Robert Thomas has won a Regional Emmy® Award for the documentary titled "Hope in the Heartland."
This issue of homelessness is growing in the United States, and Wichita, KS, is taking
sigificant steps to shift the narrative. This documentary delves into the city's innovative
efforts to eliminate chronic homelesssness through a unique collaboration.
This achievement wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated crew, which includes
the talented faculty and alumni from Shocker Studios.
Ryan W. Gates (Executive Producer)
Robert Thomas (Director & Director of Photography)
Calvin Shadle (Associate Producer)
Ashlynn Farney (Editor & Production Coordinator)
Ciara Duarte (Production Coordinator)
Josh Gerber (Drone Videography)
Emery Downs (Camera Operator & Various Roles)
Luke Schroeder (Camera Operator & Various Roles) Mason Phillips (Production Assistant)What is the Regional Emmy®? The Regional Emmy® Award is a prestigious honor from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
(NATAS) that recognizes excellence in television programing within specific geographical
areas. Unlike the national Emmys, the Regional Emmys celebrates achievements in local
markets across categories like news, sports, entertainment, and documentaries.