For Immediate Release December 1, 2004

For More Information Contact: Karen Wiens, 317-274-7722 kwiens@iupui.edu

Visual Media Productions Receive International Acclaim

INDIANAPOLIS - While you won't find these movies at local cinemas or the Cannes Film Festival, two productions of the Office of Visual Media at Indiana University School of Medicine are in the international spotlight.

Visual Media was honored with its second Crystal Award of Excellence and its fifth Award of Distinction in the 2003 Video Competition category of The Communicator Awards, an international program established by communication professionals.

The Crystal Award of Excellence was given for the video production "Tomorrow's Medicine." The feature peers into the future of lung cancer by proposing techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease that may be available 30 years from now.

"Tomorrow's Medicine" was produced in association with the IU School of Medicine's Centennial Celebration as a joint venture with the school's Office of Public and Media Relations and the Indiana State Museum .

A CD-ROM titled "Consider Indianapolis" was honored with an Award of Distinction. Used to inform prospective medical residents about the School of Medicine and the City of Indianapolis, the feature incorporates music videos, interviews of current residents, photography and Flash animation to showcase the many qualities of both the school and the area. The Award of Distinction recognizes projects that exceed industry standards and are of exceptional quality.

Nearly 3,000 entries were submitted for this year's contest, a prestigious competition that honors excellence across the spectrum of communication, including video, film and multimedia, advertising and public relations, broadcast and cable television, corporate communications and government agencies.

Visual Media offers a full range of professional media services to the general public in graphic design, illustration, video/multimedia, photography and print. More information can be found on the Web at http://visualmedia.iusm.iu.edu. ###