A/V Broadcast & Film
From the growing Georgia film industry, along with the only high school Film Academy in the country, at Central Film Academy, right across the street from us, we have a unique opportunity to have an A/V Broadcast & Film Feeder Program right here at Otwell Middle School!
This hands-on, real-world program introduces students to the exciting world of audio, video, broadcasting, and film production. Through real-world storytelling experiences, students explore the creative and technical sides of media—learning everything from podcasting and broadcasting to short film production and studio operations.
Students work in production teams to write scripts, operate cameras, record and edit content, and collaborate in a fully equipped industry standard studio environment; the AWARD WINNING Sic 'Em Studios! As part of the program, students also have access to our professional-grade recording studio, where they can produce voiceovers, record original music, and experiment with audio engineering tools. In Sic 'Em Studios students are free to be creative, content creators, and share their ideas and voice with the world!
Course Info:
Check out how Otwell Middle School is breaking into the world of Broadcasting & Film!
Where it all began! The Bulldawgs Unleashed podcast started in the Fall of 2022 with myself and Otwell Middle School's Educational Technology Coach, David Miller. Listeners are given a weekly glimpse into the staff, students, and our Otwell community.
Bulldawgs Unleashed is also home to the FIRST and ONLY video podcast in Forsyth County Schools history!
Presenting the FIRST and ONLY entirely student-led video podcast in any middle school in Forsyth County Schools history! DAWG Talk provides the student voice for Otwell Middle School students. From the name of the show, logo, to pre and post production, 100% student-led. By the students for the students!
The FIRST audio middle school student podcast in Forsyth County Schools history! It is now a student-led video podcast that keeps you informed of the highlights happening each week at Otwell Middle School.
The ONN student broadcast team brings our school community the latest weekly news from within Otwell Middle School.
Check out the collaboration ONN did with the Central Film Academy to create our OMS Welcome video
The FIRST and ONLY short film middle school team in Forsyth County Schools history! Sic ’Em Shorts showcases original storytelling by Otwell Middle School students—concept to screen. From writing and directing to acting, filming, and editing, each short is fully created by students through the A/V Broadcast & Film program.
These cinematic creations highlight student voice, creativity, and collaboration at the highest level. 100% student-driven. Real stories. Real filmmaking.
Student Showcase:
Check out our YouTube channel playlist to see current and past seasons of the student media productions listed above!
Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) Winners
Award Winners (Local/State/National Winners)
ELITE Sic 'Em Studios Sponsors!
A State & Nationally Recognized A/V Broadcast & Film Program!
Check out the winners below!
Film:
Skyline Scares Film Festival
Aklen Nwankwo (The Reflection)
Lochlan Daniels (The Sunflower)
1st place
Terror on the Plains International Film Festival
Scarlet Montoya (At Least I Found My Best Friend)
Finalist
UMFF Film Festival
Aklen Nwankwo (The First Step)
1st place
NanoCon International Film Festival
Lochlan Daniels (A Second Breakfast)
Ved Palle (Knock Knock)
Aiza Hasan (Echos in the Garden)
Film Festival Nominees
Columbus Film Festival
Mathew Hernandez-Silverio (The Amazon Box Adventure)
1st place
STN (Student Television Network) 60 Second Horrorfest
Aklen Nwankwo (Trahlyta's Stones)
Honorable Mention
Durango Independent Film Festival
Lochlan Daniels (A Second Breakfast)
Film Festival Nominee
Screen Test Student Film Festival
Lochlan Daniels (A Second Breakfast)
Aklen Nwankwo (The First Step)
1st place
New York Short Animation Film Festival
Aiden Kohs (The Day the Controller Was Left Behind)
Semi-Finalist
Performing Arts Youth Film Festival
Mathew Hernandez-Silverio (The Amazon Box Adventure)
Logan Gardner (Fears)
Kai Gaines (Weird 90's Pepsi Ad)
Film Festival Official Selections
Miami Beach Film Festival
Aklen Nwankwo (The First Step)
Film Festival Official Selection
Coastline Children's Film Festival
Nethra Prabhu (Engineering a Dream)
Film Festival Official Selection
Columbus Film Festival
Brayden Davis (All About Brayden)
Film Festival Official Selection
STN (Student Television Network) Nationals
Aklen Nwankwo (Unit_79)
Honorable Mention
STN (Student Television Network) Film Excellence
Best Middle School Film
Aklen Nwankwo (The First Step)
FoCo Film Festival
Microfilm-1st Place
Aklen Nwankwo (Trahlyta's Stones)
FoCo Film Festival
Original Movie Trailer-1st Place
Aklen Nwankwo (The Reflection)
FoCo Film Festival
Promotional Video-1st Place
Lochlan Daniels (Troop 228)
FoCo Film Festival
Short Film Drama-1st Place
Aklen Nwankwo (The First Step)
FoCo Film Festival
Short Film Suspense-1st Place
Aklen Nwankwo (Unit_79)
FoCo Film Festival
Short Film Wild Card-1st Place
Scarlet Montoya (At Least I Found My Best Friend)
Broadcast Journalism:
GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting) Student Voices Collective
Nathan Knight (School Laptops-Helpful or Too Restrictive?)
1st place
FoCo Film Festival
News Package-1st Place
Amelia Sanchez, Saathvika Saravanan, Hattie Sumner, Amber Davis, Srikrithi Boddupalli, Evan Spencer, Camilla Mukhamedova, Keagan Lackey
Time Between Classes
Podcasting:
FoCo Film Festival
Audio Podcast-1st Place
Selah Walkup, Emily Jane Gravitt, Millie Lorence, Addison Jones, Izabella Zepeda
Ms.Sessa-Full Circle
FoCo Film Festival
Video Podcast-1st Place
Colin Pitchford, Makenna Aniszewski, Izabella Zepeda, Sophia Van Dorn, Addison Jones, Selah Walkup, Avery Harper, Kylie Helland
The Foster House
GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting) Student Voices Collective
Makenna Aniszewski, Sophia Van Dorn, Izabella Zepeda, Vaishnavi Tiwari
Navigating Self & Friendships
1st Place
National, State, & First Ever Awards:
National Awards:
STN (Student Television Network) Broadcast & Film Excellence
Best A/V Middle School Program in the Nation
State Award (Podcast):
PodJam State Competition
1st place in the State for middle school podcast (Big Nation. Small Town. One Story)
Emily Jane Gravitt, Addison Jones, Millie Lorence, Selah Walkup
First Ever Awards:
Bulldawgs Unleashed-The FIRST school VIDEO PODCAST in Forsyth County Schools history
DAWG Talk-The FIRST middle school, student-led, VIDEO PODCAST in Forsyth County Schools history
Bulldog Bites-The FIRST middle school, student-led, AUDIO PODCAST in Forsyth County Schools history
Sic 'Em Shorts-The FIRST middle school, student-led, SHORT FILMS in Forsyth County Schools history
Dr. Greg Walkup
A/V Broadcast & Film teacher
770-887-5248 x790506
Sic 'Em Studios: Social Media Platforms
Dr. Walkup's most recent projects for Otwell Middle School:
🎙️ Beyond the Mic: A Story of Student Voice | Sic ’Em Studios