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"Make Some Noise was really inspiring. It's a great opportunity for Canadian kids and teens to have a voice, to have their voice heard on issues that they feel are important and that need to be addressed. It's that classic example of actions speaking louder than words that makes this program really special. "

Donna Andrews
Dandy Productions, Australia International Juror


Student votes are in!

"Make Some Noise was awe-inspiring. It was very educational and opened our eyes to what's happening in the world. The art direction was fantastic, the storyline was excellent, and the camera work and music were superb!"

"Some people say that a show can't be educational and entertaining but Make Some Noise was definitely both. The sound and camera were excellent and keep you entertained. The story line gets you into it, it grabs your attention. I think more shows like this can make a difference in the world because more people would be inspired to do good."

  

ABOUT THE WINNER

Make Some Noise is a half-hour, thirteen part documentary series showcasing teens and 20-somethings who will stop at nothing to make themselves heard. Some pick up video cameras and risk their lives in the war-torn Middle East, others walk across the country demanding attention and resources to help the over 25,000 teens who attempt suicide this year, while others turn their words into songs on everything from peace to poverty to how to make the world a better place. Make Some Noise tells the stories that the news headlines forgot: Young people aren't going to wait for adults to change the world.

Make Some Noise is produced by Brian Hamilton and Heather Hawthorn-Doyle of Omni Film Productions, Vancouver and airs on CBC. www.omnifilm.com

ROLE OF THE INTERNATIONAL JURY

An international panel of industry experts in children's television and media selected four finalists for the Shaw Rocket Prize. Then a national jury of Grades 6, 7 and 8 students from schools across Canada cast their votes and picked Make Some Noise as this year's best in youth or family programming. Students learned essential tools to determine what constitutes high-quality programming through the Learning Through the Arts (LTTA), an arts-infused media literacy program created by the Royal Conservatory of Music. www.ltta.ca

SHAW ROCKET PRIZE

Established in 2005, as the largest award of its kind in Canada, the Shaw Rocket Prize is open to all independent, Canadian producers of children's programming. Now in the third year, the Prize is designed to fuel the Canadian children's television industry by supporting and celebrating the country's best kids programming.



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