WARRENSBURG – KMOS PBS, licensed to the University of Central Missouri (UCM), recently received four awards honoring excellence in local television programming for four programs, including two that were conceived of and produced by UCM students working at KMOS.
The Telly Awards annually showcase the best work created within television and across video for all screens. Receiving more than 12,000 entries, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world.
The four awards were shared across the KMOS PBS professional staff, KMOS student producers and a UCM Department of Communication faculty member.
“Once again, the talent of the Digital Media Production students at the University of Central Missouri set KMOS apart from other media organizations,” General Manager Josh Tomlinson said. "Thanks to the students’ hard work and dedication, and that of the staff producers, KMOS has been able to create quality content that serves our viewers, is recognized by our peers and provides students with professional-level experience."
The two student-produced projects were honored in professional categories. “Under the Trans Umbrella: Trans Identities in Missouri” received a Silver Telly in the “General-Social Impact” category. This program was produced by Icarus Roberts and Leilani Craig. “Uncover Lost Treasure: Journey to the Thrifting World,” produced by Natalie Colindres, received a Bronze Telly in the “General-Beauty, Fashion and Shopping” category.
Two other KMOS projects were honored with Telly Awards in the “General-Miscellaneous” category: “Making #304” received a Silver Telly, and the segment “Making: Artist Robert Langford” received a Bronze Telly.
“Under the Trans Umbrella: Trans Identities in Missouri” is a documentary about the experience of transgender people in Missouri, sharing the stories of individuals affected by anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
“Making #304” includes Sawdust Studios, a community woodworking shop that offers its members 24-hour access, and sculptor Adam Long, who takes natural objects and transforms them into his Forest Figures. In the episode, “Making” host Matt Burchett builds a shaker box with a master woodworker. It also features Chase Studio, which combines science and art to create some of the most realistic, enduring and best-loved science and history exhibits in the world.
“Uncover Lost Treasure: Journey to the Thrifting World” is a short documentary that takes a look at thrifting culture from the people who sell to those who buy, showing just how easy it is to find great outfits without paying a fortune.
“Making: Artist Robert Langford” features Robert Langford, a former public school art instructor who enjoys oil painting, sculpture, furniture making and repurposing found objects in his work.
Release courtesy of the University of Central Missouri.
