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Jennifer Champagne

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(She/Her)
  • Journalist, Freelance
  • Producer, Milake Pictures
United States
As seen in: Issuu, Animation Magazine, Bridge Michigan, Second Wave, VFX Voice, The Munising Beacon
Covers:  Entertainment, Visual Effects, Tech, News
Being a filmmaker + journalist is like being a jack-of-all-trades. You have to be able to do it all, from writing to directing to producing. Rewarding.

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Jennifer Champagne’s Biography

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An accomplished visual effects and entertainment trade press writer, Jennifer has contributed to articles on Elmore Leonard, Craig T. Nelson, Michel Imperiolli, Dream Hampton, Janet Mock, Ty Stone, John Gaeta, John K, Hoyt Yeatman and Yas Takata (to name a few) for trades such as Millimeter Magazine, Visual Magic, DCC, Digital Media Net (bi-weekly column), Interactivity Magazine (monthly column), Animation Magazine, AWN and Ambassador Magazine. A highlight was my feature articles on Steven Yeun…

Jennifer Champagne’s Journalist Portfolio

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Michigan shipwreck offers lessons from the depths | Bridge Michigan

Michigan shipwreck offers lessons from the depths | Bridge Michigan

The recently discovered Western Reserve wreck is providing lessons about shipbuilding, underwater archaeology…

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Back from the Brink: Lake Trout rebound in Lake Superior

Back from the Brink: Lake Trout rebound in Lake Superior

Once nearly wiped out from Lake Superior, native lake trout have made a remarkable comeback - a milestone dec…

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VFX Emmy Contenders: Setting the Benchmark for Visual Effects on TV

VFX Emmy Contenders: Setting the Benchmark for Visual Effects on TV

A look at the increasingly competitive Emmy race for Outstanding Visual Effects, breaking down how contenders…

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On legacy, loss and love - The Munising Beacon

On legacy, loss and love - The Munising Beacon

This interview feature for the Munising Beacon offers an intimate look at Craig T. Nelson’s experience filmin…

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April 2025 Marquette Monthly

April 2025 Marquette Monthly

This feature for Marquette Monthly explores how Upper Peninsula natives Anders and Davin Lindwall turned thei…

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The Duo Behind Under the Radar Michigan

The Duo Behind Under the Radar Michigan

For more than a decade, the duo of Tom and Jim have been traveling Michigan, sharing the stories of people an…

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Articles

Grand Marais teen’s habitat project could shape how schools do conservation

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By Jennifer Champagne Verified
| Second Wave Verified
In Grand Marais, a big idea is taking root — literally. Will Paul, a 16-year-old high school student with a passion for conservation, has spearheaded a deer habitat improvement project that has united his school, community and local organizations in a shared mission to protect and enhance the natural environment. Will Paul The project, part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative, is a first for Burt Township School.
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VFX EMMY CONTENDERS: SETTING THE BENCHMARK FOR VISUAL EFFECTS ON TV

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By Jennifer Champagne Verified
| VFX Voice Verified
House of the Dragon expands its dragon-filled world in its second season, offering more large-scale battles and heightened aerial warfare. (Image courtesy of HBO) The 2025 Emmy race for outstanding visual effects is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in years with major genre heavyweights breaking new ground on what’s possible on television.
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Back from the Brink: Lake Trout rebound in Lake Superior

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By Jennifer Champagne Verified
| Second Wave Verified
Once nearly wiped out from Lake Superior, native lake trout have made a remarkable comeback — a milestone decades in the making and one that experts say offers a blueprint for collaborative conservation success. “This is an incredible success story,” said Bill Mattes, chair of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first writing job was working for a great editor, John Virata, at Digital Media Online, covering film, visual effects, and the magic of movie making. I learned a great deal and had a lot of fun doing it.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have absolutely used a typewriter. I was taught how to properly use one in high school—a manual typewriter by Duke Snyder and an electric typewriter by Mr. Bianchetti. He had the most debonair glasses.

How is social media changing news?

There are many answers to this question. Information now spreads quickly and widely, although not always accurately.