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.
10th grade students Zane Smith & Gabriel Tiong from Jenks High School in Oklahoma won 1st Prize for their documentary about online piracy and copyright protections, “Not a Victimless Crime.” As 1st Prize winners, the duo will share $3,000 in prize money.
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Jenks, C-SPAN is available locally through Cox Communications.
“Cox is proud to continue our partnership with C-SPAN on their annual StudentCam competition,” said Roger Ramseyer, Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Tulsa. “The caliber of work that these winning students produced is commendable and we offer our heartfelt congratulations.”
More Information:
- Press Release: Jenks Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
- Article: Jenks film students win big in C-SPAN contest spotlighting America’s problems (Tulsa World)
- Article: Jenks Students Win National Documentary Competition (News on 6)
- Infographic: Rectangle for Twitter | Square for Facebook/Instagram (JPEG)
StudentCam 2021 First Prize: "Not a Victimless Crime"
Congratulatory Messages and Recognition
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) – Congratulatory Message
Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (R) – Congratulatory Message
