CouryGraph Productions - Glendale Arizona - Wins Two Tellys for News Video "Heroism - First On The Scene"
Glendale, AZ, June 11, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions walk off with 2 Telly Awards for the News Video "Heroism - First On The Scene" saluting Glendale Arizona Police Department and other first responders.
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions of Glendale Arizona was the proud recipient of a pair of Bronze Tellys for a 6-minute video produced for KKAT-TV/ Glendale Daily Planet. The Telly Awards are the industry's premier competition for peer recognition of outstanding video and film productions for cable and emerging media.
"Heroism - First On The Scene" was honored in the "News/Documentary" and the "Education" category for its outstanding production quality by a distinguished panel of judges representing industry professionals from around the country.
The video was created to inform citizens of Glendale Arizona of the news, but also to serve as a historical document that can be referred back to in years to come. Sharpe's video, features an interview with Glendale Police motor officer Sgt. Joseph Turitto about first response to an accident scene and also about accident details and investigation.
Steve Conrad, Chief of Police for the City of Glendale Arizona commented:
"This film does a great job of acknowledging the efforts of the men and women of the Glendale Police Department. As first responders we have the opportunity to reach out and help the public each and every day. Accident Investigation has become a science and our Department is proud of the level of expertise that has been achieved by our Vehicular Crimes Unit. Congratulations to Ed for receipt of this award and recognition of this project."
A copy of this video will be placed on file with the city of Glendale Arizona and also the Glendale Historical Society. Glendale Daily Planet distributes the program at no charge 24/7 over the Internet at www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
"We knew that the finished video met all of our expectations, but winning an Telly Award just confirms it," said The Chief, editor of the Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-Internet Streaming TV. "We've worked with CouryGraph many times over the last few years and have always been impressed with their creativity and professionalism."
The video, which was produced and directed by Ed Sharpe, features the interview with Glendale Police motor officer Sgt. Joseph Turitto and they explore first response to an accident scene also included is a narration by the officer as to the extent of damages, causes of the accident the took place at 59th Avenue and Cactus. The video footage includes the image documentation of the extent of damage to the vehicles.
"I'm thrilled with the award. It's wonderful the production has received this recognition," said Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph Productions. "I think the award is reflective of our staff's excellence." In addition, Sharpe wanted to thank Sgt. Joe Turitto, who was the interviewed police officer for this film.
Reflecting on scenes he has encountered where Police and Fire Department personal are laboring to help accident victims, Sharpe comments, "Every time they are there... They analyze facts to make the decision... They act on that decision... They save lives! I am in awe how this is handled so well ... time after time."
Founded in 2004, CouryGraph Productions specializes in video, film, and interactive media, serving the needs of many Metro Valley-of-the-Sun online news sources, cable channels, businesses and institutions.
Contact Information: Glendale Daily Planet - Ed Sharpe 623-435-1522 or info@glendaledailyplanet.com.
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Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions of Glendale Arizona was the proud recipient of a pair of Bronze Tellys for a 6-minute video produced for KKAT-TV/ Glendale Daily Planet. The Telly Awards are the industry's premier competition for peer recognition of outstanding video and film productions for cable and emerging media.
"Heroism - First On The Scene" was honored in the "News/Documentary" and the "Education" category for its outstanding production quality by a distinguished panel of judges representing industry professionals from around the country.
The video was created to inform citizens of Glendale Arizona of the news, but also to serve as a historical document that can be referred back to in years to come. Sharpe's video, features an interview with Glendale Police motor officer Sgt. Joseph Turitto about first response to an accident scene and also about accident details and investigation.
Steve Conrad, Chief of Police for the City of Glendale Arizona commented:
"This film does a great job of acknowledging the efforts of the men and women of the Glendale Police Department. As first responders we have the opportunity to reach out and help the public each and every day. Accident Investigation has become a science and our Department is proud of the level of expertise that has been achieved by our Vehicular Crimes Unit. Congratulations to Ed for receipt of this award and recognition of this project."
A copy of this video will be placed on file with the city of Glendale Arizona and also the Glendale Historical Society. Glendale Daily Planet distributes the program at no charge 24/7 over the Internet at www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
"We knew that the finished video met all of our expectations, but winning an Telly Award just confirms it," said The Chief, editor of the Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-Internet Streaming TV. "We've worked with CouryGraph many times over the last few years and have always been impressed with their creativity and professionalism."
The video, which was produced and directed by Ed Sharpe, features the interview with Glendale Police motor officer Sgt. Joseph Turitto and they explore first response to an accident scene also included is a narration by the officer as to the extent of damages, causes of the accident the took place at 59th Avenue and Cactus. The video footage includes the image documentation of the extent of damage to the vehicles.
"I'm thrilled with the award. It's wonderful the production has received this recognition," said Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph Productions. "I think the award is reflective of our staff's excellence." In addition, Sharpe wanted to thank Sgt. Joe Turitto, who was the interviewed police officer for this film.
Reflecting on scenes he has encountered where Police and Fire Department personal are laboring to help accident victims, Sharpe comments, "Every time they are there... They analyze facts to make the decision... They act on that decision... They save lives! I am in awe how this is handled so well ... time after time."
Founded in 2004, CouryGraph Productions specializes in video, film, and interactive media, serving the needs of many Metro Valley-of-the-Sun online news sources, cable channels, businesses and institutions.
Contact Information: Glendale Daily Planet - Ed Sharpe 623-435-1522 or info@glendaledailyplanet.com.
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