Dedham High School looked more like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Wednesday, May 19 night as students and their friends and families celebrated at the
fifth Annual Dedham High School Media Film Festival.
Dubbed the “Scully Awards,” in recognition of Sue Scully-Rose, the TV/video and film
teacher who initiated the awards, the festival was entirely student-run and showcased
the talents of dozens of budding filmmakers, writers and producers.
All participants were enrolled in at least one elective video or film class this year.
Judges include teachers at Dedham High School as well as contacts Scully-Rose has in
the television industry.
“(The awards) get kids excited because they know their work could win an award,” said
Scully-Rose. “It motivates them to put in the extra effort and really make sure (their
entry) is polished.”
Dressed in gowns and suits, as if they really were headed to walk the red carpet, the
auditorium was filled with nominees as well as fans.
Brendan O’Connor was both a presenter and a nominee at the event. A senior who
plans to attend Stonehill College, he has taken Scully-Rose’s courses since his
sophomore year. This year his film was nominated for best documentary, best creative
writing video and best video essay.
“I went to the film festival my freshman year and liked it so I decided I wanted to take
a class,” O’Connor said. “The projects and assignments are always creative and during
(the film festival), we all want to win, but were all rooting for each other.”
As is tradition for the festival, the evening is always hosted by a male and female
senior duo. This year’s hosts were Justin Callaghan and Amanda Taddeo, who were also
nominees. Taddeo is heading to Salem State College in the fall to study theatre arts.
A student of Scully-Rose’s for the first time this year, she said she wanted to get some
film experience under her belt before leaving for college.
“Film studies was harder than I expected, but I’m going to go to school for this, so it
was important,” she said. “Tonight is like the Oscars, it’s exciting.”
Planning to study communications at Mass Bay Community College, Callaghan has
taken television and film classes throughout his time at Dedham High. He is currently
enrolled in an advanced television production course.
“It gives me a way to let my creative side out,” he said. Of his co-hosting the awards
ceremony this year, it was something he didn’t think twice about auditioning for. “I’m
outgoing and this is my last year of TV and video classes,” he added. “I’d like to go out
with a big bang.”
Other categories included Best Mock Commercial, Best Visual Poem, Best Video Book
Report and Best Music Video. In addition to being creative, the students also master
the technical components of video production, something they can take with them as
they head off to college or jobs.
“(Scully-Rose) is really amazing with the equipment,” said O’Connor. “Sometimes we
don’t know what we’re doing and she’s really patient with us while we figure it out.”
Sponsors for this year’s event include the Dedham Alumni Association, Dedham
Educational Foundation, Dedham Visionary Access Corporation and the Dedham
Community Theater in Dedham Square. All proceeds will benefit the Dedham High
School media program to repair and purchase equipment for students in next year’s
classes.
2010 Scully Award Winners
Best Middle School PSA - Teardrops On My Guitar
Written & Produced by Theresa C., Mason C., Gersaint E. & Jessica M.
Best Mock Commercial – Speed Burst
Written and Produced by Jack Fay
Best Documentary – Political Correctness: How Far Is Too Far?
Written and Produced by Joshua Pioccone
Best Visual Poem - Diligence
Written by David Morneau
Produced by Sarah Dellea
Best Video Book Report – Carrie
Written by Stephen King
Produced by Joshua Pioccone
Best Creative Writing Video - Graduation
Written and Produced by Brendan O’Connor
Best Depiction of a Poem – Excellent X
Written by Douglas Evans
Produced by Ashley Dineen and Sarah Dellea
Best PSA – Animal Cruelty
Written and Produced by Christina Shepherd
Best Video Essay - Haiti
Written and Produced by Brendan O’Connor
Best Music Video - Creep
Written by Radiohead
Produced by Kenan Krug
Wednesday, May 19 night as students and their friends and families celebrated at the
fifth Annual Dedham High School Media Film Festival.
Dubbed the “Scully Awards,” in recognition of Sue Scully-Rose, the TV/video and film
teacher who initiated the awards, the festival was entirely student-run and showcased
the talents of dozens of budding filmmakers, writers and producers.
All participants were enrolled in at least one elective video or film class this year.
Judges include teachers at Dedham High School as well as contacts Scully-Rose has in
the television industry.
“(The awards) get kids excited because they know their work could win an award,” said
Scully-Rose. “It motivates them to put in the extra effort and really make sure (their
entry) is polished.”
Dressed in gowns and suits, as if they really were headed to walk the red carpet, the
auditorium was filled with nominees as well as fans.
Brendan O’Connor was both a presenter and a nominee at the event. A senior who
plans to attend Stonehill College, he has taken Scully-Rose’s courses since his
sophomore year. This year his film was nominated for best documentary, best creative
writing video and best video essay.
“I went to the film festival my freshman year and liked it so I decided I wanted to take
a class,” O’Connor said. “The projects and assignments are always creative and during
(the film festival), we all want to win, but were all rooting for each other.”
As is tradition for the festival, the evening is always hosted by a male and female
senior duo. This year’s hosts were Justin Callaghan and Amanda Taddeo, who were also
nominees. Taddeo is heading to Salem State College in the fall to study theatre arts.
A student of Scully-Rose’s for the first time this year, she said she wanted to get some
film experience under her belt before leaving for college.
“Film studies was harder than I expected, but I’m going to go to school for this, so it
was important,” she said. “Tonight is like the Oscars, it’s exciting.”
Planning to study communications at Mass Bay Community College, Callaghan has
taken television and film classes throughout his time at Dedham High. He is currently
enrolled in an advanced television production course.
“It gives me a way to let my creative side out,” he said. Of his co-hosting the awards
ceremony this year, it was something he didn’t think twice about auditioning for. “I’m
outgoing and this is my last year of TV and video classes,” he added. “I’d like to go out
with a big bang.”
Other categories included Best Mock Commercial, Best Visual Poem, Best Video Book
Report and Best Music Video. In addition to being creative, the students also master
the technical components of video production, something they can take with them as
they head off to college or jobs.
“(Scully-Rose) is really amazing with the equipment,” said O’Connor. “Sometimes we
don’t know what we’re doing and she’s really patient with us while we figure it out.”
Sponsors for this year’s event include the Dedham Alumni Association, Dedham
Educational Foundation, Dedham Visionary Access Corporation and the Dedham
Community Theater in Dedham Square. All proceeds will benefit the Dedham High
School media program to repair and purchase equipment for students in next year’s
classes.
2010 Scully Award Winners
Best Middle School PSA - Teardrops On My Guitar
Written & Produced by Theresa C., Mason C., Gersaint E. & Jessica M.
Best Mock Commercial – Speed Burst
Written and Produced by Jack Fay
Best Documentary – Political Correctness: How Far Is Too Far?
Written and Produced by Joshua Pioccone
Best Visual Poem - Diligence
Written by David Morneau
Produced by Sarah Dellea
Best Video Book Report – Carrie
Written by Stephen King
Produced by Joshua Pioccone
Best Creative Writing Video - Graduation
Written and Produced by Brendan O’Connor
Best Depiction of a Poem – Excellent X
Written by Douglas Evans
Produced by Ashley Dineen and Sarah Dellea
Best PSA – Animal Cruelty
Written and Produced by Christina Shepherd
Best Video Essay - Haiti
Written and Produced by Brendan O’Connor
Best Music Video - Creep
Written by Radiohead
Produced by Kenan Krug
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Dedham High film students win a Scully
by Roland Hansen
by Roland Hansen
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