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SPK Productions

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: Video and Film Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Motivational

Nomination Title: Julian & Jazmin - the gift of an education


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

    9/15/07

  2. Briefly describe this entry’s communications objectives and how it met those objectives (up to 100 words). Provide here the URL of an online version of your production if applicable:

    “Julian & Jazmin – the gift of an education” was created as a promotional and
    motivational film for existing and potential donors who provide funding to the
    Endowment for Inner-City Education. This film is intended motivate donors and to
    raise money so that more children from underprivileged inner-city homes can be
    given scholarships to high quality city schools and be given the chance at a
    better life.

    This was achieved by focusing the film on two previous students: Julian & Jazmin
    and how their lives have been changed by the gift of an education. The film has
    been used at fundraising events, advertised on line, and sent out to many
    potential doners, so they too can be inspired by the story of Julian & Jazmin.

  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:

    Produced by SPK productions

    Written & Directed by Thurston Smith