16×9 nominated for 3 New York Festivals awards

Global’s investigative news and current affairs program 16×9 has been nominated in three categories for the 2015 New York Festivals World’s Best TV & Films.

The show was nominated in the Television — Documentary/Information Program current affairs category for their work on “Lev Tahor.” 16×9’s Chief Correspondent, Carolyn Jarvis single-handedly gained unprecedented access to the ultra-orthodox Jewish sect, Lev Tahor.

“Canada has a strong tradition of investigative journalism, and these nominations show 16×9’s storytelling continues to rank not just among the best in Canada but the best in the world,” said Troy Reeb, Senior Vice President of Global News.

Embedded with the community for over a week, Carolyn and Director of Photography, Kirk Neff, garnered exclusive footage and interviews with leaders and members of the sect. Carolyn researched, produced, reported and wrote the episode. “Lev Tahor” was edited by 16×9’s senior editor, Jonathan Wong.

“The Unspooling Mind,” featuring Global National anchor Dawna Friesen’s personal story was nominated in the human concerns category. Produced by Roxana Spicer, “The Unspooling Mind” takes viewers on an emotional journey as anguished family members face difficult decisions for loved ones disappearing into the grip of dementia.

The program was edited by Wong. 16×9’s director of photography, Kirk Neff, was the cinematographer. 16×9’s host, Carolyn Jarvis was the correspondent.

Nominated in the social issues category was the RTDNA award-winning story, “Gender Identity.” Produced by Mia Sheldon, the program looks into the lives of two ten-year-olds from B.C. who were born as boys, but identify as girls.

This powerful story reveals their struggle to get approval from their peers, schools and the government. Correspondent Jill Krop, cinematographer Ryan Knight, and editor Kathryn Dickson were also nominated for “Gender Identity.”

Medal winners will be notified in mid-March, and the awards gala honoring The World’s Best TV & Films will take place on April 14 at The NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Congratulations to the 16×9 team!