Scenarios USA is pleased to present its 2011 REAL DEAL award to Company 3 Founders Stefan Sonnenfeld and Missy Papageorge at its annual Awards & Gala. Scenarios USA’s REAL DEAL program is an educational initiative that facilitates a unique partnership between teenage writers from marginalized communities and professional film directors to produce short films for national distribution.
“Company 3’s commitment to creative, innovative, visual narrative stretches our imaginations and takes us to unbelievable places”, said Maura Minsky, Executive Director of Scenarios USA. “Company 3 has re-defined how we tell stories by nurturing talent and using its vast resources in collaboration with distinguished filmmakers. We were introduced to Company 3 through our Board Member Mike Jackman of Deluxe and look forward to incorporating their expertise on future Scenarios USA films.”
The Gala brings together 300 leaders in business, media, education, youth development and philanthropy to benefit Scenarios USA programs.
“This is a special honor for both Stefan and myself.” says, Missy Papageorge, co-founder, Company 3. “Scenarios is helping to cultivate and nurture the filmmakers of tomorrow, but we also recognize that they are doing something much more. By inspiring creativity and self-expression, Scenarios helps young adults to pursue their dreams and reach their goals.”
Adds Sonnenfeld, “It is a real pleasure to be acknowledged alongside the many talented young people who have participated in the Scenarios curriculum. I’m honored to lend my knowledge and experience to those future filmmakers who may one day bring us alternative ways of telling visual stories and become the source for new methods of filmmaking.”
Honorees this year also include Don Browne, President of Telemundo Communications Group. The REAL DEAL Awards will be given to the Honorees by Scenarios USA alumni.
WHAT: Scenarios USA REAL DEAL Awards & Gala
WHERE: Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Debrosses Street, NYC
WHEN: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
6:00 Cocktails, 7:00 Dinner & Awards
TICKETS: www.scenariosusa.org, Yi-Ching Lin, 718-230-5125
RSVP April 1; tables, seats and ads available
The films in the REAL DEAL series reach an audience of 15 million on television outlets, film festivals, online streaming, and are incorporated into lesson plans in classrooms and community centers in every state. Nearly 12,000 students participated in the eighth installment of the REAL DEAL curriculum and national writing contest on this year’s REAL DEAL theme—gender and masculinity.
About Scenarios USA
Scenarios USA (www.scenariosusa.org) is a national non-profit organization that uses writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and selfexpression in students across the country, with a focus on marginalized communities. Scenarios USA believes that by valuing youth and their stories, we strengthen academic achievement, promote civic engagement, and support young people in becoming engaged citizens and healthy individuals.
About Company 3:
Company 3 is a comprehensive post production facility for features, commercials and music videos. Known for creative color artistry, pioneering technology and global reach, Company 3 is trusted to deliver a quality product every time. Company 3’s incredible talent roster includes John Bonta, Sean Coleman, Siggy Ferstl, Billy Gabor, Dave Hussey, Tim Masick, Victor Mulholland, Stephen Nakamura, Mike Pethel, Tom Poole, Rob Sciarratta, Stefan Sonnenfeld. Recent commercial projects include campaigns for Apple, Audi, BMW, Heineken, Nike, and others. Recent feature film credits include “Sucker Punch,” “The Lincoln Lawyer,” “The Tourist,” “I Am Number Four.” Company 3 is a Deluxe company.
