Mid-America Emmy Winners

The NATAS (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences) Mid-America Emmy Student Production Award is an honor bestowed upon outstanding student-produced television programs within the Mid-America region of the United States. The Mid-America region includes Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, and parts of Louisiana, Iowa, and Kansas.

This award recognizes excellence in various categories such as writing, directing, editing, cinematography, and overall production quality. It provides students with an opportunity to showcase their talents and gain recognition within the television industry.

Winning a NATAS Mid-America Emmy Student Production Award can be a significant achievement for aspiring filmmakers and television professionals, often providing valuable exposure and networking opportunities within the industry.

HS NEWSCAST

Hornet News Now - Episode 4

Bryant High School

• Nevaeh Suit, Producer

HS NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGMENT-LIGHT NEWS

Flower Farm

Bryant High School

• Taylor Dischinger, Reporter/Producer

HS SPORTS PROGRAM

The Hornet Nest - December

Bryant High School

• Nevaeh Suit, Producer/Anchor

HS TALENT NEWS OR SPORTS

Chelsea Jensen - Talent Entry

Bryant High School

• Chelsea Jensen, Talent

HS NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNEMENT-SERIOUS NEWS

Voice of Palestine

Grizzly News Network

• Shyyla Gonzalez, MMJ

HS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)

Swimming for Joy(ce): A Family Legacy

Ladue Horton Watkins HS

• Elizabeth Esther, Director, Editor, Videographer, Producer

HS NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM

Facing That Stage

Hillcrest High School

• Emily Clotfelter, Reporter

• Abi Phillips, Photographer

HS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Two Homes, Two Cultures

Hillcrest High School

• Shelby Epperly, Reporter

• Caylee Davis, Photographer-Editor

HS PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Actions Speak Louder

Hillcrest High School

• Haylyn Baker, Producer

• Chloe Cochran, Producer

HS WRITER

Facing That Stage

Hillcrest High School

• Emily Clotfelter, Writer

HS PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

Burglar Box

Springdale Public Schools

• Michael Arriola, Cinematographer, Editor

HS SPORTS - LIVE EVENT

Har-Ber High School vs Springdale High School

Springdale Athletic Foundation

• STAFF, Live Production Staff

HS EDITOR

Ty Mattingly - Editor

Fayetteville High School

• Ty Mattingly, Editor

Congratulations once again to all the Student Production Award Winners! Your dedication, talent, and hard work have truly shone through, earning you this well-deserved recognition. Each of you has contributed to the vibrant tapestry of storytelling in the region, showcasing the power of creativity, innovation, and perseverance.

Your exceptional work not only entertains but also enlightens, inspires, and enriches the lives of countless viewers. It serves as a testament to the countless hours spent honing your craft, pushing boundaries, and striving for excellence.

Your achievements remind us all that with passion, determination, and resilience, dreams can indeed become reality. May this recognition be a testament to your unwavering dedication and a catalyst for even greater achievements in the future. Well done, and keep shining bright!

Upload Submissions are NOW OPEN! Submit to the Upload Competition where students can upload their work in a number of categories, including Film Production, Photography, Broadcast, and Graphic Design.

And don't forget the annual Of The Year awards with big prizes! Make your nominations through FilmFreeway at the link below.

Ozark Media Arts Festival is a student festival that provides an opportunity for local and regional students to showcase their work, compete and gain exposure to the professional worlds of digital film, video, broadcast television, podcasting, photography, media marketing and graphic design. Whether in middle school, junior high, or high school, the students bring their best to this exciting display of art.

Ozark Media Arts Festival was founded in 2011 to encourage student artists to seek careers in the arts by providing them a venue for competition showcasing their work, and continually providing real life networking opportunities to students.

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The 2024 Ozark Media Arts Festival will be October 8th and 9th.

Email: ozarkfestival@gmail.com
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