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The Paradigm Shifters

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BYU student film featured at the world’s largest children’s film festival

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BBC Radio Features Music Professor’s Trio Hat Trick on Composer of the Week Program

Alyssa Anderson — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:21:13 +0000

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Multiple BEA Awards for Journalism Students

Elena Castro — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:44:06 +0000

BYU students continue to show their media brilliance in the 2021 season of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) awards by bringing home multiple awards. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and well-deserved recognitions. Television Short Feature Reporting 2nd Place: Joseph Carson; “The Chosen” Television Hard News Reporting 1st Place (tie): Joseph Carson; “Corona Water Treatment Plan” 3rd Place: Sariah Farmer; “Super Tuesday” Television News Anchor 3rd Place: Joseph Carson; 2020 News Anchor Reel – Joseph Carson Award of Excellence: Blake O’Rullian; 2020 Sportsline Anchor Reel – Blake O’Rullian Television Weathercaster 1st Place: Danielle Hallows; 2020 Weather Reel – Danielle Hallows TV News Magazine 3rd Place: Joseph Carson, Emma Benson, Karani Namunyu and Halston Robinson; “Adjusting to COVID-19 Documentary”

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Department of Theatre and Media Arts Announces 2021 Outstanding Media Arts Student Awards

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TMA students shine bright by being presented with multiple awards by faculty These awards are a way for the faculty to honor those students who have been exemplary in their work and service to the department and to their peers this past year. “We have excellent Media Arts students in this department. We are always proud of their work, and a bit in awe of them to be honest. But to achieve what they did this year, in particular, was really special, even for them!” said theatre and media arts Associate Chair Brad Barber. VERA HINCKLEY MAYHEW SCREENWRITING CONTEST Several years before his death in 1973, Wayne E. Mayhew of Berkeley, California, established a trust fund to provide annual awards in creative writing and fine arts at Brigham Young University in honor of his wife, Vera Hinckley Mayhew, a former BYU student. This contest is run through the College of Humanities, and the Screenwriting Contest is judged by the Media Arts Writing Committee. This year’s Mayhew Screenwriting Winning Scripts were: Feature Length Script: Winner: A Lovely Family, written by Claire Hatch Short Script: Winner: Best Swishes, written by Jennifer Baker Runner-up: Benny, written by David Sant TV Spec Script: Winner: Superstore – Senior Discount Day, written by Rachel Oehler Web Series: Winner: Liza and Her Boy, written by Claire Hatch Runner-up: Bygones, written by Rachel Oehler APERTURE MEDIA JOURNAL AWARDS Due to the pandemic, the review & publication process for the Aperture journal was postponed for a time. Since the journal was on hiatus this year, we would like to recognize last year’s winners. Screenplay Making Contact – Sam Burton Myth Understood – Liam Isaak Home Town – Elise Finlinson New Media How Can I Help? – Dallin Penrod Radioland – Sam Burton Essays Choice, Construction, and Conversation – Nathan Young The New Dada Movement on Youtube – Kayla Gough EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA ARTS FICTION The Fiction Production Area awards recognize students who have made a significant contribution to the production of fiction projects. We applaud their dedication, professionalism, mentoring and example. There are a number of factors that determine these awards; if you did not receive an award this year, please know that you are still appreciated! The Fiction Faculty have awarded the following: Blake Mower Colin Phillips Diana Jones Ian Wood Isaiah Rogers Jonathan Rollins Josh Garcia Marcus Weathered Mars Moreno Claire Hatch Matt Mitchell Max Wright Parker Gehring Eva Hansen Rachel Oehler Rachel Olson Sarah-Ann Moran Tanner Liddiard Ysabeaux Ng EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA ARTS NON-FICTION The Non-Fiction Production Area awards recognize those who have made a significant contribution to the production of non-fiction projects during their time in the program. We applaud their dedication, professionalism, mentoring and example. The Non-Fiction Faculty have awarded the following: Outstanding Students in Non-Fiction: Sam Richins Sophia Prestwich Kate McKellar Excellence in Non-Fiction: Lacey Duncan David Sant Anna Allred McKay Olsen Livia Demartini Skyler Sorenson EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA CRITICAL STUDIES The Media Arts Critical Studies Area awards students who demonstrate exceptional effort in analytical thinking and writing about film and media. Award recipients are now allowed—no, encouraged—to update all of their social media profiles to include the title “Critical Engager Extraordinaire.” Seriously though, thank you for your hard work, and congratulations. The Critical Studies Faculty have awarded the following: Sam Burton Cheyanne Elton Elias Gold Liam Isaak Adia London McCall McClellan Ysabeaux Ng Sheridan Shepherd Nathan Tanner Sophie Whitaker EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA ARTS WRITING The Writing Area Award recognizes seniors who have made a significant contribution to screenwriting efforts within the program. The Writing Committee has awarded the following: Eva Hansen Claire Hatch Rachel Oehler Josh Bauer Micah Gandola ANIMATION “YOU’VE DONE GOOD, KID” AWARD The “You’ve Done Good, Kid” Award is given to Animation students whose work consistently goes above and beyond and quite often does so without recognition. Your faculty and peers recognize your excellence and look forward to watching you continue to shine as you transition from BYU out into industry. This year’s winners are: Kalen Stewart Jenika Wimmer Riki Kuniyuki-Hirahara EXCEPTIONAL MEDIA ARTS TA/EMPLOYEES The exceptional Media Arts Employee Award is given to TAs, RAs, and staff employees who have done a stellar job for the department. We are fully aware that your hard work helps keep our department running smoothly. Those listed below were nominated by their supervisors: James May Elizabeth Harrison Nathan Young Claire Hatch Clara Tsao Jonathan Rollins Nathan Tanner Weber Griffiths Liam Howard Sam Burton Lincoln Wagner Sam Larson Blake Knecht Josh Garcia Mamie Tonnies Suzette Payne Kennedy Koford Parker Gehring Isaiah Rogers Liam Isaak Jake McMaster Jenna Woolley Aarron Reupena Heather Moser EXCELLENT TMA FRONT OFFICE EMPLOYEES This year we’d like to recognize the excellent work provided by our student front office staff in keeping the office running during the pandemic. Their work was vital to keeping the department functioning during this time. Their flexibility and adaptability was stellar, and they did it all with a great attitude and a smile! Amanda Case Brooklyn Dummar Meridian Casalegno Dinah Squire Jessica McKee Michaela Rappleyea Monroe Matsen THE MEDIA ARTS WOMEN AND FILM SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Women and Film Scholarship Award is a monetary award that supports the study of 1) the representations of women in film, television, and other moving image media and 2) the contributions of women to film, television, other moving image media industries, and film critical studies. The recipients of this award are: Jenna Schaelling Claire Hatch Ysabeaux Ng Lacey Duncan MEDIA ARTS OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD CONGRATULATIONS to our five Outstanding Student Award Winners! Each of these students was selected due to their many contributions to the program, their excellent scholarship, and their exemplary citizenship. We are proud to announce the 2021 Media Arts Outstanding Students are: James May Aarron Reupena Jennifer Baker Nathan Young Elise Finlinson We also had three Outstanding Student Finalists. They are: David Sant Emma Spears Suzette Payne

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Department of Theatre and Media Arts Announces 2021 Outstanding Theatre Student Awards

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After a year of innovation and creativity, the TMA department offers awards to superb students These awards are a way for the faculty to honor those students who have been exemplary in their work and service to the department and to their peers this past year. “These students are the best and brightest our theatre programs have to offer. It is a joy to be able to celebrate their good work here at BYU and we look forward to seeing great things from them in the future!” said theatre and media arts department Chair Megan Sanborn Jones. Outstanding Lighting Design: Emma Hansen Outstanding Makeup & Hair Design: Abi Neilsen Outstanding Costume Design: Karaleigh Garrison Outstanding Set Design: Elisabeth Goulding Outstanding Stage Management Student: Kathryn Arnold Lee Walker Outstanding Work in Technical Theatre: Kirsten Busse Outstanding Sound Design Student: Conrad Smi Outstanding Playwriting Award: Ty Hawton, Susanna Bezooyen Outstanding Dramaturgy Student Award: Sydney Southwick Outstanding Theatre Critical Studies Student Award: Kathryn Arnold, Ty Hawton Outstanding Theatre Education Student: Katelyn Tullis Outstanding Achievement in Student Teaching: Esther Ting Outstanding Directing Student Award: Joanna Noall Outstanding MDT Student Award: Beatriz Melo, Cameron Robbins, Anna Tanner, Rachel Peterson Outstanding Acting Student: Sten Shearer, Ian Buckley Outstanding Theatre Student Finalists: Denali Linton, Ty Hawton, Melissa Longhurst, Sophie Guerrero, Sten Shearer, Benjamin Raymant The Outstanding Theatre Student: Claire Eyestone

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Music Professor’s Group CAN–AM Trio Wins Grant From Canada Council for the Arts

Alyssa Anderson — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:05:07 +0000

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Faculty From the CFAC Recognized for Exceptional Work at University Conference

Alyssa Anderson — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:23:02 +0000

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Arts & Comms: Behind the Cameras

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AdLab Awards Roundup | Spring 2021

Elena Castro — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:19:35 +0000

Recognition after recognition, the BYU AdLab keeps taking the prize During any given fall or winter semester, the AdLab will win award after award and even in a spring term, it’s no different. The School of Communications advertising students continue to thrive with the following awards announced during Spring 2021: The AdLab was ranked the #1 school of 2021 by the One Club School of the Year award. They were ranked the #2 school in 2018, 2019 and 2020. “This is a huge accomplishment for the program and in a really difficult year with the pandemic, to be able to produce this many award winning projects, we have seen tremendous blessings!” said professor Jeff Sheets. Effie Collegiate The Effie Collegiate program is modeled after the Effie United States competition and serves to educate, inspire and recognize tomorrow’s marketers. First Place Winners: Bose – Make Your Future Sound The Telly Awards The Telly Awards is a premier award recognizing achievements in film and television. This year, the AdLab won 25 of these exceptional awards. “That’s a pretty rare and special achievement, and yet to do that in a pandemic year with all of the challenges and restrictions, that’s nothing short of remarkable! We are so grateful to the school leadership, the donors and faculty and staff in the Ad Sequence who helped the advertising students create some amazing work this year with grants, funding for entry fees, and mentoring all along the way,” Sheets said. Gold Winners for Online Commercial: Life’s Journey – Ford The North Face – Return Silver Winners for Online Commercial: Carhartt – The Hands that Feed You EJI – Know Us Jordan – Find Your Court Sharpie – Not Destiny Bronze Winners for Online Commercial: Burger King – Searching for Real Husqvarna – It Takes Nerve JBL – Embrace the Noise Moleskine – Memories Muscle Milk – Special Fuel for Special Moves Subway – Your Way Gold Winners for Branded Content: Bose – Dreams EJI – Know Us Life’s Journey – Ford Medela – Modern Day Madonna Right Guard Silver Winners for Branded Content: Nivea – The In-Between SoundCloud – Our Platform, Your Stage Puma – Stand Bronze Winner for Branded Content: L’Oreal – Made of Gold Silver Winners for Social Video: Banza – The Same, But Different Masterlock – Inconveniently Secure Bronze Winner for Social Video: Michaels – For All Kinds of Crafts Bronze Winner for Promotional Video: Coca-Cola – Infinity One Club Awards The One Club is one of the world’s more prestigious non-profit organizations to recognize work in advertising, digital marketing and design. One Club Portfolio Awards: Rebekah Baker Caleb Blackhurst Harrison Brownell Asher Huskinson Liv Johnston Josh Lee Joseph Nugent Tyler Richardson Derek Steele

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