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'Diverse Dubuque' Video Wins Award of Excellence
A locally produced video entitled "Diverse Dubuque: A Focus on National Origin" received the Iowa Motion Picture
Association Award of Excellence in the Corporate and Community Marketing category at the Annual IMPA Award;
Ceremony in Des Moines. The film was selected as the top Corporate and Community production against finalists
Urbandale, Davenport, Des Moines, and Iowa City. The Iowa Motion Picture Awards are given in recognition of
outstanding creative and technical achievement in Iowa's moving image production industry, in all its forms.
The video was completed in fall 2008 by Loras College Productions for the National Origin subcommittee of the
Dubuque Human Rights Commission. The video explores the modern-day immigrant experience in our communit}
The film focuses on local residents who have chosen to make Dubuque their home, and is designed to remind us
we are a nation of immigrants sharing common human interests.
Credits on the film include:
Ted Rosean, Associate Producer
Nick Helten, Graphics
Chris Lenart, Producer
Craig Schaefer, Producer
The Commission designed the short film to be used in presentations throughout the community in hopes of fosteri
dialogue and breaking down barriers fueled by fear. Immigrants to Dubuque who are willing to share the story of tl
experience in our community are available to present. Presentations can be held for any groups of people includin
schools, classes, businesses, civic groups, religious organizations, etc. The Commission encourages the commur
take advantage of this excellent educational resource by contacting us at 580-4190 to schedule a presentation.
Contact: Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director
Craig Schaefer, Loras College, 563-588-7385
http://ia-dubuque.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=177 05/29/2009