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SPK Productions

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Company: SPK Productions, New York, New York
Company Description: SPK Productions is an independent film company whose mission is to produce for its clients and viewers documentaries, short films and corporate videos that meet the highest production standards in the industry. SPK and its Founder, Thurston Smith, have received more than 70 awards in recognition of the high quality and uncompromising professional standards that they employ in their work.
Nomination Category: Corporate Film or Video
Nomination Sub Category: Security/Safety

Nomination Title: 1st Preventers

1. The date in 2006 on which this nominated production was first distributed or otherwise made public:

August 2006

2. Briefly describe this entry’s communications objectives and how it met those objectives (up to 100 words):

September 11, 2001 changed our world. And much attention has been focused on
the federal government’s efforts to keep America safe from subsequent terrorist
attacks, but this tells only part of the story. "1st Preventers" focuses on the
growing number of state and local law enforcement personnel, now totaling more
than 700,000, who play a vital role in assuring our safety. This video is a
tribute to these brave men and women who not only work as first responders, but
now also 1st Preventers.

This film, produced by the Manhattan Institute has been shown to major police
forces, TV producers, journalists and leading scholars all across the country.
Many police departments have used the film to motivate and help educate their
officers.

The film has been shown at many law enforcement fundraisers to help raise money for counter terrorism departments.

1rst Preventers was also screened at the 2006 Chicago International film festival

3. List the appropriate creative and production credits for this entry: Advertising Agency/City: Client: Art Director: Cinematographer: Creative Director: Designer: Director: Illustrator/City: Music Producer/City: Photographer/City: Printer/City: Producer: Production Company/City: Programmer: Writer: Web Development Firm/City:

Client: Manhattan Institute / New York City
Production Company: SPK Productions / New York City
Producer / Director: Thurston Smith
Editor: Thurston Smith