Welcome!
Welcome to the 2023 Picture The Valley Awards Ceremony, where we showcase the films of Central Valley students and their unique perspective on life. We invite you to browse all videos submitted to the film festival.
Our Judges
Aaron Bryan
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
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Aaron Bryan
Aaron Bryan serves as the Director of the Arts Education Department. Aaron spent 15 years teaching choral music in schools throughout Fresno County. Aaron also directs the Fresno County Youth Choir (FCYC), a FREE summer music offering from the FFCSS that focuses on taking music out of the classroom and performance hall and into the streets.
Jennifer Coull
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
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Jennifer Coull
Jennifer Coull is the Visual and Performing Arts Content Coordinator at FCSS. She is also a performing artist and is the lead singer of a local jazz band, Suite 121. She believes in the power of the arts to transform hearts and minds of not only students but the community as well.
Justin Davis
Fenceline Media Group LLC
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Justin Davis
As a news photographer Justin has been nominated for many awards including seven Emmys and was awarded two National Academy of the Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Photography. His television credits include Fox News, Fox Sports West, ESPN, MSNBC, CNN, Dateline NBC, 20/20, Court TV, The Today Show, and ABC News.
Terry Dolph
Community Media Access Collaborative
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Terry Dolph
Terry Dolph has 51 years of electronic media experience and has worked around the World. He is on-loan from CMAC.TV to the Media Communications and Journalism department at Fresno State’s Television Studio. Terry has owned a production company since 1987 and currently mentors student technicians. He is an accomplished producer, writer, director, videographer, editor and broadcast engineer.
Dr. Shira Gordon
SheRockScience LLC
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Dr. Shira Gordon
Shira is a freelance science communicator, after over a decade of conducting biology research. She is the founder of SheRockScience LLC. Her works include video production, illustration, infographics, and science writing. Shira's video productions range documentaries, adventure films, and science education. As a Central Valley local, Shira was awarded Producer of the Year, 2020 by CMAC.
Dr. Corey Greenlaw
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
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Dr. Corey Greenlaw
Corey Greenlaw is the Executive Director of Accountability, Compliance and Grants with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. He has been a judge for the Picture the Valley contest for several years and is continually inspired by the work done by students in our valley.
Mark Hammons
Breakout EDU
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Mark Hammons
Mark Hammons is co-founder at Breakout EDU, the immersive educational gaming company that brings escape rooms into the classroom. Prior to this, Mark spent 12 years in the Instructional Technology Department at FCSS where he helped shepherd in educational technology during the age of Google and the iPad. He helped create educational videos and conduct training in the use of video in the classroom. Mark was recognized in 2011 as an Apple Distinguished Educator for his work with video and iPad throughout California.
Brad Huebert
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
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Brad Huebert
Brad Huebert is a graduate of Sanger High School and Fresno State and now works with teachers and principals all over Fresno County. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife of twenty-four years and his two sons outdoors, camping, hiking, and four wheeling.
Gina McNamara
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
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Gina McNamara
As a high school English teacher, a vice principal, asst. principal and principal, Gina McNamara has had the opportunity to practice and implement literacy at all levels from K‐12. Gina’s current role is with school improvement work by supporting site and district leadership.
Jason Mendez
Clovis Community College
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Jason Mendez
Jason Mendez is a graphic designer and photographer with 20 years of experience and has a bachelor’s degree in Art with an emphasis in Graphic from Fresno State. His work has been featured in a TEDx talk, the SEMA auto show in Las Vegas and Delta Airlines magazine. Some of Jason’s credits include freelance photography and videography for The Clovis Rodeo Association, Brooks Running Shoes, and Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM). He is the full time Digital Media and Graphic Designer for Clovis Community College.
Natalie Nigg
Community Media Access Collaborative
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Natalie Nigg
Natalie Nigg is an engineer at Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) and works primarily with the mobile production vehicle on live, multi-camera productions. Natalie has worked on several independent productions in Fresno and Los Angeles. Natalie’s passion is storytelling.
Elisa Torres-Barton
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
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Elisa Torres-Barton
Love learning. Love humans. Love being in service of humans. Currently Executive Leadership Coach - Comprehensive Support & Improvement, for the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
2023 Films
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Suicide Prevention PSA
Clark Intermediate
Don't Do It!
Suicide Prevention PSA
Clark Intermediate
Don't Give Up. Get Help!
Suicide Prevention PSA
Clark Intermediate
Don't Keep It In
Suicide Prevention PSA
Monache High School
Every Day
Suicide Prevention PSA
Monache High School
Replace the Feeling
Suicide Prevention PSA
Monache High School
Suicide Prevention PSA
Suicide Prevention PSA
Sunnyside High School
Suicide PSA by Aron K and Anna L
Suicide Prevention PSA
Sunnyside High School
The Last Call
Suicide Prevention PSA
Sunnyside High School
Umbrella
Suicide Prevention PSA
Clark Intermediate
The USA Flag History
Documentary
Clark Intermediate
Flowers
Personal Narrative
Clark Intermediate
asdfasdf
Public Service Announcement
Bullard High School
asdfasdf
Public Service Announcement
Bullard High School
Burn Out
Public Service Announcement
Clark Intermediate
Fire Safety PSA
Public Service Announcement
Clark Intermediate
Rewind
Public Service Announcement
Clark Intermediate
A Veterans Struggle
Documentary
Sunnyside High School
Cesar Martinez
Documentary
Monache High School
Clayton the Therapy Dog
Documentary
Sunnyside High School
Covid's Effects on Learning
Documentary
Sanger West High School
Porterville Library
Documentary
Monache High School
School Lunches
Documentary
Sunnyside High School
Social Media Addiction
Documentary
Monache High School
Sunnyside High School FFA Program
Documentary
Sunnyside High School
The Legacy of Central High School
Documentary
Central High West Campus
The Story of Justin Garza
Documentary
Justin Garza High School
The Water Bottle
Documentary
Monache High School
Ambition
Personal Narrative
Justin Garza High School
Batman Leather Wings
Personal Narrative
Monache High School
Birthday Party
Personal Narrative
Monache High School
Don't Leaf Me
Personal Narrative
Monache High School
Eldi Cuadra Aldana Personal Narrative
Personal Narrative
Sunnyside High School
Finding the Good from the Bad
Personal Narrative
Central High West Campus
Gerardo's Personal Narrative
Personal Narrative
Sunnyside High School
I Think I'm Gonna be Ok
Personal Narrative
Justin Garza High School
Love Letter To Fresno
Personal Narrative
Sunnyside High School
Ma Lor
Personal Narrative
Central High East
The Ellis King Case
Personal Narrative
Monache High School
The Last Step
Personal Narrative
Sunnyside High School
The Mystery Box
Personal Narrative
Monache High School
The Silent Stalker
Personal Narrative
Monache High School
The Time Traveler
Personal Narrative
Monache High School
"Loving" Someone
Public Service Announcement
Monache High School
Be a Friend Not a Bully
Public Service Announcement
Central High West Campus
Bullying PSA
Public Service Announcement
Central High East
Cyberbullies
Public Service Announcement
Sunnyside High School
Dangers of Smoking
Public Service Announcement
Central High West Campus
Dear Lee
Public Service Announcement
Sanger West High School
Don't Be a Bystander, Be a Hero
Public Service Announcement
Sanger West High School
Fentanyl PSA
Public Service Announcement
Sanger West High School
Get Up, Bro
Public Service Announcement
Monache High School
Grades PSA
Public Service Announcement
Sunnyside High School
Gun Violence PSA
Public Service Announcement
Sunnyside High School
Handicap Parking
Public Service Announcement
Sunnyside High School
It's Not Worth It
Public Service Announcement
Monache High School
It's Ok To Not Be Ok
Public Service Announcement
Monache High School
Just Breathe
Public Service Announcement
Sunnyside High School
My Fallen
Public Service Announcement
Sunnyside High School
Phone Usage PSA (Student Made)
Public Service Announcement
Central High East
PSA - Helmet Security
Public Service Announcement
Laton High School
PSA - Internet Security
Public Service Announcement
Laton High School
PSA - Peer Pressure
Public Service Announcement
Laton High School
PSA-Cybersecurity
Public Service Announcement
Laton High School
Ramon
Public Service Announcement
Sunnyside High School
The Red Ball
Public Service Announcement
Sanger West High School
Student Certificates and Prizes
All students who submitted a film will receive a Picture the Valley certificate and a
Picture the Valley "Film Maker" T-Shirt.
1st Place Award
Students earning a 1st Place Award will receive the items above plus a trophy and Picture the Valley medallion.
Superintendent's Sweepstakes Award
Students earning a Superintendent's Sweepstakes Award will receive the items above plus an AKASO Brave 4K Action Camera. Coaches of teams winning Superintendent's Sweepstakes Award will receive a GoPro Camera for their classroom.
Have a wonderful summer and we hope to see you next year at Picture the Valley!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Special Thanks
Dr. Michele Cantell-Copher
Superintendent of Schools
Fresno County Board of Education
Bryan Burton
President
James Martinez
Vice President
Dr. Allen Clyde
Dr. Marcy Masumoto
Kimberly Tapscott-Munson
Kopi Sotiropulos
KMPH 26
FCSS Event Committee
Mark Archon, Ed.D.
Andrew Bhatti
Charles Nutter
Jeran Ott
Robert Padilla
Jessica Peterson
Maria Petropulos
Renee Samarco
Dan Serrato
Ryann Shoaf
Andrea Valencia
