Student Video Showcase
Sustainability storytelling
Sustainability Storytelling is a short form documentary production course, taught by Peter Byck. Students from ASU’s schools of sustainability and journalism form small teams to produce these short docs – they teach each other their skill sets – journalism students get to learn about sustainability, and the sustainability students get to learn about journalism, including filming and editing.
Spotlight videos

Beyond The Grid
Made by: Courtney Columbus, Katrin Mehler, Brittany Nixon, Lisa Marie Schlesinger

Manzo Elementary
Rocky Mtn Emmy winner 2017
Made by: Kristina Vicario, Allison Barton, Louisa Stanwich

The Last Remaining Jaguar
“Award of Excellence” from the Broadcasters Education Association
Made by: Anna Gniwotta, Elena Kortmann, Andrea Polanco, Filip Raketic


Forgotten Children of Mother Magma
BEA Short Form Doc: 3rd place.
Nominated Rocky Mtn. Emmy (2023)
Made by: Blessing Jona, Chase Drumgoole, Katarina Barushka, Pacey Smith-Garcia

Prayer Run
Nominated Rocky Mtn. Emmy (2023), SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards 2023, Finalist
Made by: Tyler Bender, John Leos, Nellija Locmele, Megan Swing

Sweltering Saguaros
Winner, Storyfest 2024, Best Video Story by a Media Student; ); SPJ, Television In-Depth Reporting Award, 2023, Winner; 2024 Rocky Mtn. Emmy Nominee
Made by: Danny Stipanovicvh, Jason Marmon, Seungshin Seo

A Wall Runs Through It
Winner – Rocky Mtn. Emmy (2023); SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards 2023, Finalist
Made by: Hakob Karapetyan, Trilce Estrada Olvera, Makepeace Sitlhou

Us Against U
2025, Winner, SPJ Mark of Excellence Award
Made by: Karen Bartunek, Kanoa Jacang, Samantha Mooth

Enlisting The Sun




Concrete Change
Rocky Mtn Emmy nominated; Winner, SMJ Mark of Excellence Region 11
Made by: Courtney Mally, Maya Patrose, Marissa Roper
Spring 2025


Fall 2024


Us Against U
Made by: Karen Bartunek, Kanoa Jacang, Samantha Mooth
2025, Winner, SPJ Mark of Excellence Award
Spring 2024

Pollinator Protectors
Made by: Alexis Heichman, Molly Mazinter, Ellie Ward, Chito Sakala
2024 Rocky Mtn. Emmy Nominee
2025 Finalist, SPJ Mark of Excellence Award

A Voice For the Stars
Made by: Xavier Brathwaite, Kayla Mae Jackson, Kelechukwu Iruoma, Nicole Macias Garibay
2025, Finalist, SPJ Mark of Excellence Award
Money Doesn’t Stop Pollution
Made by: Valeria Angel, Gina Cattanach, Nasha Smith
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Sweltering Saguaros
Made by: Danny Stipanovicvh, Jason Marmon, Seungshin Seo
Winner, Storyfest 2024, Best Video Story by a Media Student; ); SPJ, Television In-Depth Reporting Award, 2023, Winner; 2024 Rocky Mtn. Emmy Nominee
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Prayer Run
Made by: Tyler Bender, John Leos, Nellija Locmele, Megan Swing
Nominated Rocky Mtn. Emmy (2023), SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards 2023, Finalist
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A Wall Runs Through It
Made by: Hakob Karapetyan, Trilce Estrada Olvera, Makepeace Sitlhou
Winner – Rocky Mtn. Emmy (2023); SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards 2023, Finalist
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Wash The City
Made by: Janna Goebel, Donovan Johnson, Indrani Datta Tithi, Madison Young
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Forgotten Children of Mother Magma
Made by: Blessing Jona, Chase Drumgoole, Katarina Barushka, Pacey Smith-Garcia: BEA Short Form Doc: 3rd place.
Nominated Rocky Mtn. Emmy (2023)
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Dr. Idiot
Made by: Justin Spangenthal, Philip Arthur, Spencer Cihak, Yaser Zakariyya Y Alhindi
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3rd Largest Country
Made by: Tasneem Amro, Rachel Antidormi, Melanie Chen, James Cobb, Kelsey Ouellette
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The Last Remaining Jaguar
Made by: Anna Gniwotta, Elena Kortmann, Andrea Polanco, Filip Raketic
“Award of Excellence” from the Broadcasters Education Association
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Three Sisters
Made by: Lisa Detjen, Theresa Seidel, Jana Summa
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Thank God We’re Queer
Made by: Sophia Jendrzejewski, Antonia Polheim, Telli Shepherd, Celine Strufe
“Award of Excellence” from the Broadcasters Education Association
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Sunny Day Flooding
Made by: Iona Isachsen, Isabella Tsark, Phoebe Nicette, Serena DeLuca
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Cruzando la Frontera/Border Crossing
Made by: Sinead Hickey, Catherine Hudson, Olivia Nienaber, Magdalena Schwenck
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Inseparable
Made by: Brian Grant, Paulina Ochoa, Kyla Pearce
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Visitors
Made by: Alicia Ozuna, Tara Sommer, Jun Zhen
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Plant the Rain
Made by: Franco LaTona, Sam Rosenzweig
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Holding on to the Corn
Made by: Karina Dominguez Casas, Itzia Crespo, Luke Simmons
“Award of Excellence” from the Broadcasters Education Assoc.
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Fighting for a Home
Made by: Austin Hochberg, Chentao Cui, Christian Volp, Colin Dueker
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Hidden In Plain Site
Made by: Sara Elsayed, Katharina Salomon, Dawson Morford
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Tiny Piece of Luxury
Made by: Isaac Windes, Mackenzie McGuffie, Melissa Dobroski, Thomas Ruberto
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(RE)building
Made by: Nicholas Serpa, Heather Erceg, Justin Stoneking, Skyliana Dosier
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Recycling Treasures
Made by: Hannah Ehrlich & Patrick Newman
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Coconino
Made by: Noa Bruhis, Rachel Charlton, Stephan Romanovsky
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Bike Saviours
Made by: Nico Tress, Angela Cazel-Jahn, Aly Stoffo
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Drink Beer, Save Water
Made by: Charles Darr, Keegan Kelly, Sam Zah
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Sleeping Giant
Made by: John Takamura, Taniyah Williamson, Steven Owens
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Concrete Change
Rocky Mtn Emmy nominated; Winner, SMJ Mark of Excellence Region 11
Made by: Courtney Mally, Maya Patrose, Marissa Roper
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400 Sq Ft of Hope
Made by: Tara Freude, Rebecca Gerigk, Eileen Hopkins, Hannah Trigg
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Food Desert Deliverance
Made by: Mckenna Dalgarno, Sydney Frazier-Flores, Markus Lilje, Alfonso Lopez-Morales
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Deserted
Made by: Greg Harman, Kevin Ixtabalan, John Owen, Leo Reutter
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A Jar In The Desert
Made by: Jessie Davidson, Christopher Landram, Cataleya Supawit
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Manzo Elementary
Rocky Mtn Emmy winner 2017
Made by: Kristina Vicario, Allison Barton, Louisa Stanwich
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Cows Can Save The World
Made by: Anya Rogers, Florian Varga
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The Best Garden You’ll Ever Eat From
Made by: Abigail Golder, Heather White, Jamie Lind, Nicole Randock
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PeeCycling
Made by: Jennifer Miller, Claire Cleveland, Grace Clark, Garr Punnett
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Beyond The Grid
Made by: Courtney Columbus, Katrin Mehler, Brittany Nixon, Lisa Marie Schlesinger
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Foot In The Door
Made by: Christian Kitazume, Matthias Nachtmann, Darragh O’Keeffe, Lena van der Kamp
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Mining The Sun
Made by: Sophia Kunthara, Sean Murray, Rebecca Shelton
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Camels Don’t Fly, Deserts Don’t Bloom
Rocky Mtn Emmy nominated
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Press generated:
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This film promoted about 30 min into this Reveal Podcast on The Pentagon Papers: Watch video on Reveal Podcast
At What Cost$$
Ryan Hayes and Aislyn Richmond
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Save Oak Flat
Brynn Szukala
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The Weaver
Abby Johnson, Joey Hardy, Anthony Prosceno
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Tres Rios– A Constructed Wetland
Rocky Mtn Emmy nominated
Johnathan Rugg, Suzanne Jumper, Yeowan Kim
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Kung-Fu Kale
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The Farmer and the Bee
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Gut Feeling
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Thicker than Water
Rocky Mtn Emmy-winner – 2015
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The Verde Way
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Mother’s Milk
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Water Rainglers
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Flooded Fairways
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Growing a Community
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Garden City
Rocky Mtn Emmy nominated
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Promised Land
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Refugee Roots
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