Skystorm Productions is proud to announce national recognition at the prestigious Telly Video Awards, where two of our recent projects were honored. We secured a Silver Telly Award for the documentary “Sanford: The Untold Story”, and a Bronze Telly Award for a commercial produced for Standard Lesson Quarterly. These accolades reflect Skystorm’s dedication to excellence in visual storytelling.
About the Telly Video Awards
The Telly Video Awards are among the most respected honors in the film and video industry, celebrating excellence in television, digital, and branded content. With over 13,000 entries submitted from all 50 U.S. states and five continents, the competition is fierce and highly selective.
Judging is handled by the Silver Telly Council, an exclusive panel of industry veterans and past Silver winners. Their role is to identify and celebrate the most impactful and innovative productions in each category.
Documentary Category & Judging Criteria
In the Documentary category, judges evaluate submissions based on storytelling impact, creativity, technical execution, and audience engagement. “Sanford: The Untold Story”, produced in partnership with Charisma Magazine, stood out among hundreds of entries to win the Silver Telly Award, the highest honor given in its class.
The documentary impressed judges with its compelling narrative, polished cinematography, and emotional resonance. Skystorm’s ability to combine journalism with powerful storytelling set this piece apart from others in the category.
Read more: Skystorm Productions National Pro100 Recognition 2016
Behind the Scenes of Production for Charisma Magazine
Creating “Sanford: The Untold Story” involved deep collaboration between Skystorm Productions and Charisma Magazine. From initial concept to final edit, our team worked tirelessly to ensure that the documentary maintained factual integrity while resonating emotionally with viewers. The Silver win is a testament to that commitment.
Meanwhile, our Bronze-winning commercial for Standard Lesson Quarterly demonstrates our versatility in handling both long-form documentary and short-form promotional content. The project combined strategic scripting with dynamic visuals to drive brand messaging effectively, earning recognition in the Sales Commercial category.
Skystorm Production’s Bronze Telly Award-winning commercial produced for Standard Lesson Quarterly.
Final Thoughts
“Our clients are looking for high-quality videos that can truly impact the viewer,” said a Skystorm spokesperson. “They want to convey their message or brand in a powerful way that brings a good return on investment. Winning these Telly Video Awards is very reaffirming for us, it confirms we’re achieving our goals.”
