Programming
- 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) - 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.
Two (2) episodes must be submitted. Both submitted episodes must have been broadcast between the eligibility dates. - 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. - Best News Programme
News programme is defined as a TV broadcast presenting important recent events or developments, often presented “live”. Online news programmes are eligible. - Best Single News Story/Report (10mins or less)
A single broadcast or account presenting important recent events or developments, often a breaking news/ investigative report. Online news programmes are eligible. - 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. Programme may be on broadcast platform or online. - 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. - Best Single Drama or Telemovie
A single, self-contained, TV programme or made-for-TV movie; fictional and serious in nature. - Best Comedy Programme
A TV programme that contains strong elements of humour. (NB: Fictional drama with strong comedic elements are allowed) - Best Children’s Programme
A programme produced specifically for children or youth/teens. - Best Preschool Programme
A programme or series produced specifically for preschool viewers. - Best Entertainment (one-off/ annual)
A one-off or major annual televised entertainment or variety show. - Best General Entertainment Programme
A TV programme containing a variety of entertainment elements. - Best Game or Quiz Programme
Defined as a television programme in which people compete for money or prizes. - 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) - 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) - 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. - Best Talk Show
A programme made up mainly of interviews with a guest or guests. - Best Social Awareness Programme
A TV programme (usually non-fiction) that draws attention to an issue or cause of social importance. - Best Adaptation of an Existing Format
Programme must be an Asian production, but format can have originated elsewhere. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Best Live Sports Coverage
Live sports coverage is defined as a TV broadcast of any sporting event as it is happening. - 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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