US International Film & Video Festival Award Winners
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"15 MINUTES WITH THE SWISS ARMED FORCES" (SWITZERLAND)
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Corporate: Public Relations: Non-Profit Organization
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Zentrum elektronische Medien
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Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport / Bern
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Electronic Media Center (EMC) / Bern
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The video shows Swiss Armed Forces personnel carrying out various military missions area security and defence, subsidiary operations and peace support. Other topics on this video are the cooperation with international armed forces, the collaboration with civilian emergency organizations, women in the armed forces, the handling of complex equipment and environmentally sound training concepts.
"3D RUGBY LIVE - SCOTLAND VS. ENGLAND CALCUTTA CUP" (UNITED KINGDOM)
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Documentary: Specialty Productions: Teleconferencing/Live Satellite Broadcast
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Can Communicate / Richmond
http://www.cancommunicate.com
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Can Communicate / Richmond
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This was a world first to deliver a live stereoscopic 3D broadcast of rugby match via satellite. This had never been done before and was a proof of concept that live 3D can be transmitted.
"BEST OF SCIROCCO" (USA)
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Corporate: Advertising/Marketing: Product/Service - General Audience
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Mackevision / ferndale, MI
http://www.mackevision.com
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Tribal DDB GmbH / Hamburg
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Mackevision GmbH / Stuttgart
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"The Best of Scirocco" is an edited film sequence highlighting the web special and launch of the new Volkswagen Scirocco. The launch was in three phases: Style, performance, and Experience. All three phases are communicated in the film as well as with the creation of an interactive web navigation tool housing a VW Scirocco in a glass cube. The user can activate multiple views, animations, and 360° movements of the vehicle by manipulating the cube with the click and drag of a mouse. The challenge of this project was the combination of various CG techniques as most of the selectable features in the cube interface are CG and many views and animations of the vehicle are generated with CGI.
"BYODOIN SOUND STAGE" (JAPAN)
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Entertainemnt: Art: Performing Arts
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Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. / Osaka
http://www.mbs.jp./index-e.html
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Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
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The Sound Stage series is an annual musical event that takes place at temples in the capitals of Kyoto and Nara based on the theme "East Meets West". The vent is a gathering of performers from the world over. In 2008, the 21st Sound Stage was held at Byodin in Kyoto.
In 1052, Yorimichi Fujiwara, chief adviser to the Emperor, converted a villa of his father into a temple. This was the beginning of Bydoin temple. Byodin was designed in a way that one can imagine what the Pure Land must be like. Another unique feast of music and dance known as Sound Stage unfolded for one night only at this historical temple. Performing for this year’s Sound Stage were Celtic Woman and Joshua Roman with Akira Shigeyama, a Kyogen player as a Master of Ceremonies
"CONTROLLING THE DISCOURSE: THE 'PUTIN EMPIRE' AND THE MEDIA" (JAPAN)
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Documentary: Political, Government, World Relations
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NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp.) / Tokyo
http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
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NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp.) / Tokyo
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Under Russia’s first dual leadership, former President Vladimir Putin has kept a firm grip over his political power. Instrumental in forging of that power is his thorough control over media. With Russia’s three major TV stations now under state control, his regime - as projected on TV - has garnered tremendous support and fervor from the people. On the other hand, journalists in the independent media struggle with intense pressure from authorities, and are faced with a painful dilemma in their fight for freedom of speech: journalistic integrity, or survival. From the front lines of the coverage of the Presidential transition, this program examines the relationship between the media and the political regime in Russia
"CREATURES OF HABIT" (GERMANY)
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Corporate: Sports
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Kemper Kommunikation GmbH / Frankfurt
http;//www.kek.de
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Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG / Stuttgart
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rebel media GmbH / München
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The film explains why rallies still fascinate us. With a lot of irony it contrasts the everyday life of common office workers with the daily routine of participants in the Transsyberia Rally in a Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia, thus showing the escape from everyday life with the Porsche motor sports client program.
"DIE SENDUNG MIT DEM ELEFANTEN, FOLGE 111" (THE SHOW WITH THE ELEPHANT,
EPSIODE 111) (GERMANY)
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Educational: Education: Pre-School, Kindergarten
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Westdeutscher Rundfunk / Cologne
http://www.wdr.de
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Westdeutscher Rundfunk / Cologne
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In this show you’ll met lots of different people drawing, painting and singing. There is André, who tries to draw a car - first with his right hand, then with his left one. No wonder, that one of the cars looks a little bit dented.. Marie-Lou and Emily are twins. You’ll find out, if they both left or right handed. Then there are Jutta Bauer and Axel Scheffler, both very famous German illustrators of children’s books. Jutta und Axel are drawing a picture together and give their fancy fulls cope while doing so. Robert Metcalf, a songwriter from England, is singing the songs of three little ducks, first in English and then in German. And there is also a chorus of funny cats who are singing a common nursery rhyme, which one you have to guess. And what is Anke doing? The very famous German comedian is painting herself as an Indian. Or maybe not? Look closely.
"DIGNITY - HOW WOULD YOU FEEL?" (UNITED KINGDOM)
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Corporate: Training: General Informational
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I-MOTUS / Newbury
http://www.i-motus.com
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The Royal College of Nursing / London
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I-MOTUS / Newbury
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When dignity is absent from healthcare, people may feel devalued, lack confidence, are unable to make decisions for themselves and may feel humiliated and ashamed. To combat these distressing issues, the nationwide ‘Dignity’ campaign is focused on putting patient dignity back at the heart of nursing. Quite simply, the primary aim of the DVD is to support this campaign objective at an internal level by inspiring positive behavioral change in general nursing practices. The secondary aim of the DVD is to provide visual communications materials of a quality that can be used for PR applications to raise the wider profile of the ‘Dignity’ campaign.
"DIGNITY - HOW WOULD YOU FEEL?" (UNITED KINGDOM)
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Corporate: Public Relations: Non-Profit Organization
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I-MOTUS / Newbury
http://www.i-motus.com
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The Royal College of Nursing / London
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I-MOTUS / Newbury
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When dignity is absent from healthcare, people may feel devalued, lack confidence, are unable to make decisions for themselves and may feel humiliated and ashamed. To combat these distressing issues, the nationwide ‘Dignity’ campaign is focused on putting patient dignity back at the heart of nursing. Quite simply, the primary aim of the DVD is to support this campaign objective at an internal level by inspiring positive behavioral change in general nursing practices. The secondary aim of the DVD is to provide visual communications materials of a quality that can be used for PR applications to raise the wider profile of the ‘Dignity’ campaign.
"EYE ON AMSTERDAM" (THE NETHERLANDS)
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Corporate: Travel, Tourism
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Amsterdam Tourism & Congress Bureau / Amsterdam
http://www.amsterdamcongress.nl/encorporate/home/contact.aspx
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Big 5 Film and TV Productions AB / Stockholm
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The purpose of this film is to promote Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Region as the favorite choice to visit. The film features all topics of interest that the destination has to offer its visitors. The film covers many different topics such as tourism, culture entertainment and events, just to mention a few. The film is built up in a way that the city officials can break-up the film for different purposes e.g., the city likes to focus only on leisure, business or events. The will give the city the possibility to make the promotion film shorter or longer and have it more tailored to a specific audience/client. The human touch has a strong appearance in the film and therefore the film features many people that interact with the camera. With this, the city likes to tell the story about Amsterdam being a very friendly and welcoming destination.
"FH16 - BEYOND PERFORMANCE" (SWEDEN)
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Corporate: Advertising/Marketing: Product/Service - Sales Organization
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STARK FILM & EVENT / Göteborg
http://www.stark.se
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Volvo truck Corporation / Göteborg
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STARK FILM & EVENT / Göteborg
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All trucks are not created equal. One stands out. The new Volvo FH16. Above and beyond everything else on the road. Designed for the best of the best, combining power, intelligence and comfort in perfect harmony. Making it a dynamic work place and top class space like no other.
"INNER VALUES" (GERMANY)
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Corporate: Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial & Technical Processes
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Kemper Kommunikation GmbH / Frankfurt
http://www.kek.de
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Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG / Stuttgart
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C.3 Produktionhaus für Medien und Kommunikation GmbH / Frankfurt
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The film’s big question is “How do you describe the character of a roadster? To this end we examine the new Boxster in a virtual channel which shows us the design, technology, driving performance, etc. At the same time the channel leads us into the real world time and again, where we can witness the Boxter’s performance.
"IT WAS MAGIC" (UNITED KINGDOM)
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Corporate: Specialty Productions: Meeting Presentation
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Firehouse / London
http://www.firehouse.biz
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Aviva Insurance / London
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Firehouse / London
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This film was made to intrigue and then engage the audience. To surprise by not being ‘corporate’ and yet to confidently set the agenda for the event that followed. The producers used the Aviva staff and spent four days moving through the business seeking stories that told of what it felt like when another person truly understood what you needed. And acted on it.
"KICKS & HUGS" (SWEDEN)
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Entertainment: Travel, Tourism
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Chiaro Scuro AB / Helsingborg
http://www.chiaroscuro.se
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Tirol Werbung GmbH / Innsbruck
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Chiaro Scuro AB / Helsingborg
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Against the background of the European Championship matches between Sweden, Spain and Russia, which were held in 2008 in Tyrol, "Kicks and Hugs" shows gestures of affection, friendly, caring relationships, humorous encounters, laid-back tension and relaxed exuberance on all those places where people got together to celebrate EURO:08. The film is dominated by the emotional side of the event. In its universal language, it unites moments of curiosity, joy , enthusiasm, sorrow, tenderness, high spirits, attention, respect and devotion - in other words, the whole range of human emotion! We encounter individuals who use football to seek their balance, to live out their passions, to find social affinities and forge new friendships.
"LAMBORGHINI ESTOQUE" (USA)
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Corporate: Animation: Computer
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Mackevision / Ferndale, MI
http;//www.mackevision.com
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Phikkipp und Keuntje GmbH / Hamburg
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The Lamborghini Estoque presentation film sets the stage for the busy and glamorous life of a Lamborghini driver. The intro sequence quickly moves through scenes of travel, business, fun, and family. After this high-style whirlwind, the Estoque is integrated into the desirable montage of life, allowing the vehicle and the lifestyle to be connected for the viewer.
"LEGE PLEKKEN" (EMPTY SEATS) (THE NETHERLANDS)
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Educational: Education: Grades 6 - 8 (Middle School)
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tbsProductions / Nuenen
http://www.tbsproductions.nl/
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National Monument Camp Vught / Vught
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tbsProductions / Nuenen
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This meticulously researched docudrama shows the historic events of the disappearance of several Jewish children form grade 6 class in the Netherlands in 1941. Craft fully re-enacted historic drama, interviews with former classmates and documentary footage tell moving tales of victims of Nazi rule. The film’s objective is to make younger audiences aware of what happens when a state sacrifices basic elements of justice.
"MARATHON LOVE" (USA)
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Documentary: Motivational, Inspirational
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LMNO Productions / Encino, CA
http://www.lmnotv.com
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Discovery Health Channel / Silver Spring, MD
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LMNO Productions / Encino, CA
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In 1987, Jamie Parks and Lynn Mc Govern were engaged to be married when Lynn was in a near-fatal car accident that left her in a coma for seven months. Although doctors said she might be in a vegetative state for the rest of her life, Jamie never left her side. When Lynn came out of the coma, she had to re-learn how to talk and walk. Seven years later, after grueling physical therapy, Lynn and Jamie kept their date at the altar. Although confined to a wheelchair, Lynn was determined to walk down the aisle and she did. "Marathon Love" is their story. An intensely personal documentary told through home videos taken by Jamie over the last 23 years. Jamie, an avid runner, didn’t want to leave Lynn at home when he raced. He started taking her with him, pushing her in her wheelchair. Eight years ago, Lynn pulled off another miracle. After the accident, doctors told her she would not be able to have children. In 2000, she gave birth to her daughter, now eight years old. Last April, The Parks qualified and ran the Boston Marathon.
"NIGELLA EXPRESS" (UNITED KINGDOM)
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Entertainment: "How To" & Instructional
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Pacific Television / London
http://pactv.com
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Food Network USA / New York, NY
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Pacific Television / London
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Fabulous fast food, incredible short cuts, brilliant time saving ideas, easy, delicious, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, parties, celebration meals, snacks and food on the go. Great, quick and simple recipes with minimum effort, for maximum effect. This is Nigella Express the new 13 x 30’ series from Nigella Lawson. The Domestic Goddess is back and this time it’s instant.
Just because you’re up against it, doesn’t mean you can’t eat well. Nigella is a busy cook, writer, mother and wife and she’s got the answer - it’s Express. She’s taking the audience on a super speedy journey through the world of getting fabulous food on the table fast. With her witty engaging, style, we are there in the kitchen with her as she shares her delicious, simple recipes, simple strategies and dazzling easy to cope with the ordinary and the extraordinary.
"NO REWIND" (USA)
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Entertainment: Social Issues
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Para Tudo! Productions/CJH Educational Grant Services, Inc. / Raleigh, NC
http://www.paratudoproductions.com / http://www.cjhgrants.com
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CJH Educational Grant Services, Inc. / Raleigh, NC
Healthy Marriage Matters Project
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Para Tudo! Productions / Raleigh, NC
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The film is shot in reverse to show how this violent relationship ended with the death of the cheerleader at the hands of her basketball star boyfriend and how it could have ended differently. The first scene is the graveyard where her friends are laying wreaths, pompoms and stuffed animals at her grave, then backs up through the life of the relationship from the gunshot ending her life to 911 call from her mother to his grabbing and shoving her for talking to another guy to her friends getting a text showing his threats, but her laughing dismissal of them, to witnessing his violent temper, to her moth warning her of his demanding behavior as she goes out on a last date with him to the early stages of the relationship as he treats her with care. The film then rapidly goes in forward motion, stopping with the gunshot and a black screen with the words: "You can’t rewind your life, there’s no do-overs, end dating violence before it starts." Then we have two national toll free hotlines where teens and their friends and get 24/7 help if they are in this crisis relationship.
"O2 - THE MOLECULES THAT MADE OUR WORLD" (AUSTRIA)
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Documentary: Sciences, Research, Exploration
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ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) NHU / Vienna
http://www.orf.at
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ORF NHU
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AV Dokumenta for ORF / Vienna
Birning Gold for ORF / Bristol (UK)
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Using latest CGI combined with live-action reconstructions; this film follows the journey of a molecule of oxygen, an adventure that takes place over a span of thousands of millions of years. The story begins with the photosynthesis of bacteria – and in doing so it produces the molecule of oxygen gas. The way of the oxygen unfolds and at times it is torn apart and becomes part of other molecules. It is involved in the conflagrations that accompanied the death of the dinosaurs after the great asteroid impact, then travels through a human body to combine with hemoglobin in the blood and to take part in chemical reactions in individual cells. For a while the oxygen even spends some time as ozone, protecting earth from deadly radiation but then connects to a carbon dioxide molecule to help warming earth and bring about unknown consequences of climate change. Following this strong and fascinating central story, the film explores key moments in the history of the earth and of science in an unusual and visual way. "O-Two" is an intriguing and ambitious journey through biology, chemistry and physics.
"ODE TO JOY: 10,000 VOICES RESOUND!" (JAPAN)
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Entertainment: Arts: Music
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Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. / Osaka
http://www.mbs.jp./index-e.html
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Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. / Osaka
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Beethoven’s 9th with a cast of 10,000 is an amazing concert held each year in Osaka. A chorus of 10,000 men and women, young and old, professional and amateur, from all over Japan and walks of life, gather to sing Beethoven’s 9th.
The concert reflects the happenings of each year, becoming a tangible means of expressing people’s feelings. In 1990, in the wake of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a choir of 90 singers was invited from Germany to celebrate their unification. In 1995, a choir from Brisbane, a sister of Kobe, joined the concert to sing the requiem for victims of the Kobe Earthquake.
Ten thousand people singing Beethoven’s message "Alle Menschen warden Brüder", all men shall be brothers. In the quarter of a century since 1983, a total of 26,000 people have resonated this message.
"PORTS IN MOTION" (THE NETHERLANDS)
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Corporate: Public Relations: Corporate Image
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Juister Imaginairies / Middelburg
http://www.juister.nl
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Zeeland Seaports / Terneuzen
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Juister Imaginairies / Middelburg
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"Ports in Motion" is a short movie following the principle of the golden cut above life, work, human effort and dynamics in the harbor of Zeeland. The four Greek elements of water, air, earth and fire play a central role both in the movements of the two dancers as well as in the activities in the harbor. In this movie the choreography plays a central role as a vehicle to express these dynamics. Two dancers provoke gravity with their confrontation with the four Greek elements. They walk on water, mock gravity and tempt fire and earth. Behind the images of various locations, people, elements and visions of the future, the viewer becomes aware of the golden thread: An environmental view of synergy and bio-energy as a mission statement.
"SALAMANCA CIUDAD DEL ESPAÑOL" (SPAIN)
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Corporate: Travel, Tourism
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VideoOn / Madrid
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Salamanca Ciudad del Español / Salamanca
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VideoOn / Madrid
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The film was made to promote the City of Salamanca as the best place to learn Spanish through its two universities and many specialized language schools. The oldest university created in Spain and one of the oldest in the world was created in Salamanca in the 13th century. Among other legacies, the General Library of the Salamanca University founded by Alphonse X The Wise in 1254 contains over 125,000 books and is the oldest European university library. Through the eyes of three students, the film shows the many attractive cultural and leisurely aspects in the life of a student in Salamanca : nature, sports, exhibitions, museums, traditions, shopping, tapas bars and spending time in one of the most impressive squares in the world, the Plaza Mayor de Salamanca.
"SELMA!" (SWITZERLAND)
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Educational: Religion, Ethics, Humanities
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Forster Film LLC / Winterthur
http://www.forsterfilm.ch
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EIP - World Association for the School as an Instrument of Peace / Geneva
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Forster Film LLC / Winterthur
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Selma is a sixteen, and has all the normal problems a teenager can have: trouble at home with her single parent mother, relationship issues, and on top of it all, a foreign surname which makes it virtually impossible for her to get a job. Then, one day in Social Science class, she is asked to read out the Declaration of Human Rights..
"SILVER BAY" (NEW ZEALAND)
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Corporate: Advertising/Marketing: Direct Marketing
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Omnicron Productions Ltd / Auckland
http://www.omnicron.co.nz
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Intermediary PR / Auckland
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Omnicron Productions Ltd / Auckland
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Property investments are often conducted successfully if the clients feel their investment teams are trustworthy and reliable. This is usually done through face-to-face meetings but can be difficult when dome remotely. We designed the programme to appeal to the prospective investor not only by promoting the beautiful Queenstown and the apartments but also introducing them to people they would be dealing with. We achieved this by using a mix of voice over and the inclusion of the architect and the developer talking about the project. The inclusion of key people involved with Silver Bay proved invaluable to place faces to names and make initial introductions to the Silver Bay team.
"SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT CORPORATE VIDEO" (HONG KONG)
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Corproate: Public Relations: Corporate Image
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Creative Creature Company / Hong Kong
http://www.creativecreature.com.hk
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Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong Government
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Creative Creature Company / Hong Kong
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This introductory video for the general public and visitors to the Social Welfare Department helps people understand the role of the Social Welfare department in Hong Kong.
"STEFON HARRIS AND FRIENDS: AFRICAN TARANTELLA - DANCES WITH DUKE" (USA)
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Entertainment: Arts: Music
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WGVU / Grand Rapids, MI
http://www.wgvu.edu
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WGVU / Grand Rapids, MI
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The film is a performance of jazz musician Stefon Harris and others in Kalamazoo. They perform much of Stefon's album African Tarantella: Dances with Duke and other songs.
"STEFON HARRIS: PORTRAITS OF THE PROMISED" (USA)
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Entertainment: Arts: Music
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WGVU / Grand Rapids, MI
http://www.wgvu.edu
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WGVU / Grand Rapids, MI
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Stefon responds to a Unitarian Church’s request for a new celebratory composition, Portraits of the Promised. This is a performance of the finished piece, by Stefon and other musicians.
"STEFON HARRIS: THE ART OF LISTENING" (USA)
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Entertainment: Arts: Performing Arts
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WGVU / Grand Rapids, MI
http://www.wgvu.edu
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WGVU / Grand Rapids, MI
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The film follows jazz musician Stefon Harris as he chats with scientists and riffs with jazz students. Stefon also responds to a Unitarian Church's request for a new celebratory composition, then rehearses and performs the piece with a group of musicians.
"STONELEIGH. STONEGROWN." (NEW ZEALAND)
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Corporate: Agriculture, Farming, Ranching, Forestry
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Omnicron Productions Ltd / Auckland
http://www.omnicron.co.nz
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Pernod Ricard / Auckland
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Omnicron Productions Ltd / Auckland
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The programme sets the scene for this unique part of the world – a microclimate that produces some of the finest wines in the world. The story is presented by someone with true passion for fine wines walking through the Stoneleigh vineyard talking to a winemaker. A passion for producing some of New Zealand’s best materials is evident. The style is relaxed, informative, and non-jargonistic, to appeal to what is considered the general character and psyche of the target audience. The message is clear and uncluttered.
"STREET SMART STREET SAFE" (JAMAICA W.I.)
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Educational: "How To" & Instructional
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The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited / Kingston
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The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited / Kingston
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342 people lost their lives on Jamaica’s roads in 2008, 21 were under fourteen. Scotiabank Jamaica has been partnering with the Road Traffic Unit of Jamaica Constabulary Force since 2002 assisting in there is-school road safety education programme, in an attempt to reduce this senseless loss of life. In 2008 Scotiabank upped the ante and launched "Street Smart Street Safe"; an entirely fresh and holistic approach to teaching road safety to Jamaica’s children. A Mascot Tia (as in ScoTIA) was conceptualized and brought to life as the central character in an instructional song of the same name. "Street Smart Street Safe", then went on to form the basis of the audio visual component of the campaign; instructional music video ‘Tia’s Top Tip’ (on crossing the road) and a fun ‘Learn the Tia Dance’ segment. This instructional video is now central to the island wide Police school visits and has gained widespread local interest in it own right, having been aired on local terrestrial and cable networks.
"SUPERMEN OF MALEGAON" (SINGAPORE)
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Documentary: Social Issues
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MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Caldecott Productions Int'l / Singapore
http://mediacorp.sg , http://caldecottproductions.com
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MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Caldecott Productions Int'l / Singapore
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"Superman of Malegaon" follows a small group of people, deep in India’s hinterland, for whom the fantasy associated with film has become the currency with which they buy their sanity, the irrepressible nature of their spirit. Malegaon, tucked away near the heart of India geographically, is fraught with communal tension, under severe economic depression. Yet it houses a tiny film industry. Having begun with tributes, the industry now churns out quirky, low-budget, socially aware, notoriously funny spoofs. Their ambition has grown; they are ready to take on Superman.
We follow them on this journey, at times, funny, tragic, contemplative. Always warm engaging. And as the film begins to take shape, through schemes and approaches that are sublimely ingenious, simply bizarre and purely hysterical, we also slowly discover Malegaon itself. The film is a tribute to that spirit, the spirit that enables the Supermen of Malegaon to make Malegaon’s Superman.
"THE BLUE DENMARK" (DENMARK)
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Corporate: Specialty Productions: Meeting Presentation
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Citizen Dane / Copenhagen
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Danish Shipowner's Association, Danish Maritime,
Maritime Development Center of Europe, Danish Maritime Authority
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Citizen Dane / Copenhagen
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It was the goal to make this film in a way that made everybody working in the maritime area feel it was "his" or "her" film. In other words: It should be used as a film representing - at the same time - e.g. a huge shipping company like Maersk, and a global supplier of paint related solutions like Hempel.
The film can be seen as one 18-minute long film. But it’s made in a way makes it possible for the users to make their own films in a very simple way. They can delete parts of it – that are not relevant for their company or for that specific presentation – and they can rearrange the whole film. They can also mix parts of the film with “our” Power Points and PDF (or with their own), and watch their own film in DVD quality!
"THE HAGUE IMPRESSIONS" (THE NETHERLANDS)
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Corporate: Specialty Productions: Multi-Image
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ZCENE MovingMediaCompany BV / Loosdrecht
www.zcene.nl
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The Hague, BSD / The Hague
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ZCENE MovingMediaCompany BV / Loosdrecht
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18 meters square wide and 3 meters high. This multi-image introduction, the city of The Hague, wants to impress all visitors of the community centre & town hall with an 11 minute experience of what the "International City of Peace & Justice" has to offer its visitors and inhabitants. The rich history, culture, diversity, urban development and the city’s unique hotspots through all seasons are central in communicating the character of this dynamic city through-out the past, present, and the future.
"THE IDEA" (CANADA)
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Corporate: Animation: Computer
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Jump Studios / Calgary, AB
http://jumpstudios.tv
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Jump Studios / Calgary, AB
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Jump Studios / Calgary, AB
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The advantage that Jump Studios has is that they aren’t your typical edit house. Their specialty lies in original creative design and animation, allowing them to bring something unique to the market. This is what they wanted to focus on when developing their demo reel and presentations, showing that they could "walk the walk" and not just "talk the talk". Treating themselves as the client, they developed a reel that demonstrates what they do using a "magical" approach to the creative process, followed by a montage of the work they’ve produced.
"THE LEAD ELEMENT" (USA)
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Corporate: Direction
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Creative Technologies / Los Angeles, CA
http://www.cretecinc.com
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The Boeing Company / St. Louis, MO
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Creative Technologies
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This film informs a range of audiences about the capabilities of the US Army’s replacement for today’s Abrams tank: the Future Combat Systems Manned Ground Vehicle.
The story is told from two points of view: the commander of a Joint ground force and two Staff Sergeants, one from a Heavy Brigade Combat team using today’s tank technology, the other from an FCS Brigade Combat Team. The merits of both technologies are discussed and debated as the force prepares for the fight. The decision is made..and it’s personal.
"THE LITTLE BOY SCOUT" (SINGAPORE)
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Educational: Motivational, Inspirational
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Moving Bits Pte Ltd / Singapore
http://www.movingbitsonline.com
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Singapore Tourism Board / Singapore Scouts Association / Singapore
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Moving Bits Pte Ltd / Singapore
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Inspired by his grandfather, we see a 5-year old boy "live" the scouting life. A very simple story told through the eyes of a little kid.
"THE MISSION" (USA)
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Corporate: Writing, Concept
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Creative Technologies / Los Angeles, CA
http://www.cretecinc.com
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The Boeing Company / St. Louis, MO
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Creative Technologies / Los Angeles, CA
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This production informs audiences about Boeing an iRobot’s new Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) 300. Related to the SUGV platforms in the US Army’s Future Combat Systems program, the robot has offers value to tactical military and civilian law enforcement users along with public safety and first-responder applications. In the context of an 'impossible' mission, the SUGV 300’s capabilities are described. The mission: who will be the best choice..?
"THE SCIENCE OF VICTORY" (USA)
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Corporate: Writing, Concept
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Creative Technologies / Los Angeles, CA
http://www.cretecinc.com
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Assistant Secretary of the US Army for Acquisition,
Logistics and Technology / Washington, DC
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Creative Technologies / Los Angeles, CA
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Developed by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Acquisition, Logistics and technology, this film examines the critical role of ongoing US Department of Defense basic research in national security.
Featuring past US Department of Defense-funded Nobel Prize laureates, the film seeks to capture the exuberance of scientific discovery and its essential value to the country’s security with interviews and historical footage.
"TOYOTA GLOBAL VISION FILM" (UNITED KINGDOM)
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Corporate: Specialty Productions: Meeting Openers, Breaks, Closers
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Jack Morton Worldwide / London
http://www.jackmorton.com
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Toyota Motor Europe / brussels
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Jack Morton Worldwide / London
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For an audience of over 3,000 independent Toyota Dealer principals, this film’s primary goal was to create a powerful opening film for the European Retailer Meeting an event every 3 years to premiere new technologies and celebrate Toyota’s success in 29 markets. The film needed to create a sense of brand togetherness and ownership between geographically disparate franchise owners. Taking a slice through Toyota’s business model from sales to sponsorship the film eloquently how the company operation is consistent the world over.
"WORLD CONGRESS 2010" (UNITED KINGDOM)
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Corporate: Internet Programming: Virals
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Iceni® Productions Ltd / Lichfield
http://www.iceni.tv
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Association of town Centre Management / London
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Iceni® Productions Ltd / Lichfield
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World Congress 2010 will be held at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London. What better way to launch the event, and venue, than to put ‘The Queen’ in a black cab, drive across London and film the astonishment and delight of a number of onlookers.
BACK TO BASICS "OPENING" (THE NETHERLANDS)
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Corporate: Specialty Productions: Meeting Openers, Breaks, Closers
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Borish BV / Amsterdam
http://www.borish.nl
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TNT / Hoofddorp
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Borish BV / Amsterdam
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This film was created to open the 2009 Annual Senior Management Meeting of TNT. Like most companies; TNT lost a lot of its stock value over the past months due to the crisis. The main goal of the film is/was to change people’s perspective. Just before the meeting, most of the audience were "stuck" in the crisis and only saw the problems and cost cutting issues. The meeting was held to find opportunities and solutions during the fast changed times.
BETWEEN THE LIONS: "STOP THAT PICKLE! & CHICKS AND SALSA, EPISODE 803" (USA)
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Educational: Education: Grades 1 - 5 (Elementary)
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WGBH / Boston, MA
http://wgbh.org/
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Sirius Thinking, Ltd. / New York, NY
Mississippi Public Broadcasting / Jackson, MS
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Between the Lions follows the reading goals of the National Reading Panel and is based on a detailed literacy curriculum developed in close consultation with national reading specialists and teachers. Each program features specific curriculum goals that are met through read aloud experiences, music, and a series of live-action and animated segments.
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2008 Best of Festival (Grand Prix) Winners
2007 Best of Festival (Grand Prix) Winners
2007 Best of Festival (Grand Prix) Nominees
2006 Best of Festival (Grand Prix) Nominees
2005 Best of Festival (Grand Prix) Winners
2005 One World
2004 One World Award Winner
Historical Best of Festival Winners
Historical Golden Decade Winners
Historical Lifetime Achievement Recipients
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