
12/12/2022
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Allegiant to None, an Akron After Hours short film, has been recognized with a Student Production Award from the Central Great Lakes Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Brian Day brings the award home in the category of Talent - Performer. Congratulations Brian and the whole team!
Our ZTV Sports Report producer, Max Erisey, has been recognized as one of the winners of the scholarship funds awarded by the Central Great Lakes Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Congratulations, Max!
ZTV has received 12 nominations for Student Production Awards from the Central Great Lakes Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Our programs receiving nominations include ZTV Sports Report, ZTV's 300 Seconds of Science ZTV 5 Minute Flashback, Lowdown, Class Cancelled, and Akron After Hours.
Here are our nominees:
Non-fiction – Short form:
300 Seconds of Science: The Multiverse Theory Explained
300 Seconds of Science: Rolling back the Rock!
5 Minute Flashback: The Battle of Lake Erie
5 Minute Flashback: The Meaning Behind the AIDS Memorial Quilt
Magazine Program:
Class Cancelled: The Akron Zoo
Music Video:
Lowdown Live Sessions: “Dream Lover” – The Michael Weber Show
Lowdown Live Sessions: “Can’t see eye to eye” – The Michael Weber Show
Fiction – Long Form:
Allegiant to None (Akron After Hours)
Akron After Hours, The best of Fall 2021
Sports Program:
The ZTV Sports Report
Talent – News or Sports:
The ZTV Sports Report: Nikko Weathers
Talent – Performer:
Brian Day: Allegiant to None (Akron After Hours)
Jerica Lynn Rogers, ZTV Alum and News Producer with Youngstown's WKBN-TV, has been awarded 'Best Spot News Coverage' at the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Ceremony. Congratulations, Jerica!
Congratulations to the students in WZIP-FM for these recognitions!
WZIP-FM is the winner of the "Best Specialty Program (non-music)" category at the national level for Esports UnZipped. In addition, Z88 was a finalist in another five categories. Except for the polka program, all programming is hosted and produced by students. Congratulations to staff and students. For more information about the School of Communication, visit https://www.uakron.edu/schlcomm/
Our former producer of the ZTV Sports Report, Dante Leonard Tolsdorf, is now working with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC as a Game Presentation/Video Coordinator. Congrats, Dante!
ZTV alum, Tyler William, has joined CBS Media Ventures and is now working as an Assistant Editor for The Drew Barrymore Show. Congratulations on your new position, Tyler!
Check out this article from The Buchtelite about how WZIP-FM and ZTV have defined a student’s experience at The University of Akron.
The third floor of Kolbe Hall houses The University of Akron’s WZIP, the popular student-run college radio station, and ZTV, the 10-time Emmy-winning television station that UA students can join.
We appreciate all the women involved with ZTV! Thank you to this semester’s female producers, Marie Suso of Class Cancelled, Grace Thanasiu of 300 Seconds of Science and 5 Minute Flashback, and Hannah Wines of Lights Camera Akron!
ZTV wouldn’t be the same without you!
Happy Women’s History Month!💪❤️🌟
Congratulations to ZTV Member of the Month of February, Madison McSweeney! Another dedicated and hard working student that makes ZTV such a special program to be a part of at UA!💪🎉
Students like Maddie are the reason ZTV is the perfect environment and community for students of any skill level to gain experience, knowledge, tools, and networking in the video world and beyond!🎥🌎🔍
Matthew Cherry, a University of Akron alumnus, former media major, and Academy Award winner, addressed a large audience in person and via Zoom last night. Before answering audience questions, he praised WZIP and ZTV, acknowledging being a part of both during his time as a student in the School of Communication. As a film and television producer, director, and storyteller he has worked on projects like "Blackish," "Girlfriends," and "Bel-Air." Visit https://www.uakron.edu/schlcomm/ for information.
We are all proud to be a Zip!
Our member of the month is Natalie Savage. She is a Junior majoring in Media Studies and minoring in Creative Writing and Theater Arts. You can see her work in ZTV's 300 Seconds of Science, ZTV 5 Minute Flashback, and Akron After Hours. You should check out her informational and entertaining science episode on the multiverse. Congratulations, Natalie!
It's time for [email protected]! Join us tonight at 9:00pm for a whole hour that will include segments led by every Z-TV show and where we will also bring back some alumni. Watch live on 45-1 on campus or on YouTube!
Join us for a night of Comedy, Science, Music, News, and more! What are you waiting for just watch the video.
Have you checked out 'Allegiant to None' yet? You should. It's Akron After Hours short film produced over the summer, and it is getting lots of attention in indie film fest circles with recognitions from Independent Shorts Awards, American Golden Picture Film Festival, IndieX Fest, and FLICKFAIR.
Watch the short film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuNoxJXJ2c8&t=1s
Check out Goofing Off’s 25 hour live stream on Twitch today! This event will help raise money for Children’s Miracle network Hospital. Please use the second link for donating.
https://www.twitch.tv/ztvgoofingoff
https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=454492
Extra-Life 25 Hour Minecraft Livestream- ZTV Goofing Off!
Akron After Hours has a new video! Check it out.
https://youtu.be/eToNNUHniPs
Get an inside look at what it's like to work in a news room!Sketch By: Andrew KishBe sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!Facebook: Akron Aft...
Lights, Camera, Akron has a new episode. Check it out!
https://youtu.be/oTqGhTN3zHA
Our news crew is back with another episode of Lights Camera Akron, keeping you in the know around the University of Akron and the greater Akron area!Be sure ...
Have you guys seen Goofing Off’s Halloween special?
https://youtu.be/_taJmvQqXX0
Spoooooooooooooooooook!Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZTVGoofingOff/Twitter: ...
Check out Class Cancelled newest episode.
https://youtu.be/zL7a0znos0M
In this episode of Class Cancelled, we explore options for vegan food in the Akron area.
Have you checked out 300 seconds of science’s first two videos of the semester. Check out the links below!
https://youtu.be/Fxh2iwyHCZo
https://youtu.be/e1Pgm0jpYbw
Ty is here to teach you about the forbidden cat, the possum... (first fact, they aren't actually cats)!Please be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on...
Tyreese West, producer of Lights. Camera. Akron, has received a scholarship from the Akron Press Club/Knight Foundation. Congratulations Tyreese!
Tyreese West, a senior majoring in Media Studies, is a recipient of the Akron Press Club/Knight Foundation scholarship. The $5000 scholarship was awarded through Dr. Aileen Thong.
“This scholarship has helped me financially fund both my summer 2021 and fall 2021 semester courses,” said Tyreese. “The scholarship has given me confidence in my abilities as it is good for my resume and will hopefully spark some looks from potential employers.”
Tyreese plans to pursue some of his ambitions after graduation, including writing his first novel and working on an independent web series.
To learn more about majoring in Media Studies like Tyreese, visit https://bulletin.uakron.edu/undergraduate/colleges-programs/arts-sciences/communication/media-studies-ba/
What you’ve all been waiting for…watch Allegiant to None now!
It’s finally here!!! You can now watch our movie, Allegiant to None, on YouTube! Let us know what you think!
Click here: youtu.be/TuNoxJXJ2c8
Check out the new poster for our film, Allegiant to None! Subscribe to us on YouTube so you don't miss it when it releases on August 15th!
Allegiant To None, an Akron After Hours production, is coming August 15th! We can’t wait to see this awesome action packed film that our team has put together.
Coming soon to a screen near you....
Just had our first screening for Allegiant to None! We’re only a few days away from the premiere!
So much talent from our students! We’re all so excited for you to see our film soon.
Congratulations to our amazing team members for winning ANOTHER Central Lakes Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences College Award Student Emmy in the category of Newscast for our 2020 Presidential Election Special! Everyone worked so hard during this 6 hour special so this is a well deserved honor.
Class Cancelled and some of our other members were able to get a little wild at the Akron Zoo today! Keep an eye out for future episodes coming soon 🐢🙈
A new episode of Class Cancelled is out now on The University of Akron’s Youtube page! Go check it out!
https://youtu.be/KVDiwbcJ2lU
Last night we had a picnic at Lock 3 Park for our ZTV Show cup. Congratulations to the Akron After Hours team for another show cup win! We can’t wait to see what else they have for us this summer 😉
We’re happy to announce that we’ve been nominated for 5 student production Emmy’s this year! Congratulations to all the members nominated 🎉
We could be landing on Mars within 15 years. Our General Manager Juan Contreras talks about the red planet in this new episode of ZTV's 300 Seconds of Science!
We had some awesome live shows this past week! Another amazing semester is coming to a close but we still have a few episode left so keep an eye out for those 😄
Goofing Off! Live show happening now! Tune in for some quality gaming 😁🎮 https://youtu.be/AxftCRwgwwQ
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Your favorite ZTV gamers, new and old, are going to be live for 10 HOURS tonight, April 9, 2021. Catch all the action at https://www.twitch.tv/ztvgoofingoff starting at 2:30 PM EST.
Consider also making a donation! All proceeds go to helping Akron Children's Hospital.
https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=454492&fbclid=IwAR0rlpB8CxTxTxMKKCi-GeDPfxv1-gzlgwKQ-BWw_6tzyCPgDoFiqFSFdvM
Last night we were able to have our annual award banquet with WZIP-FM - this time in person! Great job to all the members who make our program and congratulations to our award winners!
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