Southeastern documentary wins national Telly Award

A Southeastern Louisiana University documentary has been recognized with a national Telly Award.

Produced by Southeastern’s Office of Marketing and Communications, the documentary, “Southeastern 100,” was honored at the 47th annual Telly Awards with a Bronze Telly in the Campaign-Educational Institution category for branded content campaigns created to feature or promote educational institutions.

“Receiving a national Telly Award for Southeastern 100 is a tremendous honor and a testament to the power of storytelling in preserving our history and celebrating our impact,” said Southeastern President William S. Wainwright. “As we reflected on a century of transforming lives and serving our region, this documentary captured the people, milestones, and traditions that define Southeastern. I am proud of our Marketing and Communications team for creating a lasting tribute to our university’s first 100 years and for sharing the Southeastern story with audiences far beyond our campus.”

Southeastern 100 gives a historical account of Southeastern’s first century. From Sept. 14, 1925, when Southeastern first opened its doors, to today, the documentary covers the historical events of the university and more.

“The documentary goes into the details as to what makes Southeastern the modern institution it is now. From its current faculty and students to those who came before, the Southeastern family has served as a pinnacle of excellence in college education for Northshore Louisiana residents,” said Southeastern Videographer Shelene Bridge. “You’ll hear stories from every aspect of campus from current students to some of the oldest alumni as the documentary glances back on a century of impact, and the university continues to prepare for a future of promise.”

You may view the documentary at https://youtu.be/QnskND2tEmY.

The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens, and this year received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. This year’s winners include Paramount TV, Warner Brothers Discovery, Fox Entertainment, Mayo Clinic, Sony Music, Variety, PETA, Washington Commanders, Harvard Business School and more.

“Video has never been more contested, more creative, or more consequential than it is right now,” said Managing Director of the Telly Awards Amanda Needham. “The Telly Awards has had a front-row seat to this industry for 47 years, and today’s entertainment is happening in multiple formats, across every screen, and at every budget level.”

Winners were chosen by The Telly Award Judging Council, which features more than 250 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multi-screen industry The Telly Awards celebrates.