The Work
WHY CHOOSE VANDERKLOOT?
There are many reasons to choose VanDerKloot Film & Television to produce your next project. Here are some of them, including actual quotes form our clients --
"Outstanding work!"
Creative Ability and Experience -- Our firm has been in business for over 25 years and has been honored by over 100 international awards for creativity and excellence. A business magazine called the company the "cinematic creative hub" of the southeast.
"Tireless commitment to even the smallest detail."
Complete Equipment and Facilities -- VanDerKloot is a completely vertically integrated studio company. We own facilities and equipment that we rent to our competitors. By having all the facilities under one roof, we can keep our costs lower, be more productive, and assure the utmost in quality control.
"...A testament to the caliber of the professionals on your staff."
Full Creative Staff -- While many producers farm out the various creative elements of their projects, VanDerKloot has a full creative staff in-house. There are producers, writers, editors, artists and directors who have a history of working together to achieve creative goals.
"I have never worked with a more creative group in my 20+ year career."
Broad Range of Experience -- Our company has experience producing motion picture projects in virtually every field -- from television commercials, to corporate communications, to television documentaries, to museum presentations, to theatrical feature films. We bring this vast experience and expertise to every project we produce.
"The film is getting rave reviews!"
Quality Work --- Ultimately it's all about the work. VanDerKloot Film & Television produces work that delivers the message to the audience in a way that stays with them long after the last scene fades out.
"I would recommend you folks to anyone... except our competitors!"
SELECTED LISTING OF AWARDS:
2001
KIDS FIRST! AWARD - THE BIG AUTO PLANT
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - THE BIG AUTO PLANT
INTERNATIONAL MONITOR AWARD - THE BIG AUTO PLANT
2000
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - "CUMBERLAND: ISLAND IN TIME"
OPPENHEIM TOY PORTFOLIO - BEST CHILDREN'S VIDEO OF 2000
Gold Award - THE BIG PARK (YELLOWSTONE)
1999
OPPENHEIM TOY PORTFOLIO - BEST CHILDREN'S VIDEO OF 1999
Platinum Award - THE BIG SPACE SHUTTLE
1998
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - THE BIG SUBMARINE
WORLDFEST- Flagstaff
Silver Award - THE BIG RENOVATION
WORLDFEST - Houston
Bronze Award - THE BIG SPACE SHUTTLE
1997
SHOWSOUTH, Atlanta
Silver Award - CUMBERLAND ISLAND TRAILER
INTERNATIONAL MONITOR AWARD - THE BIG SUBMARINE
WORLDFEST-Charleston
Gold Award - CUMBERLAND ISLAND TRAILER
WORLDFEST-Houston
Gold Award - THE BIG SUBMARINE
1996
WORLDFEST-Houston
Gold Award - CONVERSATIONS AT THE CARTER CENTER:
COPING WITH THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS
INTERNATIONAL MONITOR AWARD - THE BIG AIRCRAFT CARRIER
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - THE BIG ZOO
1995
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - THE BIG PLANE TRIP
TELLY AWARD - THE BIG PLANE TRIP
COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Gold CHRIS Award - CUMBERLAND ISLAND TRAILER
WORLDFEST-Houston
Bronze Award - THE BIG PLANE TRIP
1994
ADDY AWARD, Atlanta
National Video Production - THE ATLANTA PROJECT
ADDY AWARD, North Carolina
Best of Show - PFEIFFER PHARMACEUTICALS CAMPAIGN
1993
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - THE ATLANTA PROJECT
1992
LAUSANNE SWITZERLAND FILM FESTIVAL
Best Documentary Film - ENERGY: PROGRESS REVISITED
ADDY AWARD, North Carolina
Diamond Award - FOLKS - JUST DOWN THE ROAD
1991
ADDY AWARD - Atlanta
Best National Video - DELTA BIRDS
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Merit Awards - RIGHTFUL DISCHARGE, ORKIN CONTROL ROOM
1990
EMMY AWARDS (SE NATAS)
Director - TIME AND DREAMS, Original Music - TIME AND DREAMS
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - ENERGY: PROGRESS REVISITED
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Gold Awards - ENERGY: PROGRESS REVISITED, TIME AND DREAMS
CLARION AWARD
Television Documentary - ENERGY: PROGRESS REVISITED
1989
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Gold Award - IMAGES OF ATLANTA AND GEORGIA
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Special Gold Jury Award - CHATTAHOOCHEE LEGACY
CLIO AWARD
Selected Finalist - MISSING PERSONS
1988
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Gold Award - IMAGES OF ATLANTA AND GEORGIA
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE - WE LOVE TO FLY AND IT SHOWS
GOLD CINDY AWARD - WE LOVE TO FLY AND IT SHOWS
1987
TELLY AWARD
Bronze Award - GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
1986
EMMY AWARDS (SE NATAS)
Cinematography - WORLD OF AUDUBON, Or iginal Music - WORLD OF AUDUBON
1985
EMMY AWARDS (SE NATAS)
Television Excellence/Public Affairs - WORLD OF AUDUBON
Original Music - WORLD OF AUDUBON, Cinematography - WORLD OF AUDUBON
CINE Golden Eagle - WORLD OF AUDUBON
1984
EMMY AWARDS (SE NATAS)
Television Excellence/Documentary - PORTRAIT OF AMERICA-GEORGIA
1983
George Foster Peabody Award
Peabody Award - PORTRAIT OF AMERICA-GEORGIA
Houston International Film Festival
Gold Award - PORTRAIT OF AMERICA-GEORGIAA
1982
Melbourne Film Festival
Documentary - IRON HORSE
American Film Festival
Documentary - IRON HORSE
1981
CINE Golden Eagle - IRON HORSE
Chicago International Film Festival
Gold Award - IRON HORSE
1980
New York International Film Festival - Bronze Award - SMILES
1979
London International Film Festival
Documentary - IT'S A MEAN OLD WORLD
In addition to the selected awards listed above, our work has received recognition in dozens of other film and video festivals and competitions. Over the years it has been shown on broadcast, satellite and cable television throughout the world. It has also appeared in theatres, on home video, DVD, CD-ROM and on the Internet.