McCallie School

Chattanooga, TN USA
Grades 6-12, Boys Boarding and Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
To quote the immortal Dickie V, "are you serious?" A highlight reel for the ages! Big Blue Zone is a goalazzo.

Imitating a TV sportshow format in language, visuals, and cutaways, this video proves a great way to showcase faculty students, and athletic teams in a fun and creative format. The writing was great, the execution perfect.

The McCallie School BBZ Sports Center Parody is a fun twist on all-star sports reporting! A great way to share about their all-star teachers. Well done!

TEAM
Brandan Roberts, Director of Video
Patrick Lawson, Director of Student Activities
Hank Bramblet, Director of Admission

Germantown Friends School

Philadelphia, PA USA
Grades K-12, Coed Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
This works for me and for people who want to know they are joining or continuing at a unique community. Great montages and video effects and high-energy shots show all the aspects of GFS, including the sense of belonging. Great introductory video. The final line—What makes GFS, GFS? "It's you..and you...and you."—made me say Yes!

I like the focus of this video—it's short but gets across so much information. The cut-out graphics are a nice touch and made me want to watch it, again and again, to see how they fitted with the narrative.

TEAM
Scott Foley, Digital Content Specialist

Tie for Bronze

Perkiomen School

Pennsburg, PA USA
Grades 6-12 & PG, Coed Boarding and Day 

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
Wow, this video is a slam dunk! Super hyped and full of school spirit. I loved it!

This was visually excellent in highlighting their athletics program. No script needed as the video captured your attention very efficiently.

Very well done, from the jungle drum beat throughout, the football team emerging through a cloud of smoke and field lights at the beginning, the young woman who peeks out smiling from behind the soccer ball, and just the overall athleticism and power this video conveys. Very well shot. Great, authentic shots of individual team members. Well scripted and choreographed. Loved it. Just the right length.

TEAM
Bernadette Kovaleski, Perkiomen School, Director of Marketing & Communications
Erin McGuire, Perkiomen School, Communications & Sports Information Assistant
Douglas Benedict, Academic Image, Photographer & Producer

Tie for Bronze

Sedbergh School

Sedbergh, Cumbria UK
Pre-Prep to Year 13, Coed Boarding and Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
The central idea is passing off the school football literally around campus and then around the world which points to Sedbergh's global reputation. Breathtaking cutaway to Africa! The football ends up back at the house just in time for the holiday dinner. Fun. Moving at times. Visual elements are well executed and edited. Satisfying finish!

Definitely fits the "fun" video category. Takes the holiday video a step further to include a range of community members, a little suspense and surprise, and lots of Christmas cheer. The fun and excitement among the students and faculty here come across well.

TEAM
Sedbergh School - Sedgwick House