05/20/2025
Excited to announce that our Short Documentary “Building on History and Legacy: The Filipino American Experience” has been recognized as a Gold Telly Award Winner, in the Online General History Category!
We’re absolutely over the moon to see Filipino-American history and culture honored in such a meaningful way. This recognition is a testament to the power of storytelling, community, and representation and we’re deeply proud that this project resonated with viewers and industry peers alike. Thank you to everyone who made this possible... from our collaborators to the individuals and families who shared their stories with us!!
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The Telly Awards have been around since 1979, and recognizes excellence in video and television across all screens. This year’s theme was “Stories Take Shape,” underscoring how today’s creators are blending traditional storytelling techniques with emerging formats to explore the full spectrum of what video can be. With over 13,000 applicants, winning a Telly Award is a significant achievement in the video and television industry!
Winning work also featured iconic personalities like Ali Krieger, Andrew Garfield, Busy Phillips, David Beckham, Elmo, Elton John, Jeff Goldblum, Megan Thee Stallion, Michael B. Jordan, Post Malone, Shaun White, Simone Biles, and Weird Al Yankovic all while showcasing epic locations and events, Yellowstone National Park, Fenway, the Smithsonian, and performances on Broadway, at The Opry, at The Sphere and more.
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Congratulations to our cast & crew!!
STARRING (in order of appearance):
Matthew Veland |
Drea Castro |
Audrey Bansil |
Ben Bulatao, ACE |
Marc “Ranjo” Diaz |
Director: Christianne Sykes |
Executive Producers:
Christianne Sykes |
J-Mar |
Camera Operators:
Drea Castro |
Christian Villatoro |
Christopher Tomilloso |
J-Mar | |
Rovyn Bautista |
Tatjana Willms-Jones | .anais
Production Coordinator:
Dianalyn Mendaros |
Edited By: J-Mar |