StudentCam is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. This year students were asked to create a 5-6 minute long video exploring the issue they most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021.
11th grade students Ethan Norman & Jack Teipe from Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC won 2nd Prize for their documentary about social media and disinformation’s impact on political discourse, “Sea of Irrelevance.” As 2nd Prize winners, the duo will share $1,500 in prize money.
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Washington, C-SPAN is available locally through Comcast.
“Despite the educational challenges students faced this school year, these local winners showed creativity, resourcefulness and a strong work ethic to create this documentary addressing an important issue on both the local and national level,” said Misty Allen, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs for Comcast’s Beltway Region. “Comcast always looks forward to working with longstanding partners like C-SPAN and StudentCam to strengthen our communities through educational programs.”
More Information:
- Press Release: Washington, D.C. Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
StudentCam 2021 Second Prize: ""Sea of Irrelevance"
Congratulatory Messages and Recognition
