States of California and Nevada NATOA Inc

STAR AWARDS

States of California and Nevada NATOA Inc.

Television

Access

Recognition Awards

Winners will be announced

June 10, 2010

In Cool, Green, and Sunny Long Beach, California

CALL FOR ENTRIES

TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY TELEVISION PROGRAMMING

IN THE CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA REGION

Deadline to enter:

MARCH 21, 2010

Winners will be announced on June 10, 2010, at the STAR Awards luncheon

BACKGROUND

The STAR Awards were established in 1996 to recognize outstanding programs produced by public, educational, and/or government access facilities serving California and Nevada communities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

All entries must:

Be submitted by jurisdictions located in the California or Nevada region.
Be produced primarily in-house.
Have been cablecast March 18, 2009 through March 19, 2010.
Be submitted on separate DVD.
DVD Label must include: Jurisdiction, Series Name, Show Name, Date, TRT, Category, Initial cablecast date.
Include the official entry form and entry fees.
Be received no later than Friday, March 21, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.

JUDGING PROCESS

Three to five judges will view programs in the thirty-four categories. Judges will select up to three finalists in each category. Entries will be rated on content, creativity, and technical quality.

The winners will be announced at the Fourteenth Annual SCAN NATOA Video Awards Ceremony on June 10, 2010.

AWARDS

The winner in each category will receive the STAR AWARD. Additional STARS can be ordered at the winner’s expense. Winners may send email to for details. Finalists will receive certificates. No additional certificates can be ordered.

You must submit Internet address along with a printout from the first page. Color print required.

Community Event Coverage
Over $400K / Coverage of a community event (parade, open-house, dedication, etc.)
Community Event Coverage
Under $400K / Coverage of a community event (parade, open-house, dedication, etc.)
Documentary – Profile
Over $400K / Non-fiction program, which profiles an individual or group in-depth, and is, produced primarily on-location or using historical footage.
Documentary – Profile
Under $400K / Non-fiction program, which profiles an individual or group in-depth, and is, produced primarily on-location or using historical footage.
Documentary - Social / Non-fiction program, which treats a single event or issue in-depth, and is, produced primarily on-location or using historical footage.
Economic Development / A program or series of programs related to the attraction, retention, and or support of local businesses.
Election Coverage / A program or series of programs related to elections including forums, returns, ballots, voter education, and primaries.
Environmental / A program or series of programs regarding environmental conservation, recycling, renewal resources, and other programs related to sustainability.
Instructional / A program or series of programs that provides instructions, including arts and crafts, exercise, etc.
Magazine Format
Over $400K / Program that combines a number of different elements such as interviews, how-to-segments, and features.
Magazine Format
Under $400K / Program that combine a number of different elements such as interviews, how-to-segments, and features.
Municipal Channel Promotion / A short spot (60 seconds or less) intended to encourage overall viewership of the channel or a program running on the channel.
News Series / A minimum of three ten-minute segments showing diverse elements of the news program from a minimum of three consecutive episodes of the series. Segments may include, but are not limited to, a mix of news features, sports, and commentary.
Non English Language Programming / Program that is directed toward a non-English speaking audience. Please provide English language script, if available.
Performing Arts / Presents a play, concert, dance or other performance.
Promotion
Over $400K / A short spot (under 5-minutes) that focuses on a single issue, topic or cause of a government related issue, topic or cause.
Promotion
Under $400K / A short spot (under 5-minutes) that focuses on a single issue, topic or cause of a government related issue, topic or cause.
Public Affairs / In-depth treatments of civic or governmental issues, i.e. mayoral show, town hall, press conference, summit, debate or conferences.
Public Safety
Under $400K / In-depth treatment of public safety issues focused on subjects of concern to a community (i.e. flood, weather, fire, police, structural)
Public Safety
Over $400K / In-depth treatment of public safety issues focused on subjects of concern to a community (i.e. flood, weather, fire, police, structural)
Public Service Announcement
Under $400K / Single spot (not to exceed 60 seconds) related to a local government agency supported or sponsored issue, topic or cause.
Public Service Announcement
Over $400K / Single spot (not to exceed 60 seconds) related to a local government agency supported or sponsored issue, topic or cause.
Public/Community Meetings / A minimum of three ten-minute segments showing examples of coverage of meetings of like type (i.e. Council/Commission/Committee/School Board meetings).
Special Audience / Program(s) targeting traditionally under-served audiences (i.e. physically impaired or homeless)
Sports Event Coverage / Live to tape coverage of an entire sports event.
Sports Show / Sports highlight show.
Talk Show
Under $400K / Studio programming with discussions or interviews among two or more people designed to inform; the total running time of all b-roll must not exceed six minutes.
Talk Show
Over $400K / Studio programming with discussions or interviews among two or more people designed to inform; the total running time of all b-roll must not exceed six minutes.
Training / In-house program not intended for cable casting (i.e., training, staff orientations, video testing).
Video Blooper of the Year / Short out-takes or comical moments which never made it into the final edit. NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED.
Video Text/Bulletin Board / Excerpts highlighting content, variety, and timeliness of messages on channels delivering this information to the public.
Overall Excellence in Government Programming
Under $399,999
Operating Budget / Program up to fifteen minutes, consisting of a minimum of one excerpt from at least ten different programs. Excerpts must be separated by five-second silent slates.

NO ADDITIONAL POST-PRODUCTION PERMITTED

Overall Excellence in Government Programming
$400,000 to $799,999
Operating Budget / Program up to fifteen minutes, consisting of a minimum of one excerpt from at least ten different programs. Excerpts must be separated by five-second silent slates.

NO ADDITIONAL POST-PRODUCTION PERMITTED

Overall Excellence in Government Programming
Over $800,000
Operating Budget / Program up to fifteen minutes, consisting of a minimum of one excerpt from at least ten different programs. Excerpts must be separated by five-second silent slates.

NO ADDITIONAL POST-PRODUCTION PERMITTED

HOW TO ENTER

Choose the category which best describes your program.

Complete entry form and attach it to your DVD Jewel Case. (We prefer you complete and print-out the on-line MSWord doc. form at Please do not send supporting material (except script for Non English category).
Submit the entire program(s) on DVD.

Properly label each DVD.
Complete the “Jewel Case Label”; be sure to include the category, program title, jurisdiction, and your name.

Insert the “Jewel Case Label” to each entry.

Submit as many entries as you like, but each entry must be on separate DVD with a separate entry form. Be sure to record the total entry fee for all entries on each form. DVD’s will not be returned.

A program may be entered in more than one category (if it fits the description).

Programs entered in the wrong category or technically unable to view will be disqualified at the discretion of the judging team. No refunds.

If able, include a chapter mark to the segment that will be judged. DVD’s will only be played from that point, minimum of five minutes.

Make one check, with your total entry fee payable to the “SCAN NATOA INC.” or pay online.

Mail the entire package to:

SCAN NATOA c/o CityTV Santa Monica

Attn: STAR AWARDS

1717 4th Street Suite 100

Santa Monica CA 90401

No later than MARCH 21, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

2010 STAR AWARDS ENTRY FORM

Program Title:______

Program Length:______Date First Cablecast:___/___/___

Contact:______

Organization:______

Address:______

City/State/Zip:______

Phone:______Fax:______

Email Address:______Web:______

Producer’s Name:______

Program Description:______

______

Program Objective:______

______

Channel name or

Producer’s name to be

engraved on Award:______

Entry Fee Members:$20 ______Entry Fee Non-Members: $35 ______

TOTAL AMOUNT:______

The purpose of the Awards is to promote and recognize outstanding community programming produced by local jurisdictions. I understand that my signature indicates that I have the authority to submit this program and have obtained all approvals, clearances, licenses, etc., for the use of this program which I submit for the Awards, including but not limited to approvals by broadcast stations, websites, networks, sponsors, music licensing organizations, copyright owners, performers representatives and any other approvals that may be necessary to transmit program material over the cable system or Internet. I understand that I may be required to submit proof of said documents. I also understand that SCAN NATOA Inc. will use this program for the purposes of promoting the Awards and SCAN NATOA Inc.

Signature of Responsible Party: ______Date:___/___/___

DVD

INCLUDE INSIDE JEWEL CASE

(duplicate if needed)

PRINT CLEARLY

CATEGORY:______
Program Title:______
Program Length:______:______
Date First Cablecast:______/______/______
Contact:______
Organization:______
Address:______
City/State/Zip:______
Phone:(______)______-______

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