MICHIGAN CHAPTER
2024
NOMINEES & WINNERS
COLLEGE
NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #C-01
NEWSCAST
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Focal Point Feb. 16
Michigan State University
• Eisele Hirschel, Executive Producer/Reporter
• Michael Soverinsky-, Executive Producer
• Ethan Hunter, Anchor/Reporter
• Sophia Miller, Executive Producer/Anchor
CATEGORY #C-02
NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS NEWS
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Light and Shadow
Michigan State University
• Ethan Hunter, MMJ
CATEGORY #C-04
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Archives Bookshop
Michigan State University
• Delaney Rogers, Multimedia Journalist
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Roost Reopens
Michigan State University
• Delaney Rogers, MMJ
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
FemFest
Michigan State University
• Delaney Rogers, MMJ
CATEGORY #C-05
NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Smile Lines
Michigan State University
• Breanna Berry, Producer
• Subah Bhatia, Co-Director
• Logan Davis, Cinematographer
• Faith Cabalum, Co-Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Weed Wisdom
Michigan State University
• Logan Davis, Director
• Subah Bhatia, Producer
• Aidan Binford, Assistant Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Selling the Show
Washtenaw Community College
• Jamie Begin, Produced, Written, Directed, Filmed, And Edited.
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Iluminado
Washtenaw Community College
• Casey Felek, Editor
CATEGORY #C-06
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Mystic Michigan: Light Within the Darkness
Ferris State University
• Micah Sealock, Producer
• Emma VanDongen, Producer
• Davis Fosgitt, Producer
• Nathan Hebel, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Skating Free
Michigan State University
• Audra Skuodaite, Director & Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
In the Morning
Washtenaw Community College
• Lawrence Olsen, Produced, Wrote, Directed, Filmed, Narrated, And Edited.
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Super Man
Washtenaw Community College
• Corey Konjarevich, Produced, Wrote, Directed, Filmed, Edited.
CATEGORY #C-08
MUSIC VIDEO
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Space Bubble
Washtenaw Community College
• Cameron Chwalibog, Produced, Directed, Edited, And Composed Music.
CATEGORY #C-09
FICTION - SHORT FORM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Unwarranted
Washtenaw Community College
• Matthew Yurko, Produced, Wrote, Directed, Filmed, And Edited
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Beyond the Grave
Washtenaw Community College
• Corey Konjarevich, Produced, Directed, Written, Filmed, And Edited.
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Dirty Laundry
Washtenaw Community College
• Anthony Scruton, Producer, Writer,
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
The Delivery Man
Mott Community College
• Thomas Conlon, Director
• Noah Stombaugh, Editor
• Eric Stockman, Director Of Photography
• Montreya Morgan, Assistant Director
• Grace Russell, Lighting
CATEGORY #C-10
FICTION - LONG FORM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Heroine
Mott Community College
• Traci Leone, Director
• Christine Lee, Assistant Director
• Joshua Thayer, Editor
• Drew Ritter, Director Of Photography
• Ruben Salgado, Gafer/Grip
• Dominic Thompson, Sound
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Cultivar
Michigan State University
• Nolan Duff, DP, Asc Producer
• Danielle Pollak, Director
• Brien Smith, Editor
• Cedar Mesko, 1st AC
• Brandon DePouw, Producer
• Zackery Garcia, Gaffer
• Aaron Johnson, Writer
• Jewell Redman, Actor
• Xavier Raven, Location Sound
• Zoe Fowlkes, First AD
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Hearth
Calvin University
• Adrian Van Stee, Writer/Director
CATEGORY #C-12
SPORTS PROGRAM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Spartan Sports Report 12/5/23
Michigan State University
• Ethan Hunter, Director
• Marin Klein, Director
• Jason Laplow, Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Ferris Sports Update
Ferris State University
• Kelsey Meyers, Producer
• Chad Andres, Producer
CATEGORY #C-13
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Minnesota at Michigan State - Hockey on B1G+
Michigan State University
• Jason Laplow, Producer
• Zach Surdenik, Play-by-Play Commentator
• Marin Klein, Color Commentator
• Yousef Enayah, Sideline Reporter
• Briggs Maloney, Director
CATEGORY #C-14
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Empty
Washtenaw Community College
• Jillian Sullivan, Producer, Writer, Director, Actor
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Flint Flames (PSA)
Mott Community College
• Noah Stombaugh, Editor
• Victoria Verna, Director
• Wesley Wallace, Producer
• Antionette Watson, Assistant Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Night Shift
Madonna University
• Samantha Rousseau, Director/Editor
CATEGORY #C-15
COMMERCIAL
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
You@Ferris
Ferris State University
• Nathan Hebel, Producer
• Kelsie Sharp, Producer
CATEGORY #C-16
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Solus
Ferris State University
• Derek Franciosi, Producer
CATEGORY #C-18
DIRECTOR
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Brennan Mahokey - Flash Feature
Michigan State University
• Brennan Mahokey, Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Dirty Laundry
Washtenaw Community College
• Anthony Scruton, Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Boredom
Washtenaw Community College
• Emanuel Holder, Director
CATEGORY #C-19
EDITOR
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Tea42Studios
Mott Community College
• Noah Stombaugh, Editor
CATEGORY #C-20
PHOTOGRAPHER
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Boredom
Washtenaw Community College
• Emanuel Holder, Photographer
CATEGORY #C-21
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Ethan Hunter News and Sports Talent Reel
Michigan State University
• Ethan Hunter, Talent
HIGH SCHOOL
NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #H-01
NEWSCAST
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
DTV Newscast 1
Davison Schools
• Chayton Harris, Anchor
• Makayla Herrick, Anchor
• Kalob Hersh, Producer
• Chris Thorpe, Director
CATEGORY #H-02
NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS NEWS
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
A Lingering Fear
Rockford High School
• Trina Varano, Producer
• Emily Pittman, Producer
• Mya Shanahan, Producer
• Jade Carroll, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Drag Queen Story Time is Latest LGBTQ+ Rights Battle
WOAK
• Dakota Hendren, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
School Safety
Davison Schools
• Montana Armes, Reporter
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Rise of AI
Davison Schools
• Cooper Austin, Reporter
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Family Treasure
Davison Schools
• Makayla Herrick, Reporter
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Food Waste Story
Davison Schools
• Trent Uptegraff, Editor
• Montana Armes, Reporter
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Asian Carp Story
Davison Schools
• Christopher Thorpe,
• Sam Watts,
• Cooper Austin,
• Natalie Whitman,
• Rex Poff,
CATEGORY #H-03
NEWS REPORT - LIGHT NEWS
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Salmon in the Classroom
Troy Athens High School
• Leah Cerulli, Producer
• Brianna Johnson, Director/Editor/Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Chinook Salmon Story
Davison Schools
• Kalob Hersh, Reporter
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Hot Dog Mayors Returns
Davison Schools
• Tyler Uptegraff,
• Antonio Headrick, Editor
CATEGORY #H-04
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Hell or Highwater She's Going to Do It
Rockford High School
• Trina Varano, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Rap History 101
East Kentwood High School
• Nuha Hussein, Reporter
CATEGORY #H-05
NON FICTION- SHORT FORM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Disconnecting from Social Media
East Kentwood High School
• Ajla Kmetas, Reporter
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
ChatGPT in the Classroom
East Kentwood High School
• Diego Saldivar, Reporter
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
It Started in a Driveway: A Gus Macker Story
Rockford High School
• Pete Johnson, Producer
• Michael LeCompte, Producer
• Will McKanna, Producer
• Trina Varano, Producer
CATEGORY #H-06
NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Because of The Brave
Rockford High School
• Trina Varano, Student Producer
• Gerrit Tenbrink, Student Producer
• Isaac Galle, Student Producer
• Alise Genter, Student Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Give Them Their Days, Give Them Their Dignity
Rockford High School
• Trina Varano, Producer
• Emily Pittman, Producer
• Ella Moore, Producer
CATEGORY #H-07
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Helping Hands
Rockford High School
• Christian Herrema, Producer
• Hailey Hill, Producer
• Mason Kirn, Producer
• Ella Moore, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Unseen Heroes: The Caregivers of America
Troy Athens High School
• Brianna Johnson, Producer
• Leah Cerulli, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
What Shouldn't Be Normal
Rockford High School
• Jade Carroll, Producer
• Emily Pittman, Producer
• Mya Shanahan, Producer
• Trina Varano, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
It's Up To Us
Rockford High School
• Trina Varano, Student Producer
• Emily Pittman, Student Producer
CATEGORY #H-08
MUSIC VIDEO
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Step Dad
Lenawee Intermediate School District
• Emilie LaBrie, Editor
• Brayden Hopkins, Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Emotions
Lenawee Intermediate School District
• Abigail Knight, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
This Is For You
Troy Athens High School
• Michelle Nartey, Producer
• Evelyn Apahidean, Producer
CATEGORY #H-09
FICTION - SHORT FORM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The All Girl Comedy Team
Troy Athens High School
• Macy Van Tiem, Producer
• Julia Heywood, Producer
• Lexi Kolpak, Producer
• Nathaniel Sakmar, Talent
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Shuttered
Troy High School
• Akshaya Rachamadugu, Producer
• Anoush Rophael, Photographer
• Mili Bharatiya, Boom Operator
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Döppel
Dearborn High School
• Diamond Fuller, Producer/Cinematographer
• Jesse Good, Editor
CATEGORY #H-10
FICTION - LONG FORM
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
That School Down The Road
Troy Athens High School
• Brianna Johnson, Producer
• Julia Heywood, Producer
• Lexi Kolpak, Producer
CATEGORY #H-11
SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Not So Different
Rockford High School
• Mason Kirn, Producer
• Kate Crowell, Producer
• Ella Moore, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Woodward Showdown
WOAK
• Sam Klonke, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Grand Rapids Rise Debut
East Kentwood High School
• Erica Large, Reporter
• Nuha Hussein, Camera Person
• Juliette Islas, Assistant Camera Person
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Rivalry: The Love of the Game
Troy High School
• Samridhi Sharma, Producer
• Jayla Turner, Producer
CATEGORY #H-12
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
It's Never Just A Joke
Rockford High School
• Christian Herrema, Producer
• Camryn Maksimowski, Producer
• Gerrit Tenbrink, Producer
• Lauren Kinstle, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Seconds Matter
Troy Athens High School
• David Graunstadt, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Clean Water Starts With You
Troy Athens High School
• Brianna Johnson, Producer
CATEGORY #H-13
COMMERCIAL
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
CAD Sizzle Campaign
Lenawee Intermediate School District
• Alex Ferrell, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Footloose Trailer
Troy High School
• Samridhi Sharma, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Recruitment Video
Dearborn High School
• Rayan Hamid, Director
• Ryan Furchi, Director
• Arlo-Sage Molenda, Producer
• Jacob Head, Cinematographer
• Azalea Hofmann-Strate, Head Gaffer
• Vic Garrison, Best Boy
• Jesse Good, Editor
• Cy Hunter, Sound
• Ally Laurie, Writer
CATEGORY #H-14
ANIMATION/GRAPHICS/SPECIAL EFFECTS
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Some Things Never Change
Rochester Adams High School
• Oliver Mutart, Creator And VFX Artist
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
The Weight of a Million
Rochester Adams High School
• Oliver Mutart, Creator And VFX Artist
CATEGORY #H-15
AUDIO/SOUND
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Lights Out
Dearborn High School
• Ali-Amir Hamid, Sound
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Döppel
Dearborn High School
• Ally Lauri, Sound
CATEGORY #H-16
DIRECTOR
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Meet your Chef: Vaping
Lenawee Intermediate School District
• Tehya Clement, Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Head For the Truth
Dearborn High School
• Jacob Head, Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Döppel
Dearborn High School
• Maria Makki, Director
CATEGORY #H-17
EDITOR
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Shuttered
Troy High School
• Akshaya Rachamadugu, Editor
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Brianna Johnson 2024 Editing Reel
Troy Athens High School
• Brianna Johnson, Editor
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Head For the Truth
Dearborn High School
• Jacob Head, Editor
CATEGORY #H-18
PHOTOGRAPHER
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Shuttered
Troy High School
• Akshaya Rachamadugu, Photographer
• Anoush Rophael, Photographer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Head For the Truth
Dearborn High School
• Jacob Head, Photographer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
IDGAF
Dearborn High School
• Jacob Head, Photographer
CATEGORY #H-19
TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Ella Moore - Talent Reel
Rockford High School
• Ella Moore, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Talent Reel: Isaac Galle
Rockford High School
• Isaac Galle, Producer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Chayton Harris Announcer Reel
Davison Schools
• Chayton Harris, Anouncer
CATEGORY #H-20
TALENT - PERFORMER
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
The Big Nate Monologues
Troy Athens High School
• Nathaniel Sakmar, Talent
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
The Julia Heywood Comedy Reel
Troy Athens High School
• Julia Heywood, Talent
CATEGORY #H-21
WRITING
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
The All Girl Comedy Team
Troy Athens High School
• Macy Van Tiem, Writer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
That School Down The Road
Troy Athens High School
• Brianna Johnson, Writer
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Head For the Truth
Dearborn High School
• Jacob Head, Writer
CATEGORY #H-23
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS WINNER
Lapeer playoff game
Davison Schools
• Chayton Harris, Sports Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Grand Blanc Basketball Game
Davison Schools
• Chris Thorpe, Director
2024 NATAS MICHIGAN STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS NOMINEE
Grandville Football game
Davison Schools
• Chayton Harris, Sports Director