Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Television
Television
All entries may be submitted on VHS videocassette OR CD/DVD. Each entry should be in
appropriate package/storage (videocassettes in box or container, CD/DVD in appropriate holder).
On each complete entry, place the gummed label on the top of the videocassette. For CD/DVD
entries, each CD/DVD should be properly labeled on the CD/DVD and on the outside of the
holder.
Only one entry per videocassette, CD/DVD.
Categories
1. Documentary (5-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic in-depth and using
multiple sources. Entries will be judged on story/topic composition/flow, production
quality (videography, lighting, continuity, sound, editing, etc.), basic journalistic quality
(thoroughness of coverage, etc.) and overall interest.
2. News Non-Feature Story (up to 2 minutes) – An objective news story that presents new
information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.
3. News Feature Story (up to 2 minutes) – A human-interest news story that presents new
information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.
4. Public Affairs Program (15-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic of
importance to the viewing public and using multiple sources. Entry can be completely on
video or can originate in studio. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.
7. Production (5-30 minutes) – Any program covering a single topic in-depth or multiple
related topics and using multiple sources. Entries will be judged on writing quality and
production quality/visual appeal (shooting, lighting, sound, editing, etc.)
8. Sports Non-Feature Story (up to 2 minutes) – An objective sports story that presents
new information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.
9. Sports Feature Story (up to 2 minutes) – A human-interest sports story that presents
new information. Judging criteria same as for Documentary.
11. Audition Tape (5-10 minutes) – This entry should highlight one individual’s on-air
ability. The montage may include anchoring, reporting and/or voiceover work. Entries
will be judged on the talent’s enunciation, enthusiasm, and journalistic ability.
10. Best Newscast – One eligible newscast. Judging criteria include on-air performance of
hosts/reporters, writing quality, production quality/visual appeal (shooting, lighting,
sound, editing, etc.), basic journalistic quality (story/topic selection, thoroughness of
coverage, etc.) and overall interest.