RKL Pictures News for 2009

-- More Awards trickle in (July 10, 2009) - The Northeast Utilities Electrical Safety Video entitled "Your Safety on the Line" has won more Awards.

· Three Silver Telly Awards
· An Award of Excellence, the highest honor from the International Academy of Visual Arts’ Communicator Awards ceremony.
· Two Magnum Opus Awards recognizing excellence in corporate and customer communications.

RKL Pictures was honored to be part of a creative team working with individuals from other production companies to collaborate on such a well received video.

-- Fender Musical Instruments Corp and RKL Pictures collaborate together. (July 9, 2009) - Fender Musical Instruments Corp., has partnered with RKL Pictures to produce two projects for their Guild Guitar line of products. We are really excited to add Fender to our growing list of clients!

-- Keith Larsen Judges Student Film Festival (May 9, 2009) - As part of the Connecticut Student Innovation EXPO, the largest high school event in the state, the festival is celebrating the work of the Center for 21st Century Skills' new Digital Media and Moviemaking program. Nearly two thousand participants attended this year, as young film makers put their production companies on display and showed the projects that they produced with the guidance of their teachers and professional guidance through the Center for 21st Century Skills.

-- Keith Larsen Teaches Final Cut Pro at Tripeg Studios (April 6, 2009) - The Center for 21st Century Skills' new Digital Media and Moviemaking program, in conjunction with Tripeg Studios in Hamden held a two day workshop in digital production for high schools gathered from all over Connecticut. Keith Larsen was asked to teach editng courses to several groups involved.

What people say about RKL Pictures--

"Thank you for being such an individual. Life is made up of too many lemmings and it’s refreshing to see someone who actually breaks out of the mold once in awhile."-- Jim Clark, Senior Manager Corporate Accounts, Sara Lee Foodservice

"You are truly a 'mover and shaker' in the industry and have enriched the professional lives of many people in this state and elsewhere. In case you haven't been reminded of this lately, your energy, enthusiasm and expertise are very much appreciated. All the best and hope to see you one of these days." -- Guy Ortoleva, Tripeg Studios

"Thank you all for the incredible levels of support and expertise you consistently provide to Rod and others who rely on you for a variety of key projects and deliverables. Each of you are known as go-to, can-do professionals who deliver the highest quality work. You've earned a fine reputation and as your coworker I appreciate all that you do". -- Deb Beauchamp, Northeast Utilities

"So sorry that I could not get through my message without choking up. Everyone here that has seen your outstanding work has reacted the same way. The spot is PERFECT! Absolute perfection!! Thank you so very much for the generosity of your time and talent to create this ad. We…and the animals in our care…are in your debt, Keith." -- Candy Lash, Director of Community & Media Relations, Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society