LMC Media held its 40th anniversary gala on Oct. 11, celebrating media educators and future filmmakers at Mamaroneck Cinemas, followed by a reception at Nonna Carola on Mamaroneck Avenue. Ernie Anastos was in attendance, and welcomed the capacity crowd with heartfelt remarks. Erica Hill presented the Future Filmmaker Award to local high school students Sara Ettinger, Bella Pianko, Gretchen Barnard and Nate Greven. Kate Snow presented the Distinguished Leadership Award to educators Emily Dombroff, David Golden, and Elena Elmoznino. Film Producer Fred Berger (“La La Land” and “The Bikeriders”) made a special video appearance to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to educator Dr. Michael DiGennaro. Matt Sullivan presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mike Witsch, area educator, LMC Board member and one of the founders of LMC Media. Elected officials from across Westchester presented proclamations to LMC Media and all of the evening’s honorees.
Attendees were treated to a premiere screening of “Shaping Voices: The Larchmont & Mamaroneck Media Legacy,” an original short documentary that tells the story of a close-knit community that left an indelible mark on the world of media education.
The theater was filled with a sense of shared purpose and the stories, smiles and laughter continued throughout the evening. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support LMC Media and to help honor the very special educators and future filmmakers who contribute so much to our community,” said Sullivan, executive director of LMC Media. “With such generous support, we can continue to bring the community together for the next 40 years. We are looking forward to providing even greater access and empowerment to our local storytellers with the opening of our video and podcasting studio on Mamaroneck Avenue. Great things are ahead.”
Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television was founded in 1983 as a nonprofit organization to connect, create and inform the community through the use of digital media. In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the ability to successfully communicate, create and connect across a range of platforms is a crucial skill set.
