Awards recognize some of the greatest television work in the Southeast
The Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently announced nominations for the 2023 Southeast Regional EMMY® Awards.
Three South Carolina ETV (SCETV) programs were nominated for these prestigious awards:
From the Sky- “South Carolina at Night”
Category: Historical/Cultural, Short Form Content
South Carolina’s landscape is as diverse as those who call it home. From the Sky is a digital series that offers viewers a glimpse into the cities and towns of South Carolina from a “not often seen” vantage point… from above. The “South Carolina at Night” episode aired on January 14, 2022, and is nominated in the Historical/Cultural, Long Form Content category. From the Sky is produced by Charles Dymock and Ned Garnier. Support for this program is provided by the ETV Endowment of South Carolina.
Making it Grow- “Anagama Kiln: Firesong”
Category: Historical/Cultural, Short Form Content
Making It Grow is produced in partnership with Clemson University and offers research-based information on a variety of gardening, agricultural, and environmental topics, while also highlighting interesting places and products from around South Carolina. The “Anagama Kiln: Firesong” episode of Making It Grow aired on Aug. 2, 2022, and is nominated in the Historical/Cultural, Short Form Content. The episode features a communal firing technique that dates back to 5th century Japan.
This Week in South Carolina- “Seventh Congressional District”
Category: Politics/Government, Long Form Content
This Week in South Carolina (TWISC) highlights one topic each week with political leaders, newsmakers and policymakers in South Carolina. Gavin Jackson, SCETV's news and public affairs reporter, hosts the weekly public affairs program. Nominated in the Politics/Government, Long Form Content category, the “Seventh Congressional District” episode of TWISC aired on June 10, 2022 and includes work by Gavin Jackson, Aimee Crouch and Renee Layson. This special episode includes an in-depth look at the primary race in South Carolina's district seven leading up to election day.
The 49th Annual Southeast Regional EMMY® Awards will be announced by the Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter of NATAS on June 17 at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead Atlanta.
NATAS sets the standards for excellence in the television broadcasting industry and holds the honor of presenting The Prime Time EMMY® Awards and the Daytime EMMY® Awards.
The Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter is one of 19 chapters throughout the United States identifying and celebrating television excellence at the local and regional levels. The Southeast Chapter represents television professionals from all disciplines of the industry and from markets in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina.
QUOTES
“The work that is produced here at SCTEV by our talented staff is truly worthy of recognition. I’m so pleased that our nominees are able to see the impact of their innovative and creative work. I am proud of these deserving members of the SCETV team.” –SCETV Interim President and CEO Dr. Stephanie Cook
“Our SCETV team is dedicated to creating local, impactful content that makes our programming come to life for our viewers, and they continually rise to the occasion. Being nominated for an Emmy is a perfect way to acknowledge that dedication.” –Chief Content Officer Tabitha Safdi
FAST FACTS
- Three SCETV programs were nominated for a Southeast EMMY® as recently announced by the Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter of NATAS.
- Nominated programs include From the Sky- “South Carolina at Night”, Making it Grow- “Anagama Kiln: Firesong” and This Week in South Carolina- “Seventh Congressional District.”
- NATAS sets the standards for excellence in the television broadcasting industry.
- The 49th Annual Southeast Regional EMMY® Awards will be announced by the Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter of NATAS on June 17, at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead Atlanta.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as Carolina Classrooms, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including By The River, After Action, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South, Somewhere South, Yoga in Practice and How She Rolls. In addition, SC Public Radio produces the national radio production, Chamber Music from Spoleto Festival USA.
Media Contact
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
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South Carolina ETV receives three Southeast EMMY nominations (PDF)