SIDNEY — “Moving a Nation—Made in Shelby County,” the documentary film produced by Gateway Arts Council and premiered at the Sidney Auto Vue Drive-In in October, has been nominated for an Ohio Valley Chapter Regional Emmy Award and has been awarded a Silver Telly.
“Moving A Nation” documented the values and strength of the workforce of Shelby County in a 75-minute film directed by John Ondo, of Columbus. Featuring business owners and employees, the documentary examined why Shelby County is a world leader in manufacturing. It portrayed the strength, vitality and diversity of the men and women who work every day to make ends meet. The production captured the story of industry through the eyes of those close to it: the founders, workers and their families. It emphasized the strong and vibrant work ethic prevalent within the county.
The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and related media and to the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. The 19 regional chapters are the standard-bearers for excellence in the television broadcasting industry and the gatekeepers of the prestigious regional Emmy Award. The Emmys are to television what the Oscar Awards are to motion pictures or the Grammy Awards are to the music industry.
The regional Emmy winners will be announced Aug. 5.
The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 to honor excellence in local, regional and cable TV commercials. Nonbroadcast video and TV program categories were soon added. Today, the Telly is one of the most sought-after awards by industry leaders, from large international firms to local production companies and ad agencies.
A panel of more than 500 industry professionals, each a past winner of a Silver Telly and a member of the Silver Telly Council, adjudicated the competition. Fewer than 10 percent of entries were chosen as winners of the Silver Telly, the highest honor.
“The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video,” said Linda Day, executive director of the Telly Awards. “The Gateway Arts Council’s film’s accomplishment illustrates their creativity, skill and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production.” There were more than 13,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries.
“We are indeed grateful to receive these honors. They are a reflection of our great workforce in Shelby County. We couldn’t have done it without our partners who made this project possible,” said Ellen Keyes, director of Gateway Art Council and coproducer of the film.
Gateway Arts Council President and film coproducer Chris Gibbs said, “We are indeed honored to receive such remarkable recognition for our film, and we dedicated these tributes to all the amazing men and women who work hard every day to make Shelby County great.”
