Gemstone Media, a Jacksonville-based video production company has been awarded an Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television and Arts & Science for Best Coverage.
This is Gemstone Media’s third Emmy, and it is based on production excellence, creativity and coverage of the 25th Amelia Island’s Concours d’Elegance.
“We are honored that our work and our team is being nationally recognized by the Academy,” said Executive Producer Ray Hays.
“Driving Amelia” is a one-hour nationally televised documentary covering the 25th Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, produced by Gemstone Media.
It is about automobile enthusiasts and owners and the passion that drives them. The documentary includes stories with legendary drivers, the Cannonball Run and how NASCAR teams used to “bend” the rules.
The show features stories on how pre-war banter gave birth to the Jeep, how a team of children judged the cars and the experience of driving the Eight-Flags Road Tour.
“Our talented group of directors, producers, script writers and video crew at Gemstone Media continue to go above and beyond to make the impossible possible,” said CEO George Birnbaum. “We are here to support our clients and celebrate the work of our immensely talented and creative team.”
Gemstone Media partnered with Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and its foundation to benefit local charities. Proceeds from the commercial sponsorship of the program benefitted the foundation, which donated about $4 million to Community Hospice, Spina Bifida and other local charities.
“Not only do we celebrate these awards internally but also as success stories with our clients,” said Gemstone Media President Philip Green.
