THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES
NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH CHAPTER
23rd ANNUAL MIDSOUTH
REGIONAL
EMMY® AWARDS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH REGION
23rd
Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy® Awards CALL
FOR ENTRIES
NATIONAL ACADEMY RULES
PURPOSE: To
recognize outstanding achievements in television by conferring annual awards of
merit in the Chapter's designated award region. The presentation of these
awards is intended to be an incentive for the continued pursuit of excellence
for those working in the television industry and to focus public attention on
outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and
informational achievements in television.
ELIGIBILITY:
Traditional entries must have been produced for the Chapter's designated awards
area and must have had their first broadcast or cablecast in that awards area
during the eligibility period. Entries must not have been available for
viewing by more than 50% of the U.S. television homes during the eligibility
year. Entries that are available to more than 50% of the U.S. television homes
should be submitted to NATAS’ national awards (see exceptions). “Advanced
Media entries must have been intended for consumption and be ‘of interest’ to a
regional audience, even though internet and portable content may be viewed
around the world! It is advised that broadband content intended for a
wider audience (a national audience) be submitted for consideration in the
Academy’s national competitions". Pornographic, violent, defamatory or
offensive material is not accepted. The ruling of the Awards Committee is final
and absolute. No entry may be submitted to more than one Chapter's awards.
Entries must be submitted as originally shown. There may not be any
post-broadcast changes, except as noted in the category descriptions.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE 50% RULE:
1. Local station news coverage that may receive national
exposure should be submitted to regional Emmy® Award competitions.
2. The treatment of a local community issue by a super station
that is directed specifically to those living inside the station's home market
maintains its eligibility in regional Emmy® Award competitions.
3. A local program that later receives national distribution
may compete in both regional and national awards competitions, but not in the
same eligibility year.
4. Local segments that are eligible to participate as
entries in national Emmy® Award competitions (i.e. News & Doc, “Best Of,”
Community & Public Service) may compete in both regional and national awards
competitions under prevailing rules.
5. Advanced Media entries that can be seen worldwide via web
or portable delivery are eligible for regional competition if they were
primarily intended for consumption in the Chapter’s designated awards area.
PROGRAM LENGTH COMMERCIALS (INFOMERCIALS) AND CLOSED
CIRCUIT PROGRAMS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE:
To be eligible entries must have been distributed to the
general public via broadcast, cablecast, or broadband by a television station,
a cable company, satellite, internet, portable device or similar distribution
system.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership in The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is not required to enter the Emmy® Awards.
ORIGINAL MATERIAL:
At least two-thirds of a program entry must consist of original material,
unless previously produced material has been given some unique and creative
treatment that, in the opinion of the chapter awards committee, results in an
original program. Entrants must identify all non-original material, including
its location in the program.
ADVANCED MEDIA:
Entries must be original work designed for broadband distribution or portable
delivery, and must be submitted as originally posted. Pre-purposed or
re-purposed material originally produced for traditional media is not eligible.
If such material is included in the entry, the producer(s) must provide
evidence that the broadband product is not merely a copy of the otherwise
produced programming.
COMPOSITES: A
composite is defined as a sampling of three or more representative segments or
elements that convey to a judging panel the scope, breadth, or range of an
individual’s talents or of coverage of a special event. The elements within a
composite, unless otherwise noted, are to be “as aired” with no internal edits or
post production work, such as music or special effects. Unless otherwise noted,
a straight lift from a long work may be included as an element of a composite,
but there must be no editing of the lift.
LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH:
Spanish-language entries may be entered and will be judged by a panel of
Spanish-speaking, peer judges. Programs in languages other than English or
Spanish may also be entered; however judging of these entries in their native
language is subject to the availability of qualified, peer judges who speak the
language of the entry. Therefore, NATAS requires that these entrants submit a
DVD with English subtitles or with English on a second audio channel, a précis
or English transcript.
JUDGING PROCEDURE:
Entries made to this Chapter will be judged by panels assembled by other NATAS
Chapters. These panels shall be comprised of no fewer than 6 judges who shall
be certified as peers. No more than 4 judges on a panel may be employed by the
same station or company. Judges may not have a conflict of interest, which is
described as having a direct involvement in the production of an entry, or
having a personal relationship with a member of the production staff of an
entry. Group ownership, by itself, does not necessarily create a conflict of
interest.
NON-COMPETITIVE JUDGING:
Entries are judged against a standard of excellence and do not compete against
each other. There may be one award, more than one award or no award given in
each category. Any exceptions will be noted in the category description.
JUDGING REQUIREMENT:
The success of the Emmy® Awards process depends on the willingness of qualified
professionals to serve as judges. Peers in another television market are
serving this Chapter's entrants. This Chapter will judge other Chapter's
entries. By entering, you agree to serve as a judge when asked.
INTENTIONAL FALSIFICATION:
The intentional falsification of production credits by an entrant may be the
basis for the disqualification of the entry.
ENTRY ERRORS AND OMISSIONS:
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences assumes no responsibility
for the acts or omissions of those individuals or entities submitting entries
pursuant to this notice. All submitting entities and/or individuals are
advised to review submissions with respect to correct name credits and other
information. The National Academy shall accept all submissions that are not in
conflict with any of its rules and regulations. Ineligible entries may be
disqualified at any stage of the competition.
ENTRY FORMAT- BROADCAST/CABLE:
Entries will be accepted on DVD
only. The readability of the DVD is the responsibility of the entrant. DVDs
that cannot be ‘read’ cannot be judged and entry fees will not be refunded.
The following guidelines shall
apply:
DVD-R format (DVD minus-R).
DVDs must be finalized and ‘compatibility tested’ on a
different DVD player than the one used to burn the entry.
Brand-name disks are recommended.
Printed DVD labels (paper labels) are not suggested;
instead, use a permanent marker to legibly PRINT identifying marks on the disk.
Ink jet or laser printing that can be applied directly to the DVD face
(printable media) is acceptable.
Use a clear sleeve or case.
One entry per DVD.
DVD-R’s ,must be labeled with the following information:
Category Number
Category Name
Entry Title
Exact Running Time of Submission
ENTRY FORMAT- ADVANCED MEDIA:
Entries must be submitted on CR-R
and/or DVD-R. Entries must be screened in their native format (compression
rate, frame rate, etc) as originally produced, so that peer judges can simulate
the original viewing experience. Video content should be submitted in formats
compatible with the following players:
Quick Time version 6 or better,
RealPlayer version 10 or better,
Windows Media Player version 9 or better,
Adobe Flash version 9 or better.
A one page written description must accompany each entry
submission.
CD-Rs / DVD-Rs must be labeled with the following
information:
Category Number
Category Name
Entry Title
Exact Running Time of Submission
AWARD OWNERSHIP:
Emmy® Awards are presented to individuals, not to their employers. Ownership
of the Emmy® statuette is retained by the individuals and The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, even if an employer pays entry fees.
Stations, studios and production companies may order a duplicate statuette for
public display at their place of business (one each; up to a maximum of three
per winning entry).
WHO RECEIVES THE AWARD?
Producers, craftpersons and other statue-eligible entrants as listed on the
entry form receive the Emmy® statuette, except where noted. Others who work on
a nominated or winning entry may order production certificates or plaques.
CRAFTS ACHIEVEMENT:
In the Crafts Achievement Awards, those who actually perform a specific
discipline receive the Emmy® statuette. Supervising or directing the work of
others does not qualify for Crafts Achievement Awards, except for achievements
in directing areas.
PROMOTION: Emmy®
winners may refer in advertising and publicity to the fact that they are an
Emmy® recipient and, for one year after the award was bestowed may use a
replica of the Emmy® statuette in such advertising. A ® registration mark and
the appropriate copyright notice: © NATAS/ATAS must accompany any portrayal of
the Emmy® statuette or moniker.
MIDSOUTH REGION REQUIREMENTS
DESIGNATED AWARDS AREA:
The Midsouth Region encompasses the States of North Carolina [except Asheville]
and Tennessee and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama. (Individual
markets are Charlotte, NC, Chattanooga, TN, Decatur, AL, Durham, NC,
Fayetteville, NC, Florence, AL, Greensboro, NC, Greenville, NC, High Point, NC,
Huntsville, AL, Jackson, TN, Knoxville, TN, Memphis, TN, Nashville, TN, New
Bern, NC, Raleigh, NC, Tri-Cities, TN-VA, Washington, NC, Wilmington, NC,
Winston-Salem, NC)
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD: Entries must have had
their first broadcast or cablecast in the awards area during the eligibility
period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES:
- All entries must be submitted
as originally telecast or webcast without any post-telecast production
changes in an effort to enhance the award worthiness of an entry. In the
case of long-form programs such as sporting events or concerts, a maximum
of three edits is permitted to bring longer program entries to the stated
entry time. Entrants may be required to provide documentation, including
proof of performance affidavits or verified production credits, if deemed
necessary by the Awards Committee.
- Submission of an entry
constitutes permission for the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of NATAS to
telecast, webcast, videostream or screen the entry, or portions of the
entry, as part of the Emmy® Awards promotion and program.
- A maximum of three edits may be
made to reduce the length of the entry for judging. There can be no
internal editing of an entry. However, original segments may be assembled
to meet entry time restrictions.
- Entries may be submitted by the
management of a television station, franchised cable system, or company
directly responsible for the production of an entry, or any individual
directly responsible for the production of an entry or individual craft
achievement.
- The academy retains all rights
to any telecast, webcast, videostreaming, videotape recording, audio tape
recording or photographs of the Emmy® Awards presentation and any use of
the material without written permission is strictly prohibited. Clips from
the Emmy® Awards ceremony, however, may be used in newscasts without
written permission.
- Scores from the ballots are
tabulated by the chapter's Certified Public Accountants, Decosimo/Vaden.
- Nominees and award winners will
be selected based on the scores provided by the accounting firm without
reference to the individual entries.
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS:
·
Nomination Certificates will be awarded to all nominees,
following verification by the Awards Committee.
·
Awards will be presented at the 23rd Annual
Midsouth Regional Emmy® Awards program at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on
January 24, 2009.
·
An Emmy® Statuette will be presented to each qualified entrant on
an award-winning entry.
·
Individuals may NOT purchase statuettes. Stations or companies
may purchase statues following the Awards Ceremony according to the Award
Ownership rules above.
·
Nomination Plaques may be ordered by all nominees.
·
Winner Plaques and Production Certificates to honor individuals
who provided significant contributions to a winning entry are also available
following the Awards Ceremony.
ENTRY FORMAT - BROADCAST/CABLE:
Entries will be accepted on DVD
only. The readability of the DVD is the responsibility of the entrant. DVDs
that cannot be ‘read’ cannot be judged and entry fees will not be refunded.
The following guidelines shall
apply:
DVD-R format (DVD minus-R).
DVDs must be finalized and ‘compatibility tested’ on a
different DVD player than the one used to burn the entry.
Brand-name disks are recommended.
Printed DVD labels (paper labels) are not suggested;
instead, use a permanent marker to legibly PRINT identifying marks on the disk.
Ink jet or laser printing that can be applied directly to the DVD face
(printable media) is acceptable.
Use a clear sleeve or case.
One entry per DVD.
DVD-R’s ,must be labeled with the following information:
·
Category Number
·
Category Name
·
Entry Title
·
Exact Running Time of Submission, expressed in minutes and seconds,
such as 60:00 for one hour.
ENTRY FORMAT- ADVANCED MEDIA:
Entries must be submitted on CR-R
and/or DVD-R. Entries must be screened in their native format (compression
rate, frame rate, etc) as originally produced, so that peer judges can simulate
the original viewing experience. Video content should be submitted in formats
compatible with the following players:
Quick Time version 6 or better,
RealPlayer version 10 or better,
Windows Media Player version 9 or better,
Adobe Flash version 9 or better.
A one page written description must accompany each entry
submission.
CD-Rs / DVD-Rs must be labeled with the following
information:
·
Category Number
·
Category Name
·
Entry Title
·
Exact Running Time of Submission, expressed in minutes and seconds,
such as 60:00 for one hour.
All entries will be
retained by the Chapter.
ENTRY FORMS:
·
Entry Forms and Payment Forms will be reviewed for correct
and complete information. If it is determined that an entry has been
incorrectly submitted, the Awards Committee may reject the entry, or may
suggest modifications that would make the entry acceptable.
·
Each entry on DVD-R or Advanced Media DVD-R/CD-R must be
accompanied by TWO copies of the completed entry form and ONE copy of
the Payment Form with all requested information either typewritten or
printed clearly in block letters. Academy online entry forms, which can be
filled in by computer and printed, are available at: www.emmyonline.org/nashville.
Computer-generated facsimiles of the entry form will be accepted if they
contain the same data in the same order as the NATAS forms.
·
The titles, air dates and length of each item included in a
composite entry must be listed.
·
It is the responsibility of the entrant to double check all
information including correct category number and title, title of entry,
spelling of name(s), etc. This information will be used in the printing,
engraving Emmy® Statuettes, in the telecast and the program. The chapter
assumes no responsibility for incorrect information provided on entry forms.
ENTRY FEES:
·
If more than one person is listed, a separate entry fee is
required for each person with the individual amounts determined by whether or
not the individual is a member of NATAS.
·
In order to qualify for the member's discounted entry fee, the
entrant must be a paid-up member of the academy in the current Chapter year June
1, 2008 to May 31, 2009. Non-members may qualify for member fees by
joining NATAS at the same time they enter by using the Membership Application
from our web site at http://nashville.emmyonline.org/#33.
Payment of $60 membership fee must accompany the entry and be paid by SEPARATE
check marked "Membership''
·
Programming Entries and Spot Announcements (CATEGORIES
1 - 47):
NATAS Members/each entrant $75.00
Non-members/each
entrant $150.00
·
Individual Craft Entries (CATEGORIES 48 - 67):
NATAS Members/each entrant $75.00
Non-members/each entrant $150.00
·
Advanced Media (CATEGORIES 68 - 78):
NATAS Members/each entrant $75.00
Non-members/each
entrant $150.00
PAYMENTS: Please
include the Online Payment Form with your entry. Entry fees may be paid by
check, purchase order, or credit card. Please make checks payable to: NATAS
NASHVILLE. Multiple entries from an individual or organization may be
accompanied by a single check covering all entries submitted if a list of
each entry/fee is included. The Online Payment Form, which is required, can
be filled in and printed by computer, is available at: http://nashville.emmyonline.org/emmy2008/PaymentForm.aspx
DEADLINE FOR
ENTRIES: Entries must be received with appropriate entry forms,
labeled tapes, and entry fees no later than: 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2008
Entries must be
delivered to:
EMMY AWARDS
161 Rains Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
DISC LABELING INFORMATION:
Category #______________________
Category Name__________________
Entry Title______________________
Entry Length (Running Time)____________________
PROGRAMMING CATEGORIES:
Program entries may be entered in
only one programming category. In programming categories, an entry is defined
as a single program or segment or, in the case of news, one story or a series
of stories directly related to each other. A maximum of three segments/lifts is
permitted to bring longer program entries to the required time limit. One
award, more than one award, or no award (except where noted) may be given to
the producer(s) and others directly responsible for the content and execution
of the news program, segment or coverage. Anchors, reporters, photographers,
editors, assignment editors, hosts, directors and qualified others may be
eligible if their contributions are significant to the entry’s award-worthiness.
For any entry designated as a series, a minimum of two reports must be
included.
1. News Excellence
A statuette is awarded
to the news director of the station or stations which, in the opinion of the
judges, displayed an outstanding overall news operation during the eligibility
period. Entries should present as many different activities as possible,
including, but not limited to: enterprise in general assignment reporting,
breaking news coverage, specialty and beat reporting, series, documentaries,
continuing coverage of community issues, editorials/commentaries, etc., or
other factors which you wish to call to the attention of the judges. Judges
will stress quality and breadth of a station's news operation, substance rather
than style, and the station's performance in sustaining excellence throughout
the year. The composite entry must be comprised only of material as actually
aired. No introductions, post production, music or special effects may be
added. Entry should include a one-page, written synopsis. Time Limit: 60
minutes.
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
2. Newscast/Evening
For excellence by news
director or executive producer, producer and anchor(s) in any regularly
scheduled newscast of half-hour or longer which aired between July 1, 2007,
and June 30, 2008
Time Limit: 60 Minutes
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
3. Newscast/Daytime
For excellence by news
director or executive producer, producer, and anchor(s)/on-camera persons, in
any regularly scheduled newscast of half-hour or longer which aired between the
hours of 5 AM and 5 PM Monday-Friday between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008.
Time Limit: 60 Minutes
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
4. Newscast/Weekend
For excellence by news
director or executive producer, producer, and anchor(s)/on-camera persons, in
any regularly scheduled newscast of half-hour or longer which aired between the
hours of 12 Midnight Friday and 12 Midnight Sunday between July 1, 2007, and
June 30, 2008.
Time Limit: 60 Minutes
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
5. Spot News
For excellence in coverage of a single unanticipated news
event that is shot edited and produced within 24 hours on a regularly scheduled
newscast. Entry may include multiple lived and/or taped elements. Elements of a
related Breaking News entry may be included in a Spot News entry but not in
their entirety. Time Limit: Limited to a single report.
Regional winners in this category are eligible, at
their discretion, to compete for a plaque in the National News and Documentary
Awards in the following category: Outstanding Regional News Story – Spot News.
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
6. Breaking News
For excellence in coverage of a single unanticipated news
event that is aired simultaneously with the news event being covered and aired
either within or outside of a regularly scheduled newscast. Entry may include
multiple live or taped elements. Time limit: 15 minutes.
Regional winners in this
category are eligible, at their discretion, to compete for a plaque in the
National News and Documentary Awards in the following category: Outstanding
Regional News Story – Spot News.
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
7. General Assignment Report - Within 24 Hours
For excellence in coverage of
a single or multi-part story or topic aired within a regularly scheduled
newscast or newscasts which is assigned, shot, edited and aired within a
24-hour period. Entry may include live and/or taped elements. Time limit: 10
minutes.
8. General
Assignment Report - No Time Limit
For excellence in coverage of a single or
multi-part story or topic aired within a regularly scheduled newscast or
newscasts, which has no time limit for its preparation. Entry may include live
and/or taped elements. Stories and topics covered must be of a Hard News
character and be an assigned report that would not be considered a Feature or
Special Report (to be entered elsewhere). Time limit: 10 minutes
(See Also – Category 68 Advanced Media News Programming)
9. Continuing
Coverage Within 24 Hours - All reports
included are from one news story and all aired within a 24-hour period.
10. Continuing Coverage No Time Limit - At least three segments
should be entered to show the overall coverage of one news story over a longer
period of time.
For excellence in coverage of a single news story over an extended number
of reports. Entries will be judged in part on story advancement and should be
entered as a composite. Elements may include segments from within or outside of
a regularly scheduled newscast. A stand-alone segment from this composite may
be entered in one other category. Time limit: 30 minutes
(See Also – Category 68 Advanced Media News Programming)
11. Serious Feature News Report
12. Serious Feature News Series
13. Light Feature
News Report
14. Light Feature News Series
For excellence in reporting
of a single or multi-part feature news story or topic aired within a regularly
scheduled newscast. Time limit 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer
for series.
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
15. Investigative
Report
For excellence in reporting of a community problem
requiring research and investigative journalism, aired within a regularly
scheduled newscast. Entry will be judged on the quality and extent of
research, the presentation, and the impact of the reporting. Written
documentation is required (100-word limit). Time limit 30 minutes.
Regional winners, at their discretion, are eligible to
compete for a plaque in the National News & Documentary Awards in the
following category: Outstanding Regional News Story – Investigative Reporting.
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
16.
Business/Consumer Report
For excellence in
coverage of business, finance or consumer topics. Time limit 10 minutes or two
complete reports, if longer.
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
17. Specialty
Assignment Report
For excellence in
coverage of special interest information. Time limit 10 minutes or two complete
reports, if longer.
(See Also – Category 68
Advanced Media News Programming)
18. Journalistic Enterprise - Within 24 Hours
19. Journalistic Enterprise - No Time Limit
For excellence in the
continuing endeavor of high journalistic enterprise, which may include
investigative pieces, breaking news, features, profiles, interviews,
documentaries, etc. Composite entry may include a maximum of 5 different
stories. The airdate and length of each story must be submitted with the
entry. Time limit: 30 minutes.
(See Also – Category
68 Advanced Media News Programming)
20. News Special
For excellence in
coverage of a one-time-only, significant, newsworthy event, occasion or topic aired
outside any regularly scheduled news program. Subject should be an in-depth
treatment of current topic. Time limit 60 minutes.
(See Also – Category 68 Advanced Media News Programming)
21. Sportscast
For excellence in
coverage of sports in general, sports related topics or subject matter within a
regularly scheduled news program. Time limit 10 minutes.
(See Also – Category 70 Advanced Media Sports)
22. Sports Segment
For excellence in
coverage of sports in general, sports related topics or subject matter. Time
limit 10 minutes.
(See Also – Category 70 Advanced Media Sports)
23. Sports Programs
and Series
For excellence in a
regularly scheduled daily or weekly sports program, or for coverage of a
one-time-only sports event (not sporting game or play-by-play) or sports
series. Entry may be live or taped. Entry must have, as its basis, special
coverage not to be taken from a regularly scheduled newscast. Entries may
include multi-camera and pre-produced segments that cover the full spectrum of
the event. Entry may have no post edits except for the removal of
commercials. Entry will be judged on overall content, presentation,
enterprise, writing, format, teases, etc. A maximum of three edits is
permitted to bring longer programs to the time limit. Enter complete program or
series compilation Time Limit 30 minutes
(See Also – Category 70 Advanced Media Sports)
24. Sports
Event/Game – Live/Unedited
For excellence in
production of a single program or series, live or live-to-tape sports event or game.
A composite is required and must include examples of: Show Open, Graphics
Package, Use of Replays, Inserted Pre-Produced Segments, Use of Statistical or
Other Prepared Material, Highlights, Standard Coverage (e.g. Routine Innings or
Downs) and any additional material at entrant’s discretion. Time limit 30
minutes.
(See Also – Category 70 Advanced Media Sports)
25. Weathercast
For excellence in coverage of weather in general, weather
related topics or subject matter within a regularly scheduled news program.
Time limit 10 minutes
(See also Category 64 Weather – Continuing Coverage)
26. Documentary – Cultural
For excellence in the creation of a formal, structured
television presentation of in-depth coverage of a substantive topic in the
areas of the arts, sciences, or the humanities, during a single program of at
least half-hour duration. Time limit 60 minutes.
(See Also – Category 72 Advanced Media Documentary)
27. Documentary -
Historical
For excellence in the
creation of a formal, structured television presentation of.in-depth coverage
of a substantive historical topic during a single program of at least half-hour
duration. Time limit 60 minutes.
(See Also – Category 72 Advanced Media Documentary)
28. Documentary – Topical
For excellence in the
creation of a formal, structured television presentation of.in-depth coverage
of a substantive topic in the areas of current issues, topical events, or
subject matter which includes social and political issues of the day, during a
single program of at least half-hour duration. Time limit 60 minutes.
(See Also – Category 72 Advanced Media Documentary)
29. Historic/Cultural Program/Special
For excellence in a
regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on historical, cultural
and/or ethnic issues or topics. Series entries accepted. Time limit: 30
minutes.
30.
Arts/Entertainment (excluding magazine programs)
For excellence in a
regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on general entertainment,
variety or performing arts. Series entries accepted. Enter complete program
or series compilation. Time Limit 30 minutes.
(See Also – Category 71 Advanced Media Arts / Entertainment)
31. Magazine Program/Special
32. Magazine Series
For excellence in a program
consisting of various segments of local interest designed to entertain and
inform. Enter complete program or series compilation. Time limit 30 minutes
33. Public Affairs
For excellence in a
regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on current issues of
societal concerns, social ills, community or general public interest. Enter
complete program or series compilation. Time Limit 30 minutes.
(See Also – Category 69 Advanced Media
Public/Current/Community Affairs )
34. Community Service
For excellence by
executive producer (if directly involved), and/or producer in programming,
whether news or non-news, involving the entire station in a continuing effort
to focus interest on, and marshal support for, a worthy community cause.
Emphasis should be given to the depth, breadth and duration of the station
effort. Entry should include a one-page, written synopsis. Time Limit 60
minutes.
(See Also – Category 69 Advanced Media
Public/Current/Community Affairs )
For excellence in
presentation of stories whose prime purpose is to be instructional; to teach
formally or informally about a subject or subjects. Enter complete program or
series compilation. Time limit: 30 minutes.
37. Children's
Programs
For excellence by
executive producer (if directly involved), producer and/or host(s) in a program
or series specifically designed for children. Time Limit 30 minutes
38. Special Event Coverage - Live (other than News or
Sports)
39. Special Event Coverage – Edited (other than News or
Sports)
For excellence in
coverage of a one-time-only, anticipated community or entertainment event.
Program may include multi-cameras and pre-produced segments that cover the full
spectrum of the event. Live entries should include at least 70% live material.
A maximum of three edits is permitted to bring longer programs to the time
limit. Time limit 30 minutes.
SPOT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
One award, more than one award, or no award is given to the
producer(s) and others directly responsible for the content and execution of
the promotion or commercial. Entries must be locally conceived, produced and
aired. Spots that contain more than 50% of network or syndicator-provided
material do not qualify. Music, graphics and pre-edited video constitute such
material. Spots may be 5-seconds to 2-minutes in length. Program length
commercials (infomercials) are not eligible. If a campaign is entered, a minimum of two, or a maximum
of three spots may be included.
40. PSA Spot
41. PSA Campaign
For excellence in announcements that effectively focus
interest in and marshal support for worthy community or area causes.
42. Promotional
Spot/News
43. Promotional
Campaign/News
For excellence in
announcements that promote a news image, a specific story, stories or series,
including sports, weather and/or franchise stories. This includes promos for
news specials, breaking weather, sports specials, etc.
44. Promotional Spot/Programs (Non-News)
45. Promotional
Campaign/Programs (Non-New
For excellence in announcements that promote non-news station programming.
This includes spots promoting a broader station image as well as locally
produced spots for network and/or syndicated programming.
46. Commercial Spot
47. Commercial
Campaign
For excellence in commercial production advertising a
product, business or service that is conceived, written, created and produced
in and for the local market. Spots may be between: 05 and 2:00 in length.
Program length commercials (infomercials) are not eligible.
(See Also – Category 74 Advanced
Media Commercial)
CRAFTS ACHIEVEMENT:
One award, more than one award,
or no award is given for excellence in a specific television discipline
demonstrating the skills of one or more individuals. Craft awards are intended
for hands-on craftpersons, not those who supervise craftpersons. Entries may
contain a single example of the craft or a composite of material as originally
broadcast. A composite is defined as a sampling of three or more
representative segments or elements that convey to a judging panel the scope,
breadth, or range of an individual’s talents or of coverage of a special event.
The elements within a composite, unless otherwise noted, are to be “as aired”
with no internal edits or post production work, such as music or special
effects. Unless otherwise noted, a straight lift from a long work may be
included as an element of a composite, but there must be no editing of the
lift. Time limit: 15 minutes.
48. Animation
(See Also – Category 75 Advanced Media Animator /
Motion Graphic Designer)
49. Audio
50. Director/News
51. Director/Programs (Non-News)
52. Director//Short Form (PSA/Promo/Commercial)
53. Editor/News
54. Editor/Programs (Non-News)
55. Editor/Short Form
(PSA/Promo/Commercial)
(See Also – Category 77 Advanced
Media Video Editor)
56. Graphic Arts
(See Also – Category 75 Advanced Media Animator /
Motion Graphic Designer)
57. Lighting
58. Music Composer-Arranger
59. Photography/News
60. Photography/Program (Non-News)
61.
Photography/Short Form (PSA/Promo/Commercial)
(See Also – Category 76 Advanced
Media Photographer)
62. Set Designer
63. Technical Achievement
Technical Achievement
recognizes excellence in technical engineering and might include: oversight in
the coverage of a special event, specific technical innovation that enhances
viewer experience or a technical success story that is so unique and noteworthy
as to warrant special honor and recognition. Entry should include a one-page
synopsis detailing specific objectives and challenges that were overcome as a
result of the technical achievement. Time Limit 30 minutes
64. Weather – Continuing Coverage
65. Writer/News
66. Writer/Programs (Non-News)
67. Writer/Short
Form (PSA/Promo/Commercial)
(See Also – Category 78 Advanced
Media Writer / Producer)
ADVANCED MEDIA:
Outstanding
Achievement in Content for Broadband and Portable Delivery
One award, more than one award, or
no award may be given to the person(s) directly responsible for the content and
execution of the program or segment. Content directors, managing editors,
writers, editors, graphic artists, video editors, directors, photographers,
hosts, moderators, anchors, reporters, assignment editors and qualified others
may be eligible if their contributions are significant to the entry’s
award-worthiness.
Advanced Media entries that can be
seen worldwide via web or portable delivery are eligible for regional
competition if they were primarily intended for consumption in the Chapter’s
designated awards area. Entries must be original work designed for broadband
distribution or portable delivery, and must be submitted as originally posted.
Pre-purposed or re-purposed material
originally produced for traditional media is not eligible. If such material is
included in the entry, the producer(s) must provide evidence that the broadband
product is not merely a copy of the otherwise produced programming. Awards will
be given in recognition of editorial content and video production creativity in
original material intended for a regional audience and created primarily for
consumption on non-traditional viewing platforms such as computers, mobile
phones, PDAs and similar devices. Judges will give significant weight to the
entrant’s utilization of advanced media capabilities, (i.e. interactivity, and
viewers’ choice of images), when determining award-worthy entries.
Examples of potential submissions
may be (but not limited to) vodcasts, podcasts, webcasts, video blogs, web-site
programs including journalistic reporting, event coverage or event analysis,
mobisodes, video-on-demand content and any other form of material delivered
over an IP network or platform like wireless, broadband or VOD. Re-purposed
material from television or cablecast programs is not eligible.
Enter up to 15 minutes of complete
program or compilation not to exceed 15 minutes.
68. Advanced Media News
Programming
For excellence in coverage of news in general, news related
topics or subject matter.
69. Advanced Media Public/Current/Community Affairs
For excellence in a coverage of current issues of societal
concerns, social ills, community or general public interest.
70. Advanced Media Sports
For excellence in coverage of sports in general, sports
related topics or subject matter.
71. Advanced Media Arts / Entertainment
For excellence in coverage of general entertainment, variety
or performing arts.
72. Advanced Media Documentary
For excellence in the creation of a formal, structured
presentation with dramatic impact of an event, condition or situation of
current, cultural and/or historical significance; or coverage of subjects that
emphasize historical, cultural or ethnic issues or topics.
73. Advanced Media Interactivity
For excellence in the creation of
an interactive media effort that extends the reach and content delivery of a
program created primarily for consumption on
non-traditional viewing platforms, including but not limited to, live
over-the air broadcasts or cablecasts, video sharing, video blogs, discussion
boards, online forums, instant web polls, live-to-tape telephone responses, man
on the street kiosk recorders and other media. This is NOT an award for “best
website,” but may include the use of a website in a program. The combination
of these content-enhancing extensions must demonstrably engage the viewer
synchronously or in a manner that is integral to the content of the associated
program. Submission must include a video presentation of the original program
AND synchronous media IF the appearance and value of such is not obvious during
the program. If the judging panel can benefit by visiting a website that will
be current and relevant during the judging period, provide an appropriate web
address. If the appropriate web site is not available during the judging
period, the entry must include a video clip that represents its significant
contribution to the interactive program. The entry may be accompanied by a
written description of no more than 200 words explaining the enriching media
experience of the interactive media effort.
74. Advanced Media Commercial
For excellence in commercial
production advertising a product, business, political campaign, or
service. Spots may be 5-seconds to 5-minutes in length. Entries
must be locally conceived, produced and posted. Spots that contain more than
50% of network or syndicator-provided material do not qualify. Music, graphics
and pre-edited video constitute such material. Program
length commercials (infomercials) are not eligible.
75. Advanced Media Animator /
Motion Graphic Designer
76. Advanced Media Photographer
77. Advanced Media Video
Editor
78. Advanced Media Writer /
Producer
QUESTIONS???
Geneva Brignolo
NATAS Nashville/Midsouth Executive Director
161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
voicemail 615-259-0040
e-mail: emmynash@aol.com
Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards
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