Category Definitions
| Digital | |
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| Programmes submitted must first premier on the internet, although subsequent airings via cable, satellite, or terrestrial systems are permitted. The submitting company should represent a VOD, OTT or Mobile service, or be a broadcaster offering such a service. Full details of Production Company and Crew should be provided. | |
| 1. | Best Digital Non-Fiction Programme/Series A non-fictional programme or series created specifically for internet audiences. The storytelling must be standalone, and may not be derivative of an existing linear programme or series. (NB: The submitted episode should fit the duration of a televised half-hour time slot. Several episodes of the same series may be submitted as a single entry totalling approximately 20-30 minutes. One-off specials (approximately 20-30 minutes) or feature films (long form) are eligible for this category) |
| 2. | Best Digital Fiction Programme/Series A fictional programme or series created specifically for internet audiences. The storytelling must be standalone, and may not be derivative of an existing linear programme or series. (NB: The submitted episode should fit the duration of a televised half-hour time slot. Several episodes of the same series may be submitted as a single entry totalling approximately 20-30 minutes. One-off specials (approximately 20-30 minutes) or feature films (long form) are eligible for this category) |
| 3. | Best Original Digital Drama Series Drama is defined as content portraying a fictional subject matter of a serious nature. Series is defined as a set of consecutive episode with plot continuity from episode to episode. Each episode should be no less than 15 mins |
| 4. | Best Original Digital Entertainment Programme Content containing a variety of entertainment elements. May be standalone or a series. |
| 5. | Best Music Video Content that integrates song with imagery, and is produced promotional, commercial or artistic purposes. Music and songs may be original, licensed or royalty free. |
| 6. | Best Influencer Content/Series Influencer is defined as an individual who has the power to affect purchase decisions of others because of his/her authority, knowledge, position or relationship with his/her audience. Content submitted must be a minimum of 15 mins. Full details of Production Company and Crew should be provided. |
| 7. | Best Branded Content – Long Form (> 15 mins) Content that is funded or outright produced by an advertiser, designed to build awareness for a brand by associating with the content that shares its values. Advertisements are not eligible. |
| 8. | Best Branded Content – Short Form (<15 mins) Content that is funded or outright produced by an advertiser, designed to build awareness for a brand by associating with the content that shares its values. Advertisements are not eligible. |
| 9. | Best Leading Male Performance – Digital Programme |
| 10. | Best Leading Female Performance – Digital Programme |
| 11. | Best Host/Presenter – Digital Programme |
| Technical & Creative | |
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| 1. | Best Cinematography The art or technique of photographing and lighting moving images. (NB: please provide full details of Production Company or crew) |
| 2. | Best Direction (Non-Fiction) The supervision of the actual making and filming of a television programme. (NB: please provide full details of Production Company or crew) |
| 3. | Best Direction (Fiction) The supervision of the actual making and filming of a television programme. (NB: please provide full details of Production Company or crew) |
| 4. | Best Editing The preparation of the final version of a programme, determining length and order of shots and scenes for inclusion. (NB: please provide full details of Production Company or crew) |
| 5. | Best Original Screenplay The development and writing of an original fictional screenplay for a drama, comedy, sitcom, or sci-fi programme (one-off) or series. (NB: please provide full details of Production Company or crew) |
| 6. | Best Theme Song A theme song written specifically or commissioned for a TV programme, in either drama or factual genres. (NB: please provide full details of Production Company or crew) |
| 7. | Best Scripting The development and writing of an original fictional or non-fictional programme or series. (NB: please provide full details of Production Company or crew) |
| Performance | |
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| 1. | Best News Presenter or Anchor |
| 2. | Best Current Affairs Presenter |
| 3. | Best Entertainment Presenter/ Host |
| 4. | Best Sports Presenter/ Commentator |
| 5. | Best Actor in a Leading Role |
| 6. | Best Actress in a Leading Role |
| 7. | Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 8. | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| Programming | |
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| 1. | Best Documentary Programme (one-off/ special) Documentary is defined as a TV programme presenting facts and information, rather than telling a fictional story, especially about a political, historical, or social issue. (NB: Reality or Lifestyle shows are not eligible for this category) |
| 2. | Best Documentary Series Documentary series is defined as a factual TV programme that continues over more than one episode or consists of a collection/ anthology of one-offs that constitute a central theme. Examples include a history series, modern civilisation, or a collection of programmes covering a certain event or social issues. |
| 3. | Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme Natural History is defined as the study of the whole natural world. Wildlife is defined as wild animals, birds, and other living things. |
| 4. | Best News Programme News programme is defined as a TV broadcast presenting important recent events or developments, often presented “live”. |
| 5. | Best Single News Story/Report (10mins or less) A single TV broadcast or account presenting important recent events or developments, often a breaking news/ investigative report. |
| 6. | Best Current Affairs Programme A programme offering analysis of important political and social events or issues of the present time, often presented as a packaged/ pre-edited programme. |
| 7. | Best Drama Series Drama is defined as a TV programme portraying a fictional subject matter of a serious nature. Series is defined as a set of regularly broadcast consecutive programmes, with plot continuity from episode to episode. Two (2) episodes must be submitted. Both submitted episodes must have been broadcast between the eligibility dates. |
| 8. | Best Single Drama or Telemovie A single, self-contained, TV programme or made-for-TV movie; fictional and serious in nature. |
| 9. | Best Comedy Programme A TV programme that contains strong elements of humour. (NB: Fictional drama with strong comedic elements are allowed) |
| 10. | Best Children’s Programme A programme produced specifically for children or youth/teens. |
| 11. | Best Preschool Programme A programme or series produced specifically for preschool viewers. |
| 12. | Best Entertainment (one-off/ annual) A one-off or major annual televised entertainment or variety show. |
| 13. | Best General Entertainment Programme A TV programme containing a variety of entertainment elements. |
| 14. | Best Game or Quiz Programme Defined as a television programme in which people compete for money or prizes. |
| 15. | Best Music Programme A programme featuring live, televised or pre-recorded music performances. (NB: Biographies of musicians/ artistes are allowed, but these should contain a substantial amount of actual musical performances) |
| 16. | Best Reality Show Programmes in which the premise, circumstances or situations are manipulated for the purpose of creating the programme, unscripted reality, and docu-soaps. This includes all game shows or any program that gives a prize or is itself a contest and/or competition. (NB: Documentaries are not eligible for this category) |
| 17. | Best Infotainment Programme Infotainment is defined as a TV programme that deals with serious issues or current affairs in an entertaining way, usually in a magazine-style presentation. |
| 18. | Best Talk Show A programme made up mainly of interviews with a guest or guests. |
| 19. | Best Social Awareness Programme A TV programme (usually non-fiction) that draws attention to an issue or cause of social importance. |
| 20. | Best Adaptation of an Existing Format Programme must be an Asian production, but format can have originated elsewhere. |
| 21. | Best Lifestyle Programme A non-fiction programme focussing on lifestyle topics such as food, travel, health, beauty, fashion, interior design, parenting, leisure pursuits or interests. |
| 22. | Best 2D Animated Programme A fictional or non-fiction programme that is predominantly 2D, either via computer or hand-made (2D animation must constitute at least 75 percent of the programme). (NB: The submitted episode should fit the duration of a televised half-hour time slot. Several episodes of the same series may be submitted as a single entry totalling approximately 20-30 minutes. One-off 2D specials (approximately 20-30 minutes) or animated 2D feature films (long form) are eligible for this category. |
| 23. | Best 3D Animated Programme A fictional or non-fictional programme that is predominantly CGI 3D (3D animation must constitute at least 75 percent of the programme). This category does not include Stop Motion, Clay animation, and Puppetry. (NB: The submitted episode should fit the duration of a televised half-hour time slot. Several episodes of the same series may be submitted as a single entry totalling approximately 20-30 minutes. One-off 3D specials (approximately 20-30 minutes) or animated 3D feature films (long form) are eligible for this category. |
| 24. | Best Live Sports Coverage Live sports coverage is defined as a TV broadcast of any sporting event as it is happening. |
| 25. | Best Sports Programme A programme focussing on sports related topic(s), usually presented in a magazine-style. (NB: Live Sports shows are not eligible for this category). |
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