MVP Video Production

MVP invited to screen Mercy’s “100 Days” documentary during Fairfield Art Walk Film Festival

Jeff — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:12:31 +0000

A celebration of Film in Iowa – Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk 6th Annual Film Expo occurring February 5-7, 2010. The 1st Fridays Art Walk 6th Annual Film Expo highlights Producers, Writers, Director and Actors who have some connections to the Iowa Film Industry. Feature films, including MVP’s documentary, “100 Days” along with shorts and youth / student films will be shown.

During the course of the weekend the festival will also be holding two workshops. On February 6th @ 1pm the Workshop attendees will be an introduced to the “Animation industry” by Grasshorse Animation from Mt Pleasant Iowa. The Second workshop also February 6th starting @ 9:30am will be an all day “Script Production Workshop” to be held at Hawthorne Direct Studios. For additional information on http://www.travelfairfieldiowa.com

“We welcome any opportunity to showcase our work while celebrating other Iowa film makers,” states Jeff Zahrt. ”We’re really pleased to be part of something that not only promotes our craft but also our great state. Our documentary is also a statement on the tremendous strength of Iowans so this is such a great fit.”

Co-Sponsors of this event are Hawthorne Direct, Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Revelations Cafe, DLF.TV, FPAC, KMCD and KRUU-FM, additional partners are Iowa Motion Picture Association (IMPA), Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance.

MVP picks up two Davey Awards

Jeff — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:15:59 +0000

The winners of The 2009 Davey Awards have been announced by the International Academy of the Visual Arts. With over 4,000 entries from across the US and around the world, the Davey Awards honors the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. For additional information on the Davey Awards please go to www.daveyawards.com.

MVP Video Production was awarded two Silver Davey Awards. The awards were for “Resilience: The Spirit of Humanity” and “My Boys & Girls Club” – Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.

“This is so encouraging,” says Jeffrey Zahrt of MVP. “The Davey Awards are tough to win because they are seeing work from all over the world. We’re so excited about this.”

The Davey Awards honors the achievement of the “Creative David’s” where strength comes from ideas, intelligence and out-of-the-box thinking, not a “Giant’s” bankroll. Judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only organization consisting of top-tier media, advertising, and marketing professionals from the world’s leading organizations and firms, the Davey Awards entries are judged on their merits based on a standard of excellence as set within the industry. Please visit www.iavisarts.org for a full member list and more information.

MVP brings home the bacon at Videographers Awards!

Jeff — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:42:28 +0000

MVP Video Production recently received five industry awards for videos created on behalf of Iowa clients. MVP earned recognition for video production in the 2009 Videographer Awards.

The 2009 Videographer Awards for MVP include three Awards of Excellence and two Awards of Distinction.

The awards were received for the following projects:

Find Yourself Here – Iowa City Area Dev. Group for Excellence in the Self-Promotion category

“100 Days” – Mercy Medical for Excellence in the Documentary category

“My Boys & Girls Club” – Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids for Excellence in the Non-Profit category

“There When You Need Us” – Royal Plus, recognized with Distinction in the Self-Promotion category

“Olivia” – EduCare recognized with Distinction in the Commercial category

The Videographer Awards is an international awards program directed by communication professionals to honor talented individuals and companies in the video production field. The competition is designed to identify communication professionals who are raising the standards of the industry and to give winners and their clients the recognition that the work they are producing is outstanding and highly regarded by their peers. For more information visit http://www.videoawards.com.

Communicator Awards recognize MVP Excellence

Jeff — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:33:58 +0000

MVP Video Production recently received three industry awards for videos created on behalf of Iowa clients. MVP Video Production earned recognition for three videos in the 2009 Communicator Awards Competition.

The three awards are:

My Boys & Girls Club – Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids for a Non-profit, in the Excellence category

One Minute – Area Ambulance Service for a Commercial, in the Excellence category

There When You Need Us – Royal Plus, Inc. for a Self-Promotion video, in the Distinction category

“It’s a wonderful nod of accomplishment from our peers, when they recognize the work that we do. It says to us and our clients that we are leading the industry.” said Jeffrey Zahrt.

The Communicator Awards, Award of Excellence is presented for projects that lead the industry in production, quality and achievement. The Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in production, quality and achievement.

Good things come in Threes for MVP

Jeff — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:26:05 +0000

Good things come in threes: Three awards at a time – from three different organizations!

MVP Video Production recently received three industry awards for videos created on behalf of Iowa clients. MVP Video Production earned recognition for three videos in the 2009 EMPixx Awards competition.

There When You Need Us – Royal Plus, Inc for Self-Promotion video in the Platinum category

100 Days – Mercy Medical Center for BOTH the History and Documentary Gold categories

The EMPixx, Platinum Award is presented for projects that lead the industry in production, quality and achievement. The Gold Award is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in production, quality and achievement.

Three More Awards!

Jeff — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:17:40 +0000

MVP Visual Media Solutions recently received three industry awards for videos created on behalf of Iowa clients. MVP earned recognition for three videos in the 2008 Aegis Awards Competition.

The three Aegis Awards received by MVP Visual Media Solutions:

“100 Days” - Mercy Medical Flood in the Documentary category

“There When You Need Us” - Royal Plus in the Sales/Promotional Category

“My Boys & Girls Club” – Cedar Rapids Boys & Girls Club in the Not for Profit Category

The Aegis Video & Film Production Awards are presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.

MVP Wins Three Industry Video Awards

Jeff — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:11:57 +0000

MVP Visual Media Solutions recently received three industry awards for videos created on behalf of Iowa clients. MVP earned recognition for three videos in the 2008 Telly Awards Competition.

The three Telly Awards received by MVP Visual Media Solutions:

“100 Days” - Mercy Medical Flood in the Documentary category

“There When You Need Us” - Royal Plus in the Sales/Promotional Category

“My Boys & Girls Club” – Cedar Rapids Boys & Girls Club in the Not for Profit Category

“This is the top recognition that we can receive from our peers and the industry. These awards help show our clients and us, that we are producing projects that are on the leading edge of the industry.” said Jeffrey Zahrt. He and Kirk Monson are partners in MVP Visual Media Solutions, a Cedar Rapids video outsourcing company.

The Telly Production Awards are presented for projects that are the finest in video and film production.

Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online film and video. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, interactive agencies, and corporate video departments in the world. The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entries annually from all 50 states and countries around the world. For more information about the Telly awards visit www.tellyawards.com

Isaac the Intern loves the Blue Angels

Jeff — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:31:05 +0000

Welcome back to the intern blog! The guys and I just got back from a shoot in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the 114th Fighter Group National Guard Base. While at the base, we filmed the Blue Angels Navy demonstration team for an upcoming science related television show. We were given “all-access” to the Blue Angels show, pilots, and crew members for an exceptional “behind the flying” experience.

CSB Green Screen Shoot

Jeff — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:36:59 +0000

Yesterday, the guys and I went to Community Savings Bank to shoot an upcoming television commercial. We shot Kent Stock, who’s story was brought to life by Sean Astin, in the feature film, The Final Season, in front of a green screen. The shot took a while to set up, but once we had everything properly lit, the film-seasoned Stock flew through his lines with exceptional ease.

Here I am, holding cue cards for Kent Stock.

Welcome to the Intern Blog!

amussman — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:27:11 +0000

Hi! My name is Isaac, and for the past few weeks I’ve been working as an intern for the guys at MVP. I’m a junior in high school, and I’m interested in a career as a video or film producer. I’ve had a great time at MVP, and it has been a perfect way to obtain some first hand experience in the field of video production. I’ll be posting updates showcasing my MVP experience frequently, so be sure to keep an eye out for them!