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. 2023 marked the 19th year of the competition and we invited middle and high school students to create a short documentary addressing the theme: "If you were a newly elected member of Congress, which issue would be your first priority and why?"
9th grade students Siri Chang, Isabelle Idian, & Karlo Evangelista from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California won 3rd Prize for their documentary, "Kelp Forests."
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Long Beach, C-SPAN is available locally through Spectrum.
"“At Spectrum, we understand the importance of investing in programs that make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve,” said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity services. “By encouraging young adults to explore important issues through video, C-SPAN’s StudentCam competition helps empower future generations to become active and informed citizens. We congratulate Siri, Isabelle, and Karlo for the exemplary production skills and the passion and creativity they demonstrated through their winning documentary.”
More Information:
- Press Release: Long Beach Students Win Top Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition
(Google Doc)
- Article: Poly High School students win prizes in national documentary competition (Press-Telegram)
- Image: Siri Chang, Isabelle Idian, & Karlo Evangelista (JPEG)
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WATCH: Kelp Forests by Siri Chang, Isabelle Idian, & Karlo Evangelista |
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Congratulatory Message - Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker |
Congratulatory Message - Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson |
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 As 3rd prize winners, the team will receive a $750 cash prize |
 C-SPAN Founder Brian Lamb and co-President Susan Swain present the team with a Certificate of Special Recognition |
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