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Scientology Media Productions earned a Gold Award at the 2025 Viddy Awards for an episode of Meet a Scientologist featuring Trish Duggan.

Meet a Scientologist featuring Bill and Virginia Watson took home a Platinum Award at the 2025 Viddy Awards, celebrating the craftsmanship of these historical clothiers in the TV Programs, Historical/Period Fashion category.

Scientology Media Productions has won a Gold award at the 2025 Viddy Awards for the Meet a Scientologist episode featuring gourmet burger restaurateur Akio Kitaura.

Scientology Media Productions earned Platinum at the 2025 dotCOMM Awards for an episode of Meet a Scientologist featuring leather artisans Iccio and Michele Leonelli. The episode was recognized in the Fashion and Lifestyle Video category.

Scientology Media Productions took home Gold at the 2025 dotCOMM Awards for an episode of Meet a Scientologist featuring Jeffery, Angel and Mick Cheng, traditional Taiwanese fried shallot producers. The episode earned top honors in the Food and Beverage category.

From Modena, a historic heart of Italian craftsmanship, Iccio Leonelli has built a reputation for transforming fine leather into runway-ready jackets and accessories.

Venuste Twagiramungu is helping his country step into the digital age. Having founded one of Rwanda’s premier telecom companies, he is also equipping the next generation with the skills needed for careers in the industry.

Blending history with fantasy, Bill and Virginia Watson create era-specific clothing and accessories inspired by periods ranging from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance. Championing traditional craftsmanship, they support a wider community of artisans through apprenticeships and by incorporating the work of other craftspeople into their products.

With an iron will to succeed, Alejandro Gomez built his one-man steel operation into the leading distributor in Argentina’s San Luis province. Along the way, he’s become an essential contributor to the infrastructure of the nation and discovered what might be steel’s most important use—to help build strong and thriving communities.

Brad Napier creates interior spaces that blend functionality and aesthetics to promote human interaction and enjoyable experiences. He is a pioneer of South Africa’s popular “resimercial” style which infuses residential design elements into commercial environments.

Prized in some of the world’s finest cuisines for their rich flavor and enticing aroma, shallots are both a delicacy and a seasoning, celebrated for elevating any dish they touch. Jeffrey Cheng, his wife Angel Lin, and their son Mick have dedicated themselves to producing the highest quality fried shallot products, earning a loyal following in Taiwan and among food lovers around the world.

Australian twin brothers and homebuilding titans Mike and Jonny Hibbard took their family business to new heights. But what they’re most proud of is helping fellow Aussies achieve their dreams of homeownership.

Lambros Malamas showcases the beauty of his homeland through sweeping aerials and striking images. His work captures Greece’s breathtaking landscapes, ancient ruins and even previously undiscovered historic sites, bringing new life to the country’s rich past through a filmmaker’s lens.

Larry Soffer is a magician and mentalist whose incredible feats stun audiences worldwide. Known for making a national monument disappear on TV, reading minds and other reality-defying acts, Larry’s mission is to inspire others to believe that the impossible is possible—and to help turn dreams into reality.

Julie Snyder is a fine artist celebrated worldwide for her vivid, expressive paintings and a unique style she calls “poetry in motion” and “impatient realism.” Beyond creating art, she inspires artists around the globe, helping them unlock their creativity and pursue their own artistic paths.

Jimmy Alauria joined his family’s automotive repair shop and shifted it into high gear. His success earned him recognition across the industry, and today, he helps others tune up their own operations for growth.

After taking his first bite out of the iconic food of the West, Akio Kitaura set out to make his dream of crafting the very best hamburgers in Japan come true.

Driven by a passion for the power of imagination, Trish Duggan is redefining how we see the world through art and a vision for a more inspired future.

Attila Barta went from selling car air fresheners on street corners to owning and manufacturing a host of Hungary’s premier cosmetics, personal hygiene and household chemical products.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Leo Oriolo made his dream of becoming a professional photographer come spectacularly true.

Kevin Smith is a professional chef who lives by the saying “Eat like your great-grandmother.” After conquering a drug and alcohol problem, he became a proponent of healthy living through fresh, natural foods.

Ray Pound builds extraordinary greenhouses. Starting with only a few employees, his company now constructs massive and innovative structures that help growers grow the food that feeds the nation and the world, and his buildings have helped save entire species of trees from extinction.

Nic Roux is a South African video producer, director and production company owner whose work capturing the magic of Africa’s musical talents has helped propel them onto the world stage.

Yuli Fu is a Taiwan-based architectural designer and entrepreneur elevating the art of interior design.

Gianluca Scipioni is a professional trombone player whose love for classical music shines through every note he plays.

Scot Cosentino went from a struggling student who overcame learning barriers to the founder of the famed Goodfella’s Brick Oven Pizza in New York City.

Serena Ramzy is a Brazilian-born belly dancer who is introducing the ancient art form to a new generation of dancers.

Dalma Császár overcame a vision impairment to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a professional hot air balloon pilot.

Ian Espinoza is a master architectural illustrator who combines the technical precision of architectural renderings with fine arts aesthetics. His unique vision and talent for conveying stories through his illustrations have led to commissions from some of the world’s leading architects and developers.

In a country where traditional pastries hold massive cultural importance, Bright Chou and Annie Hsu are propelling Taiwan’s pastry industry into exciting new frontiers.

David Brier is one of the most sought-after branding experts today. In today’s competitive marketplace, he transforms global brands and helps startups establish their identities with his philosophy of “rising above the noise.”

Armando and Gabriella take the art of chocolate to the next level in their chocolate and gelato shops in Sicily. The couple shares their journey, from falling in love at a bakery to the inspirations for some of their most extraordinary desserts.

Angelika Mehrens left her highflying career of fashion modeling behind to pursue her passion for painting.

József Hegyi turned his boyhood passion for beekeeping into a thriving business. His company, Honey Hill, harvests honey and bee byproducts from his apiaries in the Hungarian forest, creating and distributing a variety of award-winning health and beauty products across Europe.

Celebrated British filmmaker and photographer Matt Brown recounts his journey from the hardships of documenting life in war zones and extreme environments to his success shooting for international fashion magazines and the world’s biggest brands.

Plunging toward Earth at free-fall speeds up to 180 mph, Guy Taylor got hooked on the thrill of skydiving at an early age.

Steven Margo is a master chimney sweep working on the rooftops of San Diego, California. As is tradition in his home country, Great Britain, Margo and his crew don top hats and tails as they work to prevent houses from the threat of going up in flames.

Cristal Logothetis started the nonprofit organization Carry the Future to send baby carriers to Syrian refugees after seeing news reports of the harrowing journeys that families fleeing with babies faced.

Tinny Chen is a second-generation organic farmer and herbal tea manufacturer who infuses a modern sensibility into the 5,000-year-old tradition of Chinese medicine.

Inspired by India’s rich architectural history, Satinder Chawla introduced high-end wood flooring to meet the modern design sensibilities of India’s 21st-century renaissance—and in the process, became a trendsetter in the industry.

Brian Pool helps electrify the dazzling lights of Las Vegas. The owner of a now highly successful electrical contracting company, Brian started his business from a small desk (actually, a plastic Sam’s Club table) in a rented office.

Colm O’Halloran is a professional in the sport of orienteering, a competition in which athletes must run across rough and wild landscapes using only a map and compass to navigate the course.

Marni Atherton cashed in a career on Wall Street to follow her artistic ambitions and wound up rolling in dough, expressing her creativity as a baker.

Christopher Hill is an instructor at BMW Performance Driving School, one of the most prestigious driving schools in the world. With a lifelong passion for racing, he’s now living his dream, teaching others and sparking their passion for life in the fast lane.

“Create your own future.” It’s a time-tested axiom Dream Team Directors Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir have obviously taken to heart.

Scientology Network added to its growing collection of awards a Gold Telly win for an episode of the documentary series MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, featuring world-renowned shoe designer Chie Mihara. 

Staying safe during the time of the pandemic doesn’t mean fashionistas have to forgo style, thanks to the creation of one of New York’s top fabric-pleating experts, George Kalajian.

MrJims.Pizza, a popular nationwide pizza chain based in Dallas, keeps getting more and more popular amidst COVID-19. 

Heavy chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are leaving a devastating wake of barren farmlands. But agricultural engineer Peter Vajda has committed his life’s work to rehabilitating the natural process.

Jim Johnson, founder of MrJims.Pizza, a popular pizza chain operating across the US, serves up a slice-of-life story of his path to success.

David Pomeranz’s songwriting and recording projects have generated 22 Platinum and 18 Gold albums and sold over 40 million copies internationally—making him one of America’s most successful singer-songwriters.

Chie Mihara built her popular global shoe brand with a simple philosophy—take the seriousness out of fashion.

Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir are a husband and wife filmmaking team who use the power of film to create stories that have a positive impact on society.

Claude Racine and Noah Valinsky are the force behind Cloah Movement, an avant-garde choreography and creative directing team in Los Angeles.

Christy Lee Rogers creates breathtakingly beautiful photographic works of art using a novel underwater technique.

Masao Oyaizu and Yuki Mori are on a mission to preserve and share a cherished part of Japanese culture—the tradition of green tea.

Peter and Helena Storfer are the husband and wife entrepreneurs behind Knusperstube, Austria’s hottest bakery. 

John Chan is an entrepreneur and preeminent restoration expert who took a struggling concern to the pinnacle of the roofing and restoration industry.

George Kalajian literally wrote the book on pleating—an art that dates back to the Egyptian pharaohs and is today used by some of the world’s hottest fashion designers.

Captain Mike Lindgren is an expert navigator and respected skipper of the Seven Seas, a 90-foot commercial fishing vessel that plies the Alaskan and Canadian Coast.

Tom Rigdon’s thriving studio is in the high-tech heart of Silicon Valley, yet this master craftsman employs a technology more than a thousand years old.

Michele Henderson is an award-winning singer-songwriter hailing from the island of Dominica in the West Indies.

At the urging of a business associate, Greg Kingdon walked into a copper mine in Australia one day and mining companies around the world have been benefiting ever since.

Yoshikawa Wright grew up living and traveling through the US, Europe and Japan. These experiences exposed him to a wide variety of cultures and art. 

In the 1990s, Gray Levett started a revolution … in retail. He shook up the world of photography with a novel idea that others told him was sure to fail. 

Christoph Roth is an award-winning visual effects artist and producer whose work has appeared in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters.

Environmental conservationist Yvette Taylor dedicates her life to saving a species on the brink of extinction and bringing our world back to balance. 

Michael Kroko. You may have never heard his name, but he is the quirky electrical engineer responsible for designing some of the critical operating systems that powered up the very first Mars Rover.

The legendary Chilean singer-songwriter Alberto Plaza is known as the “Troubadour of Dreams.” He’s sold over a million records and is famous throughout Latin America. It is a journey that began at the age of five with a promise to his father and a couple lessons with a guitar.

For Mike King, a day at the office may mean dangling from ropes 30 stories high to see to it that the skyscrapers in Sydney, Australia, are in tip-top shape.

David Kitchens moved from Texas to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming a successful musician.

As a struggling artist, Mercedes Austin dreamed of earning a living from her artistic creations. Then, happening upon a ceramic tile studio, she discovered an art form that would change the course of her life.

As a boy, Lars Najbjerg always knew he was destined to take to the skies.

Every year, Pam Ryan-Anderson works to create a Winter Wonderland—complete with “snow”—in the Sunshine State.

Known among her crew simply as “Boss Lady,” Stacy Sass operates a family business—fabricating steel for infrastructure projects across America.

Bob Salerno is one of the pioneers of freestyle skiing. Performing breathtaking aerial stunts and daredevil jumps brought him fame, world championships and led to his induction into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.

Drs. Rick and Vikki Petersen are a husband-and-wife team who have pioneered an integrative approach to medicine, going to the root causes of complex health problems.

Landscape designer, Terry Morrill, drifted from business to business, until he found his life’s purpose, creating exquisite natural sanctuaries.

Harry “Doc” Wong is a Bay Area motorcycle-riding chiropractor who’s attained celebrity status among motorcycle enthusiasts as the man who turned his passion for riding blazing-fast motorcycles into a series of courses that have equipped thousands with the necessary skills to ride safely.

Benjamin Nagengast is living his dream by helping people have fun. From zip-lining to tree-hopping to paintballing, the young entrepreneur has turned his passion for play and adventure into a successful business.

Hailing from the land of the pyramids and journeying to the pinnacle of musical success, Hossam Ramzy is one of the world’s greatest percussionists, performing with the likes of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Peter Gabriel.

Giulia Bartolini is an Italian water polo champ, but when she first dove into the sport, coaches told her she wasn’t cut out for the extremely demanding game.

Aaron Kyro has combined his dual passions of skateboarding and filmmaking to become an internet sensation.