A poster in the reception area of the Red Bank Middle School honors the school’s placement in the national competition.
Following up on our story from May 15, we can now report that the Red Bank Middle School video program is $30,000 richer in technology thanks to its third-place finish in a national filmmaking competition.
“We took the bronze, winning over $30,000 in Sony gear and software,” arts & culture instructor Chris Ippolito tells redbankgreen in an email. “Needless to say, we are all ecstatic and can’t wait to put our winnings to work during the next school year.”The contest, which drew more than 1,400 entries, was sponsored by Sony and the International Society for Technology and Education. It called for student-made films on the theme “Community of the Future,” described this way on the contest website:
We want students to share their vision of how technology will shape their community in the future. For example, what might their community be like in the year 2050? How will people shop, travel, and communicate? Students are encouraged to interact with their local city council, mayor, city employees, community centers, and other groups to create their film.
With help from Ippolito and music teacher Holcombe Hurd, the RBMSers came up with a script for ‘2048,’ a five-minute rock opera in three parts.
The film and the first and second-prize winners can be seen here.
WTG middle school!
Great job RBMS you setting a higher standard for next years students. Keep up the good work.
Very impressive result especially been beaten out by 2 high schools. Really
should have 2 categories (middle and high school).
Pretty amazing to think this was the #1
middle School production in the country.
$30,000 in prizes most impressive. Kudos Mr. Ipp, Mr. Hurd and of course the students.
David Prown
It would be nice if they could air this to the public on a “big screen” somewhere….be a nice fund raiser… I’d buck up to see this, maybe even buy the popcorn, in such a public venue (sure beats the small screen pc version). There are many artsy folks in this community who might oblige as well….
Nice job, kids! Great video. And thanks to Mr. Ippolito and Mr. Hurd helping put RBMS on the map.
Thanks to the Red Bank community for all of your support! We are so excited about our growing arts program at the Red Bank Middle School. Also, the students, Mr. Hurd and I truly appreciate the support of our Superintendent, Dr. Laura Morana and Principal, Mrs. Maria Iozzi, who have been instrumental in the realization and success of projects like “2048.” And of course, a huge thank you to Redbankgreen.com for publicizing the work of our incredibly talented students! Keep up the great work, John and Co.!
Great job done by the kids and teachers. THANK YOU for going above and beyond once again. This is a wonderful honor for the district and a huge benefit to all of the students attending our schools.
I’d definitely throw a few bucks in the can to support these creative kids if they had a local showing! Great work!
Great job! I am endlessly impressed by the Middle School Band. This award was richly deserved. Additionally, their performance at Jazz in the Park was fantastic. The opportunities afforded these kids by dedicated teachers like Mr. Hurd and Mr. Ipp will serve them well. A big thanks to these teachers, Dr. Morano, the BOE, and the students and parents.
A public showing is a great idea. How about before one of the movies in the park? David Prown - I know you’re the guy who can make this happen!
Great job Hurd, Ipp and every talented student at RBMS. You seized a great opportunity and created an amazing project. Hope to be seeing you at a local film fest soon…