REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST
Spectrum News 1 Team, Spectrum News 1, “Your Morning on Spectrum News 1”
Judges’ comment: This anchor team feels very authentic, likeable and knowledgeable. They did a great job with newscast flow and the behind-the-scenes directing/editing was very clean. The reporter stories were also good. Strong content and well done.
2nd Zoe Ginsberg, Nikki Walker and Yannie Hoang, USC Annenberg Media, “California in Flames”
3rd Spectrum News 1 Team, Spectrum News 1, “Your Evening on Spectrum News 1”
ANCHOR/HOST
Roy Choi, KCET, “Broken Bread”
Judges’ comment: This anchor/host has a unique point of view that attracts viewers and is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter.
2nd Kelvin Washington, Spectrum News 1, “Kelvin Washington”
3rd Keith Morrison, Joe Delmonico and Susan Leibowitz, Dateline NBC, NBC News, “Robert Durst: The Secret Tapes”
VIDEOGRAPHER
Dennis Nishi, KCET, “SoCal Connected: The New Normal”
https://bit.ly/2I9K22O
Judges’ comment: Nishi brings a passion to shooting his videos that greatly enhance the stories being reported.
2nd Phil Ige, KTLA 5 News, “The Heroes Ride”
3rd Ernesto Torres, KNBC 4, “A True Blessing”
BREAKING NEWS
Ernesto Torres and Tony Shin, KNBC 4, “Protect Homes”
Judges’ comment: With all the “Breaking News” stories these days, Torres and Shin bring expert, calm reporting segments that are informative without being too repetitive or dramatic.
2nd Steve Kuzj and Darren Phan, KTLA 5 News, “Pet Panic: Wildfire Threatens Pet Shelter”
3rd Spectrum News 1 Team, Spectrum News 1, “Breaking News: Wildfires”
INVESTIGATIVE
Ben Bergman, Michael Bloecher and Tori Edgar, KCET, “SoCal Connected: Access Denied”
https://bit.ly/2ThRNtU
Judges’ comment: An unbelievable look at the struggle to keep California’s beaches public. In-depth and informative reporting at its best.
2nd Paul Detrick, Reason, “The War on Backpage.com Is a War on Sex Workers”
3rd Susan Leibowitz, David Ketterling and Natalie Morales, Dateline NBC, NBC News, “The Prussian Blue Mystery”
NEWS FEATURE, Over 5 Minutes
Itay Hod, Spectrum News 1, “24 hours on the streets of Hollywood”
https://vimeo.com/411650525 | https://vimeo.com/411650566
Judges’ comment: A complete presentation, from the anchors, to the set, to the editing, to the passion of the reporter, it all came together with beauty and emotion.
2nd Karen Foshay, Michael Bloecher, Dennis Nishi and Tori Edgar, KCET, “SoCal Connected: The New Normal”
3rd Gabriela Teissier and Andres Pruna, KMEX, “Dinosaur Hunter”
NEWS FEATURE, Under 5 Minutes
Steve Kuzj and Dave Lopez, KTLA 5 News, “Learning to Chase: How the CHP Sharpens their Skills”
Judges’ comment: Among ride-alongs with police officers, this was a great way to get out of the box and explore an aspect of police work that is, as one of the officers said, glamorized by Hollywood blockbusters. Great work!
2nd Christina Pascucci, Dave Lopez and Nick Simpson, KTLA 5 News, “The Mojave Desert Battlefield”
3rd Denise Chan, KCET, “SoCal Connected: The Power & Influence Behind the World of Recycling”
HUMAN INTEREST FEATURE, Over 5 Minutes
Karen Foshay, Vince Beiser, Andy Viner and Dennis Nishi, KCET, “SoCal Connected: Who Killed Josiah?”
https://bit.ly/3akFoes
Judges’ comment: Not only does this story include great content, it is told in a way that invokes passion and emotion. It is written and edited very well.
2nd Artifact Nonfiction and KCET, KCET, “Nightshift”
3rd Zoe Ginsberg, Nikki Walker, Yannie Hoang, Chris Cheshire and Genevieve Glass, USC Annenberg Media, “USC Responds to the Dangers of Fentanyl”
HUMAN INTEREST FEATURE, Under 5 Minutes
Itay Hod, Spectrum News 1, “Touched by an Angel”
https://bit.ly/3aPNyeK
Judges’ comment: This is a heartwarming redemption story with an emotional and powerful use of before and after visuals. It’s touching that this man walked away from the initial interview wanting to write a different ending to his story. The gratitude displayed in his eyes is moving. Great storytelling with a hopeful and humanizing message. As journalists we need to do more of this to give our audiences insight into how a story comes together.
2nd Michael Ray and Tori Edgar, KCET, “Local Heroes: Pastor Stephen Cue Jn-Marie”
3rd Kacey Montoya and Paul Sanchez, KTLA 5 News, “Navy Veteran Shares Story of Struggle in Hopes of Helping Other Warriors”
LIFESTYLE FEATURE
KCET, Tastemade and Roy Choi, KCET, “Broken Bread: Future of Food”
Judges’ comment: KCET and Tastemade make excellent use of visuals and commentary in looking at the future of food in these intense times.
2nd Dignicraft, Juan Devis, Matthew Crotty and Jacqueline Reyno, KCET, “Artbound: Día de Los Muertos”
3rd Artifact Nonfiction and KCET, KCET, “Nightshift”
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS or FEATURE
Dr. Daniel E. Walker, Juan Devis, Matthew Crotty, Jacqueline Reyno and Wrong Creative, KCET, “Artbound: How Sweet The Sound – Gospel In Los Angeles”
https://bit.ly/34EqQEQ
Judges’ comment: In examining how gospel has an impact on Los Angeles, the KCET reporters and staff have produced an excellent report about a captivating subject.
2nd Eric Fernandez, Michael Bloecher and Michael Ray, KCET, “SoCal Connected: Jazz City”
3rd Itay Hod, Spectrum News 1, “Surviving #MeToo”
ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY PROFILE/INTERVIEW
Angelique Jackson, Mackenzie Johnson and Meredith Woerner, Variety, “Meet Victoria Mahoney: The First Woman to Direct a ‘Star Wars’ Film”
https://bit.ly/39WBg4G
Judges’ comment: In a compelling interview with the first woman to direct a Star Wars film, the Variety staff provide lovely insight into Mahoney’s achievement.
2nd Audrey Yap, Tucker Morrison and Greg Georgianna, Variety, “’Watchmen’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Talks Playing Doctor Manhattan and ‘Matrix 4’ Role”
3rd Giselle Fernandez, Spectrum News 1, “Frank Gehry”
NON-ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY PROFILE/INTERVIEW
Justin Monticello, Reason, “’One Child Nation’ Exposes the Tragic Consequences of Chinese Population Control”
https://bit.ly/2YnCLWo
Judges’ comment: Monticello’s exploration of the consequences of China’s “one-child” rule described in a documentary makes for terrific viewing.
2nd Giselle Fernandez, Spectrum News 1, “Chaz Guest”
3rd Matt Bass, Juan Devis, Matthew Crotty, Nathan Masters and Angela Boisvert, KCET, “Lost LA: Paul Revere Williams”
SPORTS
Karen Foshay, Michael Ray and Helki Frantzen, KCET, “SoCal Connected: Born to Run”
https://bit.ly/2vzj69V
Judges’ comment: KCET’s staff produced a terrific sports report with so many storylines that are well-connected.
2nd Beyond the Sport Team, Spectrum News 1, “Local Wrestler Fights for a Cause”
3rd Tom Walters and Liam Hyland, CTV National News – Canadian Television, “Battle of the Ages”
TALK/PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Los Angeles Times Today with Lisa McRee Team, Spectrum News 1, “Los Angeles Times Today with Lisa McRee”
https://vimeo.com/411643806 | https://vimeo.com/411643820 | https://vimeo.com/411643838 | https://vimeo.com/411643768 | https://vimeo.com/411643786 | https://vimeo.com/411643802
Judges’ comment: Very well-rounded coverage presented in a well-spoken manner.
2nd In Focus Team, Spectrum News 1, “Chemical Concerns”
3rd Karen Foshay, Vince Beiser and Andy Viner, KCET, “SoCal Connected: It’s Not Easy Being Green”
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY — Over 25 Minutes
Artifact Nonfiction and KCET, KCET, “Nightshift”
https://bit.ly/2K8Il6P
Judges’ comment: Captivating and a great story that might otherwise remain untold.
2nd Erik Himmelsbach-Weinstein and Jessica Q. Chen, Los Angeles Times, “L.A. in the Time of Charles Manson”
3rd Tom Donahue, STARZ, “This Changes Everything”
DOCUMENTARY SHORT — Under 25 Minutes
Genia Dulot, Voice of America, “Love and Ballots”
https://www.voanews.com/episode/opposites-attract-love-and-politics-4189541
Judges’ comment: In a report about how a married California couple – one a Trump supporter, the other not – work together to leave water for Mexican migrants at the border, Dulot nicely captures how opposites can find common ground.
2nd Elizabeth Lee, Voice of America, “Paradise Lost, Regained and Rebuilding”
3rd Matt Bass, Juan Devis, Matthew Crotty, Nathan Masters and Angela Boisvert, KCET, “Lost LA: Three Views of Manzanar”
