Bruce Blanning, Associate Producer/Director;
Shabbir Ahmed, Associate Producer;
Chris Brown, Ryan Endean, Rivkah Beth Medow, Nadine Westcott, Associate Producers
HISTORIC/CULTURAL – PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
“Roy Diaz Bataan Death March Survivor,” KTEH 54
John Gregg, Producer;
Steven G. Kern, Photographer/Editor;
Jose Munoz, Audio Engineer
HISTORIC/CULTURAL – PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“This Is Us Hiller Aviation Museum Episode #301,” KTEH 54
John Gregg, Producer;
Steven G. Kern, Photographer
PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“Global Focus VII - The New Environmentalists,” KQED 9 / Mill Valley Film Group
John Antonelli, Tom Dusenbery, Will Parrinello, Producer/Directors
HEALTH/SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT – FEATURE/SEGMENT
“QUEST: Plastic in the Pacific,” KQED 9
Amy Miller, Series Producer;
Jon Fromer, Segment Producer;
Lindsay Kelliher, Associate Producer;
Linda Peckham, Editor;
Paul Rogers, Managing Editor
HEALTH/SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT – PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“QUEST 401: Great White Sharks, Bay Bridge Makeover, Speed of Sound,” KQED 9
Amy Miller, Series Producer;
Christopher J. Bauer, Jon Fromer, Segment Producers;
Sheraz Sadiq, Lindsay Kelliher, Associate Producers;
Linda Peckham, Video Editor;
Paul Rogers, Managing Editor
GRAPHIC ARTS – GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION - PROGRAM
“The Next Frontier-Engineering the Golden Age of Green,” KQED / Filmsight Productions / Professional Engineers in California Government
Charlie Canfield, Dionisio Ceballos, Animators
The Next Frontier: Engineering the Golden Age of Green cuts through the debate about global warming and climate change, focusing on the renewable, clean energy technologies that can improve our future and create significant economic opportunities. The documentary features interviews with some of the top energy and economic experts along with educators and high-level government officials, all striving to develop clean energy solutions and alternatives to burning fossil fuels.
The South Bay and Central Coast region is known for stunning redwoods, mountains, and ocean views, but it is also home to some of the most fascinating people in the country. This Is Us (kteh.org/thisisus) introduces viewers to some of the remarkable residents of this area Wednesdays at 7pm on KTEH Public Television 54.
Global Focus VII -- The New Environmentalists is the latest installment of the Emmy® Award-winning series featuring portraits of six passionate and dedicated activists. They are true environmental heroes who have placed themselves squarely in harm’s way to battle intimidating adversaries, while often creating partnerships with unlikely allies. The New Environmentalists share a common goal, safeguarding the Earth’s natural resources from exploitation and pollution, while fighting for environmental justice in their communities
QUEST (kqed.org/quest) explores the stories and people that impact science, nature, and environmental issues across Northern California. QUEST includes a weekly half-hour television program on Wednesdays at 7:30pm on KQED Public Television 9, weekly radio segments on Mondays at 6:30am and 8:30am on KQED Public Radio 88.5 FM, an interactive website, and educational guides.
A complete list of all the awardees can be seen on the website of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco/Northern California Chapter at emmysf.tv.
The Emmy® is awarded for outstanding achievement in Television by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. San Francisco/Northern California is one of the twenty chapters awarding regional Emmys®. Northern California is composed of television and cable stations from Visalia to the Oregon border and includes Hawaii and Reno, Nevada. Entries were aired during the 2010 calendar year.
About KQED Public Television
KQED Public Television (kqed.org) is one of the nation's most-watched public television stations. KQED produces local weekly series in high definition, available on Comcast On Demand, including: QUEST; Spark; Check, Please! Bay Area and This Week in Northern California; and national series: Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way and Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures. KQED's digital television channels include 9HD, Life, World, Kids, and V-me, and are available 24/7 on Comcast. Download programs for viewing and video podcasts at kqed.org, featuring unique content on one of the most-visited station sites in public broadcasting.
About KTEH Public Television
KTEH Public Television (kteh.org) broadcasts from San Jose in Silicon Valley and is part of the KQED organization. KTEH Public Television 54 (Comcast 10) was founded in 1964, serving its viewers with the best programming available from PBS, APT and other national distributors. Especially well known for its Mystery Night programs and popular British series and sitcoms, KTEH provides programming tailored to the needs and interests of its diverse viewing audience, while offering unique local productions such as This is Us, KTEH Cooks with Garlic, State of Silicon Valley, San Jose Mayoral Roundtable, video i, its long-running weekly independent film and video series, and community-focused documentaries like The War: Soldados; Dave Tatsuno, Movies and Memories; and Cadillac Desert.
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Media Contact: Meredith Gandy
(415)553-2116, mgandy@kqed.org
