Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay
Everlasting Light: The Story of Indiana's Bicentennial Torch Relay
In the fall of 2016, the Indiana Department of Tourism and Development sponsored a project called the Torch Relay to celebrate Indiana's 200th birthday. The torch traveled through all 92 counties in Indiana.
Awards:
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Heartland Film Festival 2017 Official Selection
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Official Bicentennial Legacy Project
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2016 International Media Summit Award
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Addy Awards (From the East-Central Indiana American Advertising Federation)
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Gold Addy in: Film, Video, & Sound for Public Service Film
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Judge's Choice (Best in Show): For the entire project
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Accolade Awards of Merit
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Award of Merit: Documentary Short
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Award of Merit: Documentary / Program/ Series
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Award of Merit: History / Biographical / Travel
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Award of Merit: Cinematography
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Student Best Television Documentary or Public Affairs - Society of Professional Journalists: Everlasting Light
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Student Best Online Multimedia - Society of Professional Journalists
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PRSA Pinnacle Award
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Indiana Association of School Broadcasters 2017 Awards - Video-In-Depth
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Gold Aurora Award (Documentary/Historical Event)
My Role: Assistant Director
I served as the Assistant Director for the documentary made about the relay. The documentary premiered December 11th.
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Created call sheets for each shoot
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Worked with Executive Producer and Director to schedule all shoots
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Communicated with crew members to ensure productivity
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Managed the schedule and time of each shoot
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Ran on location production on all shoots, including high profile interviews such as Former First Lady of Indiana, Karen Pence.
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Ensured clients comfort on each shoot
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Maintained proper consent and release forms for entire documentary
Mentions:
WISH TV: "Ball State University students document Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay"
Visit Indiana: "Torch Relay Documentary Wins Four Accolade Awards"