The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation announced today that CUNY Hunter College student Allyson Conyers is the recipient of The Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship.nnThe Alliance for Women in Media Foundation engaged in a partnership with The Loreen Arbus Foundation to focus on the needs, achievements, contributions and stories of citizens with disabilities. In 2009, AWM created The Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship to be given to aspiring student television and filmmakers.nnThis year’s theme is You Make The Difference. Ms. Conyers created a short video that reflects upon the daily obstacles a person with a disability faces and the surmounting of which allow her to become thriving and valued member of our community.nn
nn”We are delighted to recognize Ms. Conyers for her realistic and inspiring portrayal of an individual with disabilities who contributes to her community,” said Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Chair Valerie Blackburn. “Our partnership with the Loreen Arbus Foundation allows us to support tomorrow’s media professionals, who create and deliver important messages that resonate on many levels.”nnA senior at CUNY Hunter College in New York City, Wilson will receive her bachelor’s degree in media studies later this spring.nnThe video is now available to view on the Alliance for Women in Media website. The video will be prominently displayed on the organization’s web site and social media outlets.nnAbout the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)nThe Alliance for Women in Media leverages the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media. Formerly known as American Women in Radio & Television, AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment, and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2011. The Alliance for Women in Media carries forth its mission by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large via inspired thought leadership that illuminates areas of societal need.nnAbout the Alliance for Women in Media FoundationnThe Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (formerly known as The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television) supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has created partnerships and joint-initiatives with the National Middle School Association, the Emma Bowen Foundation, the American Red Cross and other organizations that are philosophically aligned with the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation also supports Empowering America®, an initiative which pays tribute to many of America’s most pioneering and inspiring women. Through this program, the Foundation provides Empowering America® educational collateral to needy urban middle schools around the country. The Foundation also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs, including the Gracie Awards®, a live gala that honors exemplary programming created for, by, and about women.nnAbout The Loreen Arbus FoundationnThe Loreen Arbus Foundation supports a broad scope of charitable interests, including scientific and medical research; women and girls; people with disabilities and other minorities; gender and racial equity in media; the arts; the environment and world peace.Andy Schwarz Director of Media Relations Tel: 703-506-3290 Contact Andy via email
Union’s Tim Thornton-Allan Edits Santa’s ‘Naughty List’ for Toyota
We may not get a second chance to make a first impression, but when the opportunity presents itself to right our wrongs in time for Christmas, we should seize the moment. In a new holiday spot for Toyota, a little boy realizes he is probably on Santa’s “Naughty List” and resolves to do something about it. The spot was created via Conill Advertising, produced by MJZ, directed by Fredrik Bond, and edited by Tim Thornton-Allan of Union Editorial/Los Angeles and Marshall Street Editors/London. Watching a program on his iPad in the back seat of his dad’s Toyota Tundra, our young protagonist receives a warning: “If you’ve been naughty, Santa won’t bring you any presents.” The lad wastes no time: “Papa! Turn back!” he commands. Father and son proceed to make the rounds, stopping at school, the neighbors, and elsewhere around the neighborhood, to set things right and deliver apologies. The boy even goes so far as to make amends with his little sister - returning the head of a favorite doll. The child’s restitution has the desired effect, and on Christmas morning, he receives exactly the gift he’d asked for. Judging by what he does next, he may have his work cut out for him next year, but we can all just take things one “Naughty List” at a time. Read More