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THE
UPPER MIDWEST CHAPTER REGIONAL EMMY AWARDS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Mark
these important EMMY DEADLINE DATES in 2002
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002
Postmark date for all entry forms, tapes and fees
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002
Emmy Nominations Announced
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2002
Emmy Awards/Silver Circle Gala
The
EMMY AWARDS YEAR for eligibility and The NATAS-UPPER MIDWEST
CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP YEAR are the same, June 1, 2001 to May
31, 2002
NEW
THIS YEAR:
Entries must be in VHS format
Payment can be made with your VISA or MasterCard
$5 of your entry fee goes directly to our Scholarship Fund
Upper
Midwest Chapter Regional Emmy Awards
Call for Entries
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
PERIOD
All entries must have been originally telecast within the
Awards Year from June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002.
ELIGIBILITY
AREA
The States of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and surrounding
DMA's, particularly Western Wisconsin.
ELIGIBILITY
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 The National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences' national awards (see exceptions). No entry
may be submitted to more than one chapter's awards. Entries
must be submitted as originally telecast/cablecast. There
may not be any post broadcast changes, except as noted in
the category descriptions.
Exceptions
to the 50% rule: The 50% rule does not apply to:
1. Local station news coverage that may receive national exposure.
2. The treatment of a local community issue by a super station
that is in directed specifically to those living inside the
station's home market.
3. A local program that later receives national distribution
may compete in both regional and national awards competition,
but not in the same eligibility year.
Closed
Circuit and Program Length Commercials are not Eligible: To
be eligible, entries must have been broadcast or cablecast
to the general public by a television station, a cable company,
satellite or similar distribution system.
Execption
to the Closed Circuit Rule: High school or undergraduate college
student production entries are eligible.
In
categories 3-24 there is no limit to the number of entries
an organization or individual may submit in each category.
However, in categories 3-24 the same entry cannot be submitted
in more than one category.
Entries
submitted to the Upper Midwest Chapter cannot be submitted
to any other chapter's competition.
Categories
25-30 are designed to recognize individual achievements on
camera. Categories 31-43 are designed to recognize individual
achievement off camera. Entries must be submitted by the individual
listed in the entry. Each person may submit a single achievement
or a composite of work that he or she believes to be outstanding
in a specific area of expertise. An individual with accomplishments
in more than one area of talent or craft may submit an entry
in each area. On-camera talent entering categories 3-24 may
not submit an entry for the same work in categories 25-30.
The
Chapter recognizes that there will be instances when more
than one person contributes to the work in a craft area. Individuals
working together on a specific project in that craft area
may enter as a group.
Categories
44-45 are designed to recognize outstanding achievement conceived
and produced by high school or undergraduate college students
attending a school, institute or academic program in the Chapter's
Area of Eligibility. Each entry must be submitted by the school
where the work was produced. Faculty involvement can be only
advisory. A Plaque of Recognition will be awarded to the school.
Certificates of Recognition will be awarded to all students
listed by the faculty advisor as contributors to the production.
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.
LANGUAGE
OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Programs in languages other than English may be entered. The
National Academy's judging chapters will do their best to
secure at least two judges on the judging panel who speak
the language of the entry; but The National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences recommends that entrants submit a tape with
English subtitles or with English on a second audio channel,
or a precis in English.
JUDGING
PROCEDURE
Entries made to this chapter will be judged by panels assembled
from other NATAS Chapters. These panels shall be comprised
of no fewer than six judges who shall be certified as peers.
No more than 3 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 any 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 so
do not compete against each other. There may be one award,
more than one award, or no award given in each category.
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. The
chapter will judge other chapter's entries. By entering, you
agree to serve as a judge when asked.
THE
INTENTIONAL FALSFICATION 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 Academy shall accept all submissions that
are not in conflict with any of its rules and regulations.
AWARD
OWNERSHIP
Emmy Awards are presented to individuals, not to their employers.
Ownership of the Emmy statuette is retained by the individual
and The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences,
even if an employer pays entry fees. Stations, corporations,
production companies, cable companies and other employers
associated with winning entries may purchase plaques from
the Academy that have a replica of the statuette and space
to list the names and titles of their employee winners for
display at their offices.
WHO
RECEIVES THE AWARD?
Producers receive the Emmy Statuette for winning programs,
except were noted. Others who work on a winning program entry
are eligible to receive production certificates, which list
their name, the title of the wining entry, and the role they
played in its production. Production certificates may be ordered
from the local chapter.
In
the Individual Achievement Awards, those who actually perform
a specific discipline receive the Emmy Statuette. Supervising
or directing the work of others does not qualify for Individual
Achievement Awards, except for achievements in directing categories.
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. Any portrayal of the Emmy requires that
the statue face left and be accompanied by a ® registration
mark and the appropriate copyright notice: ©NATAS/ATAS.
ENTRY
FEES
$5 of your entry fee goes to the Upper Midwest Chapter Scholarship
Fund.
1. Entry fee for categories 1-24: $80 per entry
Entry fee for categories 25-43: $60 per entry
IMPORTANT: Your first entry MUST include your one-year dues
to renew or start your membership.
First entry fee for categories 1-24: $155
First entry fee for categories 25-43: $135
Where there is more than one name listed on the entry, only
the entrant name as listed will receive the membership and
will be able to submit subsequent entries at the fees, above.
If you have questions about Entry Fees, please call Teresa
at 952-474-7126 or email [email protected]
2. Entry fee for categories 44-45 is $40 per entry.
3. The Chapter will present one statuette for each entry awarded
an Emmy in each category. Additional statuettes may be purchased
only by those listed in the call for entries as eligible to
receive the Emmy. The cost of additional statuettes is $150.
Those who worked on a project who are not eligible for a statuette
can purchase a Production Certificate honoring their creative
contribution upon verification of their participation. Individual
Achievement winners may NOT order certificates for any others
associated with their entry. The cost of a Production Certificate
is $30. Additional Student Category Certificates are available
for $15 each. In accordance with the rules of the National
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, regardless of station
or company affiliation, the individual recipient(s) will retain
possession of the Emmy statuette.
4. IMPORTANT! Entries missing information on the form, or
which have incorrect fees, or do not follow the guidelines
listed under Emmy Entry Tape Preparation will be subject to
a $25 reprocessing fee for each correction including the addition
or deletion of names, or the entry may be subject to disqualification.
The original entry fee will not be returned. If you have any
questions about the preparation of your entry, please contact:
Teresa Vickery
Executive Director, NATAS
[email protected]
(952) 474-7126
5. The entry fee(s) in the form of a check, credit card or
official purchase order must be attached to the entry form(s)
and submitted at the same time as the VHS tape(s) of the entry/entries.
EMMY ENTRY TAPE PREPARATION
It is important that you follow the guidelines listed below
or you will be charged a reprocessing fee or your entry will
be disqualified without a refund.
1. Each entry must be submitted on an individual VHS tape.
For Writing Categories 42 and 43, 6 copies of the script must
be submitted with the VHS tape.
2. The tape must bear the appropriate entry label. The title
on the entry tape must match the entry form.
3. A copy of the entry form must be placed in the tape box.
4. If a Program is 60 minutes or less in length, it must be
submitted in its entirety (without commercials) unless otherwise
indicated. If a Program exceeds 60 minutes the entry must
be reduced to 60 minutes or less by making no more than three
unedited deletions from the program as telecast.
5. A Program Series (3 or more programs telecast in the Awards
Year) may be represented by a single program or a composite
of no more than 3 unedited segments from different programs
within the series. The composite should be no longer than
the length of an individual program in the series, and in
no case longer than 60 minutes. A program that is part of
a Series or is entered as a Series cannot be submitted in
another category as a Single Program. A brief description
of the composite segments and their airdates must be included
on the entry form.
6. A composite entry in categories 25-43 should be represented
by a compilation of no more than 4 unedited examples as telecast.
The composite tape cannot be longer than 20 minutes.
7. Entries should not include commercials (except for billboards).
At least 3 seconds and no more than 10 seconds of black must
separate each segment, report, announcement, etc.
8. Entries will be assigned by category as designated by the
submitter, but the Awards Committee will have the sole discretion
for its applicability in the category chosen, and its eligibility
for award consideration. All entries must be submitted as
originally telecast. There may not be any post-telecast changes
except for the removal of commercials unless otherwise indicated.
The Chapter reserves the right to corroborate any information
on an entry form, to combine duplicate entries, or to disqualify
an entry. In the case of a disqualification, the entry fee
will be refunded unless otherwise noted. All entries are subject
to approval by the Chapter's Awards Committee.
9. Please check all tapes to make sure they are technically
viewable. If the judging panel deems an entry tape technically
unviewable, it will NOT be judged and your entry fee will
NOT be refunded.
10. The Chapter assumes no responsibility for the acts or
omissions of those individuals or organizations submitting
entries pursuant to this notice. All submitting individuals
and/or organizations are urged to review submissions for accuracy
with respect to names, spelling, category and credits. The
Chapter shall accept any and all submissions that are not
in conflict with all rules and regulations.
11. All tapes will become the property of the Chapter. Emmy
awarded Program tapes will be kept in the Chapter archives
for research and educational purposes. The tapes will not
be retelecast. The remaining tapes will be donated to colleges
and universities.
12. Please include with each entry the time code for what
you think would be the best 30-seconds to show at the Emmy
Gala should your entry be awarded an Emmy.
ENTRY DEADLINE
All entry forms, fees and tapes must be received by or postmarked
no later than MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002. Each entry form
must be supplied in duplicate. In addition, a third copy must
be placed in each tape box. Entry forms, fees and tapes must
be sent to:
NATAS,
UPPER MIDWEST CHAPTER
c/o Pavek Museum of Broadcasting
3515 Raleigh Avenue So.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Make
checks payable to NATAS, Upper Midwest Chapter.
If you need more entry forms or cassette labels, please contact
Teresa Vickery at (952) 474-7126, [email protected]
