Filmic Productions wins Michigan Association of Broadcasters award

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Student filmmakers from the University of Michigan swept the college public service announcement category in the 2012 Michigan High School and College Broadcast Awards.

Filmic Productions - created and run by students - took home first, second and an honorable mention for a series of public service announcements developed for the university’s Expect Respect campaign.

A public service announcement is a message of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length. The awards will be presented by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters on March 14 at the Lansing Center.

These awards recognize the student-led efforts of the film production team including Christina Bender, Josh Buoy, Steven Coffey, Chris Duncan, Stephanie Hamel, Rodney Hyduk, Emily Lyon and Joe Kasper.

• First Place: "Wolv-pack," a message developed featuring student athletes promoting the campus ethos of respecting others.
• Second Place: "Huddle-up," an anti-bullying, homophobia prevention message promoting the mission of the Spectrum Center, which marked its 40th anniversary last year.
• Honorable mention: "Connections," promotes the mission of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center by showcasing the elements of healthy relationships.

The public service announcements are posted on the Filmic Productions website: filmicproductions.com.