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Alumnus Ken Raimondi (’15) is a 2017 TOYA nominee!

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Congratulations to VCFA’s own Ken Raimondi for his nominiation to the 2017 Top Outstanding Young Americans Program! Part of Ken’s nomination package included the work he did here in the film program at VCFA. 

The Top Outstanding Young Americans program (TOYA) is one of the oldest and most prestigious recognition programs in America. Annually since 1938, JCI USA has sought out young men and women (under the age of 40) who best exemplify the finest attributes of America’s youthful achievers.

Every year, JCI USA recognizes the accomplishments of ten individuals who are truly outstanding, and 2017 is no different. Through an intense judging process, these ten individuals being honored as recipients of the JCI USA Top Outstanding Young American recognition are truly accomplished in their fields, in giving back to their communities. These ten individuals represent the best of the best and individuals we should strive to emulate in our everyday actions. Each Honoree has shown a commitment to that hope, reminding all Americans that no problem is too difficult when handled with grace, ingenuity, courage, and determination.

The JCI USA Class of 2017 Top Outstanding Young Americans Honorees include:

Caitlin Crommett, 23, Speaker/Trainer, CEO, DreamCatchers Foundation, North Hollywood, CA
Jane Cummins, 40, Founder/CEO, The HEART Program, Houston, TX
Chinh Doan, 27, News Anchor/Reporter, KETV, Omaha, NE
Senior Master Sgt Benjamin S. Garrison, 37, United States Air Force, Germany
Earl Granville, 34, Staff Sergeant US Army (Ret.) and Public Speaker, Scott Township, PA
Maggie Henjum, 31, Owner/Founder of Motion, St. Louis Park, MN
Sam Kuhnert, 25, Co-Founder, NubAbility Athletics, Tamaroa, IL
Kenneth Raimondi, 36, Producer/Director, Schertz, TX
Christopher Ulmer, 28, Founder, Special Books by Special Kids, Neptune Beach, FL
Senator Tony Vargas, 32, Nebraska Legislature – District 7, Omaha, NE

Keep up to date on Ken’s work at Story. Told. Productions and on his vimeo page.

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Alumnus Jay Koski’s (’16) THE PEPIE LEGEND, to screen at FlyWay Film Festival

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Alumnus Stewart Jay Koski’s thesis project, THE PEPIE LEGEND, was picked up for the FlyWay Film Festival in Pepin, WI (2017).

Full-time folklorist and book author Chad Lewis reveals a 150-year-old legend that continues to resurface in modern day. In an attempt to solve the puzzle of this long-sought legend a $50,000 reward has been offered for indisputable proof of this Midwest lake monster. Filmed entirely on location.

As a supplement, here is a fun little article about Chad Lewis and Pepie from the Lacrosse Tribune.

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Alumnus Josh Kuory’s documentary, VOYEUR, premieres on Netflix December 1st, 2017

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MFA in Film alumnus Josh Koury’s (’16) documentary feature VOYEUR will premiere on Netflix December 1st, 2017.

Koury co-directed VOYEUR with Myles Kane. VOYEUR follows Gay Talese — the 84-year-old giant of modern journalism — as he reports one of the most controversial stories of his career: a portrait of a Colorado motel owner, Gerald Foos.  For decades, Foos secretly watched his guests with the aid of specially designed ceiling vents, peering down from an “observation platform” he built in the motel’s attic. He kept detailed journals of his guests’ most private moments — from the mundane to the shocking — but most of all he sought out, spied on, and documented one thing: strangers having sex. Talese’s insatiable curiosity leads him to turn his gaze to a man accustomed to being the watcher, exploring a tangle of ethical questions: What does a journalist owe to his subjects? How can a reporter trust a source who has made a career of deception? Who is really the voyeur?

VOYEUR was Koury’s thesis film while attending VCFA. While he had shot much of the footage before embarking on his MFA, Koury credits the film program’s faculty for focusing his project and ultimately helping him complete the film.

We had the exciting opportunity to interview Josh and Myles about the film and will be posting our conversation with them next week. Stay tuned!

 

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