Awards and Honors

Golden Doorknob Award
In this utterly unique contest, students are challenged to produce a narrative film up to five minutes in length. The other requirement? Someone must suffer death by doorknob.

David Ames Film Award
Designed to inspire creativity and recognize the talents of young scriptwriters and filmmakers. Provides funding up to $5,000 to produce the winning original script selected by a panel of faculty judges.

Reginald Simmons Memorial Award
Established by Bob Iger, IC alum and Disney president and CEO, this award allows two students each year the opportunity to participate in the Operation Crossroads Africa cross-cultural exchange program.

Jon Hilton/Hiltronex Sound Pro Tools Award
The winner receives a professional entry-level Pro Tools LE MBox 2 system. Open to television-radio students in the audio production concentration (and, secondarily, to audio minors).