All entries should be submitted on 1/2-inch VHS videocassette or DVD and will be judged equally on design, content, technical quality and creativity. Judges will consider a project’s budget and the use of available resources.

Class 29 — News and features. Submit a news story or short feature prepared for commercial or noncommercial broadcast or cable-news use. Cue sheet(s) should be included.

Class 30 — Programs. Submit one complete program — a special program, documentary or regularly produced program — aired on commercial, noncommercial or cable outlets. If submitting a series, submit up to three 10-minute samples from programs in the series.

Class 31 — Spot production. Submit a single or a series of television public service or spot announcements. One entry may include no more than five spots. No spot may be longer than 60 seconds. Cue sheet(s) should be included.

Class 32 — Promotional productions. Submit video productions specifically used for promotion. Entry may be designed for broadcast, non-broadcast or cable use and may be of any length.

Class 33 — Non-credit educational video production. Submit video productions designed for non-credit educational and informational uses. Typically, these productions are viewed in meetings or workshops, by individuals or groups. Though not designed for broadcast, programs may air on educational or public access television.

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