Two public service announcements produced by Glendale Community College students were nominated for the 2025 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Rocky Mountain Southwest Region, Student Production Awards.

One nominations was for a Ladder Safety PSA with Sydney Williams as producer/editor.

The Time to Get Moving PSA earned the other nomination. Kevin Fuentes Paez is the producer/editor, while Sinai Lopez, Sam Kinsale and Frederico de la Cruz are all producers.

“Our Film and Media Production Program students have always impressed me with their artistry and commitment to creating compelling, quality work, so it’s extremely gratifying to see them nominated for this prestigious award. Having their creative vision recognized is an important achievement that will not only build their confidence, but inspire them to continue to develop and share their storytelling talents.” Jeannie Berg, FMP presidential faculty and program director at Glendale Community College, stated in a press release. 

The nominations in the College PSA category mark the first time that GCC film and media production students have been nominated in this category. Since 2018, GCC FMP and Animation students have garnered 22 Rocky Mountain Student Production Award nominations in the categories of director, music video, writer, documentary short form, documentary long form, animation, short form fiction, college magazine program and editing.

The Rocky Mountain Southwest Region, Student Production Awards annual competition receives, and judges student work from regional colleges and universities, including Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, Brigham Young University, Grand Canyon University and Salt Lake Community College. Judging criteria include creativity, content, and execution, and winners receive a crystal pillar.

The student production awards ceremony will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Chateau Luxe, 1175. E Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix.

GCC Film and Media Production Program students receive comprehensive training in the craft, process, and theory behind visual storytelling. An associate in applied science in film and media production is offered, as well as a certificate of completion in documentary film production.