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UAT-Produced Television Show Nominated for Six Rocky Mountain Emmys
| Source: University of Advancing Technology
TEMPE, AZ--(Marketwire - September 17, 2007) - "Screen Wars," a television show produced by
students of the University of Advancing Technology (UAT), has been
nominated for six Rocky Mountain Emmy awards. Rocky Mountain Emmys are
regional Emmy awards given out annually by the Rocky Mountain Southwest
Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
"Screen Wars" was nominated in the following categories: Arts and
Entertainment Program Special, On-camera Talent Performer, On-camera Talent
Host, Arts and Entertainment Special Feature, and Director of
Post-production.
UAT students direct and produce "Screen Wars" in its entirety. UAT students
Todd Anderson and Erin Frisbie, as well as UAT Associate Professor Paul
DeNigris, are named as nominees for the awards. To view a list of all
nominees, please visit the Rocky Mountain Emmy website
http://www.rockymountainemmy.org.
"Screen Wars," which airs weekly on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. on AZ-TV,
debuted in 2005 to promote the local film industry and educate Arizona
filmmakers. Each half-hour episode features three films which are then
voted on by viewers.
An annual awards ceremony is held recognizing films showcased on "Screen
Wars." Awards are given out for directing, acting, writing, editing and
cinematography.
The 2007 Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards will be held at the Renaissance
Glendale Hotel and Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale on Saturday,
October 6, 2007.
About UAT: The University of Advancing Technology is a unique, private
college that serves its student body by fostering knowledge creation and
academic excellence in an environment that embraces the young technophiles
of the world. With three centers of research and a suite of
technology-centered undergraduate and graduate degrees, the University is a
recognized leader in technology education.
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