LetuskindlyinviteyoutoparticipateinNationalAward for Satellite, Cable and Internet Television "ZolotoyLuch" 2010

National Association of TV and Radio Broadcasters of Russia (NAT), with the support of HOT BIRD ™ TV AwardsEurope,announces thestart of application for “Zolotoy Luch” 2010, National Award for Satellite, Cable and Internet Television.
Contestantsinvited to participate include: TV channels, broadcasted in Russia in Russian language only through satellite, cable and internet operators.
National Award for Satellite, Cable and Internet Television "Zolotoy Luch" 2010 will be distributed in the following nominations:
  1. Movies and TV Series
The nomination is established for channels that feature films, animated films and TV serials most of the time.
  1. Information and Journalism
The category is meant for channels specializing in broadcasting both general and topical information.
  1. Cognitive
In this nomination compete channels if their programming consists of historical and cultural shows and the content educates the audience. These channels inform the audience about scientific news and tell people about the culture of different regions of Russia and foreign countries.
  1. Entertainment
Nominees are channels broadcasting diverse entertainment shows.
  1. Children
The nomination for channels targeting children of 12 years old and younger with educational and entertaining content.
  1. Sports
Channels specializing in broadcasting any kind of sports competitions, as well as analytical and informational programs about sport events.
  1. Music
The programming of the nominated channels consists of video clips, concerts, live performances of musical ensembles. It also may contain informational and entertainment shows dedicated to a given musical style.
  1. HobbiesandLifestyle
The channels devoted to various hobbies and people engaged with an interesting leisure - from cooking to fishing and hunting. Video games, yachts, cars, fitness, fashion, etc.
  1. Design and Style of the Channel
Thenominationevaluates the artistic value and originality of ideas in designofchannel as a whole, announcements of programs, screen saver, etc.
  1. Topical Show
The prize in this category is awarded to the best program focused ona specifictopic.
  1. Documentary
The category is designed for films produced by the channels-participants.
  1. The Best Presenter
Thenomineesincludepresentersofdiverseshows, themainchoosingcriteriaisimpeccablequalityoftheirwork.
  1. The Channel Presenting Russia at Hot Bird TV Awards Ceremony
The winner will be selected from the channels with the majority of programs of own production performed on a high level which deserve to present Russia at Hot Bird TV Awards.
Special Prizes will be given in the following catagories:
  • Viewers’ Choice
  • Break-Through
  • Journalists’ Choice
  • Award for the Cable TV Development in Russian Regions
SpecialJury’sPrize
- Fortheoutstandingrecordinproductionanddistributionofsatellite, cableor internet channel.
The award ceremony will be held in Moscowon October, 14, 2010.
Deadline for applications – September, 17
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Pleaserefer all your questions to the NAT executive committee
tel.: (495) 651-08-36
fax: (495) 651-08-35
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