Star-Studded LMC Gala Means A Bright Future Under The Spotlights

MAMARONECK, NY — The red carpet came to Mamaroneck Avenue and the community is better for the affair that raised funds for a resource that is the envy of municipalities from New York to Hollywood.

LMC Media held its 40th Anniversary Gala celebrating media educators and future filmmakers at Mamaroneck Cinemas, followed by a reception at nearby Nonna Carola.

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Ernie Anastos was in attendance, and welcomed the full-capacity crowd with heartfelt remarks. Erica Hill presented the Future Filmmaker Award to local high school students Sara Ettinger, Bella Pianko, Gretchen Barnard, and Nate Greven. Kate Snow presented the Distinguished Leadership Award to educators Emily Dombroff, David Golden, and Elena Elmoznino. Film Producer Fred Berger (La La Land & The Bikeriders) made a special video appearance to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to educator Dr. Michael DiGennaro. Matt Sullivan presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mike Witsch, area educator, LMC Board member, and one of the founders of LMC Media.

Elected officials from across Westchester presented proclamations to LMC Media and all of the evening's honorees. County Executive George Latimer, State Assemblyman Steve Otis, County Legislator Catherine Parker, Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy, Village of Larchmont Deputy Mayor Dana Post, and Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney made remarks at the theater. They were joined by Village of Mamaroneck Trustee Nora Lucas, and Village of Larchmont Trustee Bubba Fanelli, who celebrated the milestone at the theater and the following reception.

Attendees were treated to a premiere screening of "Shaping Voices: The Larchmont & Mamaroneck Media Legacy," an original short documentary that tells the story of a close-knit community that left an indelible mark on the world of media education.

You can see the film here.

The theater was filled with a sense of shared purpose and the stories, smiles, and laughter continued throughout the evening, organizers report.

"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to support LMC Media and to help honor the very special educators and future filmmakers who contribute so much to our community," said Matt Sullivan, Executive Director of LMC Media. "With such generous support, we can continue to bring the community together for the next 40 years. We are looking forward to providing even greater access and empowerment to our local storytellers with the opening of our video and podcasting studio on Mamaroneck Avenue. Great things are ahead!"

It's not too late to make a tax-deductible contribution to LMC Media in honor of Community Media Day here.

Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television (LMC Media) was founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization under section 501 (C) (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Act. LMC Media’s mission is to connect, create, and inform the community through the use of digital media. In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the ability to successfully communicate, create and connect across a range of platforms is a crucial skill set. As a center for teaching and learning, as a highly accessible source of local news and information, as a channel for communication and commentary about the issues that matter most to our community, LMC Media is an invaluable community asset.