TP Productions

TP Productions is a video production company based out of Minneapolis, MN. Lead videographer and editor, Tommy Platek, has more than 6 years of professional experience in video production.

Steve (Dad), Annie (Mom), Tommy and Lindsey at the 2018 Upper Midwest Emmy Gala.

Steve (Dad), Annie (Mom), Tommy and Lindsey at the 2018 Upper Midwest Emmy Gala.

Steve (Dad), Lindsey, Tommy and Annie (Mom) at the 2017 Upper Midwest Emmy Gala.

Steve (Dad), Lindsey, Tommy and Annie (Mom) at the 2017 Upper Midwest Emmy Gala.

Tommy Platek

Working closely with clients and making them laugh along the way is one of the many reasons why Tommy is passionate for his work. His unique storytelling approach and creative technique result in a standard of excellence that is apparent from the day of contact through completion. His positive attitude and passion for storytelling exceed expectations.

Tommy at the 2019 Upper Midwest Emmy Gala.

Tommy at the 2019 Upper Midwest Emmy Gala.

Recognitions

NATOA Government Programing Awards:

  • Award of Excellence, Videography, 2020

  • Award of Excellence, Documentary (Event Coverage), 2020

  • Award of Excellence, Magazine Series, 2020

  • Award of Excellence, Sports Programming, 2020

  • Award of Excellence, Profile of City Official, 2020

  • Award of Distinction, Arts & Entertainment, 2020

  • Award of Excellence, Military, 2019

  • Award of Distinction, Arts & Entertainment, 2019

  • Award of Distinction, Sports Programming, 2019

  • Award of Distinction, Videography, 2019

  • Second Place, Arts & Entertainment, 2018

  • First Place, Videography, 2017

  • First Place, Video Journalism, 2017

Videographer Awards:

  • Award of Excellence, Tribute, 2017

  • Award of Distinction, Wedding, 2017

  • Award of Distinction, Editing, 2017

NATAS Upper Midwest Emmy® Awards:

  • Nominee, Photographer - News, 2020

  • Nominee, Editor - News, 2020

  • Nominee, Arts & Entertainment - News, 2020

  • Nominee, Sports - News, 2020

  • Nominee, Light News Feature, 2020

  • Recipient, Photographer - News, 2019

  • Nominee, Light News Feature, 2019

  • Nominee, Arts & Entertainment, 2019

  • Recipient, Interstitial, 2018

  • Nominee, Documentary, 2018

  • Recipient, Interstitial, 2017

  • Nominee, Editor- Short Form, 2016  

ACM Hometown Media Awards:

  • Independent Producer, Program Promo, 2018

  • Independent Producer, Entertainment- Episode, 2018

  • Independent Producer, Entertainment- Episode, 2017

  • Independent Producer, Documentary- Biography, 2017

  • Independent Producer, Promotional Spot, 2016

Presentations

Editing in Style, Minnesota Associations of Telecommunications Administrators 2020 Conference, Virtual, Minnesota

Flying Solo in a Pandemic, National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors 2020 Annual Conference, Virtual, USA

Family Legacy Documentaries, Minnesota Genealogical Society 2019 Annual Northstar Conference, Minneapolis, MN

Cinematic Storytelling, National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors 2018 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA

20 Ways To Tweak Your Productions, National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors, 2017, Webinar