Randolph High School Student Wins Award For Short Film

RANDOLPH, NJ — A Randolph High School student won a student production award from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), in the category of short form.

Chase Bolnick wrote, directed and edited “She Is My Music."

The awards recognize outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news, and informational achievements by high school students in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

There were a total of 120 entries and 67 nominees. Contestants were judged by media professionals and college educators from within the chapter.

This year’s awards program was streamed virtually on May 20 and featured Erin Coleman of NBC10 in Philadelphia, Mike Holden of WPXI in Pittsburgh, and Jackie De Tore of Fox43 in Harrisburg as award presenters.

The organization recognized this year's candidates for their unwavering dedication amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As we celebrate student achievement, we also acknowledge the educators that made this past year a success for their students," Eric Heisler, president of the NATAS mid-Atlantic Chapter, said. "While our chapter takes great pride in supporting the development of our next generation of television and media professionals, we recognize that development begins in the classroom with dedicated mentors.”