Three More Awards!
MVP Visual Media Solutions recently received three industry awards for videos created on behalf of Iowa clients. MVP earned recognition for three videos in the 2008 Aegis Awards Competition.
The three Aegis Awards received by MVP Visual Media Solutions:
“100 Days” - Mercy Medical Flood in the Documentary category
“There When You Need Us” - Royal Plus in the Sales/Promotional Category
“My Boys & Girls Club” – Cedar Rapids Boys & Girls Club in the Not for Profit Category
The Aegis Video & Film Production Awards are presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.
MVP Wins Three Industry Video Awards
MVP Visual Media Solutions recently received three industry awards for videos created on behalf of Iowa clients. MVP earned recognition for three videos in the 2008 Telly Awards Competition.
The three Telly Awards received by MVP Visual Media Solutions:
“100 Days” - Mercy Medical Flood in the Documentary category
“There When You Need Us” - Royal Plus in the Sales/Promotional Category
“My Boys & Girls Club” – Cedar Rapids Boys & Girls Club in the Not for Profit Category
“This is the top recognition that we can receive from our peers and the industry. These awards help show our clients and us, that we are producing projects that are on the leading edge of the industry.” said Jeffrey Zahrt. He and Kirk Monson are partners in MVP Visual Media Solutions, a Cedar Rapids video outsourcing company.
The Telly Production Awards are presented for projects that are the finest in video and film production.
Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online film and video. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, interactive agencies, and corporate video departments in the world. The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entries annually from all 50 states and countries around the world. For more information about the Telly awards visit www.tellyawards.com
Isaac the Intern loves the Blue Angels
Welcome back to the intern blog! The guys and I just got back from a shoot in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the 114th Fighter Group National Guard Base. While at the base, we filmed the Blue Angels Navy demonstration team for an upcoming science related television show. We were given “all-access” to the Blue Angels show, pilots, and crew members for an exceptional “behind the flying” experience.
CSB Green Screen Shoot
Yesterday, the guys and I went to Community Savings Bank to shoot an upcoming television commercial. We shot Kent Stock, who’s story was brought to life by Sean Astin, in the feature film, The Final Season, in front of a green screen. The shot took a while to set up, but once we had everything properly lit, the film-seasoned Stock flew through his lines with exceptional ease.
Here I am, holding cue cards for Kent Stock.
Welcome to the Intern Blog!
Hi! My name is Isaac, and for the past few weeks I’ve been working as an intern for the guys at MVP. I’m a junior in high school, and I’m interested in a career as a video or film producer. I’ve had a great time at MVP, and it has been a perfect way to obtain some first hand experience in the field of video production. I’ll be posting updates showcasing my MVP experience frequently, so be sure to keep an eye out for them!
Questions about “Resilience – The Spirit of Humanity”
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http://www.vimeo.com/5732895Mediacom Channel 22 to Air “Resilience – The Spirit of Humanity”
Mediacom will televise “Resilience – The Spirit of Humanity,” statewide on Mediacom’s local channel 22 at six different times over a four-day period, July 16 – 19.
The film, produced by Kirk Monson and Jeff Zahrt of MVP Video Production, premiered to a local audience during a recent River Renaissance event held in downtown Cedar Rapids.
The film features footage of the rising flood waters and the response effort as residents and workers evacuated homes, businesses and local government offices.
“The superb quality and up-close footage make this a compelling program that will be of interest to people across the state,” said Mediacom Regional Vice President Doug Frank in a press release.
The Mediacom Connections Channel is located on channel 22 in most of Iowa, and at channel 5 in the Mason City area. It is available to all Mediacom video customers.
Resilience will air July 16 @ 7 pm, July 17 @ 7 pm, and July 18 @ 1 pm and 10 pm.
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See the complete article in the Waterloo Courier.
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Hundreds Attend the Premier of Resilience – The Spirit of Humanity!
Jeff Zahrt and Kirk Monson prepare for the Premier of "Resilience - The Spirit of Humanity"
Driving through streets that had been several feet underwater a year before, more than 500 people gathered at the US Cellular Center on June 11 to relive the floods of 2008. Our documentary, “Resilience- The Spirit of Humanity,” premiered and kicked off the Cedar Rapids RIVERenaissance event. The documentary, highlighted the flood’s unsung heroes and their struggles to save the city. For some, it brought back strong emotions as they watched their friends and neighbors battle through the rising waters.
It was very important to us to create a way to remember, not only the devastation, but the hope and the positive spirit of the wonderful volunteers and officials.
As the river overflowed its banks, the city wasn’t just piling on sandbags. Hundreds of volunteers poured in from schools and offices alike to help stem the flows, workers were evacuating hospital patients and prisoners, and fighting to rescue the city’s last supply of fresh water. Some voluntarily braved the swell to liberate others from the waters, and hundreds more dropped what they were doing and fought alongside the trained. People flowed into schools and businesses who opened their doors for the newly homeless and companies opened their services to those affected. Even as the waters receded, ordinary citizens went without showers for days on end. Restaurants used paper plates and glasses. Fundraisers, charities, and outreach programs poured more support into the city, and the city’s citizens poured its support into each other.
“Resilience” captured this amazing spirit of community in the hearts of those at the premiere. Those who missed the event can view this spirit of community at home with the release of Resilience on DVD, 25% of the profits from which go to support flood victims and their families.
Through it all, not a single Cedar Rapidian died. This speaks volumes about our efforts and the character of our citizens. Most important, however, was our will to rise above the waters and the difficulties, come together, and rebuild.
Resilience – The Spirit of Humanity
Click on the image to hear Kirk and Jeff interviewed by Z102.9 KZIA
Kirk Monson and Jeff Zahrt were interviewed this morning by Z102.9 KZIA in anticipation of tonight’s world premier of Resilience – The Spirit of Humanity.
“Resilience – The Spirit of Humanity” is the documentary film about the unsung heroes who helped save Cedar Rapids, Iowa from the disastrous Flood of 2008.
MVP Video Productions started filming during the flood of downtown Cedar Rapids and filmed for 30 hours straight during the peak of devastation to downtown Cedar Rapids. As Cedar Rapids recognizes the one-year anniversary of the 5th largest natural disaster in the history of the United States.
“The film is a true documentary that doesn’t take sides one way or the other… It’s kind of left to you to decide, just exactly the state of Cedar Rapids… ” – Jeff Zahrt, MVP Studios
“Resilience” will premiere tonight to kick-off the Downtown Districts RIVERenaissance event. You can see the movie at 7:30 pm at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
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