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?”
10th grade student Teresa Fang from East Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina won 1st Prize for her documentary, “MONEY TALKS: Inside the Inflation Surge.” As a 1st Prize winner, Teresa will receive $3,000 in prize money.
C-SPAN is funded by America’s cable and satellite television companies, who also support StudentCam. In Chapel Hill, 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 Teresa for the exemplary production skills and the passion and creativity she demonstrated in this year’s winning documentary.”
PRESS:
- Press Release: Chapel Hill and Raleigh Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition (Google Doc)
- Radio Interview: On Air Today: Documentary Filmmaker and East Chapel High Student Teresa Fang (97.9FM The Hill – Chapelboro.com)
StudentCam 2023 First Prize High School East: "MONEY TALKS: Inside the Inflation Surge"
Congratulatory Messages and Recognition
