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.
12th grade student Landon Tyner from Western High School in Anaheim, CA won 2nd Prize for his documentary about criminal justice reform, “A Plea for Reform.” As a 2nd Prize winner, Landon has won $1,500 in prize money.
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Anaheim, C-SPAN is available locally through Spectrum.
“Spectrum is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work through unique educational programs like C-SPAN’s StudentCam competition,” said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of TV, internet, mobile and voice services. “These students have not only adapted to the numerous educational challenges this year, but have risen above those difficulties to create thought provoking documentaries. Charter would like to congratulate Landon and all the recipients on receiving this honor.”
More Information:
- Press Release: Orange County Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
- Article: Several Orange County students win prizes in C-Span StudentCam competition (Daily Pilot)
StudentCam 2021 Second Prize: "A Plea for Reform"
Congratulatory Messages and Recognition
