60 Second Docs
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| 60 Second Docs | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary series |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 500 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Jon Avnet, Rodrigo Garcia, Jake Avnet |
| Running time | Approximately 1 minute per episode |
| Production company | Indigenous Media |
| Original release | |
| Release | July 26, 2016 |
60 Second Docs is a web series produced by Indigenous Media of original, short documentary videos produced and distributed weekly. The series launched on 26 July 2016 with two original videos.[1] In 2019 the series received the Webby Award for Video - Documentary.[2]
The series has been described as “to capture the human experience by highlighting the most interesting and unusual characters on the planet”.[1] Some videos garnering a large amount of views are "Areola Tattoos", "Mommy Milk Factory", "DIY Horror Makeup", "Flip-Flop Art", "Autism Car Wash", and "Daddy Daughter Hair School".
The videos were first distributed on Facebook, Youtube, and Vidme and now distribution channels include Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.[3] A partnership announced in April, 2019 with Howie Mandel's Alevy Productions brings the series to television.[4]
In 2017, Viacom Velocity made a deal with Indigenous Media for a one year partnership for content production.[5]
As of April 2019, 60 Second Docs has “produced over 450 documentaries, and generated over 3.5 Billion views and 7 million followers”.[6]
It was announced in July, 2019 that 60 Second Docs will create a monthly series to highlight “human interest stories” from GoFundMe.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Webby Awards | Video - Documentary | Nominated | [8] |
| 2018 | Streamy Awards | Documentary | Won (Streamy Award) | [9][10][11] |
| 2019 | Webby Awards | Culture & Lifestyle (Video) | Won (Webby Award) | [12] |
External Links
References
- ^ a b "Indigenous Media uses 60 Second Docs to carve out a niche in the branded content world". The Drum. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ Liao, Shannon (23 April 2019). "Here are all the winners of the 2019 Webby Awards". The Verge. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Viacom partners with Indigenous Media for '60 Second Docs'". Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (11 April 2019). "Howie Mandel's Alevy Production Teams With Indigenous Media For '60 Second Docs: The Show'". Deadline. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (27 June 2017). "Viacom's Paramount Network Inks Deal for Show-Related '60 Second Docs' From Indigenous Media". Variety. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (11 April 2019). "Howie Mandel's Alevy Production Teams With Indigenous Media For '60 Second Docs: The Show'". Deadline. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "'60 Second Docs', GoFundMe Team On Series Telling Stories From Crowdfunding Site – Deadline". TheLosangelesWire.com. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "60 Second Docs -- The Webby Awards". Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "60 Second Docs Present Time: The Kalief Browder Story - The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "60 Second Docs: Waco - The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Winners Announced for the 8th Annual Streamy Awards®". The Streamy Awards. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "60 Second Docs -- The Webby Awards". Retrieved 8 August 2019.
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