February 9, 2005 Boise State Student Video In Top Five Of National Contest

A video created by Jesse Cordtz of McCall, a senior communication major, is one of the top five finishers in the “Film Your Issue” national college competition. The contest is supported by the American Democracy Project as part of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, as well as Rock the Vote, mtvU, Americans for the Arts and The Film Foundation.   Students were asked to make a 30-second spot on any issue of importance to them. Cordtz’s video is titled “Media Accountability.” The contest was narrowed to the top 10 films last fall, with visitors to the “Film Your Issue” Web site voting for their favorites. The five films that received the most votes will be shown at a premiere in Los Angeles in March.   Cordtz is in his fourth year with University Television Productions and is president of the Dead 8 student production club. For the last couple of years he has worked with Dave Turner on “Bits and Pieces,” a children’s show that airs on TVTV community access television. The two are also working on a feature film for children with the working title “Yeah, Right.”   -30-   Contact: Rick Moore, Department of Communication, (208) 426-3562, rmoore@boisestate.edu Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu