Drew Furtado

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When September or October comes, it’s natural for me to think about lights.
Mark, Fairhaven, Massachusetts Resident

About

A high school junior explores the massive holiday light show one man pulls off in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Mark sets up a spectacular holiday display each year on his property, providing residents of Fairhaven with a wonderful holiday experience. His display consists of over 190,000 holiday lights!

Awards

New England Student Production Video Essay Award 2015
National Student Production Video Essay Award 2016

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About the Author

Drew Furtado is an Emmy Award winning filmmaker, and leader of a nationally recognized high school media arts communication department .

He develops guides and strategies for nonprofit and educational organizations to improve and grow their social media presence, website development, and communication practices that best engages audiences.

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