Sport & Story Original Films Nominated for Two Emmy Awards

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Fayetteville, Ar. - Sport & Story, a leading sports production & tech company, is proud to announce its nominations today in the 47th annual Mid-America Emmy Awards for the production of the Hogs+ original films “100 Seasons of Arkansas Basketball” and “Do You Believe in Fairy Tales”. The winners will be announced at the annual Ceremony Gala on September 30th.

See the full list of nominees here: NATAS Mid-America Emmys® | 2023 Nominees and Recipients (emmymid-america.org)

“100 Seasons of Arkansas Basketball” is a three-part series celebrating the foundations of the Razorback Men’s Basketball program, and “Do You Believe in Fairy Tales” tells the story of the 1998 Razorback Women’s Basketball team who against all odds went on a Cinderella run to the Final Four in the NCCAW Tournament. Both were honored with a nomination for the Emmy award in their respective categories.

The films are just two of a collection of original stories produced by Hogs+ around the University of Arkansas athletic department programs. Both series were directed by Hogs+ Producer Haley Ordway, whose work also includes “Why Not You - The Lance Harter Legacy'' and additional features for Hogs+. Ordway’s newest documentary premiering on Hogs+ this fall, “Resurgence”, is an hour-long documentary chronicling the culture-changing run of the 1998 Arkansas football team.

“Early in my career I only dreamed of the chance to produce films where I would get to tell meaningful stories to people who care about them,” said Ordway, “When I left ESPN as a young producer I thought I'd given up that chance after stepping away from a major network. But, working for Sport & Story and Hogs+ has given me the opportunity to be able to produce long-form content crafted for a group I myself care deeply for, and am a part of—Razorback fans. Sport & Story is doing something truly unique within sports media and I'm thankful for the opportunity to be a part of it while doing what I love to do, tell stories.”

“It is an honor to see that both of these outstanding original films were nominated for an Emmy award,” said Sport & Story President Victor Vitarelli, “The hard work and dedication of our talented team at Hogs+ continues to garner well-deserved recognition. It reminds us all of the powerful impact storytelling has.”

About Hogs+: 

Hogs+ is the official content network for Arkansas Athletics, featuring exclusive storytelling, interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and more for only $7.99/month. Hogs+ is produced in partnership with Sport & Story, the leading provider of creative storytelling content in college athletics.

To join Hogs+ for only $7.99/month, visit HogsPlus.com and start a 7-day free trial. 

About Sport & Story:

Sport & Story is a leading provider of content platforms and content production services, producing award-winning storytelling content that offers unparalleled access to teams, both on and off the field. With a portfolio that includes subscription platforms, podcasts, email newsletters and other content production services for esteemed institutions and collaborations with prominent media outlets, Sport & Story is committed to fueling fan engagement in sports.

For more information on Sport & Story, visit sportandstory.com