FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix, AZ - September 24, 2009

Next Edge Video, an Arizona-based video production company specializing in HD video production and Internet broadcasting, receives three nominations for the prestigious Emmy® Award for Advanced Media given by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The nominations cover both the company's general production and luxury real estate divisions and mark the second year in a row for Next Edge Video to receive recognition by the Academy.

The news of the nominations is particularly significant due to Next Edge Video's young age. In less than two years, Next Edge Video has received four Emmy Nominations, landing the small production company in Emmy categories competing against some of the biggest names in the region.

“We have been so fortunate in such a short amount of time,” says founder Andrew Beneze. “To be recognized at this level is amazing. We are so proud, not only because of the nominations, but because we are in such prestigious company in our categories. Our mission from the start was to provide high caliber video production without the usual high caliber cost and the nominations validate why we started this company. We are honored beyond what we could have imagined.”

Nominations for 2009 include: Craft Achievement Photography for a portfolio of work showcasing the best of Arizona luxury real estate, Craft Achievement Writing/Producing for "Arizona Uncovered", a video profiling a refreshing take on desert living and Instructional/Informational Production for "The Breathing Gym", an intense and original breathing work-out for musicians. All of the videos can be seen at nextedgevideo.com

Next Edge Video is an Arizona based video production company specializing in High-Definition video production for the Internet, broadcast and DVD distribution. Next Edge was recognized its first year in business with an Emmy® nod in 2008 for Videography and made headlines for its revolutionary real estate video. The company founder and Executive Producer, Andrew Beneze, is a highly-regarded Producer, Writer and Videographer; winning numerous awards during his 25+ year career. His honors include: several Emmy nominations, multiple Katie Awards for Photographer of the Year and the most-esteemed award in broadcasting; the Edward R. Murrow Award. For more information, please visit www.nextedgevideo.com Contact: 623-313-3372

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