staff's excellence." In addition, Sharpe wanted to thank the Glendale Star, Glendale 11 and Matilda’s Vintage Closet for contributing imagery for the production and he expresses gratitude to those that provided interviews.
Founded in 2004, CouryGraph Productions specializes in video, film, and interactive media, serving the needs of many Metro Valley-of-the-Sun online news sources, cable channels, businesses and institutions.
21st Annual Arizona MCA-I Video Awards Festival
The 2006 MCAI Video Awards Festival was held on December 3. Here are the results of this year’s competition.
Thank you to our MCA-I Chapter Judging Panels:
Detroit, MI & Madison, WI
Special Thanks to-
•AV Support
Broadcast Rentals
City of Tempe
•C&G Productions
Graphic Design Services
Award Definitions:
Award of Merit
The Award of Merit recognizes programs judged to be an effective form of communication which helps the user organization meet its stated goals. The Program must display an effective combination of message transfer and high production skills.
Award of Excellence
The Award of Excellence recognizes programs judged to be a highly effective form of communication which helps the user organization meet its stated goals. The Program must combine creativity, innovative techniques, and high production values reflecting excellence in professional video communications.
Special Award: Craft Category - Editing
Programs judged solely on the creative use of editing techniques (i.e. pacing, shot selection, flow, etc.) that contribute to a program’s effectiveness.
Award of Merit
“On the Beat – ‘O’ Squad”
City of Tempe Media Services
Brandon Banks
Producer/Director
Jason Wolf
Editor
SALES & MARKETING
Programs that urge viewers to take a specific action such as purchasing a new product or service or accepting a new concept or idea.
Award of Merit
“Good Neighbor”
Direct Current Productions
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Award of Merit
“ADC Recruitment DVD”
Arizona Department of Corrections Video Studio
Ruth Ann LeFebvre
Producer/Director
Scott Anderson
Videographer/Editor
Public Service Announcements
A single public service announcement that is up to 60 seconds in length. The PSA must have been produced as a totally VOLUNTEER effort by an MCA-I chapter, corporate production staff, or production house. The PSA must have been presented to a community agency or a non-profit organization as a gift or contribution without remuneration for services provided.
Award of Excellence
“Fast Break”
Video Porter Productions
Kevin McKeever
Producer
Adam Fischer
Director
Internal Communications
Programs designed to present information to an organization's INTERNAL audiences.
Award of Merit
“Jake and Elwood Mission: Redemption"
Direct Current Productions
Dan Crapsi
Producer
Ginny Temple
Producer
Award of Excellence
"ALEA Class 409: Graduation"
City of Tempe Media Services
Brandon Banks
Producer
Jason Wolf
Director
External Communications
Programs designed to present information to a company or organization's EXTERNAL audiences.
Award of Merit
"WestWorld"
Scottsdale CityCable 11
Amanda Willis
Director
Award of Merit
"On the Beat: ‘O’ Squad"
City of Tempe Media Services
Brandon Banks
Producer
Jason Wolf
Director
Award of Excellence
"La Paloma Family Services"
Pender Productions
Steve Pender
Producer/Director
Scriptwriter/Editor
Thank you all for your support of your chapter!
ARIZONA INTERNET NEWS COMPANY WINS TELLY
 Ed Sharpe director of CouryGraph Productions, who oversees The Glendale Daily Planet - KKAT Streaming TV, Glendale's own homegrown Internet video news source; is the recipient of the prestigious Bronze Telly Award as recognition of its outstanding programming.
The Telly Awards honors outstanding local, regional and national cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. They annually showcase the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments.
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions received the Bronze Award for 14-minute movie documenting The Glendale Fire Department Safety House. Glendale Fire Department Volunteer Dennis Davis who teaches the fire safety class involving this vehicle was the subject of the video. .
The Telly Awards receives in excess of 12,000 entries each year from 50 states and foreign countries.
"It is honor to receive a highly respected national award for work in publicizing events that take place in the city of Glendale," said Ed Sharpe, Director for CouryGraph Productions and its subsidiaries. "The Telly awards highlight the high standards of excellence we wish to achieve. In addition, it is our wish to provide our viewer-ship with information they can trust and enjoy."
The Glendale Fire Department Safety House Trailer was purchased with a FEMA Grant and provides realistic training for youth and adults on escape tactics from burning structures. Dennis Davis volunteer for the Glendale Fire Department and class teacher travels around the city to schools and adult centers introducing and refreshing people on the wisdom of fire safety. This unique training aid is often on display at Glendale city events also.
In addition, earlier this year, The Glendale Daily Planet was the recipient of a bronze Millennium Award and a Movie on Glendale Gaslight Inn by CouryGraph Productions netted a Silver Millennium Award.
The work of Ed Sharpe from CouryGraph Productions and other participative community journalists may be viewed, 24-hours a day, seven days a week at www.glendaledailyplanet.com
Have a history project going on TelePrompTer cable company and others.......
 Want any of the stuff they used in their studios vtrs cameras etc all of usually was well property tagged.
Also need books records, tapes, photos. ANYTHING!
Got TelePrompTer?
Get some cash....... limited time only!
In our effort to document early cable in arizona we are looking for things from other companies also.
Does anyone have stuff from any of the goverment cable stations in Arizona?
Thanks,
Ed Sharpe, Archivist for SMECC
See the Museum's Web Site at www.smecc.org
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