Sisters of the Living Word film nominated for two Emmys
A short film created for an order of Catholic Sisters based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, has been nominated for two Emmys from the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. The film highlights the core values and ministry of the Sisters of the Living Word.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (October 31, 2019)
ABOUT THE NOMINATIONS:
Daniel Kullman (Director of Photography) and Camrin Petramale (Gaffer) were nominated for "Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air-Lighting" for their exceptional work on "We Are the Sisters of the Living Word," a short creative film about the mission and impact of the Sisters of the Living Word in the world. Daniel Kullman and Sonia Jourdain (Assistant Camera Operator) were nominated for "Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Photographer- Program (Non-News)" on the same production. SLW and Bitter Jester Studios will be recognized at the 61st Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
ABOUT SISTERS OF THE LIVING WORD: The Sisters of the Living Word is an Arlington Heights, Illinois-headquartered Catholic community of women religious who advocate for the homeless, immigrants, the environment, anti-racism, and victims of human trafficking. More info at slw.org.
ABOUT BITTER JESTER STUDIOS:
Bitter Jester Studios (est. January, 2001) is an eight-time Emmy® award-winning/James Beard Award nominated production company based in Chicago with a focus on documentary and commercial production and branded entertainment. Bitter Jester is also nominated for three additional Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards this year (and Writing, Directing, and an additional Lighting nomination) and was previously nominated for a 2019 Daytime Emmy for Directing. More information at: <URL destination="http://BitterJester.com ">BitterJester.com
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ABOUT NATAS:
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is one of the largest and most senior local chapters in the country, with a proud history of innovation and excellence in the field of broadcast television and beyond. The not-for-profit chapter has numerous activities and events and proudly supports young people entering the broadcast industry. It also produces the Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Awards, presented annually for outstanding achievements in broadcasting. Academy members come from all areas of the industry and include markets in Illinois and Wisconsin. More information at <URL destination="http://ChicagoEmmyOnline.org ">ChicagoEmmyOnline.org
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ABOUT THE AWARD CEREMONY:
This year will be the 61st Annual awards ceremony and will take place Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Swissotel, 323 East Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago. Ryan Dempster (former Chicago Cubs pitcher) and Big Easy (from the Harlem Globetrotters) will co-host. The red carpet and the award ceremony events will be live-streamed. More information at: ChicagoEmmyOnline.org/awards