Tonee Harbert recognized for editing the series’ opening.

LEWISTON — The opening of Maine Public Broadcasting’s Maine Arts! series was recognized with an Emmy at the 36th annual New England Emmy Awards on Saturday, June 1. The black-and-white silent film opening created and written by Executive Producer Suzanne Nance was recognized specifically for the editing by Tonee Harbert who also directed and filmed the opening.

The opening features actors Suzanne Nance, John McVeigh, Dustin Tucker, Dave Register, Ian Carlsen and Joe Bearor. Maine composer Aaron Robinson provided the original score and artist Colin Sullivan-Stevens created the original art and signage. The production team includes MPBN’s Nick Woodward and Lynnsay Maynard, and photographer Shoshannah White.

Harbert’s work is included in the permanent collections of both the Portland Museum of Art and The Danforth Museum of Art. His photos have also been published in magazines such as National Geographic Traveler, American Photo, Travel and Leisure, Yankee, Metropolitan Home, Down East, Country Inns and Art New England.

“Tonee is an amazing talent — I couldn’t have asked for a better collaborator on this project and his work is truly award-worthy,” said Executive Producer Suzanne Nance. “It’s wonderful to have the series recognized in this way. I envisioned something creative and different to set the Maine Arts! series apart, and Tonee made it happen!”

MPBN’s Maine Arts! series offers performances and interviews that showcase Maine’s diverse and active cultural life. Maine Arts! gives audiences a front row seat to outstanding musical and performance artists of varied genres at venues across the state. Each program provides insight into the music and performers while showcasing the venue, its mission and the local community. MPBN captures the atmosphere and energy of live performance and the outstanding talent artists share with listeners and viewers across Maine and beyond.

For more information, visit www.mpbn.net.