COLLEGE NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #C-01
NEWSCAST
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Focal Point News 3/12/2021
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Julian Stainback, Executive Producer
• Sam Britten, Executive Producer
• Joe Freihofer, Executive Producer
• Emily Towns, Senior Producer
Focal Point News 12/03/2021
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Ian Gilmour, Executive Producer
• Julian Stainback, Executive Producer
• Molly Gundry, Senior Producer
• Hikaru Kudo, Senior Producer
CATEGORY #C-02
NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS
"He's been gone long enough"
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Regan Holgate, Reporter
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Praying for Healing
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Ian Gilmour, Reporter
Spartans Walk Alone
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Katie Schroeder, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-03
NEWS REPORT - LIGHT NEWS
A Peachy Reunion
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Regan Holgate, Reporter/Photographer
• Ian Gilmour, Photographer
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Letters of Love
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Joe Freihofer, Reporter
You guys are the stars. You just make me shine, that's all.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Sam Britten, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-05
NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
Weaving Through Covid
Mott Community College
• Owen Summerland, Director
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
A Farmer's Tragedy
Ferris State University
• Mary Firestone, Producer
Changing the Coop (Short-Doc)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Jack Casey, Producer
Aftermath (Short-Doc)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Suraj Makaju, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor
CATEGORY #C-06
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Fresnel
Grand Valley State University
• Tanner Hamilton, Producer/Director
Penultimate (Long-Documentary)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Sean Brannon, Writer, Director, Editor
Detroit River Escape (Long-Documentary)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Richard Deitering, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor.
Nuclear Family (Long-Documentary)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Natalie Reitz, Writer, Producer, Director, Editor
CATEGORY #C-07
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Nobody likes giving their child bad news
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Sam Britten, Reporter
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Street Teams: Introducing The Army of Survivors
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Dylan Gray, Producer
• Rachel Goodman, Videographer
• Delany Rogers, Writer And Videographer
• Kayla Robinson, Graphic Design
• Brendan Burkhart, Writer
• Rahmya Trewern, Videographer
Street Teams: Todd Martin Youth Leadership - Inspiring Youth to Serve
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Isabella Martin, Producer
• Veronica Klingel, Videographer, Photographer
• Keely Zeigler, Writing, Editing
• Kelly Winters, Videographer
• Mollie Ropp, Graphic Designer
• Adam Menting, Videographer, Photographer
CATEGORY #C-08
MUSIC VIDEO
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
I Got It (Music Video)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Varga Changizi, Producer/Director/ Graphic Treatment
Confirmation
Ferris State University
• Derek Franciosi, Producer
CATEGORY #C-09
FICTION - SHORT FORM
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Ebb and Flow
Hope College
• Matt Severino, Producer/Director/Editor
Medicinal Tequila (Short Fiction)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Michael Russell, Producer, Writer, Camera, Editor, And Voice Over.
CATEGORY #C-10
FICTION - LONG FORM
When We Meet Again
Mott Community College
• Myles Williams, Director
• Nikolas Watford, Producer
• Todd Hopkins, Director Of Photography
• Jonathan Eaton, Editor
• Aleesia Mangham, Assistant Director
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Blackout
Mott Community College
• Suleng Patrick, Director
• Spencer Burkhart, Editor
• Myles Williams, Director Of Photography
• Sophia Sakalis, Assistant Director
CATEGORY #C-11
SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
"More green in the southeast"
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Regan Holgate, Reporter/Photographer
• Ian Gilmour, Photographer
One Kick at a Time
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Ian Gilmour, Reporter
CATEGORY #C-12
SPORTS PROGRAM
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Spartan Sports Report January 31
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Ian Gilmour, Executive Producer
• Regan Holgate, Executive Producer
• Noah Hintz, Producer
CATEGORY #C-13
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Michigan State Men's Basketball vs Ferris State
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Ian Gilmour, Play-by-Play
• Brendan Schabath, Color Commentator
• Regan Holgate, Sideline Reporter
• Olivia Santelli, Producer
CATEGORY #C-14
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
East Lansing COVID Shanty
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Matthias Copeland, Producer
• Jessie Cohen, Writer
Don't Be A Clown Vaping (PSA)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Albert Wang, Writer, Producer, Camera, Editor
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Spartan Spit Kit
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Taylor Gattoni, News Reporter
CATEGORY #C-15
COMMERCIAL
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
iPhone 12 (Commercial)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Shane Dasine, Shot, Edited, Lighting And Graphic Design
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Salsa (Commercial)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Michael Russell, Writer, Producer, Shooter, Editor, Voice-over
Spindrift (Commercial)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Annie Einheuser, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor
CATEGORY #C-16
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Skateboarding (Ani/GFX)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Linus Brush-Mindell, Cinematographer/GFX/Animation
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Street Teams: Introducing The Army of Survivors
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Jeana-Dee Allen, Advisor
• Dylan Gray, Producer And Animator
CATEGORY #C-18
DIRECTOR
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Runaway Horses (Directing)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Quinton Myricks, Director, Cinematography, Writer, Editor.
CATEGORY #C-19
EDITOR
Laundromat Dreams
Spring Arbor University
• Seth Gorveatte, Editor
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
You guys are the stars. You just make me shine, that's all.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Sam Britten, Editor
CATEGORY #C-20
PHOTOGRAPHER
Weaving Through Covid
Mott Community College
• Owen Summerland, Director Of Photography
A new Twist in Dewitt
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Regan Holgate, Photographer
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Reasons (Cinematography)
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Annie Einheuser, Producer, Writer, Editor, Cinematography
You guys are the stars. You just make me shine, that's all.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Sam Britten, Reporter
Hooked On Mullets
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Isabella Martin, Photographer
CATEGORY #C-21
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Regan Holgate – 2021 Anchor Reel
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Regan Holgate, Reporter/Producer
Ian Gilmour Talent Reel
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Ian Gilmour, Talent
HIGH SCHOOL NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #H-01
NEWSCAST
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
SHS Today 2.14.22
Saline High School/SWWC
• Sarah Burgess, Producer
• Alex Gutowski, Producer
Hornet Nation 2.22.22
Saline High School/SWWC
• Aiden Burke, Producer
DTV Newscast
Davison Schools
• Merik Combs, Anchor
• Isaac Melton, Anchor
• Mason Polmanteer, Anchor
• Maddox Bissett, Anchor
CATEGORY #H-02
NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS NEWS
COVID Spike
Rockford High School
• Zoe Hazlewood, Producer
• Natalie Allshouse, Producer
• Gabby Shirley, Producer
• Alex Michel, Producer
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Human Trafficking: Ella's Story of Betrayal and Survival
Davison Schools
• Brooklyn Woughter, Reporter
CATEGORY #H-03
NEWS REPORT - LIGHT NEWS
Valley View Voyage
Rockford High School
• Alex Michel, Producer
• Kendall Reister, Producer
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Impossible Mile
Rockford High School
• Anna Carpenter, Producer
• Zoe Hazlewood, Producer
• Maddy Nunn, Producer
Zoology Mice Mazes
Lake Orion High School
• Jillian Jansson, Producer/Reporter/Editor
CATEGORY #H-04
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Meet Mr. Wells
Hamady High School
• Kennedy Charette, Multimedia Journalist
Alex's Saints Foundation
Troy Athens High School
• Brianna Johnson, Director/Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #H-05
NON FICTION- SHORT FORM
2022 Homecoming Pre-Game Show
Davison Schools
• Mason Polmanteer, Host
• Drew Younkin, Host
U vs Rona
DETROIT SCHOOL OF ARTS
• Mariah Adamson, Director
• Mario Mallard, Actor
• Kalia Pickett, Director
• Brandee Wheeler, Videographer/Editor
• Duane Waire, Videographer/Editor
• Sidney Cannon, Videographer/Editor
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Smile
Troy Athens High School
• Laila Sparks, Producer/Editor/Director
CATEGORY #H-06
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
Colorful
Rockford High School
• Anna Carpenter, Producer
• Lexi Heavner, Producer
• Caden Hyink, Producer
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Confronting COVID
Davison Schools
• Ryan Riopelle, Editor
• Trevor Cherney, Creator/Producer
• Seth Polmanteer, Creator/Producer
• Mason Polmanteer, Creator/Producer
Making a Door Less Open and Considering Slamming It Shut
Lake Orion High School
• Ryan Wilbert, Producer/Writer/Camera/Actor/Editor
Ram Center - Fall
Rockford High School
• Caden Hyink, Producer
• Zoe Hazlewood, Producer
• Rylee Zandstra, Producer
• Ryan Wyngarden, Producer
CATEGORY #H-07
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Responding to Racism
Rockford High School
• Natalie Allshouse, Producer
• Gabby Shirley, Producer
• Megan Hart, Producer
• Sophie Stallworth, Producer
Local Businesses Support Oxford
Lake Orion High School
• Derek Steele, Producer/Reporter/Editor
• Ethan Tarr, Producer/Camera
Davison Tradition Returns
Davison Schools
• Drew Younkin, Reporter
Worker Shortage
Davison Schools
• Tyler Scroggins, Reporter
All Together Now
Troy Athens High School
• Cassandra Wilson, Producer
CATEGORY #H-08
MUSIC VIDEO
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
"Left Unsaid" Music Video
Saline High School / SWWC
• Quinn Allman, Producer
• Tricia Filbrun, Producer
Athens vs. Troy Cheer
Troy Athens High School
• Evelyn Apahidean, Producer
CATEGORY #H-09
FICTION - LONG FORM
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Destination Damnation Redux
Lake Orion High School
• Bryan Donoghue, Producer/Director/Editor
• Grace Bunn, Producer/Director/Editor
100 Years of Royal Oak and Royal Oak Schools Documentary
WOAK
• Faye Pinho, Editor
CATEGORY #H-10
SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
We Are Troy United
Troy Athens High School
• Brianna Johnson, Editor/Director/Producer
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Jolly Twins
Rockford High School
• Marley Haeberle, Producer
• Natalie Siciliano, Producer
• Mackenzie Davidson, Producer
Confronting COVID: Part 8 | Sports Struggle
Davison Schools
• Trevor Cherney, Reporter
CATEGORY #H-11
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Cardinals Football vs Lapeer 10-22-21
Davison Schools
• Ryan Riopelle, Director
• Trevor Cherney, Reporter
• Drew Younkin, Announcer
• Mason Polmanteer, Announcer
CATEGORY #H-12
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Don't Turn Your Life Into A Horror Movie
Troy Athens High School
• Ella Musto, Director/Editor/Audio
• Charlotte Richardson, Producer
Alternatives
Lake Orion High School
• Lyndon Potter, Everything!
Ducks Don't Drink and Drive
DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
• Caitlin Milligan, Writer/Director
• Zahraa Alnakash, Producer
• Cy Hunter, Lighting
• Diamond Fuller, Lighting
• Rayan Hamid, Lighting
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Oxford Love
Davison Schools
• Ryan Riopelle, Creator
Vaping PSA
Davison Schools
• Seth Polmanteer, Creator
CATEGORY #H-13
COMMERCIAL
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
SWWC Overview
Saline High School / SWWC
• Ray Yoders, Producer
• Sarah Burgess, Producer
Davison At The Big House
Davison Schools
• Mason Polmanteer, Creator
Christmas Popcorn
DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
• Caitlin Milligan, Writer/Director
• Cy Hunter, Producer
• Mostafa Alzeidawi, Editor
CATEGORY #H-14
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
Christmas Popcorn
DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
• Caitlin Milligan, Animator
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Ducks Don't Drink and Drive
DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
• Caitlin Milligan, Animation
• Owen Schook, Editor
CATEGORY #H-15
AUDIO/SOUND
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Loop
Troy High School
• Jeffery Wu, Director/Producer/Writer/Editor
Smash Bash
DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
• Owen Schook, Sound Editor
Oxford Fight Song
DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
• Ian Kennedy, Audio Mixer And Sound Editor
CATEGORY #H-16
DIRECTOR
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Erik Rides The Bus
Troy Athens High School
• Garrett Merbach, Director
• Matthew Gawthrop, Director
Grace Bunn
Lake Orion High School
• Grace Bunn, Director
CATEGORY #H-17
EDITOR
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Erik Rides The Bus
Troy Athens High School
• Garrett Merbach, Editor
Lakeland Mock Car Crash 2021
Lakeland High School
• Annie Pitcock, Editor
• Andrew Allendorf, Editor
CATEGORY #H-18
PHOTOGRAPHER
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Photographer Reel - Ryan Riopelle
Davison Schools
• Ryan Riopelle, Photographer
Erik Rides The Bus
Troy Athens High School
• Matthew Gawthrop, Photographer
• Garrett Merbach, Photographer
CATEGORY #H-19
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Erik Rides The Bus
Troy Athens High School
• Erik Schmidt, Reporter
Derek Steele, Live Sports Announcer Reel
Lake Orion High School
• Derek Steele, Play-by-Play
CATEGORY #H-21
WRITING
Grace Bunn
Lake Orion High School
• Grace Bunn, Writer/Screenplay
2022 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Erik Rides The Bus
Troy Athens High School
• Garrett Merbach, Writer
• Erik Schmidt, Writer/Reporter
2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
College SCHOLARSHIPS
Jacara Charles
Madonna University
Ethan Calado
Madonna University
Nephretiti Givens
Mott Community College
Madison LaBonte
Mott Community College
Julian Stainback
Michigan State University
HIGH SCHOOL GRANTS
Dearborn High School
McBain High School
Plymouth High School
Troy Athens High School