Competition Documentary
Documentary on Competition
The 30-minute documentary is being produced for CWK Network in Atlanta. It will be uplinked and broadcast on 60 television stations around the country, and will also be made available to school districts for use in the classroom. Production in St. Louis begins in January through March; editing is scheduled for March 2005 in Atlanta.
The documentary will explore the premise that children, day-to-day, are in an environment just as competitive as adults, if not more so. Sports, academics, college entrance exams, fashion, social life. Competition has benefits, but are there also drawbacks? How can parents help their kids grow up in a competitive world? The documentary will include interviews with experts, and will offer advice for parents.
CWK Network is a multi-media company that focuses exclusively on issues affecting children and adolescents. For more information visit www.cwknetwork.com.
The documentary on competition is being produced by Tom Atwood, the former Illinois Bureau Chief for KSDK-TV, with 30 years’ experience in broadcast journalism. Home phone (618) 692-1464, cell phone (618) 558-4949, email: tatwood@charter.net. For samples of previous documentaries, visit http://homepage.mac.com/atwoodtom.
Tom Atwood
Professional Experience
Freelance Producer/Writer 2001 – present
Edwardsville, Illinois
Winner of 2003 Emmy Award for Invisible Weapons, a
documentary on bullying and its effects on children.
News Director 2000—2001
CWK Network, Atlanta GA
Managed news division of company that produces syndication focusing on children’s issues for 60 local television stations around the country. Supervised staff of ten, including producers, photojournalists and videotape editors. Assisted in writing and production of documentaries and news packages covering issues affecting health, safety and emotional well being of children.
Illinois Bureau Chief 1994—2000
KSDK Television, St. Louis, MO
Established and managed satellite news bureau. Developed daily news story ideas. Produced and reported live from the field.
Reporter
WKRN Television, Nashville, TN 1990—1994
Winner of 1993 George Foster Peabody Award as executive producer of Under the Influence, an investigative documentary examining the power of special interests at the Tennessee Capitol.
Reporter
KARK Television, Little Rock, AR 1984—1990
“Best television reporter in the market,” according to the Arkansas Gazette.
Reporter
Illinois Information Service, Springfield, IL 1979—1984
Covered capitol for statewide radio network
Awards and
Honors
Emmy Award for Best Public Affairs Program 2003
Best of Gannett Award for News Series 1996
George Foster Peabody Award 1993
Green Eyeshade Award for Deadline Reporting 1992
Associated Press Award for Best Spot News 1991
Radio And Television News Directors Award for Continuing Coverage 1990
Distinguished Service Awards from University of Arkansas-Little Rock Journalism Department 1989, 1990
RTNDA Award for Best Documentary 1989
United Press International Individual Achievement Awards 1986, 1987, 1988
RTNDA Award for Best Continuing Coverage 1987
UPI Award for Best Feature 1986
AP Award for Best Feature 1985
AP Award for Best Non-Spot News 1984
The 30-minute documentary is being produced for CWK Network in Atlanta. It will be uplinked and broadcast on 60 television stations around the country, and will also be made available to school districts for use in the classroom. Production in St. Louis begins in January through March; editing is scheduled for March 2005 in Atlanta.
The documentary will explore the premise that children, day-to-day, are in an environment just as competitive as adults, if not more so. Sports, academics, college entrance exams, fashion, social life. Competition has benefits, but are there also drawbacks? How can parents help their kids grow up in a competitive world? The documentary will include interviews with experts, and will offer advice for parents.
CWK Network is a multi-media company that focuses exclusively on issues affecting children and adolescents. For more information visit www.cwknetwork.com.
The documentary on competition is being produced by Tom Atwood, the former Illinois Bureau Chief for KSDK-TV, with 30 years’ experience in broadcast journalism. Home phone (618) 692-1464, cell phone (618) 558-4949, email: tatwood@charter.net. For samples of previous documentaries, visit http://homepage.mac.com/atwoodtom.
Tom Atwood
Professional Experience
Freelance Producer/Writer 2001 – present
Edwardsville, Illinois
Winner of 2003 Emmy Award for Invisible Weapons, a
documentary on bullying and its effects on children.
News Director 2000—2001
CWK Network, Atlanta GA
Managed news division of company that produces syndication focusing on children’s issues for 60 local television stations around the country. Supervised staff of ten, including producers, photojournalists and videotape editors. Assisted in writing and production of documentaries and news packages covering issues affecting health, safety and emotional well being of children.
Illinois Bureau Chief 1994—2000
KSDK Television, St. Louis, MO
Established and managed satellite news bureau. Developed daily news story ideas. Produced and reported live from the field.
Reporter
WKRN Television, Nashville, TN 1990—1994
Winner of 1993 George Foster Peabody Award as executive producer of Under the Influence, an investigative documentary examining the power of special interests at the Tennessee Capitol.
Reporter
KARK Television, Little Rock, AR 1984—1990
“Best television reporter in the market,” according to the Arkansas Gazette.
Reporter
Illinois Information Service, Springfield, IL 1979—1984
Covered capitol for statewide radio network
Awards and
Honors
Emmy Award for Best Public Affairs Program 2003
Best of Gannett Award for News Series 1996
George Foster Peabody Award 1993
Green Eyeshade Award for Deadline Reporting 1992
Associated Press Award for Best Spot News 1991
Radio And Television News Directors Award for Continuing Coverage 1990
Distinguished Service Awards from University of Arkansas-Little Rock Journalism Department 1989, 1990
RTNDA Award for Best Documentary 1989
United Press International Individual Achievement Awards 1986, 1987, 1988
RTNDA Award for Best Continuing Coverage 1987
UPI Award for Best Feature 1986
AP Award for Best Feature 1985
AP Award for Best Non-Spot News 1984
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