Jake Loburak.
A Lansdale native and North Penn alum has received an Emmy Award nomination based on his work as executive producer and videographer for a student-produced documentary series titled “Between the Blue Lines.”
Jake Loburak, who recently graduated as valedictorian from Neumann University, produced the documentary for his senior seminar project.
“I had wanted to do a documentary since I was a freshman. I knew it was a daunting task, but we put together a phenomenal crew,” Loburak said.
The five-part documentary follows the Neumann University men’s ice hockey team throughout its 2021-2022 season. It explores how the ice hockey players dealt with the Covid shutdown and the emotions they faced as they returned to the ice after two years.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominations for the 40th annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards Aug. 9. The fifth and concluding episode of “Between the Blue Lines” was nominated for a Student Production Award in the Long Form category. Other colleges nominated in the same category include Temple University and Penn State University.
The series took eight months to film and involved a production team of six students.
“I’m so incredibly proud of these students,” Sean McDonald, director of Neumann Media, said. “Being able to tell a compelling story will always make you stand out, no matter your background. These students proved it and are now being recognized for their work.”
The Emmy Award ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 1 at Loews Hotel in Philadelphia.
Watch the nominated episode here.
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