Parthenon Pictures Wins Prestigious Telly Award for "Art of the Museum" Documentary

We are thrilled to announce that Parthenon Pictures has been honored with a prestigious Silver Telly Award for its captivating short form automotive documentary, "Art of the Museum," produced for the Lions Automobilia Foundation.

The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies. This year’s 45th annual winners include Adobe, Calvin Klein, ESPN, LinkedIn, MTV Entertainment Studios, NASA, PlayStation Studios, and more.

One of the artist painting a detail on a massive canvas.

Celebrating Art and Motorsports History

"Art of the Museum" takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through the creation of massive hand-painted murals led by the legendary painter Kenny Youngblood. The art beautifully complements the historic race cars and Southern California's illustrious motorsports heritage found in the museum. Directed by Dimitri Lazaris and produced by Alexandra Sanchez, this documentary showcases the artistry and passion behind preserving the legacy of motorsports.

A Look Behind the Scenes

Parthenon Pictures located in the Temecula Valley serves as a strategic hub for the creative agency. Founder Dimitri Lazaris has a passion for motorsports history and growing up in Southern California, being apart of this history is a dream come true.

Dimitri Lazaris reflected, "Capturing the essence of motorsports history through the visuals of these murals was a creative challenge that we embraced wholeheartedly. We wanted to really show the scope of how big these murals are.”

Alexandra Sanchez emphasized, "Our partner, the Lions Automobilia Foundation, were integral to the success of this project. Their vision and dedication to showcasing the intersection of art and motorsports inspired us throughout the entire production process."