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Charlotte, NC – February 20, 2015 – AVA Digital Awards today announced the winners for the 2015 international awards competition. AVA Digital recognized outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communications. Tim Vogel has been honored once again as a repeat winner of the annual AVA Digital Awards with one platinum and two gold awards for his work on RedHen Record’s recording artist Bruce Hedrick’s music video “A Better Man” which was filmed in and around Denver, NC in the fall of last year. Vogel received a Platinum Award for his direction of the four minute music video. Vogel also picked up two Gold Awards as the video’s cinematographer and editor. “I am absolutely thrilled to have our work recognized by AVA, it is an honor that I share with the production team and especially Bruce Hedrick who music is inspirational.” This brings Vogel’s AVA Awards to a total ten, dating back to 2006.
This is Hedrick’s second music video with producer/director Tim Vogel. “A Better Man” along with the first video “Roses From God” have been released to CDBABY, MusicToRadio, and Itunes. Hedricks’ music videos have been airing on Daystar Networks Great American Gospel television show which reaches 200 countries and some 40 million homes. Scenes of the video were shot at Chillfire Restaurant and at the Lake Norman Motel. Knight Transportation provided a new Volvo semi for a scene that was shot on Hwy 16. “A Better Man” was written by David Wills and Royal Wade Kimes it tells the story of temptations in life. The video shows those temptations that often happen that can break up the family. David wrote “Wild Horses” for Garth Brooks and “If you’re thinking you are a stranger” for George Strait, and has sold over 50 million copies in his career.
Bruce Hedrick, a Mooresville NC native has been recording in Nashville for the past year. His style of country gospel music has been heard in the area in several venues. Bruce was a featured artist at the annual East Lincoln (NC) Fireworks Festival this past year. His current song “Roses from God” is getting radio play on many gospel stations from Maine to Florida. Radio DJ’s can access the newest radio releases from Bruce Hedrick at www.musictoradio.com/Bruce_Hedrick. Fans can learn more by visiting the artist website at www.BruceHedrickMusic.com
The award winner’s work ranges from digital engagement campaigns – to audio and video production – to website development – to social media interaction – to mobile marketing. AVA Digital Awards honors the evolving ways and means that we engage our audiences through the creative convergence of digital arts, technology and information. The winning video can be viewed on Vogel’s Youtube channel along with his other award winning work at www.youtube.com/user/vogelproductions.
AVA Digital Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The Association administers recognition programs, provides judges and rewards outstanding achievement and service to the profession. Tim Vogel is a seasoned veteran of the entertainment and advertising business with over 40 years of industry experience that ranges from radio, video, film and the world wide web, and with that experience comes the knowledge of the entire production process.
Vogel is currently working with Mooresville resident and actress/singer Karen Abercrombie in developing a family-friendly and faith-based dramatic sci-fi TV series.
Vogel’s company, Lancer Entertainment Group, which is based in Charlotte, is a full service film and video production company. Visit Tim Vogel’s website at www.timvogelproductions.com for more information.