2018-2019 Rules and By Category Submission Guide FINAL€¦ · first round entrants will submit a reel of up to 15 minutes of clips from the 2018 season. This is NOT a sizzle reel

46th Annual

General Rules & Submission

Guide

2018 2019

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To Submit Entries or Register to Judge go to daytimeemmys.dmds.com

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES SECTION

What are the Daytime Emmy® Awards? ...................................................................... 6 What’s New in Daytime for 2018-2019? .................................................................. 6-7 How does the Daytime Emmy® Awards Work? .......................................................... 8

Call for Entries ............................................................................................................................. 8 Entry ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Entry Submission Requirements ................................................................................................ 8 Judging........................................................................................................................................ 8 Challenges and/or Inappropriate Situations ......................................................................... 8

Entering the Daytime Emmy® Awards .......................................................................... 9 What Programs Can Enter? ...................................................................................................... 9 Programs – Broadcast – Digital – Regional ............................................................................ 9 Game Shows ......................................................................................................................... 9 Entertainment News Programs ................................................................................................. 9 Limited Theatrical Release ....................................................................................................... 9 Broadcast Daytime Series Episodes ...................................................................................... 10 2/3 Original Content ................................................................................................................ 10 Animated Programs - content ............................................................................................... 10 What Programs Cannot Enter? .............................................................................................. 10 U.S.-International Productions ................................................................................................ 10 Foreign Language Entries ....................................................................................................... 10 Spanish Language Categories .............................................................................................. 11 Specials, Series and Episodes ................................................................................................. 11

Who Can Enter? .............................................................................................................. 11 Can I enter in more than one category? ............................................................................ 12

What needs to be included on an entry form? ......................................................... 12 Submission Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 12 Entry Information ...................................................................................................................... 13 WYSIWYT - What You See Is What You Typed! .................................................................... 13 Team Awards ............................................................................................................................ 13 Entering Related Performer, Host or Craft Categories ....................................................... 13 Additional Entry Information .................................................................................................. 13 Emmy® Essay ............................................................................................................................ 14 Submission Video Upload ....................................................................................................... 14 Younger Actor/Actress Categories ....................................................................................... 14 Entry Certification .................................................................................................................... 14

Interactive Media Categories URL Submission Guidelines and Judging .............. 15 Individual Achievement in Animation .............................................................................. 15 Entry Fees and Payment Process .................................................................... 15

Entry Fees: Programs, Interactive and Short Format, Performers, Hosts and Crafts ....... 15 Payment .................................................................................................................................... 16 Refunds ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Errors and Omissions ................................................................................................................ 16 Important Entry Dates .............................................................................................................. 17

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Judging ............................................................................................................................ 18 How does Daytime Judging Work ........................................................................................ 18 Who can Judge? .................................................................................................................... 18 Conflict of Interest ................................................................................................................... 18 How are Submissions Judged? .............................................................................................. 19 Two Judging Rounds? ............................................................................................................. 19 Individual Achievement in Animation Judging ............................................................... 19 Performer in an Animated Program, Performer in a Preschool Animated Program AND Performer in a Children’s, Family Viewing or Special Class Program Judging ............. 19 Promotional /For Your Consideration DVDs /Websites ...................................................... 19 Disclosure of Judging Results ............................................................................................ 19 Important Judging Dates .................................................................................................. 20 Drama and Digital Drama Performer Category Judging ................................................. 20 Drama Categories Blue Ribbon Round Judging ................................................................ 20 Important Drama Performer Judging and Process Dates ................................................. 21 Blue Ribbon Round Judging .................................................................................................. 21 Post Judging Procedures ........................................................................................................ 21 Tabulation, Determination of Nominees and Recipients and How Ties are Handled ............................................................................................................. 22

Nomination Information ................................................................................................ 22 Nomination Announcement .................................................................................................. 22 Additions and Corrections ..................................................................................................... 23 Credit Falsification ................................................................................................................... 23 Post Nomination: Nominee Clips, Performer Headshots, Logos, Animation Artwork, Song Files and Acceptors ................................................................................................................. 23 Nomination Certificates .......................................................................................................... 24

Emmy® Statues, Plaques and Certificates ................................................................. 24 Award Ownership .................................................................................................................... 24 Who Receives the Award? ..................................................................................................... 24 Individual Achievement ......................................................................................................... 24 Commemorative Awards ....................................................................................................... 24 Recipients’ Certificates and Plaques .................................................................................... 24 The Daytime Lifetime Achievement Award ......................................................................... 24 Trademark Protection Policy .................................................................................................. 25 Promotion .................................................................................................................................. 25

©YANGAROO Online System – Submission Process ...................................................... 26-28 ENTRY PAYMENT INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 28 ENTRY RATES ............................................................................................................................ 29


BY-CATEGORY GUIDE SECTION

Cat # INDEX OF CATEGORIES Page #

PROGRAMS DRAMA

1. Drama Series .....................................................................................................................30 2. Digital Daytime Drama Series .........................................................................................31

NON-DRAMA 3. Preschool Children’s Series ..............................................................................................32 4. Children’s or Family Viewing Program ...........................................................................33 5. Short Format Children’s Program ....................................................................................34 6. Preschool Children’s Animated Series ............................................................................35 7. Children’s Animated Series .............................................................................................36 8. Special Class Animated Program ...................................................................................37 9. Educational or Informational Series ................................................................................38 10. Culinary Program .............................................................................................................39 11. Game Show ......................................................................................................................40 12. Legal/Courtroom Program ..............................................................................................41 13. Lifestyle Program ..............................................................................................................42 14. Travel and Adventure Program .......................................................................................43 15. Morning Program ..............................................................................................................44 16. Morning Program in Spanish ...........................................................................................45 17. Informative Talk Show .................................................................................. 46 18. Entertainment Talk Show ..................................................................................................47 19. Entertainment Program in Spanish ..................................................................................48 20. Entertainment News Program ..........................................................................................49 21. Special Class Series .........................................................................................................50 22. Special Class Special .......................................................................................................51 23. Special Class – Short Format Daytime Program ............................................................52 24. Interactive Media for a Daytime Program .....................................................................53 25. Daytime Promotional Announcement –Topical ............................................................. 54 26. Daytime Promotional Announcement – Brand Image Campaign –

Network or Program ........................................................................................................55

PERFORMERS /DRAMA 27. Lead Actress in a Drama Series .............................................................................. 56 28. Lead Actor in a Drama Series ........................................................................................... 57 29. Supporting Actress in a Drama Series ............................................................................58 30. Supporting Actor in a Drama Series................................................................................59 31. Younger Actress in a Drama Series ................................................................................60 32. Younger Actor in a Drama Series ...................................................................................61 33. Guest Performer in a Drama Series .................................................................................62 34. Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series ...........................................................63 35. Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series ..............................................................64 36. Supporting Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series .................................................65 37. Supporting Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series ....................................................66 38. Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series ......................................................67


PERFORMERS / HOSTS

NON-DRAMA

39. Performer in a Children’s, Family Viewing or Special Class Program ..........................68 40. Performer in an Animated Program ................................................................................69 41. Performer in a Preschool Animated Program ................................................................70 42. Culinary Host .....................................................................................................................71 43. Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program ..........................................................72 44. Game Show Host ..............................................................................................................73 45. Host for a Lifestyle, Children’s or Special Class Program ..............................................74 46. Informative Talk Show Host ..............................................................................................75 47. Entertainment Talk Show Host .........................................................................................75

CRAFTS

DRAMA

48. Writing Team for a Drama Series ....................................................................................... 76 49. Directing Team for a Drama Series ................................................................................... 76 50. Casting for a Drama Series ................................................................................... 77 51. Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama Series ............................ 77 52. Lighting Direction for a Drama Series ................................................................. 78 53. Technical Team for a Drama Series .................................................................................78 54. Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series ..................................................................79 55. Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series ..................................... 79 56. Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series ................................................... 80 57. Costume Design for a Drama Series .................................................................. 81 58. Hairstyling for a Drama Series ........................................................................................... 81 59. Makeup for a Drama Series .............................................................................................. 82


NON-DRAMA

60. Casting for an Animated Series or Special .....................................................................83 61. Individual Achievement in Animation ................................................................... 84-87 62. Writing for a Digital Drama Series ....................................................................................88 63. Writing for a Preschool Animated Program ....................................................................89 64. Writing for an Animated Program ..................................................................................... 90 65. Writing for a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Family Viewing Program ................. 91 66. Writing Special Class ......................................................................................................... 92 67. Directing for a Digital Drama Series ................................................................................93 68. Directing for an Animated Program ................................................................................93 69. Directing for a Preschool Animated Program ................................................................94 70. Directing for a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Family Viewing Program ..............95 71. Directing for a Single Camera Lifestyle, Culinary, Travel or Educational and Informational Program .....................................................................................................96 72. Directing for a Multiple Camera Lifestyle, Culinary or Educational and Informational Program ....................................................................................................... 97 73. Directing for a Talk Show, Entertainment News or Morning Program ........................... 98 74. Directing for a Game Show .............................................................................................99 75. Directing Special Class .................................................................................. 100 76. Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design ................................................................ 101 77. Main Title and Graphic Design for a Live Action Program .......................................... 102 78. Main Title and Graphic Design for an Animated Program .......................................... 102 79. Lighting Direction ............................................................................................................. 103 80. Technical Team .............................................................................................................. 104 81. Cinematography ............................................................................................................ 105 82. Single Camera Editing .................................................................................................. 106 83. Multiple Camera Editing ................................................................................................ 107 84. Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing ......................................................................... 108 85. Sound Mixing .......................................................................................................109 86. Sound Mixing for an Animated Program ...................................................................... 110 87. Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program .....................................................................111 88. Sound Editing for a Live Action Program ....................................................................... 112 89. Sound Editing for an Animated Program ....................................................................... 113 90. Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program ........................................................... 114 91. Music Direction and Composition .................................................................................. 115 92. Original Song ..................................................................................................................... 116 93. Original Song in a Children’s Live Action or Animated Program ........................................ 117 94. Musical Performance in a Daytime Program ............................................................... 118 95. Costume Design/Styling .................................................................................................. 119 96. Hairstyling ........................................................................................................................ 120 97. Makeup ........................................................................................................................... 121

Glossary of Terms..................................................................................................... 122-123


Daytime Emmy® Awards 2018-2019 What Are The Daytime Emmy® Awards? The Daytime Emmy® Awards recognize outstanding achievement in Daytime entertainment programming broadcast or made available between the hours of 2:00AM and 6:00PM, by conferring annual awards of merit in various categories. The presentation of these awards is intended to be an incentive for the continued pursuit of excellence.

What’s New in Daytime This Year NEW CATEGORIES

Outstanding Short Format Children’s Program (accepting Live-Action and AnimatedPrograms). The definition of short format in this category is 9 minutes or less.

Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for an Animated Program.

Performer in Preschool Animated Program

Original Song in a Children’s Live Action or Animated Program

CATEGORY CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS

The Outstanding Stunt Coordination category has been eliminated for this year.Should there be sufficient interest resulting in possible growth of future submissions,the committee will review this action next year.

Outstanding Original Song for a Drama Series has been eliminated. Submissionsfrom the 4 Drama shows will now be included in the Outstanding Original Songcategory.

Outstanding Interactive Media – Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series andOutstanding Interactive Media – Original Program categories, which both honorcontent that extends a viewer or user experience, will now be combined in to asingle category, Outstanding Interactive Media in a Daytime Program.

The category of Outstanding Digital Drama Series will undergo 2 judging rounds inorder to ensure all submissions are viewed and evaluated in their entirety. For thefirst round entrants will submit a reel of up to 15 minutes of clips from the 2018season. This is NOT a sizzle reel with any added content, internal editing withinscenes or enhancements. Entrants will present each clip as originally released andwill log the 2018 release date of each clip used along with time code for thebeginning of each clip on the submission form. Entrants will also submit a single fullepisode, to be held in readiness should the program advance to the Blue RibbonJudging Round. Programs that present episodes with a total running time of 10minutes or less, may submit two back-to-back episodes for this Blue Ribbon Round.

All Drama Performer categories now have the same submission rules. If a performercategory undergoes a Pre-nomination round, entrants will submit a reel of up to 4minutes consisting of any clips from the 2018 calendar year. Performers advancingto the Blue Ribbon round will submit a reel of up to 15 minutes consisting of any clipsfrom the 2018 calendar year.

If a drama performer category has less than 14 submissions it will NOT undergo a Pre-nomination judging round.

For both Guest Performer categories (Drama and Digital Drama), the previousappearance rule has been eliminated. Shows and their performers must confer andagree upon category placement (Guest or Supporting) and notify the DaytimeAdministration before submitting.


• Hosts entering for Lifestyle/Travel/Children’s and Special Class programming willsubmit a reel of up to 15 minutes of clips from any episodes of a Series or from aSpecial. The clips must be as aired, no internal edits, and not a sizzle reel.

• All Clip Reel categories – categories that allow multiple highlights, lifts orappearances from more than one episode - must note time code for each episodeand/or segment included in the submission. This will be noted in the Informationalfield on the online entry form.

• Individual Achievement in Animation – Storyboards, with corresponding dialogue,action notes and screen direction notes along with On-Screen (beginning and end)Credits will now be uploaded as PDF documents directly to the ©Yangaroosubmission site. As a reminder, again this year, corresponding Video Files will also beuploaded to the site.

GENERAL New Technical Submission Requirements:

Digital video transfer has now become standard industry practice and the©Yangaroo online entry system has steadily developed new enhancements forgreater optimization. Working with ©Yangaroo each year to refine theseenhancements, the Daytime Administration continues to take great care and timeto individually review all submissions for adherence to rules and to the A/V quality ofall encoded video in readiness for the judging platform and process. Whilesubmitters do receive notification that encoded video is ready for final Entrantreview and approval, this important step is often overlooked and neglected. In thepast, incorrect or corrupt source files, or incomplete file uploads and submissioninformation have resulted in exhaustive Administration review and repair, oftenjeopardizing submission and judging deadlines. To maximize the online process thisyear, it will now be the Entrant’s responsibility to ensure files are technically soundand that all rules are fully understood, followed and submissions are completed byeach deadline date in order to avoid disqualification. If an entry is being submittedon behalf of another individual or entity, that party must have full knowledge of theentry, submission rules and complete detail contained in the submission. Refundswill not be issued for submissions resulting in disqualification. Late submissionsreceived past the deadlines will NOT be accepted. No exceptions will be allowedregardless of the circumstances.

Submission Information: In order to retain a more detailed submission archive for a Series, the Daytime

Administration will be asking all entrants to make every effort to record thesubmission episode number and/or episode title on the online entry form.

Using the submission Team Member module (Credits) we ask that submitters supplyindividualized contact information for each person listed, whether it be a companyemail address; or in the case of freelancers, a non-company email address. Let theDaytime Administration help in distributing all relevant contest information –deadlines, nomination, and any other post-contest follow-up information!

Daytime Submission, Judging and General Information Assistance: In addition to the existing ©Yangaroo technical assistance chat feature, there will

now be a chat and FAQ feature on the site to enable faster responses to questionsregarding Daytime rules, judging, ceremonies and other general information.


How Do The Daytime Emmy® Awards Work? November 12, 2018: Following approval by the National Awards Committee and Trustees of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the new contest rules and procedures, and a by-category submission guide, for 2018-2019 are available online at https://emmyonline.tv and directly on the submission site at daytimeemmys.dmds.com.

A call for entries and notification to registration for potential judges is sent to a wide cross section of the daytime television community. Entries and judges are solicited from shows, networks, syndicators, independent producers and crafts persons.

Call For Entries: The Entry and Judging Registration Period begins November 12, 2018. The Daytime Online system at daytimeemmys.dmds.com, powered by ©Yangaroo, is activated and individuals may sign in and create an Emmy® profile. Once the profile is completed, individuals may process entries or register to judge.

NOTE: Returning Entrants must register anew. This is necessary in order for the Daytime system to maintain accurate and current submitter information as entrants are often involved in both the submission and judging process.

Entry: To enter the contest, individuals or show contacts log in to the ©Yangaroo submission site at daytimeemmys.dmds.com and ‘build’ their entries there. During the entry period, entrants may log in anytime to view the status of their entries, add, correct, update or finalize entry data and pay for entries. To encourage prompt completion of entries there will be an early entry deadline of November 25, 2018 at a reduced fee for information and payment *. All entry data and video upload must be complete by or before the final deadline December 21, 2018.

*NOTE: The purpose of the early entry deadline is primarily to determine if any categories will contain large amounts of entries or lengthy amounts of potential total judging/viewing time. These categories may be subject to a preliminary round of judging.

Entry Submissions Requirements: All entrants must submit content for each category they enter for evaluation by judges. This evaluation determines both the nominees and recipients in a single viewing round (with the exception of any necessary preliminary judging as noted above). Due to the variation of submission requirements in each category, please refer to the By-Category Submissions Guide section of this document which provides complete detail and deadline information for each category. (Every effort has been made to contain categories’ submission requirements detail on a single page).

Judging: Opening on November 12, 2018: individuals can register to participate as a judge, at daytimeemmys.dmds.com and create a judging profile. The deadline for judges to register is January 4, 2019. Before judging commences, approved judges are sent individualized login information to access and evaluate submissions and cast ballots online.

Challenges and /or Inappropriate Situations: The fair adjudication of the Daytime Emmy® Awards competition is of paramount importance. Any individual or organization that has observed potential impropriety or inappropriate behavior by any entrant, judge, administrating staff, or others in the course of the competition, or that has any concerns about a submission, judging, or other awards procedures or processes, is encouraged to report the matter immediately to NATAS by sending an email to [email protected]. All substantive reports will be thoroughly and quickly investigated.






ENTERING THE DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS What Programs and Content Can Enter? The Daytime Emmy® Awards are open to both telecast and online/digital

programming. Entries must have been transmitted to the public by a televisionnetwork, a cable company, satellite, the Internet, or other digital delivery medium.Digital is defined as multimedia projects that combine various forms of traditional mediawith social media and interactivity, as well as linear programming delivered online (overthe Internet, VOD, and various mobile distribution platforms, such as TV apps and otherconnected devices that stream content, etc.). Eligibility is limited to digital and telecastprogramming that was originally made available during the 2018 Calendar year.

ProgramsBroadcast: Series and Specials (depending on the category), and their related craftachievements, must have originally aired or been made generally available for viewing,by at least 50% of the US Television households between the dates of January 1, 2018 toDecember 31, 2018 and between the hours of 2:00am and 6:00pm. For programs notpreviously submitted in the Daytime Awards, you may be asked to submit coverage datademonstrating the 50% availability in the US. A coverage document can be uploadeddirectly to the ©Yangaroo entry form. A regional program that later receives nationaldistribution may compete in the Daytime contest, but not in the same eligibility year.

Digital: Daytime content made available via an online platform fitting any of the variouscategory and genre descriptions contained in the Daytime Emmy® Awards contest areeligible, but are subject to review and final Emmy® Awards contest placement approval.

Regional: Online programs intended for a regional audience only should submit to one ofthe regional Emmy® Award competitions - emmyonline.com/chapters-map.

Game Shows which air or are made available for viewing nationally between 2:00amand 8:00pm compete in the Daytime Emmy® Awards contest. Game Shows initiallybroadcast in the standard definition of Primetime (8:00pm – 11:00pm eastern / 7:00pm –10:00pm central), must enter the Primetime Emmy® Awards contest. Game showsinitially transmitted at 8PM ET on a single feed network, (e.g., via the internet or somecable platforms that reach less than half of the country at 8PM ET and more than halfthe country prior to 8PM ET - 7PM CT + 6PM MT + 5PM PT), qualify as national programs inthe Daytime rather than the Primetime competition. NOTE: Outstanding Game Show isa Series-only category and at least 15 episodes must have aired in the 2018 Calendaryear in order to be eligible.

Entertainment News Programs which air nationally between 2:00am and 8:00pm maycompete in the Daytime Emmy® Awards contest. They may also choose to enter thePrimetime Emmy® Awards contest in the category of Outstanding Informational Seriesor Special (competing with a variety of different kinds of shows), however they may onlychose one contest and the choice is “locked-in” for future years.

Limited Theatrical Release – Daytime programs that have had a limited theatricalrelease before being telecast or made available online are eligible to enter theDaytime Emmy® Awards provided they first aired nationally during the eligibility year.Any program that has had a limited theatrical release, defined as showing on 600 orfewer screens in the US over the period of one year from its release date, is eligible forsubmission. Entries will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

emmyonline.com/chapters-map


A Broadcast series considered eligible for Daytime (destined for, promoted as andpredominantly airing in the Daytime hours – from 2:00am to 6:00pm) may submit anyepisode in to the Daytime Emmy® Awards contest whether that episode premiered inPrimetime or Daytime hours. An episode from the series premiering in Primetime hoursmay not enter the Primetime Emmy® Awards unless the episode is a stand-aloneprimetime special.

All shows must contain at least 2/3 original material for the 2018 eligibility period, unlessthe previously produced material has been given substantial, unique and creativetreatment that results in an original program.

The animation content of either a fully animated or a combined animation and live-action program must be at least 65% new animation to qualify in an animated programcategory.

Categories are reviewed and monitored each year by the National AwardsCommittee. The Committee may consider eliminating a category or folding submissionsinto another appropriate category if it receives less than four entries. Conversely if acategory containing varied genres receives a high number of entries the Committeewill consider creating separate categories.

What Programs Cannot Enter? • Motion Picture Premiered Programs. Motion pictures originally presented in general

release to the public in theaters are not eligible.• Previously Aired Programs. A program, series or related craft, which aired and met

eligibility requirement during a previous awards year or another Emmy® competition is not eligible for participation, even though it may have been modified with new footage, sound track, musical score, etc.

• Telethons. Telethons aired for the purpose of raising money for political parties or charities are not eligible.

• Clip Show or “Best of…” Programs. These programs are not eligible.• Acquired Foreign Productions. Acquired foreign productions are not eligible.

U.S.-International ProductionsU.S.-International productions that feature financial and creative involvement between U.S.and international partners may be eligible for submission to the Daytime Emmy® Awards.Submissions must have had their first run in the continental United States. Any productionthat has aired first in any other country is not eligible. Should extenuating circumstancesarise in which a U.S.-International production airs simultaneously or first outside of the U.S.,just ahead of its U.S. broadcast, the Daytime Administration will review the eligibility of thesubmission on a case-by-case basis.

Foreign Language Entries Entries with content containing a language other than English or Spanish, must include either an English language voiceover or English subtitles. When it is necessary to submit a Spanish language program in an English language category (eg. Children’s and Animation), the submission must contain voiceover or subtitles.


Spanish Language Categories Entries for the Spanish Language categories can be submitted without subtitles or voiceover and will be judged by a panel of Spanish-language media professionals who are bilingual or Spanish proficient. Jury panels are comprised of members who have a credited body of work at the national level.

Programming created originally in the US or work created internationally for US Hispanic audiences which are first run in the continental United States, must be submitted by US-based media companies. Any production that has aired first in any other country is not eligible. In addition, eligible entries must have aired on US-based networks with a national distribution.

Submissions must have had their first run in the continental United States. Any production that has aired first in any other country is not eligible. Should extenuating circumstances arise in which a U.S.-International production airs simultaneously or first outside of the U.S., just ahead of its U.S. broadcast, NATAS will review the eligibility of the submission. Submissions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Specials and Series A Special is defined as a single original program, which is not part of a series, and is broadcast in one or two parts. A Series is defined as a program comprising 3 or more parts or episodes. Special Note: For the Outstanding Drama Series category, a minimum number of 35 original episodes must have aired during the calendar year. For Outstanding Game Show a minimum number of 15 original episodes must have aired during the calendar year.

Some categories accept a Series only. Refer to the By-Category Submission section of this document to determine which categories allow Series and/or Specials. A “special” episode of a Daytime series may be entered separately as a stand-alone special, but only if it was not part of the regular series, or it involved significant and substantive format changes such as a different program running time or different producers, writers and cast, or the content was designed with a beginning, middle and end rather than open-ended serial-style.

An Episode or Episodes Specials and Series Since the Daytime Emmy® Awards includes a wide variation of genres and program styles, an Episode generally refers to a coherent narrative unit within a larger work, or Series, that occurs over a period of time. Depending on the genre, the episode –whether fictional or non-fictional - may be serialized and ongoing, or predetermined to be presented as a limited run. Daytime typically contains Series programming with large numbers of episodes (Daytime Dramas, Talk Shows and Game Shows) and Series programming with smaller, more limited numbers of episodes (Culinary, Lifestyle, Children’s and Animation). Episodes from these Series are generally bracketed by opening and closing titles and credits, and/or are marked as individual units for streaming or download if released digitally. When a conflict exists between the packaging of a program by its producer and that by its distributor, the final distributed work as delivered to the viewer takes precedence. If a submission contains requirements relating to the number of episodes in an entry, the entrant will be responsible for identifying the start and conclusion of each episode, especially if the program does not contain any of the aforementioned traditional markers.

Who Can Enter? Anyone can enter! NATAS/Television Academy membership is not required. Producers, designated Awards Directors, Show Contacts or individual entrant Team Members may submit entries on behalf of their program, performer, host or craft.


NOTE: If entering multiple categories, we strongly recommend that shows designate a main

contact or “entrant/show shepherd” to handle submissions and generalcommunication with the Daytime Administration during the contest period.

If you are entering a Series into a team award Program or Craft category, in most casesthe submission will be represented by one episode. The entrant must include all eligibleteam members on the entry form, even if they did not work on the submitted episode.Please refer to the By-Category Submission Guide document for by-category eligibilitydetermination.

NEW/IMPORTANT: If you are entering on behalf of an individual or entity (program,network, performer or craft), you must fully confirm that the parties contained in thesubmission have complete knowledge of all eligibility rules, and have viewed and givenconsent to the content submitted on their behalf. There is now an entry system fieldthat must be checked before the submitter can proceed and complete the submission.

Can I enter in more than one category? A program may be submitted in one Program category only; however that program

may be entered in as many related Performer and Craft categories as are appropriate. In most program and craft categories, only one entry per program is allowed, with the

exception of Performers, Songs, Promos, Musical Performance and IndividualAchievement in Animation categories (see detail specific to this category).

Multiple performers from a particular program should enter individually, however Hostsor Co-Hosts must be entered collectively as a single entry. In the case of singlecharacter being played by more than one person, all performers would be included ona single entry. Please refer to the By-Category Submission section of this document formore detail.

Individuals who work in different craft disciplines on a program may enter in each of theappropriate categories associated with that discipline.

Individuals who work on different programs may enter their work for each program asseparate entries in the same category.

When a program has the choice of category placement, the producer has the discretion to enter the program and its individual achievements in the most appropriate category where it is eligible. Placement in that particular category locks in the subsequent years’ placements and cannot change from year to year without review and approval of the National Awards Committee. The placement of a program automatically directs the placement of all related performer and craft achievements. Please refer to the By-Category Submission section of this document for assistance in choosing additional and appropriate related categories.

What needs to be included on an entry form?

Submission Guidelines Please refer to the By-Category Submission section in this document for individualized category requirements, and deadlines. The index links to all categories, and within this document, internal links help navigate back to the index. For some categories there are links to related categories and contests for easier reference and assistance in selecting correct or appropriate associated Performer and Craft categories. Additionally, once a Program category has been selected in the ©Yangaroo system, and the submission processed, a list of available categories is displayed on the final Summary page.


Entry Information The entrant must provide complete and accurate information when completing the entry form. Refer to the By-Category Submission section in this document for complete category requirement. Please be sure to enter team members in the order you wish them to be displayed. This information is presented in official nomination and recipient documentation including press releases, invitations, print programs, and archive. NOTE: If you are submitting on behalf of a program or achievement, we ask that submitters make every effort to supply individualized Entrant Team Member contact information for each person listed (sometimes referred to as the Credits), whether it be a company email address, or in the case of freelancers, a non-company address. The system defaults to the submitter’s information, however it may be replaced by directly typing over. If the submitter chooses to supply their contact information on behalf of submitted team members, they will be fully and solely responsible for distributing all contest information and updates. Submitters are also responsible for ensuring each entrant’s video files are technically sound, the correct supporting materials are included and that the named individuals are aware and approve their entry submissions. Shows with large Entrant Team Members can utilize the feature on the entry form Team Member module that allows the entrant to download an Excel template, fill out the spreadsheet and upload directly to the submission site.

WYSIWYT - What You See Is What You Typed! Entry information appears exactly as entered into the ©Yangaroo system - odd capitalizations, misspellings, missing credits, everything in lower case or CAPs etc. The Daytime Administration is NOT liable for errors in listings that are the result of incorrect information being submitted on the entry form. There is window of opportunity to make corrections following the Nomination Announcements (currently scheduled for March 20, 2019). Keep in mind that information supplied by the submitter is displayed in official nomination and recipient documentation, including press releases, invitations, print program and EMMY® statue engravings. Once entries are submitted and closed for editing, corrections should be emailed to [email protected]. Corrections conveyed by any other method including social media will not be accepted.

Team Awards Important Note: The Primetime Emmy® Awards and News & Documentary Emmy® Awards often honor individual work for a specific episode or story. For the Daytime Emmy® Awards, many craft categories related to a Series are team awards. This means that a series will be represented in most cases by one episode or a clip reel; however, the submitter must enter all eligible team members who worked on the series in the entry form, even if they did not work on the submitted episode or no longer work on the program. Please refer to the By-Category Submission Guide section of this document for specific eligibility detail.

Entering Related Performer, Host or Craft Categories for a Series When submitting categories in addition to a Series Program category the entrant may choose the same or a different episode from the program entry – one that best highlights the work done by the entrant, performer, host or craft team.

Additional Entry Information Some categories require additional supporting documentation and reference materials for judges. This can be typed in to the Informational/Essay section of the entry form and in some cases uploaded directly to the system. The entry form will prompt for these documents and you may refer to the By-Category Submission section of this document for complete detail. In order for the Daytime Administration to fully archive complete submission information for future reference and request, it is recommended that Series episode information be recorded in the Informational section also.


Program Categories – Paper Credit Crawl: For new programs a complete long paper credit crawl may be required for Program categories in order to verify eligible entrant team members. If requested, this document (either PDF or word document - not video) can be uploaded directly to the submission form.

NEW/IMPORTANT: All entrants will be required to confirm that all submission and eligibility detail contained in an entry is known to all individuals entered and associated with that entry, and the content has not been entered in any other Emmy® competitions. These requirements must be met and checked in the system before an entrant can proceed and complete the submission.

Emmy® Essay It is recommended that entrants include an Emmy® essay or précis up to 200 words explaining why they believe the program or achievement to be Emmy®–worthy. This is an opportunity to include information regarding the entry that may not be evident in solely viewing the visual submission, such as a technical descriptions or how program, performances or crafts challenges were met during the season. The essay will be included on the judge’s ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. The Essay should NOT be unduly promotional in nature and may be subject to review and editing.

Over a number of years, The Daytime Administration team has received feedback from Daytime judging communities regarding the essay. Submissions are judged by peers, however many have stated that the essay can be helpful in their deliberation, and that the extra time and care taken by an entrant to inform and highlight their submissions is noted and appreciated.

NOTE: All entrants are required to reveal in writing any previously produced material submitted for Emmy® Award consideration or material which was not done by the entrant(s) themselves. This must be recorded on the online entry form in the Informational/Essay section.

Submission Video Upload Video is uploaded directly to the ©Yangaroo system at daytimeemmys.dmds.com. The ©Yangaroo homepage contains a guide to the standard and accepted media file formats for Daytime system documents and video. Should a post production person or department need to handle the media upload process, log-in information can be shared. Video and other required files are uploaded on the Assign Files to Submissions page. Where the same video file is used for multiple categories, the file is uploaded once and assigned to the appropriate categories. The Entrant is responsible for checking the source file audio/video quality before uploading. Once the submitted video has been encoded for the judging platform, a confirmation email is sent to the submitter, and the Entrant MUST conduct a final review for “judging-readiness.” If you are entering audio categories on behalf of a program, we strongly suggest that a supervising mixer and/or editor from the team review and approve the audio of your submission file BEFORE uploading to the ©Yangaroo system and AFTER the video has been encoded, to ensure that it presents the best quality for the judges.

For technical support, contact ©Yangaroo: [email protected] Toll Free: 1.866.992.9902

Younger Actress and Actor Categories Awards for Outstanding Younger Actress and Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series categories recognize the work of Performers aged 25 and under at the time of the original airdate of the submitted material.



Entry Certification All entrants must certify entries before submitting and paying for the entry. In doing so, he or she certifies that the entry material is submitted free of encumbrances and grants NATAS permission to use the material in conjunction with the Daytime Emmy® Awards process and ceremony, promotion and publicity surrounding the ceremony, and promotion, production and publicity authorized by the National Academy in all media in perpetuity.

NEW: Entrants will be required to confirm that submissions have not been entered in to other Emmy® Awards contests (Primetime, News & Documentary, Sports, Regional and International), and that all parties included in a entry submitted on their behalf have full knowledge of the entry, submission rules and complete detail contained in the submission. Confirmation takes the form of three drop down fields displayed on the entry form that must be selected and checked in order to proceed with an entry.

Interactive Media Category URL Submission Guidelines and Judging For entries in the Interactive Media for a Daytime Program category, URL links must lead directly to your Emmy® submission and should remain operational for the duration of judging. If the standard link is no longer fully live at entry or judging time, please create a sandbox “demo” environment or a link to an explanatory video or presentation to demonstrate how the content functioned when it was taking place. Submissions in this category will be evaluated by a live panel of experts. If necessary, entrants may present submissions to the panel in person, provide specialized equipment for judges to experience submissions as originally intended, and answer questions from the panel.

Digital content reflecting primetime programming should enter the Primetime Emmy® Awards.

Individual Achievement in Animation This category honors the work of an INDIVIDUAL in a variety of animation disciplines such as Production Design/Art Direction, Character Design and Animation, Background Design and Color, and is Juried Award, judged by a panel of animation experts. A program, network may enter multiple separate entries for individuals who work on the show. An individual may submit themselves if the program or network decide not to.

Hard copy artwork for most of the disciplines and a submission video file are required and must be sent in addition to supplying online information. See the Individual Achievement in Animation category details in this document for destination address. NEW: Storyboards and End Credits will be submitted online by uploading them as PDF documents directly to the submission site.

Entry Fees and Payment Process

Entry Fees

Program and Promo Categories: 1-26: Early Deadline (Completed By November 25, 2018): $425. Final Deadline (By December 21, 2018): $475 All Performer, Host and Craft Categories: Entries containing One Entrant Team Member: Early Deadline (Completed By November 25, 2018): $200. Final Deadline (By December 21, 2018): $250 Small Entrant Teams - 2-3 Entrant Team Members: Early Deadline (Completed By November 25, 2018): $275. Final Deadline (By December 21, 2018): $325 Large Entrant Teams - 4 or more Entrant Team Members: Early Deadline (Completed By November 25, 2018): $425. Final Deadline (By December 21, 2018): $475


Payment Entries can be paid via credit card or check.

Payment by Check: An invoice can be generated for the entry. Please make the check payable to NATAS/Daytime and note any and all related entry numbers on the check. You can find entry numbers on the submission summary pages or confirmation emails associated with each submitted entry. Please make every effort to record the check number in the appropriate field in the online payment module. We realize that a centralized accounting division often handles payment generation. In this case, please note “TBD” in the check number field and alert the Daytime Administration to expect payment to follow. Payment of these entries must be received by December 21, 2018 (the final due date for submissions), in order for inclusion on the ballot.

Refunds As fees are for administrative costs, no refunds will be granted, except in the case of elimination of a category.

Errors and Omissions Daytime Administration assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions of those individuals or entities who have submitted information to the online system. Entrants are advised to review submissions with respect to correct name credits and other information before completing the online submission. Entrants should access entries on the online entry form and review all entry and team member information finalizing entries and sending to the Daytime Database.

Late Credit Additions: After the nomination announcements (currently scheduled for March 20, 2019), changes may be made and submitted free of charge for up to 10 business days after the announcement, however a fee of $100 will be charged for each name added to the credits after this deadline. This fee also applies to any changes made following the Daytime Emmy® ceremonies. Changes received more than 30 days after the Daytime Awards have been announced will not be accepted.

Any necessary modification or correction of submitted data must be sent directly to the Daytime Administration by email to [email protected]. You must copy the show producer.


Important Entry Dates

2018 • November 12, 2018:

• November 25, 2018:

• December 16, 2018:• December 21, 2018:

• December 21, 2018:

Call for Entries Announced – Rules and By-Category Submission Guide document Posted at www.emmyonline.tv and daytimeemmys.dmds.comEarly Deadline to Enter (online entry information and payment must be complete) Deadline for Drama Performer Pre-nom Video Submissions ** Final Deadline to Enter (entry information, essays, payment and video upload must be complete) Preliminary Judging Round Categories are determined.

2019

• January 4, 2019: Deadline for Video Uploading of Shows with content not airing or available until after December 21, 2018.

January 18, 2019: Deadline for Hard Copy Artwork for the category of Individual Achievement in Animation (see category detail).

• February 13, 2019: Deadline to activate live URL links for Interactive Media • February 13, 2019: Deadline for Blue Ribbon Round Drama Performer Video

Submissions• February 13, 2019: Deadline for Supporting Documents for Drama Shows –

Essays, Synopses, Scripts, Music Cue Sheets, Song Lyrics, Casting Documents, etc.

www.emmyonline.tv



JUDGING

How does Daytime Judging work? For most categories entrants upload video and supply accompanying synopses, essays or technical descriptions depending on the category. The Daytime administration assigns a panel of judges to each category. The panels evaluate the materials online and determine both the nominees and recipient in a single round of judging. If a category requires 2 rounds of judging (because of a large amount of entries and/or potential viewing time - see more detail below), an early 1st round determines a “shortlist.” Those on the shortlist advance to the 2nd or Blue Ribbon round where nominees and recipients are chosen. Nominees are announced at the Daytime Nominations announcements (currently scheduled for March 20, 2019), and recipients are revealed at the Daytime Emmy® Awards ceremonies on May 3rd and May 5th, 2019.

Who Can Judge? General: In order to qualify to judge, you must be an active member of NATAS or the Television Academy, be an active member of another television industry association with similar accreditation requirements, and/or have national credits in either Daytime or Primetime programming for at least two years and within the last five years. You may also participate as a judge if you have a significant body of work from an earlier time. An updated resume, bio or link is required each year for all judge participants, both working and non-working professionals, and may be submitted when registering online to be a judge. Registered judges are freshly reviewed for eligibility and are issued a new and unique judging ID each year. Renewal requires judges to have maintained eligible credentials, ensures that an individual’s current and accurate professional network, program or craft affiliation is updated, and assists in their placement on non-conflicted judging panels. Judges typically participate in Round One and Blue Ribbon judging rounds, and may receive two judging panels to evaluate on each round. More judging panels may be assigned if there is a reasonable amount of content to evaluate within the judging time frame or if specifically requested by a judge. The Daytime Administration makes every effort each year to place judges on different panels. Conflicts: If an individual currently works on a particular program, it may be considered a conflict of interest, however, a network affiliation is not necessarily a conflict, unless that individual has an executive role overseeing multiple shows for a network. If an individual has not worked on a particular network or program for two or more years, they are not considered to have a conflict if placed on a panel that includes that network or program.

NOTE: Registering to judge for the Daytime Emmy® Awards is a separate step and is required in addition to renewing membership. (Membership information maintained by either NATAS or Television Academy is not accessible to the Daytime Emmy® Awards Administration).

Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. Approval and panel assignment is made based upon information provided on the Judge’s Application or from past participation. In applicable categories, qualified peer judges from other genres will be permitted to judge, if necessary, to satisfy minimum panel requirements. If judging cannot be fulfilled by qualified member judges, the National Academy reserves the right to enlist qualified non-members but only when and where necessary to facilitate the fulfillment of panels. Daytime Administrators will decide whether or not such persons are of comparable standing to other members of the panels.


How are Submissions Judged? All entries of all genres (except for Drama Performer Pre-Nominations and certain non-drama categories – see note below) are viewed and voted upon in a single round of judging. Depending on the category, judging for Non-Drama categories will be completed utilizing either a Ratings Score system, (wherein each submission is judged separately and on its own merits without reference to or preference for the other entries) or a Preferential 1-5 scoring system, (wherein all submissions are evaluated in order of preference ie. “1” for the best, “2” for 2nd best, etc.). Non-Drama Programs are generally evaluated using a ratings score criteria of 1-10 scale for Content, Creativity and Execution. Performers and Crafts are evaluated using a 1-10 scale for Creativity and Execution. All Drama, Game Show, Legal Courtroom, Talk Show Program and Talk Show Host categories, as well as Casting categories use a 1-5 preferential scoring system.

Two Judging Rounds? Where a category receives a large number of entries, resulting in screening sessions that would exceed what is deemed a reasonable viewing length for a single judging round, it will undergo a Preliminary judging round. The Daytime Online system randomizes all entries in each particular category and creates a split panel based on the criteria of total viewing hours contained in that category. Daytime Administrators quantify a) the total viewing hours within each split panel, b) the number of individual entries contained in each panel, c) like networks and subject material and d) judges not having direct conflict with thematerial they are viewing, in order to create a balance of entries and panelists. Dependingon the category, each entry is scored either via a ratings system or a preferential scoringsystem. A generous raw score-based evaluation and review by the National AwardsCommittee will determine the advancement of “shortlisted” entries to the second and FinalBlue Ribbon judging round.

Individual Achievement in Animation The category of Individual Achievement in Animation is a juried award. A panel convenes in person in Los Angeles to determine the Emmy®-worthiness of submissions in each of the animation craft areas of expertise. One, more than one, or none can win. Multiple recipients, however, are recognized independently. The award recipient(s) are notified of their accomplishment following the judging session.

Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program and Outstanding Performer in a Children’s or Special Class Program: Entries in these three categories are judged by a live panel of peer judges in Los Angeles.

Promotional /For Your Consideration DVDs /URLs NATAS requests that no promotional material or communication – either DVDs or website links - be transmitted to NATAS or Television Academy members during the judging period to influence judging or bolster support of any kind. As described in this document, entrants supply materials which are viewed by selected judging panels. These panelists determine both the nominees and recipients in either one or two judging rounds. Submissions are solely judged on the merit of the supplied viewable material and any accompanying synopses, essays, technical information and descriptions.

Disclosure of Judging Results Judges must not disclose to others or in writing, including any social media references, as to how they have voted. If they ignore or abuse this privilege, their ballot will be disqualified and/or their judging status eliminated.


IMPORTANT JUDGING DATES • November 12, 2018: Daytime Online system open to accept

Judging Applications to at daytimeemmys.dmds.com. • December 21, 2018: DEADLINE for all Drama Performer Judges to submit

• January 4, 2019:

• January 8, 2019:

• January 22, 2019:

• January 24, 2019:• January 26, 2019:• February 16, 2019:• February 21, 2019:• March 2, 2019:

• March 6, 2019:• March 13, 2019:

an online Judging Application at daytimeemmys.dmds.com. DEADLINE for all Judges to submit an online Judging Application at daytimeemmys.dmds.com. Drama and Digital Drama Performer Pre-Nom Judging Begins. (categories 27-30 and 34-37 only) Drama and Digital Drama Performer Pre-nom Ballot Return Deadline.Drama and Digital Drama Performer Pre-nom Announcements. 1st Round Preliminary Judging Begins 1st Round Preliminary Judging Ballot Return Deadline Blue Ribbon Judging Begins. Individual Achievement in Animation (Juried Panel) and Non-Drama Performer judging – LA Interactive Category Judging - NY. Blue Ribbon Ballot Return Deadline.

Drama and Digital Drama Performer Category Judging (categories 27-38) Only Registered, Qualified Performer judges may participate in this process. Performer Judges will first participate in a pre-nom ballot voting round beginning on January 7, 2019. NOTE: This year, the Younger Actress, Younger Actor and Guest categories will NOT participate in the Pre-nomination judging round. From the list of performer entrants appearing on each ballot, eligible peer voters will select ten candidates he/she believes is worthy of Emmy® consideration. The ten candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each category advance to the Blue Ribbon screening round that will determine the nominees and recipient.

Drama Categories Blue Ribbon Round Judging In 2008, in consultation with and agreement upon all the Drama Shows at that time, a specialized and unique judging system was introduced and implemented to encourage judge participation from the Daytime Drama community. It has previously been employed each year ONLY for the Drama Series and related Drama performer and craft categories in the Blue Ribbon judging round, however this year, it will be used also for the Digital Drama Series category judging for both Round One and the Blue Ribbon Judging Round for Digital Drama Series, Directing and Writing.

How it works: Each participating show is sent a judging “grid.” Shows internally agree upon and designate equal numbers of individuals from their show to each panel on the grid – the number dependent on the category. For the Program category 8 individuals may participate, for each Performer category and the Directing and Writing panels that number is 3. For remaining Drama craft categories the number is 2. Completed grids from each show are returned to the Daytime Administration who assign the designated individuals in the judging system. It’s important to note that additional non-conflicted qualified judges from other shows and genres are added to supplement all panels.





IMPORTANT DRAMA PERFORMER JUDGING AND PROCESS DATES (Categories 27-38)

November 6, 2018: Daytime Online system open to accept Judging Applications at daytimeemmys.dmds.com.

December 16, 2018: Deadline to receive Drama Performer Pre-Nom Clips (cats. 27-38). December 21, 2018:

January 7, 2019: January 22, 2019: January 24, 2019: February 11, 2019:

February 21, 2019: March 13, 2019: March 20, 2019: May 3, 2019:

May 5, 2019:

Deadline for Drama Performer Judges to Register at daytimeemmys.dmds.com. Pre-nom Performer Judging round begins. ** Pre-Nom Online Judging Ballots completed and submitted. Pre-Nominations are announced. Video Upload and Synopses for the 10 performers advancing from the pre-nom round (cats. 27-30, 34-37) are due for Blue Ribbon judging round. Blue Ribbon round judging begins. Blue Ribbon Ballot return deadline. All Daytime Emmy® Awards Nominations are announced. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards ceremony- Los Angeles – Pasadena Civic Auditorium The Daytime Emmy® Awards- Los Angeles – Pasadena Civic Auditorium

** NOTE: Payment for Drama Performer submissions must be received by or before December 21, 2018 in order for the performer to be included on the Pre-nomination ballot.

Blue Ribbon Judging Round: This round contains Younger Actress, Younger Actor and Guest entries and Drama Performers who advanced from the “pre-nomination” judging round. In this final round, entries receiving the highest tabulated score will determine both the official Nominees AND the Award Recipient. From the time of the nomination announcement until the recipient announcement at the ceremony, award recipients are known only by the accounting firm of Lutz and Carr.




POST-JUDGING PROCEDURES

TABULATING RESULTS FROM THE BLUE RIBBON JUDGING ROUND AND DETERMINING NOMINEES AND EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENTS

Both the Nominees and Emmy® Award recipients are determined from the Blue Ribbon viewing/evaluation judging round. The raw scores from this round are tabulated by the accounting firm of Lutz and Carr.

Determining the number of Nominees and the Emmy® Award recipient Based on the scores assigned by a judging panel to each submission in a category, there will be a minimum of 5, and a maximum of 7 nominees in each category, with the exception of categories where there are 5 or fewer submissions. In categories with 5 or fewer submissions there will be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 nominees. The highest scoring submission is the Emmy® Award recipient.

What if there are ties in determining the Emmy® Award recipient? In the case of scoring that results in ties, the entry with the greatest number of high scores from the judging panel will be the recognized entry (i.e. in categories scored 1-10, where 10 is the high score, the entry with the most 10s will be the recipient). If this does not break the tie, the entry with the greatest number of the second-highest values will be the recipient (i.e. in the example above, the entry with the most 9s). If this does not break the tie, the entries will be considered tied, and 2 or more Emmy® statues will be awarded, depending on the number of entries tied for first place.

What if there are ties in determining the number of nominees? In the case of ties that would result in more than 5 nominees, the formula for breaking ties between awarded entries (as noted above) will be used to determine the nominee cutoff, i.e. the National Awards Committee will review the number of high scores to determine thenumber of nominees above 5, if any. Note: The high score used to determine the cutoff willbe the highest score received by these entries, which will not necessarily be 10s and 9s.

In cases where ties between recognized entries, and/or issues concerning the number of nominees, cannot be resolved using the rules stipulated in points above, the National Awards Committee will use its discretion to determine the number of recipients and nominees.

NOMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT Nominations are announced (currently scheduled for March 20, 2019). The listing initially includes nominated programs, performers and crafts. NEW: A “producer proof” of full nominee team names is sent to entrants for full review, approval and necessary corrections. After additional internal review, a list of nominations with full credits is posted shortly after on the NATAS website at emmyonline.tv/daytime-emmy-awards/.

emmyonline.tv/daytime-emmy-awards/


Additions and Corrections WYSIWYT- What you see is what you typed! Entry information appears exactly as entered into the ©Yangaroo system - odd capitalizations, misspellings, missing credits etc. Additions and corrections to the credits of a nominated entry MUST be submitted within 10 business days in order to appear in the print program and any other official documents. Within the first 5 business days, changes can be made free of charge, however after 5 days a fee of $100 will be charged for each name added (or deleted) to the credits. Any necessary modifications or changes must be submitted and verified by the Executive Producer or designated show executive with a written explanation of the reason for the changes. You may email [email protected] to send additions and corrections.

NOTE: Following the Daytime Emmy® ceremonies, any corrections made to recognized submissions will incur a $100 fee for each. Changes received more than 30 days after the Daytime Emmy® Awards have been announced will not be accepted, regardless of the circumstances.

Credit Falsification Intentional falsification of credits will result in disqualification of the entire entry.

POST NOMINATION: Nominee Clips, Performer Headshots, Logos, Animation Artwork, Song Files and Acceptors Immediately following the Nomination Announcements, Nominees will be contacted with specific instructions for preparing and sending nomination clips for use at the awards ceremonies. Nominated Performer headshots and show logos for social promotion may also be requested at this time. Also requested for the Creative Arts Ceremony will be digital artwork files from animation winners, audio files for nominated songs, and designated on stage acceptors to speak should a nominated program or achievement be announced as an Emmy® Award recipient.

EMMY® STATUE, PLAQUES AND CERTIFICATES

A Special Note regarding Emmy Award® Recipients From the time of the nomination announcements until the moment the recipients are announced on stage at the ceremony, the identities of all award recipients are known ONLY by the accounting firm of Lutz and Carr. Any National Awards Committee discussion, deliberation or decision regarding nominations are conducted using unidentified raw scores. The only exceptions are for Lifetime Achievement Emmy® Award recipients and for the category of Individual Achievement in Animation, where a recipient or recipients are selected by the National Awards Committee beforehand or by a Juried Panel on the day of judging. These individuals are honored at the ceremonies with specially produced tributes and presentations.

Statue Engraved Bands In recent years at the Daytime Emmy® Awards ceremony, it has been the practice to pre-generate engraved statue bands for ALL the nominees in select categories. Immediately after a recipient is announced onstage, a team from R.S Owens & Company (the statue manufacturer) attaches the recipient’s engraved band to their statue in time for their arrival backstage where they collect their award.


Nomination Certificates Nominees receive a certificate to honor their accomplishment free of charge. Nomination plaques may be ordered by current and past nominees to commemorate their nomination.

Award Ownership Emmy® Awards are presented to individuals, not to their employers, even if an employer pays entry fees.

WHO RECEIVES THE AWARD?

One gratis Emmy® statue will be presented for each category honored, whether it be an individual or team award.

NOTE: If you choose to use the gratis ceremony statue as a Commemorative statue, there will be a $75.00 charge for that engraving. (see Commemorative Awards below for further details).

All individuals appearing on the final award recipients’ press release are eligible to receive a statue. The first statue is covered by the entry fee. There is a statue fee for additional Emmy® eligible team members listed on the recipient press release.

Commemorative Awards As a courtesy, each Emmy® recognized entry, whether program or craft, is eligible for a commemorative statue for office display. These commemorative Emmy® statues are solely intended for the network, studio or production company (one statue only for each) of an Emmy® award entry or craft. The statue is engraved the same as the individual Emmy® award, with the deletion of the individual's name and position title. Neither the organization nor any other special name may be engraved in place of where the individual's name and position would usually appear. The word "commemorative" is engraved at the rear of the statue. Commemorative Emmy® statues cannot be ordered for individuals.

Recipients’ Certificates and Plaques Emmy® recipients may order certificates and plaques commemorating their recognition. Individuals who are not eligible to receive Emmy® statues but who materially contributed to Emmy® Award programs and crafts are eligible for Production Certificates and plaques, pending authorization from an Executive Producer or Craft Leads.

NOTE: Statue orders take approximately 4 weeks to process once orders are received. Contact the Awards department at [email protected] for more details. Recipients looking to acquire the official engraved band for their statue should contact [email protected].

The Daytime Lifetime Achievement Awards This award goes to an individual, a company, or an organization for outstanding achievement in the arts, sciences, or management of television that is either of a cumulative nature or so extraordinary and universal in nature as to be beyond the scope of the awards presented in the categories of achievement. Members of the NATAS National Awards Committee accept nominations, and the Committee and NATAS Trustees choose the recipient(s). In recent years there have been recipients at both the Daytime Emmy® Awards and Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards ceremonies.


Trademark Protection Policy

Rules for the Protection of the Emmy® Statue The Emmy® statue is the property of and all rights are reserved by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Television Academy). The Emmy® statue may not be reproduced or used in any commercial manner unless otherwise permitted by the National Academy, it being understood that possession of the same is solely for the benefit of the recipient and the recipient’s heirs or successors in interest. If a recipient or the recipient’s heir or successor in interest proposes to sell or otherwise dispose of the Emmy® statue, such persons shall be obligated to return the statue to The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences which will retain the same in storage in memory of the recipient.

Promotion Emmy® recipients may refer in advertising and publicity to the fact that they are an award recipient and, for one year after the award was bestowed, may use a replica of the Emmy® statue in such advertising. A ® registration mark and the appropriate copyright notice: © NATAS/Television Academy, must accompany any portrayal of the Emmy® statue or moniker.


©YANGAROO System for Submitting Entries and Judging Where to Go and How to Use

WHERE TO GO TO SUBMIT ENTRIES AND SIGN UP TO JUDGE!

Go to daytimeemmys.dmds.com to access the ©Yangaroo system for Daytime Emmy® entry and judge registration.

Technical Support: Most people will find the entry system intuitive, however if youhave any problems, don’t hesitate to contact the ©Yangaroo support team via thechat function or email [email protected] or call Toll Free:1.866.992.9902.

Rules and Categories Questions: If you need guidance concerning the Rules andCategories contact the Daytime Administration at [email protected] or call212-586-8426. An email will elicit the fastest response.

Here is a short guide for shows and independent submitters with general system information and instruction.

GETTING STARTED:

Select SIGN UP NOW and create a User Profile. Once logged in to your dashboard “base camp” you can view the Daytime Rules and By-Category Submission Guide, a Video Specifications Document, Submit Entries, Register to Judge or sign up others from your production team to judge.

SUBMITTING AN ENTRY:

Select CREATE NEW SUBMISSION. The ©Yangaroo online entry system displays categories you may wish to enter. Once a category is selected, you will progress through all pages to complete required fields and enter entrant team member information. During the entry period, you may save and return to a draft entry as needed to finalize by or before the submission deadline. Once a submission has been finalized and submitted, any changes and adjustments must be made by the Daytime Administration after review. Many returning programs and networks appear for selection in drop-down lists. If you do not see your program or network, simply select NOT ON LIST and type it in to the field.

When entering a program, there are often additional related Craft categories you can submit to besides the Program category. If you are unsure which associated categories you can enter, refer to the ASSOCIATED CATEGORIES grid, found on the Dashboard or contact the Daytime Administration for assistance.

As an additional resource, once you have submitted your Program to a program category you will see a suggested list of available performer and/or craft categories on the Summary page to help you choose correctly.



ENTRANT TEAM MEMBERS (CREDITS):

Add eligible entrant team members in to the Team Member sub-form. The system will auto populate the contact information of the Entrant (the person preparing the submission) however if desired, the entrant may replace with individualized team member information by directly typing over. NOTE: The Entrant may enter their own contact details, however that person MUST relay any future pertinent submission, nomination or ceremony notifications and information to those entrant team members.

Please be sure to enter each submission’s entrant team members (credits) (with correct case and spelling!) in the exact order they should be displayed in any future official documents such as press releases, print programs and archive. For program categories, do NOT list entire production cast and crew, only those who are considered statue eligible. Submitters are also responsible for ensuring each entrant is aware and approves their entry submissions.

Standard eligible credit titles for each category appear for selection in a drop-down list. In certain categories there may be significant creative contributors to a submission who do not have a standard title. Contact the Daytime Administration if you are unsure. You may add a non-eligible title by selecting NOT ON LIST and typing it in to the field, however it will be flagged for review and approval.

Many Daytime categories (both programs and crafts) are team awards for a Series, where a person may be eligible to be listed only if they have worked a certain percentage of the total number of episodes airing in the 2018 Calendar Year. The total number of episodes should be recorded early in the submission form. As you add team members you will need to record the number of episodes an individual worked. The system calculates greater than 19% or 40% (depending on the category) and allows that person to be added. In certain instances an individual may be eligible and under contract for the season or the year, and that will override percentage rules. Check the Submission Guide in this document for details in any category.

MEDIA UPLOAD: Upload video files or any other required media (PDF and Excel files) directly into the submission on the Assign Files to Submission page. NOTE: You may need to ask your Show or Studio IT Department for assistance if there are firewalls or systems in place that prevent you from uploading files. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the ©Yangaroo Technical Support team also to help facilitate the process.

The ©Yangaroo dashboard includes a document outlining standard and accepted media file formats required to upload to a submission. If a post-production department or entity is handling the media upload process, you will need to share your log-in information. SPECIAL NOTE: Although the Daytime Administration makes every effort to fully review submission file readiness, it is the Entrant’s responsibility to ensure the original source AND encoded files are technically sound and ready for Judging.

Submission video for judging: Shortly after your upload is complete, you will receive notification that your submitted video has been encoded and is ready for review and approval. Be sure to check your entire submission for optimal A/V quality before it is presented to the judging platform and repair or replace where necessary.

Multiple categories: If you are submitting the same video file across multiple categories (in categories where the submission requirements are the same), upload the file once only and assign it to those categories. NOTE: We strongly recommend when submitting for visual and audio craft categories that a supervising editor or audio mixer review video and audio quality after the video has been encoded to ensure it represents the best quality for the judges.


SUBMISSION DEADLINES: There is an Early Submission Deadline of November 25, 2018 with lower entry fees across all categories. The Final Submission Deadline is December 21, 2018 and Video Upload MUST be completed by or before this date. See more detail on the next pages. NOTE: For programs or performances that are scheduled to air between December 20th and December 31st, the video upload deadline will be extended by or before Friday, January 4, 2019.

REGISTERING TO JUDGE: If you are new to Daytime, you can register for judging by selecting BECOME A JUDGE on the homepage or from the Dashboard if you have already logged in. Returning judges need to register anew. By doing so they supply current and accurate information and will receive a new and unique judging ID for the current contest. You can also sign up others from your Production Teams for judging by selecting SIGN UP AN EMMY® JUDGE. All applications for judging will be reviewed by the Daytime Administration.

ENTRY PAYMENT INFORMATION

ENTRY FEES:

You can pay via credit card or by check and pay for multiple entries in bulk, or singularly if necessary.

ENTRY DEADLINES:

If you wish to fulfill the Early Entry Deadline – November 25st (which has a lower fee), but cannot complete the video upload process, or the essay/plot summary requirements for a submission, select Upload Later on the Media Upload page in order to advance to and complete the Payment section. This will essentially complete the “paperwork” portion of your entry, but allow you to return to any submission before the Final Entry Deadline of December 20th to upload any required media (video files or documents) and to finalize essays, synopses, plot summaries or technical descriptions. NOTE: If you wish to add additional team members or adjust any other identifying information such as Program Name or Network to a submission that has been paid for, you must contact the Daytime Administration.


ENTRY RATES:

PROGRAM CATEGORIES – 1-26

Early Deadline Entry Fee - by or before November 25, 2018: $425 (for completion of entry paperwork and payment – video should be uploaded by or before December 21, 2018) Final Deadline Entry Fee - by or before December 21, 2018: $475

**For these categories the fee covers any number of eligible team members included on the entry form.

DRAMA PERFORMER CATEGORIES 27-38

Early Deadline Entry Fee - by or before November 25, 2018: $200. (Online entrant information paperwork and payment must be complete. NOTE: Video Upload for Categories 27-38 must be completed by or before December 16th. Other categories can be completed by or before January 4, 2019

Final Deadline Entry Fee - by or before December 21, 2018: $250 (Online Entry Information, Payment and Video Upload processes must be complete)

** For performances that are scheduled to air between December 20th and December 31st, video may be uploaded by or before Friday, January 4, 2019

PERFORMER/HOST CATEGORIES 39-47

Early Deadline Entry Fee - by or before November 25, 2018: Single Performer or Host - $200 2-3 Co-Hosts - $2754 or more Co-Hosts - $425

Final Deadline Entry Fee - by or before December 21, 2018: Single Performer or Host - $250. 2-3 Co-Hosts - $3254 or more Co-Hosts - $475

*Some programs feature multiple hosts or a 2-person performer character. In these instances they must all be submitted in a single entry.

CRAFT CATEGORIES – 48-97

Single Entrant Team Member: Early Deadline - by or before November 25, 2018- $200 Final Deadline - by or before December 21, 2018- $250

2-3 Team Entrant Members:Early Deadline - by or before November 25, 2018- $275Final Deadline - by or before December 21, 2018- $325

Large Entrant Teams - 4 or more Team Members: Early Deadline - by or before November 25, 2018- $425 Final Deadline - by or before December 21, 2018- $475


CATEGORY 1 - Outstanding Drama Series (For a Series)

This category recognizes Daytime Drama Series – continuous, episodic works of dramatic fiction presented in serial format.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Line Producer[s] and Consulting Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTE: In order to be eligible in this category, at least 35 original episodes must have aired during the 2018 calendar year. Drama Programs with less than 35 episodes may enter into Category 2 – Digital Daytime Drama Series.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL:

One Hour Programs: Please submit any two episodes that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year. Half Hour Programs: May submit any two single episodes, OR two sets of back-to-back episodes from any time in the 2018

calendar year. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

REMINDER: If you choose to use the same submission episode across multiple categories (only in categories with the same submission requirements), you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

SYNOPSIS - due by or before December 21, 2018.

Prepare a SYNOPSIS, up to 200 words to add to the Synopsis/Essay field and include the following:

1) Episode Numbers and Air Dates of Submitted Episodes2) A summary of the submitted episodes including events/storyline/plot and any relevant back story leading up to thesubmitted episodes. Acknowledge any material that aired in a year previous to 2018. Text should be typed or pasted in to the Synopsis/Essay field. Please remember to proof read and spell check.

Click HERE for detail on how to submit an entry online using the ©Yangaroo website and to find entry fees for this category.


CATEGORY 2 – Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series (For a Series)

The Digital Daytime Drama Series category recognizes continuous, episodic works of dramatic fiction from over-the-air, cable, satellite and internet broadcasters which do not have the sufficient total number of 35 minimum original episodes to qualify for Category 1 - Drama Series.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Line Producer[s], and Consulting Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first made available in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES: There must be a minimum of 3 original episodes first made available in 2018 to qualify for entry into this Series category. NEW/IMPORTANT: The Digital Drama Series category will undergo two judging rounds to ensure that all expected

submissions are viewed in their entirety. Entrants are required to submit 1) a ROUND ONE clip, as described in theSubmission Detail below AND 2) a chosen entire Single Episode and corresponding Synopsis for the BLUE RIBBON judging round. NOTE: Programs that present episodes that have a total running time of 10 minutes or less may submit twoback-to-back episodes. The full episode (or episodes) will be held in readiness should the program advance to the Blue Ribbon round.

For both ROUND ONE and the BLUE RIBBON judging round, a judging “grid” will be sent to all participating showsentering this category. Each show will internally agree upon, designate and submit the names of 8 individuals from theirprogram to participate in the judging for this category for BOTH judging rounds.

Digital Daytime Drama shows may submit in additional Craft categories such as Lighting, Audio, Cinematography, Editing,Hair, Makeup and Costume etc. (Categories 76-97).

Writers should be entered in Writing for a Digital Drama Series (62). Directors can enter Directing for a Digital Drama Series (67).

SUBMISSION DETAIL:

ROUND ONE: Due by or before December 21, 2018 Submit a reel of up to 15 minutes of clips from the 2018 show season. It must NOT be a sizzle reel. The content of the clips

should be presented as originally released. No new or added content, internal editing, transitions or enhancements (eg.music,audio or dialogue) is permitted.

Using the Submission Information field, you MUST1. LOG the original 2018 release dates of each clip used in the submission reel, whether they are released individually

over the year, or collectively on the same date.2. Note TIME CODE for the beginning of each clip.

BLUE RIBBON:

VIDEO SUBMISSION: Due by or before December 21, 2018 1) Submit ONE entire episode originally released within the 2018 calendar year. Programs with episodes that have a

running time of 10 minutes or less may submit two back-to-back episodes. These must be contained in one file for upload. If your submission advances from ROUND ONE this will be the representative submission (either one or twoepisodes) viewed and evaluated by judges for the Blue Ribbon Round.

2) NOTE: The presence of graphics and other digital tools or features in a submission is permitted, only if it relates to and is associated with the storyline and was originally included in the presentation of the content. Delete any non-related commercials, interstitials, promotional graphics, interactive hotspots or other outside content.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: Due by or before December 21, 2018 Prepare a synopsis up to 200 words to add to the Information/Synopsis/Essay field in the entry form and include the following: 1) Log the original 2018 release date(s) of the episode(s). 2) A summary of the submitted episode(s) including events/storyline/plot and any relevant back story leading up to the

submitted episode. If submitting 2 episodes, you must note the Time Code for the beginning of each episode. 3) Acknowledgement of any material that aired in a year previous to 2018. 4) Please remember to proof read and spell check.



CATEGORY 3 - Outstanding Preschool Children’s Series (For a Series) This category recognizes a Series which presents programming with a predominance of live action, and is intended for children aged 5 years and younger. The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], Line Producer[s] and Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. NOTES:

Directors can be entered in Directing for a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Family Viewing Program (70).

Writers can be entered in Writing for a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Family Viewing Program (65).

Performer(s) wishing to enter Performer in a Children’s Program (39) MUST submit a clip reel of all appearances from one episode and NOT the entire episode (please refer to Cat. 39 for details).

If you are planning to enter the program in additional related performer and/or craft categories, you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If the submissions rules allow you to use the same video submission for each category, you need only upload the video file once assign or “map” that file to each category submission (but only if those categories have the same submission requirements)!

NEW: Live Action Short Format Preschool content, whether for a Series or Special (defined as programming with a total running time of 9 minutes or less), can now enter Category 5, Short Format Children’s Program, and also enter related performer and craft categories.

Any featured On-Camera Musical Performances can separately enter Musical Performance in a Daytime Program.


Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include the main title and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field you must record the following information:

1) Episode Title and/or Number and Original Air or Availability Date. 2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but

is not limited to, areas of content appropriate to the category; such as entertainment, motivational, instructional, informational or educational goals and research. It should also include production and creative techniques used; any challenges that were met, along with the impact of the program after it aired. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.

You may be asked to upload a Long Credit Paper Crawl (PDF or Word - not video) to verify entry team member eligibility. If so you can upload the document directly on the Assign Files to Submissions page.



CATEGORY 4 - Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Program (For a Series or Special)

This category recognizes a fiction or non-fiction Series or Special featuring a predominance of live-action content, and is intended for children aged 6 years and older or for general family viewing.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Line Producer[s], Producer[s] and Series Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES: Host(s) can separately enter Host for a Lifestyle or Children’s Program (45). Performer(s) wishing to enter Category 39 -Performer in a Children’s, Family Viewing or

Special Class Program (39) MUST submit a clip reel of all appearances from one episode andNOT the entire episode (please refer to Cat. 39 for details).

NEW: Live action Short Format Children’s content, whether for a series or special (defined asprogramming with a total running time of 9 minutes or less) can NOW enter Category 5, ShortFormat Children’s Program.

Additional Craft Categories: If you are planning to enter a series in additional related craftcategories, you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight thework in those categories. If the submission rules allow the use of the same video for each category,you need only upload the video file once and use the online system to assign or “map” that file toeach category.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series or the entire SPECIAL that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and

include the main title and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field you must record the following information:

1) Episode or Special Title and/or Number and Original Air Date.2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but

is not limited to, areas of content appropriate to the category; such as entertainment, motivational, instructional,informational or educational goals and research. It should also include production and creative techniques used; any challenges that were met, along with the impact of the program after it aired. NOTE: This précis will be included on thejudge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in bothspelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.




CATEGORY 5 - Outstanding Short Format Children’s Program (For a Live Action or Animated Series or Special)

This category is open to an original Short Format Children’s Live Action or Animated Series or a Special, originally airing or first presented during the 2018 year. For this category, Short Format is defined as programming with a maximum running time of up to approximately 9 minutes or less.

A series may submit more than one representative entire episode, as long as the combined total submission running time of the episodes does not exceed 9 minutes. (Multiple entire episodes must be combined in to a single file for upload).

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Producer[s], Director[s], and Writer[s]. Other job titles may be considered for eligibility provided their role was more than supervisory and they made a substantial creative contribution to the content.

NOTES: This category recognizes programming of a linear video nature. If your program includes interactive and other

creative and innovative means of presenting and extending the content or engaging the audience, pleaseconsider submitting to the Interactive Media (Category 24), where the overall concept design andapplication can be best evaluated.

Directors and Writers may separately enter a related Children’s Directing or Writing category (LiveAction or Animated), however they cannot “double dip” and be included in this Program category. If aWriter or Director is also a Producer they can be entered here as a Producer only.

If a Short Format program includes a Host, they may be submitted to Host for a Lifestyle or Children’sProgram (45).

If a Live Action Short Format program includes a Performer, they may be submitted to OutstandingPerformer in a Children’s Program (39).

For Short Format animated programs, voice performers can enter either Performer in an Animated Program(40) or Performer in a Preschool Animated Program (41).depending on Program content.

Short Format Programs, whether live-action or animated, may enter other appropriate Craft categories, suchas Sound Mixing and Sound Editing and Main Title/Graphics. Animated Short Format programs may alsosubmit work to the Individual Achievement in Animation (61) category.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the entire SPECIAL or an EPISODE of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include

any main title and end credits. More than one series episode may be submitted, but the aggregate running time must not exceed9 minutes. Multiple entire episodes must be combined in a single file for upload. They do not have to be in the order they were first presented. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Informational Essay field you must record the following information:

1) Special or Episode(s) Title(s) and/or Number(s) and Original Air Date or Dates when content was first made available.

2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, butis not limited to, areas of content appropriate to the category; such as entertainment, motivational, instructional,informational or educational goals and research. It should also include production and creative techniques used; any challenges that were met, along with the impact of the program after it aired. NOTE: This précis will be included on thejudge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in bothspelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 6 - Outstanding Preschool Animated Series (For a Series)

This category recognizes a Series that features a predominance of animation and content specifically intended for children 5 years and younger.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Producer[s], and Line Producer[s] on the Series, or those credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. Series Producer[s] is only eligible if they have worked on and credited on at least 50% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES: Preschool Animated Specials should enter Special Class-Animated Program (8). Preschool Programs featuring a predominance of Live-Action should enter Outstanding Pre-School

Children’s Series (3). The animation content of either a fully animated or a combined animation and live-action series must

have at least 65% new animation to qualify in this category. A reminder that there is now a full contingent of Preschool Animated craft categories – Directing (69),

Writing (63), NEW: Performer in a Preschool Animated Program (41) NEW: Main Title and GraphicDesign for an Animated Program (78) Sound Mixing (87) and Sound Editing (90).

If you are planning to additionally enter the program in any of the above craft categories, you may choose thesame OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If the categoryallows for a full episode, and you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need onlyupload the video file once and apply it to each category!

NEW: Animated Short Format Preschool content, whether for a Series or Special (defined asprogramming with a total running time of 9 minutes or less), can now enter Category 5 ShortFormat Children’s Program, and also enter associated Preschool Animated performer and craftcategories.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include the main title

and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. If the

program includes live action segments relating to the presentation, they may remain in the submission.


1) Episode Title and/or Number and Original Air Date. 2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but





CATEGORY 7 - Outstanding Children’s Animated Series (For a Series)

This category recognizes a Series that features a predominance of animation and content specifically intended for children aged 6 years and older. The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Producer[s], and Line Producer[s] on the Series, or those credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. Series Producer[s] is only eligible if they have worked on and credited on at least 50% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES:

Children’s Animated Specials should enter Special Class-Animated Program (8). Programs featuring a predominance of Live-Action should enter Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing

Program (4). The animation content of either a fully animated or a combined animation and live-action series must have at

least 65% new animation to qualify in this category. A reminder that there is now a full contingent of Children’s Animated Performer and Craft categories. For

Children’s Animated programming you can enter Directing (68), Writing (64) Performer in an Animated Program (40) NEW: Main Title and Graphics in an Animated Program (78), Sound Mixing (86) and Sound Editing (89).

If you are planning to additionally enter the program in any of the above craft categories, you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If the category allows for a full episode, and you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

NEW: Animated Short Format Children’s content, whether for a Series or Special (defined as programming with a total running time of 9 minutes or less), can now enter Category 5 Short Format Children’s Program, and also enter related performer and craft categories.


Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include the main title and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. If the program includes live action segments relating to the presentation, they may remain in the submission.







CATEGORY 8- Outstanding Special Class-Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

This category recognizes an animated Special OR an animated Series which does not fall into other established animated program categories and may include content intended for ANY audience age range.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Line Producer[s] and Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES: • The animation content of either a fully animated or a combined animation and live-action program

must have at least 65% new animation to qualify in this category.• If you are planning to additionally enter the program in any of the above craft categories, you may choose the

same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If the category allows for a full episode, and you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

• A reminder that there is now a full contingent of Children’s and Preschool Animated Performer and Craft categories. For Children’s Animated programming, depending on the intended audience age range, you can enter Directing (68), Directing-Preschool (69),Writing (64), Writing-Preschool, (63) Performer (40), NEW: Performer–Preschool (41), NEW: Main Title (78), Sound Mixing (86), Sound Mixing-Preschool (87), Sound Editing (89) and Sound Editing-Preschool (90).

• NEW: Animated Short Format Children’s or Preschool content, whether for a Series or Special (defined as programming with a total running time of 9 minutes or less), can now enter Category 5 Short Format Children’s Program, and also enter related performer and craft categories.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and

include the main title and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. If the

program includes live action segments relating to the presentation, they may remain in the submission.


1) Episode or Special Title and/or Number and Original Air Date.2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but





CATEGORY 9 - Outstanding Educational or Informational Series (For a Series)

This category recognizes a series designed to educate, inform and inspire young audiences and the entire family. Programs may contain social, cognitive and health content with specified learning goals and can include such topics as math, science and engineering, arts, history, animal welfare, wildlife, health, professions and job study.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Line Producer[s], Series Producer[s] and Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES: Host(s) featured on programs in this category should enter Host for a Lifestyle, Children’s or

Special Class Program (45). Writers should enter Writing Special Class (66). Depending on the production style, Directors may enter either Directing for a Single Camera

Lifestyle/Culinary, Travel or Educational or Informational Program (71) OR Directingfor a Multiple Camera Lifestyle/Culinary or Educational or Informational Program (72).If the program is shot both Single Camera and Multiple Camera style, entrants can select ONEDirecting category only.

If you are planning to enter the program in any additional related craft categories, you may choosethe same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. Ifthe category allows for a full episode and you are using the same video submission for each category,you need only upload the video file once assign or “map” that file to each category submission.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include the main title and

end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.


1) Episode Title and/or Number and Original Air Date. 2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but is not

limited to, areas of content appropriate to the category; such as entertainment, motivational, instructional, informational oreducational goals and research. It should also include production and creative techniques used; any challenges that were met,along with the impact of the program after it aired. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as anaccompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Textover the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.




CATEGORY 10 - Outstanding Culinary Program (For a Series)

This category recognizes a series containing a minimum of at least a 50% emphasis on food preparation, recipes, techniques, culinary arts information and testing. The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Executive Producer/Host, Co- Executive Producer[s], Senior Supervising Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], Line Producer[s] Co-Producer[s] and Consulting Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES:

Informational or Instructional Programs with Culinary Segments (those which don’t contain at least a 50% culinary emphasis) should enter into Lifestyle Program (13).

Programs with a blend of Lifestyle or Travel that include culinary segments can choose to enter either Lifestyle Program (13) or Travel and Adventure Program (14), depending on the predominance of content, but NOT both.

Short Format Culinary focused Specials or Series (approximately 15 minutes or less) may submit to the Special Class Short Format category (23).

Hosts should be separately entered in Outstanding Culinary Host (42). Depending on the production style, Directors may enter either Directing for a Single Camera

Lifestyle/Culinary, Travel or Educational or Informational Program (71) OR Directing for a Multiple Camera Lifestyle/Culinary or Educational or Informational Program (72). If the program is shot both Single Camera and Multiple Camera style, entrants can select ONE Directing category only.

If you are planning to additionally enter the Host or Craft categories, depending on the submission requirements, you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include the main title

and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field please you must record the following information:



You may be asked to upload a Long Credit Paper Crawl (PDF or Word - not video) to verify entry team member eligibility. If so you can upload the document directly to the Assign Files to Submissions page.



CATEGORY 11 - Outstanding Game Show (For a Series)

This category recognizes programs featuring contestants, either alone or as part of a team, who play a game involving answering questions or solving problems for money and/or prizes. In order to be eligible in this category, at least 15 original episodes must have aired during the 2018 calendar year.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Line Producer[s], Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], and Writers credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES: Game Shows which air nationally between 2:00am and 8:00pm compete in the Daytime Emmy® Awards

contest. Game shows initially transmitted at 8PM ET on a single feed network, e.g., via the internet or some cableplatforms, that reach less than half of the country at 8PM ET and more than half the country prior to 8PM ET(7PM CT + 6PM MT + 5PM PT), qualify in the Daytime Emmy® competition.

Directors should be entered separately into Directing for a Game Show (74) Hosts should be entered separately into Game Show Host (44). If you are planning to enter the program in additional Host and Directing categories, you may choose the same

OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to usethe same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to eachcategory!






You may be asked to upload a Long Credit Paper Crawl (PDF or Word - not video) to verify entry team member eligibility. If so you can upload the document directly to the Assign Files to Submissions page.



CATEGORY 12 - Outstanding Legal /Courtroom Program (For a Series or Special)

For Daytime Judge Show, Courtroom and programming with a focus on Legal Cases and Issues.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Executive Producer[s], Co-Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], Line Producer[s] and Host[s] and Co-Host[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES:

Directors for Legal/Courtroom programs should enter in Directing Special Class (75). If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for most categories (depending on the

submission requirements) you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!


end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field you must record the following information:


limited to, areas of content appropriate to the category; such as entertainment, motivational, instructional, informational or educational goals and research. It should also include production and creative techniques used; any challenges that were met, along with the impact of the program after it aired. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.

You may be asked to upload a Long Credit Paper Crawl (PDF or Word - not video) to verify entry team member eligibility. If so you can upload document directly to the Assign Files to Submissions page.



CATEGORY 13 - Outstanding Lifestyle Program (For a Series)

The Lifestyle Program category recognizes a Series that instructs, motivates, demonstrates, offers “how to” guidance, and provides “Lifestyle” information. It can include such fields as home improvement, renovation, decoration and repair, gardening/outdoors, crafts, automotive review and repair, consumer and product reviews, health, fitness, athletic, spiritual, aging, etc.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Co-Executive Producer[s], Senior Supervising Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], Line Producer[s] Co-Producer[s], and Consulting Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES:

• Programs with at least a 50% focus on Culinary Arts should enter in Culinary Program (10).• Programs that predominantly feature Travel, Adventure Exploration and Culture should enter in

Travel and Adventure Program (14).• Lifestyle Hosts should be entered in Host for a Lifestyle, Children’s or Special Class Program

(45).• Depending on the production style, Directors may enter either Directing for a Single Camera

Lifestyle/Culinary, Travel or Educational or Informational Program (71) OR Directing for a Multiple Camera Lifestyle/Culinary or Educational or Informational Program (72). If the program is shot both Single Camera and Multiple Camera style, entrants can select ONE Directing category only.

• If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for most categories (depending on the submission requirements) you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!






You may be asked to upload a Long Credit Paper Crawl (PDF or Word - not video) to verify entry team member eligibility. If so you can upload document directly on the Assign Files to Submissions page.



CATEGORY 14 - Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program (For a Series or Special)

The Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program category recognizes programming with a focus on Travel, Tourism, Adventure, Culture and Exploration.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Co- Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Producer[s], and Line Producer[s] on the Special, or those credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES:

Programs that may include travel but have at least a 50% focus on the Culinary Arts should enter inCulinary Program (10).

Programs that feature travel, but predominantly focus on “how to” guidance, and provide “Lifestyle”information should enter Lifestyle Program (13).

Hosts should be entered in Host for a Lifestyle, Children’s or Special Class Program (45). Writers should be entered in Writing Special Class (66). Depending on the production style, Directors may enter either Directing for a Single Camera

Lifestyle/Culinary, Travel or Educational or Informational Program (71) OR Directingfor a Multiple Camera Lifestyle/Culinary or Educational or Informational Program (72).If the program is shot both Single Camera and Multiple Camera style, entrants can select ONEDirecting category only.

If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for most categories (depending on thesubmission requirements) you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight thework in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need onlyupload the video file once and apply it to each category!

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series or the Special that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include the

main title and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.




You may be asked to upload a Long Credit Paper Crawl (PDF or Word - not video) to verify entry team member eligibility. If so you can upload document directly on the Assign Files to Submissions page.



CATEGORY 15 - Outstanding Morning Program (For a Series)

The Morning Program category recognizes excellence in morning programming that combines general and special interest topics, news, human-interest, culinary, crafts, lifestyle, popular-culture and entertainment. Those shows airing prior to 12:00pm are eligible to enter Morning Program. The submission should include content that is representative of the genre – Variety counts!

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of individuals with Producer titles, eg. Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Senior Producer[s] Producer[s] and Segment Producer[s], etc. (All other Producer titles are subject to review), Host[s], Co-Host[s], Anchor[s] and Correspondent[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes airing the 2018 calendar year.

NOTES:

Entries in Daytime Emmy® Awards are for overall programs, while entries in News and DocumentaryEmmy® Awards are for individual reports or documentaries. Entering the Daytime Morning Programcategory does not preclude entries of individual segments/ reports in the existing News and DocumentaryEmmy® Awards categories.

Entrants must choose the competition for a craft entry associated with a Morning Program. You mayNOT double enter material (eg. Editing, Audio etc.) in both the Daytime Emmy® Awards and the Newsand Documentary Emmy® competition.

Directors should be entered in Directing for a Talk Show/Entertainment News/Morning Program (73); A reminder that Morning Programs can enter other craft achievements, (e.g. Art Direction/Set Design,

Editing, Lighting, Make up, Hairstyling, Music Direction, Original Song, Musical Performance in a Daytime Program, Sound Mixing, Technical Team, etc).You can find the appropriate submission specifications for thesecategories in this document.

If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for most categories (depending on thesubmission requirements) you may choose the same OR a different Program Day for submission that besthighlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each categorysubmission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

. VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: • Please submit an entire single show. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. • If you wish to submit from a program day that will air after December 21st and before December 31st, the video upload

deadline will be extended to Friday, January 4, 2019.• DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.


1) Episode or Show Number and Original Air Date.2) For shows with large entrant team numbers, please be sure to download the Excel template, fill out the spreadsheet,

and upload directly to the ©Yangaroo submission site.3) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but is not



https://emmyonline.tv/2018-news-documentary-emmy-awards/


CATEGORY 16 - Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish (For a Series)

The Morning Program in Spanish category recognizes excellence in morning programming that combines general and special interest topics, news, human-interest, culinary, crafts, lifestyle, popular-culture and entertainment. Those shows airing prior to 12:00pm are eligible to enter Morning Program in Spanish. The submission should include content that is representative of the genre – Variety counts!

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Executive Producer[s], Producer[s], Director[s], Writer[s], Host[s], Co-Host[s], Anchor[s] and Correspondent[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of the total episodes airing the 2018 calendar year.

NOTES:

Entries in Daytime Emmy® Awards are for overall programs, while entries in News and DocumentaryEmmy® Awards are for individual reports or documentaries. Entering the Daytime Morning Program inSpanish category does not preclude entries of individual segments/ reports in the existing News andDocumentary Emmy® Awards Spanish language categories.

Entrants must choose the competition for a craft entry associated with a Morning Program. You mayNOT double enter material (eg. Editing, Audio etc.) in both the Daytime Emmy® Awards and the Newsand Documentary Emmy® competition.

A reminder that Morning Programs in Spanish can enter other craft achievements, (e.g. Art Direction/SetDesign, Editing, Lighting, Make up, Hairstyling, Music Direction, Original Song, Musical Performance in a Daytime Program, Sound Mixing, Technical Team, etc). You can find the appropriate submission specificationsfor these categories in this document.

If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for most categories (depending on thesubmission requirements) you may choose the same OR a different Program Day for submission that besthighlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each categorysubmission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: • Please submit an entire single day’s show. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. • This is a Spanish-language category and the video can be submitted without subtitles or voiceover and will be judged by a panel of

Spanish-language media professionals who are bilingual or Spanish proficient.• If you wish to submit from a program day that will air after December 21st and before December 31st, the video upload deadline

will be extended to Friday, January 4, 2019.• DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.


1) Episode or Show Number and Original Air Date.2) For shows with large entrant team numbers, please be sure to download the Excel template, fill out the spreadsheet,

and upload directly to the ©Yangaroo submission site.3) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but is not



https://emmyonline.tv/2018-news-documentary-emmy-awards/


CATEGORY 17 - Outstanding Informative Talk Show (For a Series)

This category recognizes a Daytime Talk Show series with a predominant focus on informing the audience. The subject matter may include issues of societal concern. The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Executive Producer[s[, Senior Supervising Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s] Coordinating Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], Line Producer[s], and Consulting Producer[s] credited on 19% of the total episodes airing the 2018 calendar year.

NOTE:

A program may enter Informative Talk Show OR Entertainment Talk Show, but not both. Religious programming, depending on format and focus, may enter this category OR Special Class Series (21),

but not both. Programs that entered Informative Talk Show in a previous year must be placed in this category again this

year. If the entire focus of the program has changed from a previous year, placement in another category must be reviewed and approved by the National Awards Committee.

If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for many categories (depending on the submission requirements) you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

Host(s) for programs entering in this category should be entered into Informative Talk Show Host (46) VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload UP TO TWO EPISODES of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include the main title

and end credits. The Video Uploads are due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Informational Essay field you must record the following information:

1) Episode Titles and/or Numbers and Original Air Dates. 2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but is not





CATEGORY 18 - Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show (For a Series)

This category recognizes a Daytime Talk Show series with a predominant focus on Entertainment.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Senior Supervising Producer[s], Senior Coordinating Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], Line Producer[s], and Consulting Producer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of the total episodes airing the 2018 calendar year.

NOTE:

A program may enter Entertainment Talk Show OR Informative Talk Show, but not both. Programs that entered Entertainment Talk Show in a previous year must be placed in this category again

this year. If the entire focus of the program has changed from a previous year, placement in another category must be reviewed and approved by the National Awards Committee.

If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for many categories (depending on the submission requirements) you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

Host(s) for programs entering in this category should be entered into Entertainment Talk Show Host (47)

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload UP TO TWO EPISODES of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include the main title

and end credits. The Video Uploads are due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Informational Essay field you must record the following information:

1) Episode Titles and/or Numbers and Original Air Dates. 2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but is not





CATEGORY 19 - Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish (For a Series) This category recognizes a Daytime Series in Spanish with a predominant focus on Entertainment. The category may contain such genres as Daytime Talk, Game Show, Court, Lifestyle, Culinary, Children’s, Travel and Entertainment News shows.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Executive Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Director[s] and Writer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% the total episodes airing during the 2018 calendar year.

NOTES:

Directors and Writers must be included in this program category entry and cannot enter their craft separately. Hosts, Anchors or Correspondents associated with an entry this category may be entered individually in Daytime Talent

in a Spanish Language Program (43) You may enter additional craft achievements such as Art Direction/Set Design, Editing, Lighting, Make up, Hairstyling,

Music Direction, Original Song, Musical Performance in a Daytime Program, Sound Mixing, Technical Team, etc. Please findthe appropriate submission specifications for these categories.

If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for many categories (depending on the submission requirements) you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in thosecategories. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file onceand apply it to each category!


end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. This is a Spanish-language category and the video can be submitted without subtitles or voiceover and will be judged by a panel of

Spanish-language media professionals who are bilingual or Spanish proficient. If you are submitting a live program that is due to air after December 21st and before December 31st, the video upload deadline

will be extended to Friday, January 4, 2019.





Click HERE for detail on how to submit an entry online using the YANGAROO website and to find entry fees for this category.


CATEGORY 20 - Outstanding Entertainment News Program (For a Series)

The Entertainment News Program category recognizes excellence in news programming covering the entertainment industry. Entries may include content such as human-interest, popular-culture, celebrity gossip and interviews.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of individuals with Producer titles (subject to review), Segment Producer[s], Host[s], Co-Host[s], Anchor[s] and Correspondent[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of the original episodes airing the 2018 calendar year.

NOTES:

Nationally airing programs of this genre airing between the hours of 2am and 8pm may compete in the Daytime Emmy® competition.

Directors should be entered in Directing in a Talk Show/Entertainment News/ Morning Program (73). Other craft achievements, (e.g. Art Direction/Set Design, Editing, Lighting, Make up, Hairstyling, Music Direction, Original

Song, Sound Mixing, Technical Team, etc), from Entertainment News Programs are eligible to enter into the applicablenon-drama craft categories. Please find the appropriate submission specifications for these categories in the index.

If you are planning to enter the program in additional craft categories, for most categories (depending on the submission requirements) you may choose the same OR different episodes for submission that best highlight the work in those categories. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video fileonce and apply it to each category!


end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. If you are planning to submit an episode that is due to air after December 21st and before December 31st, the video upload

deadline will be extended to Friday, January 4, 2019. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.





Click HERE for detail on how to submit an entry online using the ©YANGAROO website and to find entry fees for this category.


CATEGORY 21 - Outstanding Special Class Series (For a Series)

The Special Class Series category recognizes programs that focus on general information, entertainment, or daytime programming which does not fall into other established categories.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], and Line Producer[s] credited on a minimum 19% of the original episodes airing the 2018 calendar year.

NOTES: Religious programming, depending on format and focus, may enter this category OR Informative

Talk Show (17), but NOT both. Only Hosts with a Producer Credit may enter this category. If a Program features a Host, Hosts or

Co-Hosts, they may be entered collectively as a single submission in Host for a Lifestyle,Children’s or Special Class Program (45).

Performers may be entered individually in Performer in a Children’s, Family Viewing orSpecial Class Program (39).









CATEGORY 22 - Outstanding Special Class Special (For a Special)

The category of Special Class Special recognizes Daytime Entertainment, Music, Variety Specials or Events. A special is defined as a single original program, which is not part of a series and is broadcast in one or two parts.

The Emmy® Award recognizes the work of Executive Producer[s], Supervising Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Producer[s], Segment Producer[s], Line Producer[s], Consulting Producer[s] and Host[s] and Co-Host[s] (if applicable).

NOTES:

A “special” episode of a Daytime series may be entered separately as a stand-alone special, but only if it was notpart of the regular series, or involved significant and substantive format changes such as program running time ordifferent producers, writers and cast, or the content was designed with a beginning, middle and end rather than anopen-ended serial-style.

If a Special features Performers other than Hosts, they may be separately entered in Performer in aChildren’s, Family Viewing or Special Class Program (39).

Featured On-Camera Musical Performances can be separately entered in Musical Performance in a DaytimeProgram (94).

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the Special and include the main title and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs or events that are scheduled to air between December 21th and December 31st, video must be uploaded by or before

Friday, January 4, 2019. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.


1) Special Title (and Subtitle if applicable) and Original Air Date. There is a field on the Submission Form to record aProgram Subtitle if necessary.

2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, butis not limited to, areas of content appropriate to the category; such as entertainment, motivational, instructional,informational or educational goals and research. It should also include production and creative techniques used; any challenges that were met, along with the impact of the program after it aired. NOTE: This précis will be included on thejudge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in bothspelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.




CATEGORY 23 - Outstanding Special Class – Short Format Daytime Program (For a Stand-alone Program or Series)

This category is open to original Short Format Daytime programming, with a running time of approximately 15 minutes or less, and recognizes entries from over-the-air, cable, satellite and internet broadcasters that aired or were made available during the 2018 year. Entries may include Daytime content such as, Daytime Drama (short format Specials only), Game Shows, Lifestyle, How-To, Instructional, Consumerism, Societal Concern, Educational and Informational, Talk, Travel.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Producer[s], Director[s], and Writer[s]. Other job titles may be considered for eligibility provided their role was more than supervisory and they made a substantial creative contribution to the content.

NOTES:

NEW: Short Format Children’s Live-Action and Animated content will now submit to the new ShortFormat Children’s Program category (5).

Comedy based and Reality Competition Shows are not eligible in this contest, but may be eligibleto enter the Primetime Emmy® Awards.

A Short Format Scripted Daytime Drama Series should be entered in to Digital Daytime Drama Series(2). A Short Special or Stand-alone Program may enter this category.

This category best recognizes programming of a linear video nature. If your program includes interactive andother creative and innovative means of presenting and extending the content or engaging the audience, pleaseconsider Interactive Media for a Daytime Program (24), where the overall concept can be best evaluated.

Directors and Writers may separately enter a related Directing or Writing category (depending on thegenre), however they cannot “double dip” and be included in this Program category. If a Writer orDirector is also a Producer they can be entered here as a Producer only.

If a Short Format program includes a Host or Hosts, they may be submitted to Host for a Lifestyle,Children’s or Special Class Program (45).

If a Short Format program includes a Performer or Performers they may be submitted individually in toPerformer in a Children’s, Family Viewing or Special Class Program (39).

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the SPECIAL or an EPISODE of the series that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year and include a main title

and end credits. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.


1) Special or Episode Title and/or Number and Original Air Date or Date when content was first made available. 2) A précis of up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary should include, but is not




CATEGORY 24 – Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program (For a Series or Stand-alone Content)

This category recognizes creative excellence in interactive media content that stands alone as original programming, OR content using platforms that extend or enhance the viewing experience, involvement and engagement of a Daytime television program or series beyond a linear video experience and in to the interactive realm. Interactive media components may include features such as tools, cross-platform environments, games or activities that unlock content, provide access to information, back-story or user-generate narratives, facilitate individual or collective participation, and social collaboration. The content must have been deployed domestically in the period from January 1, to December 31, 2018.

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Producer[s]. Other team[s] responsible for an overall interactive experience may be considered for eligibility provided their role was more than supervisory and they made a substantial creative contribution to the content. All titles are subject to review.

NOTES:

Platforms which enable interactivity may include Mobile (Smartphone or Tablet), Computer, VR equipment,Over-the-Top set-top box or Console, or Internet-Connected/Smart TV, where they can include features suchas tools, games, text chat/comments, voice/video communication, sharing of content, back stage or back story experience, ratings, quizzes and polls.

Content may originate from general Daytime content and reflect such genres as Game Shows, Lifestyle,How-To/Instructional, Culinary, Talk, Informational, Societal Concern, Travel, Teens, Children’s andAnimated Programming.

Adult Programming, Comedy-based and Reality Competition Shows that reflect Primetime content are noteligible in this contest, but may be eligible to enter the Primetime Emmy® Awards.

Programs providing a passive, linear viewing experience should consider entering Special Class ShortFormat or Short Format Children’s categories.

Talent - Performers, Anchors, Correspondents or Hosts and other Crafts-persons contributing to theprogramming may be eligible to be entered in applicable performer, host and craft categories.

This category is judged by a live panel of experts in the Daytime Emmy Awards New York office. Eachsubmission is evaluated on its own merits using a Ratings Scoring system.

Presentation to Judges: If the content was originally intended for specific devices such as VR equipment,tablets or phones, and you would like to be present to provide further information and answer judges’questions, you may do so. Alternatively you may send submission equipment and instruction to the DaytimeAdministration to facilitate. In either case, please inform the Daytime Administration to coordinate.

SUBMISSION GUIDE: On the entry form, please provide:

Program or Project Name Date and Time content was originally made available Participating Network (if applicable) Production Company (if applicable) Original URL (Optional): You may enter a link to a main or current page as a reference for judges. Emmy®/Submission URL:

Enter a link to webpage for particular content you would like judges to view and/or experience. This page may or may not necessarily be currently or publicly available or active, but must have been available in the

2018 calendar year. If the original page is no longer fully live at judging time, please create a sandbox “demo” environment to

demonstrate how the content functioned when it was first deployed. If you are unable to replicate the entire experience, you may link to a page and/or video that demonstrates and

explains the content. The video should be no more than three minutes in length. The purpose of the video is toprovide an informational walk through, focusing on key features and a typical user experience, and should not be apromotional, marketing, sales or sizzle video. Music and sound FX are permitted only as long as they serve thedemonstration, or are integral to the experience.

Content such as webpages or special sites must be live and available for evaluation by a judging panel during theBlue Ribbon Judging period.

Emmy® Essay: Submit an informational essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. Include a description of the overall goals and strategy, and the features, functionality and user experience. If the content is an enhancement or derivative of a television program, please provide a brief background of the source material for the interactive content. This essay will appear on the judge’s ballot therefore please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar.



CATEGORY 25 - Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement – Topical

This category honors creative advertising designed to promote and bring awareness to specific single episode of a Daytime series or single program event. Each entry may be for a single production or selections from a campaign. The program episode and the entry must have originally aired or been made available from 2:00 AM – 6:00 PM in the 2018 calendar year in order to be eligible for this category. Campaigns promoting a brand/image of a network or individual program should enter Promotional Announcement – Brand Image (26).

The Emmy® award recognizes Executive Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Coordinating Director[s], Supervising Producer[s], Producer[s], Creative Director [s], Director[s], Associate Director[s], Associate Producer[s], or similar job titles, provided their role was more than supervisory and they made a substantial creative contribution to the content and marketing of the promotional announcement and received credit as shows on the online entry form. All titles are subject to review.

NOTES:

Promos must be for Daytime programming and content only. You may submit multiple campaigns as long as each promotes a different episode or topic. Each campaign

may be represented by a composite of no more than three (3) spots.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: If you are entering more than one topical or episode campaign for a show, please provide a descriptive subtitle along with the name

of the program as an additional identifier. (eg. General Hospital: “Brenda Wedding” & “Kidnapping”) Submit and upload a SINGLE video file. The campaign may be represented by a composite of no more than three (3) spots which

were originally shown during the 2018 year. Dip to black between all spots or campaign segments. Using the Informational/Essay field, record TIME CODE where each spot begins in the submission. No internal editing for the enhancement of the submission is allowed. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Promo Campaign Information Field, please note Title of Campaign and Subtitle if submitting more than one campaign for

a series and the Original Air Date(s) of Promo Spot(s) (must be in 2018). If there are multiple spots and air dates, note the air date ofthe 1st spot in the entry form. Promo content must be as originally presented - no additional audio or video material, whether descriptive,explanatory or promotional is to be included or added.

In the Essay section please include an explanation outlining the promo’s specific goals. This essay should also address the degree towhich the promo “sells” the episode without misrepresenting the facts of the story underlying it. The text should not exceed 200words. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject toediting, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 26 - Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement – Brand Image Campaign – Network or Program

This category honors creative advertising and marketing designed to promote and bring brand awareness to either 1) a broadcast or cable network, multi program VOD app or streaming destination or 2) the entirety of a single Daytime series containing 3 or more episodes,. The Program and the Entry content must have originally aired or been made available from 2:00 AM – 6:00 PM in the 2018 calendar year in order to be eligible for this category. Campaigns promoting a content specific to an Episode should enter Promotional Announcement – Topical (25).

The Emmy® award recognizes Executive Producer[s], Senior Producer[s], Coordinating Producer[s], Coordinating Director[s], Supervising Producer[s], Producer[s], Creative Director [s], Director[s], Associate Director[s], Associate Producer[s], or similar job titles, provided their role was more than supervisory and they made a substantial and lead creative contribution to the content and marketing of the promotional announcement and received credit as shows on the online entry form. All titles are subject to review.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: If you are entering more than one campaign for a Program or Network, please provide a descriptive Subtitle along with the name of

the program as an additional identifier. (eg. Rachael Ray: “Just Getting Started”) Submit and upload a SINGLE video file. The campaign may be represented by a composite of no more than three (3) spots which

were originally shown during the 2018 year. Dip to black between all spots or campaign segments. Using the Informational/Essay field, record TIME CODE where each spot begins in the submission. No internal editing for the enhancement of the submission is allowed. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Promo Campaign Information Field please Title of Campaign (Subtitle if submitting more than one campaign for a show)

and Original Air Date(s) of Promo Spot(s) (must be in 2018). If there are multiple spots and air dates, note the air date of the 1st spot in the entry form. Promo content must be as originally presented - no additional audio or video material, whether descriptive, explanatory or promotional is to be included or added.

In the Essay section please include an explanation outlining the promo’s specific goals. This essay should also address the degree towhich the promo “sells” the brand or series without misrepresenting the facts of the story underlying it. The text should not exceed200 words. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject toediting, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 27 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Performer. All eligible Lead Actresses can enter.

Notes: Drama Performer Entry Submission and Judging Process: Lead and Supporting Performer entrants will

submit a video reel for a Pre-Nomination judging round. A Performer Pre-Screen ballot will be assigned toregistered, eligible voters only. In this Judging Process, entrants who are judging can vote for themselves.From the list of entrants appearing on the onscreen ballot, each voter will be entitled to select 10 candidateshe/she believes is worthy of Emmy® consideration. The top 10 candidates receiving the highest number of votesfrom this Pre-Nomination judging round, regardless of the show, in each category, will advance to the final BlueRibbon Judging round.

IMPORTANT: If a drama performer category has less than 14 submissions it will NOT undergo a Pre-nomination judging round.

SUBMISSION DETAIL:

PRE-NOMINATION ROUND • Video Submission for ALL Lead Actresses - due by or before December 16, 2018.• Drama Performers must submit a reel UP to 4 minutes in total running time. It may consist of any clips which

first aired in the 2018 calendar year.• You also MUST submit a LOG of the original air dates of all clips used. This is new and MANDATORY and

should be added to the Informational/Plot Summary Field on the online Submission Form.• If the reel exceeds 4 minutes, you will be asked to resubmit.• Include a head slate with the entrant’s NAME and a HEADSHOT. The slate will not be considered part of the

required 4 minute maximum.

BLUE RIBBON ROUND – for performers advancing from the Pre-Nomination judging round ONLY.

Following the Pre-Nomination Announcements on January 23, 2019 entries will be opened and accessible to upload a new Blue Ribbon Round video submission and to add the written synopsis.

VIDEO SUBMISSION – due by or before February 13, 2019

Prenominated Performers MUST submit a reel up to 15 minutes in total running time. It may consist of ANY clips from any episodes (no montages - as aired) from the 2018 calendar year. Content CAN be but does NOT have to be from the same episodes selected for the Pre-Nomination Round. No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted. No more than 25% of submission may be from material prior to 2018 (ie. Flashbacks). The Head Slate must have a 2-3 second identifying head shot of the performer. Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes Slate “End Of Reel” at the end of the submission.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM – due by or before February 13, 2019

SYNOPSIS – Due by or before February 13, 2019Performers MUST include a Plot Summary” up to 200 words. Following the Pre-nomination Announcements on January 23, 2019, entries will be opened and accessible to add this text to the Informational/Plot Summary field online. It shouldinclude the following:1) A Synopsis of events/plot summary, defined as a description of contextual character placement and story arc within the

season and series. Synopsis text will appear on the ballot as entered online by entrant. Please remember to proof read and spell check.

2) Any submitted material that aired in a year previous to 2018 must be acknowledged in the text as well.

**NEW AND MANDATORY** • In the Informational/Plot Summary field, entrants MUST record:

1) A LOG of the original air dates of ALL clips used and2) Note the TIME CODE(S) for the beginning of each new clip.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT – Due by or before February 13, 2019 All Prenominated Performer entrants must upload a current Show-Approved promotional headshot to the system. Look for an upload field in the same location as the Video Upload.



CATEGORY 28 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Lead Actor in a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Performer. All eligible Lead Actors can enter.




SUBMISSION DETAIL:

PRE-NOMINATION ROUND • Video Submission for ALL Lead Actors - due by or before December 16, 2018.• Drama Performers must submit a reel UP to 4 minutes in total running time. It may consist of any clips which









SYNOPSIS – Due by or before February 13, 2019Performers MUST include a Plot Summary” up to 200 words. Following the Pre-nomination Announcements on January 23, 2019, entries will be opened and accessible to add this text to the Informational/Plot Summary field online. It shouldinclude the following:1) A Synopsis of events/plot summary, defined as a description of contextual character placement and story arc within the



**NEW AND MANDATORY** In the Informational/Plot Summary field, entrants MUST record:





CATEGORY 29 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Performer. All eligible Supporting Actresses can enter.




SUBMISSION DETAIL:

PRE-NOMINATION ROUND • Video Submission for ALL Supporting Actresses - due by or before December 16, 2018.• Drama Performers must submit a reel UP to 4 minutes in total running time. It may consist of any clips which









SYNOPSIS – Due by or before February 13, 2019Performers MUST include a Plot Summary” up to 200 words. Following the Pre-nomination Announcements on January 23, 2019, entries will be opened and accessible to add this text to the Informational/Plot Summary field online. It shouldinclude the following: 1) A Synopsis of events/plot summary, defined as a description of contextual character placement and story arc within the








CATEGORY 30 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Performer. All eligible Supporting Actors can enter.




SUBMISSION DETAIL:

PRE-NOMINATION ROUND Video Submission for ALL Supporting Actors - due by or before December 16, 2018. Drama Performers must submit a reel UP to 4 minutes in total running time. It may consist of any clips which

first aired in the 2018 calendar year. You also MUST submit a LOG of the original air dates of all clips used. This is new and MANDATORY and

should be added to the Informational/Plot Summary Field on the online Submission Form. If the reel exceeds 4 minutes, you will be asked to resubmit. Include a head slate with the entrant’s NAME and a HEADSHOT. The slate will not be considered part of the







SYNOPSIS – Due by or before February 13, 2019Performers MUST include a Plot Summary” up to 200 words. Following the Pre-nomination Announcements on January 23, 2019, entries will be opened and accessible to add this text to the Informational/Plot Summary field online. It shouldinclude the following: 1) A Synopsis of events/plot summary, defined as a description of contextual character placement and story arc within the




1) A LOG of the original air dates of ALL clips used and2) Note the TIME CODE(S) for the beginning of each new clip




CATEGORY 31 - Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Younger Actress in a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Performer age 25 and under. If a performer turns 26 during the eligibility year, they may only submit an episode that aired when they were 25.

Notes: This category does not undergo a Pre-nomination judging round. All registered Younger Actresses can and are strongly encouraged to participate in the Pre-nomination Judging

Round for the Lead and Supporting categories. SUBMISSION DETAIL: BLUE RIBBON ROUND VIDEO SUBMISSION – due by or before February 13, 2019

Performers MUST submit a reel up to 15 minutes in total running time. It may consist of ANY clips from any episodes (no montages - as aired) from the 2018 calendar year. No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted. No more than 25% of submission may be from material prior to 2018 (ie. Flashbacks). The Head Slate must have a 2-3 second identifying head shot of the performer. Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes Slate “End Of Reel” at the end of the submission.


SYNOPSIS – Due by or before February 13, 2019 Performers MUST include a Plot Summary” up to 200 words. The text should be typed into the Informational/Plot Summary field online and include the following: 1) A Synopsis of events/plot summary, defined as a description of contextual character placement and story arc within the


2) Any submitted material that aired in a year previous to 2018 must be acknowledged in the text as well. **NEW AND MANDATORY**

In the Informational/Plot Summary field, entrants MUST record: 1) A LOG of the original air dates of ALL clips used and 2) Note the TIME CODE(S) for the beginning of each new clip.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT – Due by or before February 13, 2019 All entrants must upload a current Show-Approved promotional headshot to the system. Look for an upload field in the same location as the Video Upload.



CATEGORY 32 - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Younger Actor in a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Performer age 25 and under. If a performer turns 26 during the eligibility year, they may only submit an episode that aired when they were 25.

Notes: This category does not undergo a Pre-nomination judging round. All registered Younger Actors can and are strongly encouraged to participate in the Pre-nomination Judging








ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT – Due by or before February 13, 2019 All entrants must upload a current Show-Approved promotional headshot to the system. Look for an upload field in the same location as the Video Upload.



CATEGORY 33 - Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Guest Performer in a Drama Series recognizes the work of an actor or actress who has made a limited number of appearances on a Daytime Drama during the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES: There is a possibility that a Performer may consider entering either the Guest or a Supporting category

depending on the credit, storyline or the number of episodes or appearances. In this instance the showand performer MUST be in agreement upon the category placement and consult with the DaytimeAdministration by or before entry time to finalize.

This category does not undergo a Pre-nomination judging round. All registered Guest Performers can and are strongly encouraged to participate in the Pre-nomination Judging

Round for the Lead and Supporting categories.

SUBMISSION DETAIL:

BLUE RIBBON ROUND




SYNOPSIS – Due by or before February 13, 2019Performers MUST include a Plot Summary” up to 200 words. The text should be typed into the Informational/PlotSummary field online and include the following: 1) A Synopsis of events/plot summary, defined as a description of contextual character placement and story arc within the







CATEGORY 34 – Outstanding Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of a lead actress appearing on a Digital Daytime Drama Series (2).


submit a video reel for a Pre-Nomination judging round. A Performer Pre-Screen ballot will be assigned to registered, eligible voters only. In this Judging Process, entrants who are judging can vote for themselves. From the list of entrants appearing on the onscreen ballot, each voter will be entitled to select 10 candidates he/she believes is worthy of Emmy® consideration. The top 10 candidates receiving the highest number of votes from this Pre-Nomination judging round, regardless of the show, in each category, will advance to the final Blue Ribbon Judging round.


SUBMISSION DETAIL: PRE-NOMINATION ROUND

Video Submission for ALL Lead Actresses - due by or before December 16, 2018. Drama Performers must submit a reel UP to 4 minutes in total running time. It may consist of any clips which



required 4 minute maximum. BLUE RIBBON ROUND – for performers advancing from the Pre-Nomination judging round ONLY. Following the Pre-Nomination Announcements on January 23, 2019 entries will be opened and accessible to upload a new Blue Ribbon Round video submission and to add the written synopsis. VIDEO SUBMISSION – due by or before February 13, 2019



SYNOPSIS – Due by or before February 13, 2019 Performers MUST include a Plot Summary” up to 200 words. Following the Pre-nomination Announcements on January 23, 2019, entries will be opened and accessible to add this text to the Informational/Plot Summary field online. It should include the following: 1) A Synopsis of events/plot summary, defined as a description of contextual character placement and story arc within the




ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT – Due by or before February 13, 2019 All Pre-nominated Performer entrants must upload a current Show-Approved promotional headshot to the system. Look for an upload field in the same location as the Video Upload. Click HERE for detail on how to submit an entry online using the ©YANGAROO website and to find entry fees for this category.


CATEGORY 35 – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series (For a Series) The Emmy® award recognizes the work of a lead actor appearing on a Digital Daytime Drama Series (2). Notes:

Drama Performer Entry Submission and Judging Process: Lead and Supporting Performer entrants will submit a video reel for a Pre-Nomination judging round. A Performer Pre-Screen ballot will be assigned to registered, eligible voters only. In this Judging Process, entrants who are judging can vote for themselves. From the list of entrants appearing on the onscreen ballot, each voter will be entitled to select 10 candidates he/she believes is worthy of Emmy® consideration. The top 10 candidates receiving the highest number of votes from this Pre-Nomination judging round, regardless of the show, in each category, will advance to the final Blue Ribbon Judging round.



Video Submission for ALL Lead Actors - due by or before December 16, 2018. Drama Performers must submit a reel UP to 4 minutes in total running time. It may consist of any clips which









In the Informational/Plot Summary field, entrants MUST record: 1) A LOG of the original air dates of ALL clips used and 2) Note the TIME CODE(S) for the beginning of each new clip



CATEGORY 36 – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of a Supporting Actress appearing on a Digital Daytime Drama Series (2).





Video Submission for ALL Lead Actresses - due by or before December 16, 2018. Drama Performers must submit a reel UP to 4 minutes in total running time. It may consist of any clips which












CATEGORY 37 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of a Supporting Actor appearing on a Digital Daytime Drama Series (2).





Video Submission for ALL Lead Actors - due by or before December 16, 2018. Drama Performers must submit a reel UP to 4 minutes in total running time. It may consist of any clips which












CATEGORY 38 - Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Daytime Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of a Guest Performer (Male or Female) appearing on a Digital Daytime Drama Series (2).

NOTES:

There is a possibility that a Performer may consider entering either the Guest or a Supporting category depending on the credit, storyline or the number of episodes or appearances. In this instance the show and performer MUST be in agreement upon the category placement and consult with the Daytime Administration by or before entry time to finalize.

This category does not undergo a Pre-nomination judging round. All registered Guest Performers can and are strongly encouraged to participate in the Pre-nomination Judging










CATEGORY 39 - Outstanding Performer in a Children’s, Family Viewing or Special Class Program

(For a Series or Special) The Emmy® award recognizes the work of a performer from a Children’s, Preschool Children’s, Short Format Children’s (Live Action only), Family Viewing, Educational and Informational, Special Class Series, Special Class Special or Special Class Short Format program. NOTES: This category is not a team or ensemble award. Performers from the same program must enter individually. In the

case of a single character being played by more than one performer, prepare as a single entry, but add all performers in to the entry form.

Host or Co-Hosts in Children’s, Educational and Informational Programs or a Special Class Series or Special should be entered in Host for a Lifestyle, Children’s or Special Class Program (45).

A performer may submit themselves if the program or network does not. In this instance, the performer should contact the show before submitting to obtain video and avoid entry duplication.

IMPORTANT: This category is judged by a live performer peer-judging panel in Los Angeles. Where necessary, you must provide an on-screen graphic during scenes. Be sure that the on-screen ID graphic placement does not obscure the performer. This will aid judges in identifying and focusing on the character being evaluated, especially if multiple characters are interacting.

Be sure to include ONLY the performance sequences in the submission rather than an entire episode or program. If that is not possible, you must provide time code when each of the performance sequences begin and end. This can be recorded in the Information and Essay field. Judges appreciate any necessary lead in or plot summary text along with any special character information and in certain instances, technical descriptions, however panelists in the past have remarked that they are focused on the performance and submission, and that any undue promotional language is annoying and should not be included.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Submit a clip reel from all appearances from the Special or from any ONE episode of a Series. Scenes must be lifted as aired

without any additional editing. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

Head Slate: Program Name, Character Name, Episode Title and/or Number, Original Episode or Special Air Date Please include a 2-3 second identifying head shot of the performer, or in the case of a puppeteer, an image of the character. (it may include the performer). Insert 2-3 seconds of black between scenes. Slate “end of reel” at the end of the submission.

If necessary, please provide an on-screen graphic – an on screen placement that does not obscure the performer - during scenes to aid

judges in identifying the character being evaluated, especially if multiple characters are interacting. Be sure to include only the performance sequences in the submission rather than an entire episode or program, or provide TIME CODE in the Informational/Essay field on the entry form for the beginning and ending of each performance sequence.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

If it’s not possible to submit a clip of performance appearances and you need to submit an entire episode, record TIME CODE in the Informational/Essay field for the beginning and ending of each performance sequence.

You may include any necessary lead in or plot summary text in the entry form, which will appear on the ballot as reference for judges and include any special character or technical descriptions as a guide for judges. Text up to 200 words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. The Text MUST be informational and NOT promotional. Ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 40 - Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program (For Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Performer in an Animated Program, recognizes a continuing or single voice-over performance in a series or a special first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. The performance can originate from a Children’s Animated, Special Class Animated Program or from an animated program submitted to the Short Format Children’s category. NEW: Voice Performers, whether child, teen or adult, performing in Preschool Animated Programs must now be submitted in to Performer in a Preschool Animated Program (41). NOTES:

This category is judged by a live performer peer judging panel in Los Angeles. It is important that the submission adheres to the following guidelines

This category is not a team or ensemble award. Performers from the same program must be entered individually.

If an individual voices multiple characters on an episode, they may include all characters in the submission, however all characters should be clearly identified on-screen (an on-screen ID graphic placement that does not obscure the character/entrant) and all character names must be included on the entry form.

An individual may enter multiple submissions in this category but only if the achievements are for different programs.

In the case of a single character being played by more than one performer (eg. a speaking voice and a singing voice), prepare a single entry but be sure to add each performer to the entry form and make special note of this in the Informational/Essay section on the online submission form.


Be sure to include ONLY the performance sequences in the submission rather than an entire episode. If this is not possible, you MUST provide time code for when each of the performance sequences begin. Include time code and any necessary lead in or plot summary text in the entry form. This will appear on the ballot as reference for judges.

Judges appreciate any necessary lead in or plot summary text along with any special character information and in certain instances, technical descriptions, however panelists in the past have remarked that they are focused on the performance and submission, and any undue promotional language is annoying and should not be included.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Submit a composite reel of all appearances from the Special or from any ONE episode of a Series up to 20 minutes total

running time. Scenes must be lifted as aired without any additional editing (no montages). It may contain a single voice/character performance or multiple voices/characters.

The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. Head Slate: Program Name, Character Name(s), Episode Title and/or Number, Original Episode or Special Air Date

3-5 second identifying head shot of the character(s). Insert 2-3 seconds of black between scenes. Slate “end of reel” at the end of the submission. To assist judges, where necessary, clearly indicate the submitted character by providing an on-screen graphic during scenes to help identify the character (or characters) being evaluated, especially if multiple characters are interacting. Be sure to include only the performance sequences in the submission rather than an entire episode or program, or provide time code for when each of the performance sequences begin and end.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: You may include any necessary lead in or plot summary text in the entry form, which will appear on the ballot as reference for

judges and include any special character or technical descriptions as a guide for judges. Text up to 200 words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. The Text MUST be informational and NOT promotional. Ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 41 - Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program (For Series or Special) The Emmy® award for Performer in a Preschool Animated Program, recognizes a continuing or single voice-over performance in a Preschool series or a special first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. The performance is associated with programming submitting to the categories of Preschool Animated Program, Special Class Animated Program or Short Format Children’s Program (preschool animated programs only) and may include child, teen or adult actors who perform in these programs. NOTES:

This category is judged by a live performer peer judging panel in Los Angeles. It is important that the submission adheres to the following guidelines

If an individual voices multiple characters on an episode, they may include all characters in the submission, however all characters should be clearly identified on-screen (an on screen placement that does not obscure the character/entrant) and all character names must be included on the entry form.

An individual may enter multiple submissions in this category but only if the achievements are for different programs.

In the case of a single character being played by more than one performer (eg. a speaking voice and a singing voice), prepare a single entry but be sure to add each performer to the entry form and make special note of this in the Informational/Essay section on the online submission form.


Be sure to include ONLY the performance sequences in the submission rather than an entire episode. If this is not possible, you MUST provide time code for when each of the performance sequences begin. Include time code and any necessary lead in or plot summary text in the entry form. This will appear on the ballot as reference for judges.

Judges appreciate any necessary lead in or plot summary text along with any special character information and in certain instances, technical descriptions, however panelists in the past have remarked that they are focused on the performance and submission, and any undue promotional language is annoying and should not be included.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Submit a composite reel of all appearances from the Special or from any ONE episode of a Series up to 20 minutes total

running time. Scenes must be lifted as aired without any additional editing (no montages). It may contain a single voice/character performance or multiple voices/characters.

The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. Head Slate: Program Name, Character Name(s), Episode Title and/or Number, Original Episode or Special Air Date

3-5 second identifying head shot of the character(s). Insert 2-3 seconds of black between scenes. Slate “end of reel” at the end of the submission. To assist judges, where necessary, clearly indicate the submitted character by providing an on-screen graphic during scenes to help identify the character (or characters) being evaluated, especially if multiple characters are interacting. Be sure to include only the performance sequences in the submission rather than an entire episode or program, or provide time code for when each of the performance sequences begin and end.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: You may include any necessary lead in or plot summary text in the entry form, which will appear on the ballot as reference for

judges and include any special character or technical descriptions as a guide for judges. Text up to 200 words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. The Text MUST be informational and NOT promotional. Ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 42 – Outstanding Culinary Host (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Outstanding Culinary Host recognizes the work of the Host[s] of programs with a focus of 50% or more on the Culinary Arts who have appeared in at least 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES: Hosts of programs with a blend of Lifestyle, Travel and Culinary content which contain less than a 50% focus on

the Culinary Arts should enter in Host for a Lifestyle, Children’s or Special Class Program (45). Shows with multiple hosts should include them on a single entry.

If you are also entering in the Culinary Program category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Host. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Submit a single episode from the Series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Information Essay field you must record the following information:

Episode Title and/or Number, and Original Air Date. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

You may include an essay regarding the work of the host(s) either in the submitted episode or during the season, as a guide for judges. Text up to 200 words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 43 - Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program category recognizes individual excellence in hosting, co-hosting, anchoring or reporting for a Daytime program, which may involve general and special interest topics, human-interest, popular-culture and entertainment. The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Host[s], Co-Host[s], Anchor[s] or Correspondent[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. NOTES:

This is an individual award rather than a team or ensemble award. Talent from the same show must be entered as separate submissions.

Hosts of programs airing between 12pm and 6pm are eligible to enter this category. Hosts of Morning programs that air between 2am and 12pm must entered in the Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish (16) category. Entry should include content that is representative of the genre.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Submit a single episode from the Series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. You may create a head slate and include a 3-5 second identifying headshot or still of the Talent. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Informational Essay field you must record the following information: Program Name, Talent Name, Episode Title and/or Number, and Air Date. Be sure to add the Talent name to the team member section in same entry. NOTE: Individual talent from the same series must be

entered separately. This category is not a team or ensemble award. Spanish-language entries can be submitted without subtitles or voiceover and will be judged by a panel of Spanish-language media

professionals who are bilingual or Spanish proficient. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

You may add a 3-5 second identifying head-shot or still of the Talent at the beginning of the video submission, in order for judges to focus on that person’s work.

You may include an essay regarding the work of the talent either in the submitted episode or during the season, as a guide for judges. Text up to 200 words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 44 - Outstanding Game Show Host (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Game Show Host recognizes the work of the Host who has appeared in at least 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

NOTES:

The Host must be affiliated with a Game Show entered in Category 11. Please refer to Game Show (11) for eligibility.

If you are also entering in the Game Show category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Host. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!


Submit a single episode from the Series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. You may add a 3-5 second identifying head-shot or still of the Host.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Information Essay field you must record the following information:

Episode Title and/or Number, and Original Air Date. You may include an essay regarding the work of the host either in the submitted episode or during the season, as a guide for

judges. Text up to 200 words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 45 – Outstanding Host for a Lifestyle, Children’s or Special Class Program

(For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Host[s] in programing featuring Lifestyle, Travel, Adventure and Exploration, Educational and Informational, Children’s or Family Viewing content. Host from a Series must have appeared in at least 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. Also Hosts from a Special Class Series, Special Class Special or Special Class Short Format or Short Format Children’s may enter here.

NOTES:

Hosts of programs with at least a 50% focus on Culinary Arts should enter in Culinary Host (42). Shows with multiple hosts should include all on a single entry. If you are also entering any of the related Daytime series program categories (ie. Travel, Lifestyle,

Children’s or Family Viewing, Educational or Informational, Special Class Series or Short Format Series) you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Host(s). If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

VIDEO SUBMISSION – due by or before December 21, 2018

Submit a reel up to 15 minutes in total running time. If entering for a Series it may consist of ANY clips from any episodes from the 2018 calendar year. If entering a Special, it can include highlights from the Special. You may add a 3-5 second identifying head-shot or still of the Host(s) Provide 2-3 seconds of black between highlights. (These do not count in the 15 minute max run time). No sizzle reel with internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted. Content must be as aired. Slate “End Of Reel” at the end of the submission.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM In the Informational/Essay/Plot Summary field, entrants MUST record:

1) A LOG of the original air dates of ALL episodes used and 2) Note the TIME CODE(S) for the beginning of each new episode clip. 3) You may include an essay regarding the work of the host(s) for the Special or Season, as a guide for judges. Text up to 200

words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 46 – Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Informative Talk Show Host recognizes the work of the Host or collective Hosts for programs entered into the Informative Talk Show category. Host(s) must have appeared in at least 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

Shows with multiple hosts should include them on a single entry. If you are also entering in a Talk Show Program category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Host or Hosts. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Submit a single episode from the Series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.


Episode Title and/or Number, and Air Date. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

You may add a 3-5 second identifying head-shot or still of the Host(s). You may include an essay regarding the work of the host(s) either in the submitted episode or during the season, as a guide for

judges. Text up to 200 words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not beaccepted.


CATEGORY 47 – Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Entertainment Talk Show Host recognizes the work of the Host or collective Hosts for programs entered into the Entertainment Talk Show category. Host(s) must have appeared in at least 19% of episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year.

Shows with multiple hosts should include them on a single entry. If you are also entering in a Talk Show Program category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Host or Hosts. If you do choose to use the same video for each category submission, you need only upload the video file once and apply it to each category!

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Submit a single episode from the Series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.


Episode Title and/or Number, and Air Date. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

You may add a 3-5 second identifying head-shot or still of the Host(s). You may include an essay regarding the work of the host(s) either in the submitted episode or during the season, as a guide for

judges. Text up to 200 words will appear on the online judging ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not beaccepted.



CATEGORY 48 - Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Writing Team for a Drama Series recognizes the work done by the Head Writer[s], Co- Head Writer[s], Associate Head Writer[s], Writer[s], and Associate Writer[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Drama Series.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: One Hour Programs: May submit up to 2 episodes that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year. Half Hour Programs: May submit any 2 single episodes, OR two sets of back-to-back episodes from any time in the 2018

calendar year. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field please record the following information:

Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Air Date(s). Script Attachment – due by or before February 13, 2019. Please upload a copy of the shooting scripts for each episode as

ONE file to the Assign Files to Submissions page. You have the option to submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is

Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission episode(s). NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.


CATEGORY 49 - Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Directing Team for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Director[s], Associate Director[s], Stage Manager[s], and Production Associate[s] on a Drama Series. Directors credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) are Emmy® eligible. In addition, in this category only, Associate Directors, Stage Managers and Production Associates credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year are also statue eligible.


One Hour Programs: May submit up to 2 episodes that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year. Half Hour Programs: May submit any 2 single episodes, OR two sets of back-to-back episodes from any time in the 2018

calendar year. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.


Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Air Date(s). You have the option to submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is




CATEGORY 50 - Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Casting for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Casting Director[s] and Casting Associates who cast contract, recurring, and day player roles on a Drama Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. (No under-fives or extras)

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please submit a composite reel of selected scenes (as aired) which prominently feature contract players, series regulars, and day players that were first cast and first appeared in the 2018 season only. Please include all of the contract actors that you cast in 2018. Total running time can be up to 30 minutes. You may slate the names of the actors as they appear. Please be sure to provide an on-screen identifying graphic during the scene if 2 actors are interacting. Upload the video file on the Assign Files to Submissions page. Submission Specs:

2-3 seconds of black between each segment – no internal editing Slate Episode Numbers (and actor names) and Episode Air Dates before each segment Slate ‘End of Reel” at the end of the submission

The Video Upload is due by or before January 4, 2019. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: Casting Details Information - due by or before February 13, 2019.

In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following: A corresponding breakdown of the edited scenes, indicating which actors were cast during 2018, and should be considered

in each clip. A complete list of all contract, recurring and day players cast during the 2018 season. Please separate lists by contract,

recurring, and day player status and indicate category status, if any (e.g. lead actress, lead actor, supporting, guest actress, etc.) Click HERE for detail on how to submit an entry online using the ©YANGAROO website and to find entry fees for this category.

CATEGORY 51 - Outstanding Art Direction /Set Decoration /Scenic Design for a Drama Series

(For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Production Designer[s], Art Director[s] and/or Scenic Designer[s] and Set Decorator[s] credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Drama Series.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please submit a clip reel of no more than 20-minutes running time that includes highlights from no more than 5 episodes. Each segment must be presented as aired. No internal editing or enhancements permitted. NOTE: Please do NOT include entrant team names on the slate. You will be asked to resubmit material if those names are included. Submission Specs:

2-3 seconds of black between each segment – no internal editing Slate Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates before each segment Slate “End of Reel” at the end of the submission

The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following:

Submission Episode Numbers and Air Dates. Time Code noting the beginning of each episode. You have the option submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is




CATEGORY 52 - Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Lighting Direction for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Lighting Director[s] and Lighting Designer[s] credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Drama Series.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please submit a clip reel of no more than 20-minutes running time that includes highlights from no more than 5 episodes. Each segment must be presented as aired. No internal editing or enhancements permitted. NOTE: Please do NOT include entrant team names on the slate. You will be asked to resubmit material if those names are included.

Submission Specs: 2-3 seconds of black between each segment – no internal editing Slate Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates before each segment Slate “End of Reel” at the end of the submission The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following:

Submission Episode Numbers and Air Dates. Time Code noting the beginning of each episode. You have the option submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is

Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, alongwith any challenges that were met in the submission episode(s). NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as anaccompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Textover the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.


CATEGORY 53 - Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Technical Team for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Technical Director[s], Electronic Camera, Camera Operator[s], Senior Video Control and Video Control credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Drama Series.

NOTE: Approximately 80% of the submission material should have been done by the entrant team.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: One Hour Programs: May submit 1 episode that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year. Half Hour Programs: May submit 2 consecutive episodes from any time in the 2018 calendar year. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following:

Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Air Date(s). You have the option submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is

Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, alongwith any challenges that were met in the submission episode(s). NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as anaccompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Textover the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 54 - Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Senior Editor[s], Supervising Editor[s] and Editor[s] credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).



ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following: Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Air Date(s). You have the option submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is

Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, alongwith any challenges that were met in the submission episode(s). NOTE: This précis


CATEGORY 55 - Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Live and Direct To Tape Sound Mixing recognizes the work of the Production Mixer[s], Pre-Production Mixer[s], Post-Production Mixer[s], Re-Recording Mixer[s], Music Mixer[s], Sound Effects Mixer[s], Boom Operator[s] and RF Operator[s] credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).



ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following: Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Air Date(s). You have the option submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is

Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, alongwith any challenges that were met in the submission episode(s). NOTE: This précis



CATEGORY 56 - Outstanding Music Direction & Composition for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Music Direction & Composition for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Supervising Music Director[s], Music Director[s], Music Supervisor[s], Composer[s] and Principal Arranger[s] credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18). NOTE: All music cues used on the program within the eligibility year, no matter when they were composed or recorded should be included in the 40% minimum count.


One Hour Programs: Please submit 1 episode that originally aired within the 2018 calendar year. Half Hour Programs: May submit 2 consecutive episodes from any time in the 2018 calendar year. The episode[s] must contain at least 90% original music written exclusively for the program.


ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following: Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Air Date(s). You must upload a “Cue Sheet” Word Document attachment on the online entry form that includes the following:

1) originally scored music for that episode 2) originally scored music from the show’s music library. Music licensed from an outside music company is not eligible. Any unoriginal music that cannot be attributed to the entrant or team of entrants during the eligibility year must be acknowledged in this document as well. A maximum of 10% of out-of-house music in the submitted episode is permitted. These cues will not be considered in judging. This can be uploaded to the online entry form by or before February 13, 2019.

You have the option submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission episode(s). NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 57 - Outstanding Costume Design/Styling for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Costume Design/Styling for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Costume Designer[s] and Stylist[s] team credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Drama Series.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please submit a clip reel of no more than 20-minutes running time that includes highlights from no more than 5 episodes. Each segment must be presented as aired. No internal editing or enhancements permitted. NOTE: Please do NOT include costume designers and stylists’ names on the slate. You will be asked to resubmit material if those names are included.

Submission Specs: 2-3 seconds of black between each segment – no internal editing Slate Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates before each segment Slate “End of Reel” at the end of the submission


ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following: Submission Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates Time Code noting the beginning of each episode. This category allows the optional inclusion of a Technical Description, not exceeding 200 words, which may comprise a list of

techniques/effects, if any, as a guide for judges. You may include on the online entry form. Additionally, if costume designswithin the selected scenes cannot be attributed to the entrant and/or team of entrants during the eligibility year, clearly notatesuch instances in this field. This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material.Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject toediting, and may not be accepted.


CATEGORY 58 - Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Hairstyling for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Head Hairstylist[s], Key Hairstylist[s], and Hairstylist[s] credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Drama Series.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please submit a clip reel of no more than 20-minutes running time that includes highlights from no more than 5 episodes. Each segment must be presented as aired. No internal editing or enhancements permitted. NOTE: Please do NOT include hairstylists’ names on the slate. You will be asked to resubmit material if those names are included.

Submission Specs: 2-3 seconds of black between each segment – no internal editing Slate Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates before each segment Slate “End of Reel” at the end of the submission The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following: Submission Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates. Time Code noting the beginning of each episode. This category allows the optional inclusion of a Technical Description, not exceeding 200 words, which may comprise a list of

techniques/effects, if any, as a guide for judges. You may include on the online entry form. Additionally, if hairstyling withinthe selected scenes cannot be attributed to the entrant and/or team of entrants during the eligibility year, clearly notate such instances in this field. This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Pleaseensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, andmay not be accepted.



CATEGORY 59 - Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Makeup for a Drama Series recognizes the work of the Head Makeup Artist[s], Makeup Artist[s] and Key Makeup Artist[s] credited on a minimum of 40% of episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Drama Series.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please submit a clip reel of no more than 20-minutes running time that includes highlights from no more than 5 episodes. Each segment must be presented as aired. No internal editing or enhancements permitted. NOTE: Please do NOT include makeup artists’ names on the slate. You will be asked to resubmit material if those names are included.

Submission Specs: 2-3 seconds of black between each segment – no internal editing Slate Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates before each segment Slate “End of Reel” at the end of the submission


ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information Field on the entry form, record the following: Submission Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates. Time Code noting the beginning of each episode. This category allows the optional inclusion of a Technical Description, not exceeding 200 words, which may comprise a list of

techniques/effects, if any, as a guide for judges. You may include on the online entry form. Additionally, if makeup within the selected scenes cannot be attributed to the entrant and/or team of entrants during the eligibility year, clearly notate such instances in this field. This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Pleaseensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, andmay not be accepted.



CATEGORY 60 - Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of Casting Director[s], Casting By[s], Casting Supervisor[s], and Casting Associate[s] who cast main, recurring, major guest and incidental characters for an Animated Series or Special first airing in the 2018 Calendar year. Regardless of which specific credited title individuals must be solely responsible for casting the show creatively.

Characters are defined as follows: Main Character: Regular character that appears in 50% or more of the season’s episodes Recurring Character: Same character in more than one episode Guest Character: One episode only Incidental Character: Wild Sounds/Under 5

NOTE:

If someone has “Original Casting By” credit for casting a pilot and someone else casts the series, the Original Casting Director should be eligible for nomination for the first season of the show as long as one of the series regulars from the original casting remains in the cast for the aired pilot episode.

Within a season if there is a “Special” that airs that was cast by someone other than the regular series casting team, that “Special” can be entered separately.

Casting Executives at networks responsible for the creative casting of a show, who do not receive billing based on Corporate policy, are eligible. The show’s Executive Producer must provide a letter of proof at entry time, either on letterhead or email to [email protected] with show logo.

Casting Directors who cast “Incidental Characters” only are ineligible. Those characters must have been cast in conjunction with primary, recurring, or guest roles.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please submit a composite reel of selected scenes, as aired, which prominently features main, recurring, major guest and incidental characters that you cast in episodes which aired during the 2018 season only. Total running time can be up to 30 minutes. You may slate the names of the actors and their character(s) as they appear. Please be sure to provide an on-screen identifying graphic during the scene if 2 characters are interacting. Upload the video file on the Assign Files to Submissions page. Submission Specs:

2-3 seconds of black between each segment – no internal editing Slate Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates and actor names before each segment Slate ‘End of Reel” at the end of the submission

The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: Casting Details Document - due by or before December 21, 2018.

You must submit a “Casting Details” Word or PDF document. It should be incorporated into a single document and include the following: Upload to the Assign Files to Submission page.

A corresponding breakdown of the edited scenes indicating which actors were cast in episodes that aired during the 2018season and should be considered in each clip.

A complete list of all main, recurring, major guest and incidental characters who were cast in episodes that aired during the 2018 season. Please separate lists by main, recurring, major guest and incidental characters status and indicate category status.

You are not eligible for inclusion if you only cast Incidental Characters. They must be cast in conjunction with primary, recurring, or guest roles. You should list the talent for incidentals when doing the character breakdown sheet but not submit video of those roles for evaluation. Click HERE for detail on how to submit an entry online using the ©YANGAROO website and to find entry fees for this category.


CATEGORY 61 - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (For a Single Episode of a Series, or Special)

The Emmy® award[s] for Individual Achievement in Animation recognizes individual excellence. Team entries are not allowed. An individual may enter multiple achievements if the achievements are for different programs.

NOTES: This category differs from other Daytime Emmy® animation categories.

1) It requires the preparation and sending of hard-copy artwork, along with a video upload and on-screencredits corresponding to the work you are submitting uploaded to the ©Yangaroo submission site.2) It is a Juried award. A panel of judges composed of qualified animation judges, determine theEmmy® worthiness of submissions in each of the areas of expertise detailed below.3) There can be one, more than one, or no recipients. Multiple recipients, however, are recognizedindependently.

Artwork must be originally created for the submitted episode, and no stock will be accepted unless it wascreated specifically for the submitted episode and first aired in the 2018 Calendar year. Artwork, which waspreviously submitted in a prior awards year, is not eligible.

Materials submitted should best represent the artist’s creative process and finished artwork. Additionalsupporting artwork may be submitted to show the artist’s thought process in achieving their final work.

If possible, artwork should be signed by the artist and director or producer. The purpose of the signatures is toensure that the artist, director and/or producer are aware that the entry is being made and that the correct entrymaterials are being submitted. If signatures are not able to be obtained (eg. no longer employed, out of the country etc.) the entry will still be accepted. If you are unable to obtain signatures, please include a brief written statement explaining why. This can be noted on the Informational/Essay field on the entry form.

This category is for the individual artist who created the original artwork – supervisors and leads are onlyeligible if they themselves created the artwork submitted. Job titles may vary from studio to studio.

NEW: Storyboards and on-screen credits should now be submitted as a PDF document and uploaded to the©Yangaroo submission site. Descriptions of the Artist’s individual work should be entered directly in theInformational/Essay field on the online Entry form.

Artwork will not be returned unless you specifically make that request. If so, please attach a piece of paper to the

artwork with the name and address for the return.

You must submit and pay for the entry at daytimeemmys.tv. The ©Yangaroo online entry system will prompt you to fill all required category fields, submission and

individual entrant information. During the entry period, you may leave and return to the draft entry as neededand finalize before the deadline. Once you have submitted all materials, and finalized the entry it will belocked. You will need to contact the Daytime Administration ([email protected] or call 212-586-8426) for any further adjustments.

Entry Fee: Early Deadline Entry Fee - by or before November 25, 2018: $200 Final Deadline Entry Fee - by or before December 21, 2018: $250 NOTE: These deadlines are for completion of online paperwork and payment ONLY. Hard Copy Submission materials are due by or before January 18, 2019.

On the entry form select the Program Name and Network then proceed to the Next Section to add theIndividual’s name and title to the Entrant module. Eligible titles can be found in the Position field. If theindividual’s title does not appear on the list, select “Position Not on List” and type in this area. The Entrantsection defaults to the contact information of the person submitting, but can be overridden with the Entrant’sdirect contact information if desired.

Please send all submission Hard Copy materials by or before January 18, 2019 to:

THE TELEVISION ACADEMYATTN: Sheri Ebner 5220 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 Please direct all inquiries to Sheri Ebner: 818.754.2881, or email [email protected]

Artists may submit in any one of the following areas of achievement. Please follow the Submission Materials Requirements for entry as uniquely specified on the following pages.

… Available Animation Disciplines for submission begin on the next page

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STORYBOARD Eligible Title: Storyboard Artist For the individual artist responsible for drawing the storyboard blueprint from an outline or a script.

Entrants are to upload a single-panel PDF file of their original Storyboard, with corresponding dialogue, action notes and screen direction notes to the ©Yangaroo submission site.

Upload a Finished Video File of the episode of special, as aired, edited to show corresponding scenes of submitted storyboard. The Video File should be slated with Title of Show, Episode Title (if applicable), and Entrant’s name and can be uploaded to the ©Yangaroo submission system

Additionally, a PDF file of the on-screen credits listing the entrant must be uploaded to the ©Yangaroo submission system.

PRODUCTION DESIGN Eligible Titles: Production Designer; Art Director, Color Supervisor*, Design Supervisor* For the individual artist responsible for the overall “look” or “style” of a show - all inclusive. *May enter if there is no credited Art Director or Production Designer or the credited Art Director or Production Designer is no longer responsible for the designs and therefore not eligible to enter. If all the criteria stated previously are met, then the eligibility of these titles for an entry would be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Entrants are to submit quality color copies of their artwork, which can include background designs, character designs, sketches, paintings or digital print outs, signed by the artist and director or producer (if possible).

Upload a Finished Video File of the entire episode or special, as aired, to the ©Yangaroo submission system. Slate Video with Program Title, Episode Title, and Entrant’s Name and Title.

Prepare a concise, accurate statement of the entrant’s contribution (100 words or less) which validates a substantial, creative, hands-on contribution to the final project, and type or cut and paste in to the Informational field on the online entry form.

Additionally, a PDF or Word Doc of the beginning and end credits must be uploaded to the ©Yangaroo submission system.

Production Designers and Art Directors may NOT submit additional entries (for the same program) for Character Design, Color or Background Design.

NOTE: Artwork that is prominently displayed in the submission that is not personally created by the production designer or art director must be credited to clearly identify the artist(s) responsible for the artwork.

COLOR Eligible Titles: Color Stylist; Color Key; Color Key Stylist; Color Key Design; Color Designer; Colorist; Background Keys; Background Stylist; Background Artist; Background Color Stylist; Background Color; Background Painter; Digital Background Painter For the individual artist responsible for the color of characters, props, effects and backgrounds for the submitted single episode of a series or a special.

Entrants are to submit and send quality color copies of their artwork, signed by the artist and director or producer.

Upload a Finished Video File of the episode or special, as aired, edited to show corresponding scenes of submitted artwork. Video should be slated with Title of Show, Episode Name, First Airdate and Entrant’s Name and can be uploaded to the ©Yangaroo submission system

Prepare a concise, accurate description of his/her individual work. This can be typed or cut and pasted in to the Informational field on the online entry form.

Additionally, a PDF of the beginning and end credits must be uploaded to the ©Yangaroo submission system.

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BACKGROUND DESIGN Eligible Titles: Background Key Designer; Background Designer; Background Layout Designer; Background Layout Artist; CGI Pre-Visualization; Storyboard Background Layout; Set Designer For the individual artist responsible for drawing the background layouts, character layouts or designing backgrounds or designing sets.

Background Layout artists are to submit: 1) A minimum of five layouts, in black and white or grayscale** signed by the artist and director or

producer (if possible), along with the corresponding storyboard pages (when they are used in the designing process).

2) Upload a Finished Video File of the episode or special, as aired, edited to show corresponding scenes of submitted artwork. The Video File should be slated with Title of Show, Episode Title (if applicable), Original Airdate and Entrant’s Name and Title. Upload directly to the ©Yangaroo submission system.

3) A PDF copy of the beginning and end credits. This can be uploaded directly in to the ©Yangaroo submission system.

4) Prepare a concise, accurate description of his/her individual work. This can be typed or cut and pasted in to the Informational field on the online entry form.

Background (Key) designers are to submit: 1) A minimum of five key drawings, in black and white or grayscale**, signed by the artist and director or

producer (if possible) 2) Upload a Finished Video File of the episode or special, as aired, edited to show corresponding scenes

of submitted artwork. The Video File should be slated with Title of Show, Episode Title (if applicable), Original Airdate and Entrant’s Name and Title. Upload directly to the ©Yangaroo submission system.



Set Designers are to submit: 1) Drawings directly related to the design, build, and modeling of the set, signed by the artist and director

or producer (if possible). Drawings may include floor plans, orthographic views, details of set elements, etc., and must be submitted in black and white or grayscale.** Designers must submit multiple views and/or camera angles of the finished set design to illustrate the scope of the original designs.

2) Upload a Finished Video File of the episode or special, as aired, edited to show corresponding scenes of submitted artwork. The Video File should be slated with Title of Show, Episode Title (if applicable), Original Airdate and Entrant’s Name and Title. Upload directly to the ©Yangaroo submission system.



** If the background designs are done in color and finished color design work is actually being used as the final production key, it would be more appropriate to enter for color and be judged with all the other entries that are also used as final production key reference. If not, and the artist is using color in the design phase, artwork must be submitted in black and white or grayscale.


CHARACTER ANIMATION Eligible Titles: Animator; 2D Animator; 3D Animator; Stop Motion Animator; Key Animator, Character Layout Artist. For the individual artist responsible for bringing an animated character to life through movement and acting. Animators are to submit:

A Finished Video File of the episode or special, as aired, edited to their work only. A PDF copy of the beginning and end credits. These are to be uploaded directly in to the ©Yangaroo submission

system. Character Layout Artists are to submit:

A minimum of five scenes (scenes do not need to be sequential), signed by the artist and director or producer (if possible)

A Finished Video File and/or animatic video file of the episode or special, as aired, edited to show corresponding scenes of submitted artwork. Slate the video with Program Title, Episode Title (if applicable), Entrant’s Name.

A PDF copy of the beginning and end credits. This can be uploaded directly in to the ©Yangaroo submission system.

Prepare a concise, accurate description of his/her individual work AND the Character’s Name. This can be typed or cut and pasted in to the Informational field on the online entry form.

CHARACTER DESIGN Eligible Title: Character Designer For the individual artist responsible for designing and drawing original production characters for the submitted single episode of a series or a special. Entrants are to submit:

A minimum of 5 different character designs that are new and original specifically from a single episode of a series or a special, signed by the artist and director or producer (if possible).

Artwork should include quality color copies of the entrant’s rough sketches and final color production designs – please include the names of the characters. Re-dressing an existing character does not constitute an original design.

A Finished Video File of the episode or special, as aired, edited to show corresponding scenes of the submitted artwork. The Video File should be slated with Title of Show, Episode Title (if applicable), Original Airdate and Entrant’s Name and can be uploaded directly in to the ©Yangaroo submission system.

A PDF copy of the beginning and end credits. This can be uploaded directly in to the ©Yangaroo submission system.

Prepare a concise, accurate description of his/her individual work AND the Character’s Name. This can be typed or cut and pasted in to the Informational field on the online entry form.


CATEGORY 62 - Outstanding Writing for a Digital Daytime Drama Series (For a Series) The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Head Writer[s], Co-Head Writer[s], Associate Head Writer[s], Writer[s], and Associate Writer[s] a minimum of 19% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18). NOTE: Entries in this category are associated with programs eligible to submit to Digital Daytime Drama Series (2).


Submit 2 episodes that were originally made available within the 2018 calendar year. Be sure to upload chronologically. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.


Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Original Availability Date(s).

Script Attachments – due by or before January 4, 2019. Please upload a copy of each episode’s scripts. Be sure to upload chronologically.


Click HERE for detail on how to submit an entry online using the YANGAROO website and to find entry fees for this category.


CATEGORY 63 - Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Writing for a Preschool Animated Program recognizes the work of the Head Writer[s], Associate Head Writer[s], Writer/Producer[s], Writer[s], Associate Writer[s], Story Editor[s] or those credited as “Story by” or “Written by” on a Special or on a minimum of 19% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18). This category is for writing in animated programs specifically intended for children 5 years and younger.

NOTES:

Entries in this category are associated with programs entered into Preschool Children’s Animated Series (6), or in the case of a Preschool Animated Special entered into Special Class Animated Program (8) or Short Format Children’s (5).

If you are submitting for an animated preschool Series and have entered into Preschool Animated Program or Short Format Children’s category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the Writing Team.

Individuals with a Producer/Writer credit are additionally eligible to enter with the producing team for a Preschool Animated Program category submission.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the entire SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before

December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.


Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date. Script Attachment: You may submit a script or outline for the program or episode submitted by or before December

21, 2018. A PDF can be uploaded to the online entry form. The script will appear as an available downloadable attachment on the online ballot for evaluation by judges

You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 64 - Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Writing for an Animated Program recognizes the work of the Head Writer[s], Associate Head Writer[s], Writer/Producer[s], Writer[s], Associate Writer[s], Story Editor[s] or those credited as “Story by” or “Written by” on a Special or on a minimum of 19% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18). This category is for writing in animated programs specifically intended for audiences 6 years and older.

NOTES: • Entries in this category must be associated with programs that are eligible to enter into Children’s Animated Series

(7), an animated program in Short Format Children’s (5), or in the case of an Animated Special entered into Special Class Animated Program (8).

• Individuals with a Producer/Writer credit are additionally eligible to enter with the producing team for either Children’s Animated Program or Special Class Animated Program category submissions.

• If you are submitting for a Series and have entered into either the Children’s Animated Series, Short Format Children’s or Special Class Animated Program category, you may submit the same episode for Writing, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the Writing Team.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the entire SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before

December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.



21, 2018. A PDF can be uploaded to the online entry form. The script will appear as an available downloadableattachment on the online ballot for evaluation by judges

You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, alongwith any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as anaccompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar.Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 65 - Outstanding Writing for a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Family Viewing Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Writing for a Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Family Viewing Series (predominantly live-action) recognizes the work of the Head Writer[s], Associate Head Writer[s], Writer[s], Associate Writer[s] and Story Editor[s], on the Special, or those credited as “Story by” or “Written by,” on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTE: • If you have entered into Children’s Series or Family Viewing Program (4), Preschool

Children’s Series (3) or a live action program in to the Short Format Children’s (5) category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if youdetermine it best represents the Writing Team.


Please upload the SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or beforeDecember 21, 2018.

DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.



21, 2018. A PDF can be uploaded to the online entry form. The script will appear as an available downloadableattachment on the online ballot for evaluation by judges

You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, alongwith any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as anaccompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar.Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 66 - Outstanding Writing Special Class (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Writing Special Class recognizes the work of the Head Writer[s], Co-Head Writer[s], Associate Head Writer[s], Writer[s] and Associate Writer[s] on a Special or credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18). The category honors writing for programs not otherwise accounted for in the writing categories for Daytime Drama Series, Digital Drama Series, and any of the Children’s, Preschool Children’s or Animation Writing categories.

NOTE:

If you are submitting writing for a series and have also entered into a Program category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the Writing.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the entire SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21,

2018. For programs that are scheduled to air between December 21th and December 31st, the video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.

DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field please record the following information:

Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date. Script Attachment: You may submit a script or outline for the program or episode submitted by or before December 21, 2018. A

PDF document can be uploaded to the online entry form. The script will appear as an available downloadable attachment on the online ballot for evaluation by judges. NOTE: For programs that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, the script may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.




CATEGORY 67 - Outstanding Directing for a Digital Daytime Drama Series (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Directing for a Digital Daytime Drama Series recognizes the work of Director[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTE: Entries in this category are associated with programs eligible to submit to Digital Daytime Drama Series (2).


Submit 2 episodes that were originally made available within the 2018 calendar year. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Original Availability Date(s).

You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This

summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.


CATEGORY 68 - Outstanding Directing for an Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Directing for an Animated Program recognizes the work of the Director[s], Animation Director[s] and Voice Director[s], on a Special or credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Children’s Animated Series (7) or a Special submitted to Special Class Animated Program (8) or Short Format Children’s Program(animated only).

NOTE:

If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into an Animated Series category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Directing Team.


2018. NOTE: For programs that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, the video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.

DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date.




CATEGORY 69 - Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Directing for a Preschool Animated Program recognizes the work of the Director[s], Animation Director[s] and Voice Director[s], on a Special or credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a Preschool Animated Series (6) or Special Class Animated Program (8) or Short Format Children’s Program(5) (animated only) containing Preschool Animated content.

NOTE:

If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into an Animated Program or Short Format Animated Program category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Directing Team.


2018. For programs that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, the video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.


ONLINE ENTRY FORM:





CATEGORY 70 - Outstanding Directing for a Children’s, Pre-School Children’s or Family Viewing Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Directing for a Children’s, Pre-School Children’s or Family Viewing Program recognizes the work of the Director[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes of a series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTE:

If you have also entered into the Children’s or Family Viewing Series, Pre-School Children’s Program or Short Format Children’s (live action) categories, you may submit the same episode from a series for this category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Director(s).

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs or inclusion of episodes not already completed that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st,

video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:





CATEGORY 71 - Outstanding Directing for a Single Camera Lifestyle/Culinary/Travel and Adventure or Educational and Informational Program (For a Series or Special) The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Director[s] on a Single Camera Lifestyle, Culinary or Travel and Adventure Series or Special. The Series Director(s) must be credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTES:

A Single Camera program in Daytime can be defined as a production involving a predominance of Single Camera style, in a dynamic, on location shooting environment, usually with a single camera or 2-camera coverage.

If you have entered into the Lifestyle Program (13) or the Culinary Program (10) or the Travel and Adventure Program (14) category, you may submit the same episode for this directing category, OR choose a different one if you determine it best represents the work of the Director(s).

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs or inclusion of episodes not already completed that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st,


ONLINE ENTRY FORM:





CATEGORY 72 - Outstanding Directing for a Multiple Camera Lifestyle, Culinary or Educational and Informational Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Directing for a Multiple Camera Lifestyle/Culinary or Educational and Informational Program recognizes the work of the Director[s] credited on a Special or those on a Series credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTES: In Daytime, a Multiple Camera Program is defined as a production centered largely around a

studio or remote location, shot in a controlled setting, often with pre-set cameras. If you have also entered into the Lifestyle Program (13) or the Culinary Program (10) category,

you may submit the same episode for this directing category, OR choose a different one if youdetermine it best represents the work of the Director(s).


Please upload the SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs or inclusion of episodes not already completed that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st,


ONLINE ENTRY FORM:


You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that weremet in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material.Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, andmay not be accepted.



CATEGORY 73 - Outstanding Directing for a Talk Show/Entertainment News or Morning Program (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Directing for a Talk Show/Entertainment News or Morning Program recognizes the work of the Director[s], Associate Director[s] and Segment Director[s] credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).


You may submit a clip reel of UP TO 40-minutes running time that includes highlights from UP TO 5 episodes from the season. The clips or segments MUST be presented as aired. No internal editing or enhancements permitted.

• 2-3 seconds of black between each segment – no internal editing• Slate Episode numbers and Episode Air Dates before each segment• Slate ‘End of Reel” at the end of the submission

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Episode Air Date(s). Please note TIME CODE for the beginning of each episode.

The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs or inclusion of episodes that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.

You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that weremet in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material.Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, andmay not be accepted.



CATEGORY 74 - Outstanding Directing for a Game Show (For a Series)

The Emmy® award for Directing for a Game Show recognizes the work of the Director(s) credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18). In order to be eligible in this category, at least 15 original episodes of the Game Show must have aired during the 2018 calendar year. NOTE:

If you have also entered into the Game Show category, you may submit the same episode for this category OR choose a different if you determine it best represents the work of the Director.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Episode Title(s) and/or Number(s), and Episode Air Date(s).

You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This

summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 75 - Outstanding Directing Special Class (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award recognizes the work of the Director[s], Associate Director[s] and Segment Director[s] for a Special or those credited on a minimum of 19% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) for programs other than those accounted for in the directing categories of Drama, Digital Drama Series, Animation, Children’s, Lifestyle/Culinary/Travel, Educational and Informational, Talk Show/Entertainment News/Morning Program.

NOTES:

This category may include Programming entered in to Special Class Series, Special Class Special, Special Class Short Format (Live-Action style only) or Legal/Courtroom Program.

If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category, you may submit the same episode for this category, OR choose a different episode that you determine it best represents the Directing.


2018. For programs or inclusion of episodes that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded

by or before January 4, 2019. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.


Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date.




CATEGORY 76 - Outstanding Art Direction / Set Decoration / Scenic Design (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design recognizes the work of the Production Designer[s], Art Director[s] and/or Scenic Designer[s] and Set Decorator[s] on a Special or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a program of any Daytime genre except Animation.

NOTES: For Art Direction in a Drama Series - see category 52. For Art Direction in an Animated Program - see Individual Achievement in Animation -

category 61.


Please submit a clip reel of no more than 20-minutes running time that includes highlights from the Special or no more than 5episodes for a Series.

Each segment must be presented as aired. No internal editing or enhancements permitted. Do NOT include entrant team names on the slate. You will be asked to resubmit material if those names are included. 2-3 seconds of black between each segment– no internal editing Slate Episode Numbers and Episode Air Dates before each segment or the Special Air Date at the beginning Slate “End of Reel” at the end of the submission


ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: First Episode Title and/or Number, and First Episode or the Special Air Date. If submitting for a Series, please note Time Code for the beginning of each episode. You have the option submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is

Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, alongwith any challenges that were met in the submission episode(s). NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as anaccompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 77 - Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for a Live Action Program

(For a Live-Action Series or Special)

The Emmy® award[s] for Main Title Design and Graphic Design for a Live-Action Program recognizes the work of artists and designers who create electronic graphics - graphics illustrators, artists and designers who employ electronic and traditional artistic tools, to develop on-screen graphic elements, including title sequences, for Daytime programs of any genre. The material submitted must be new material for 2018.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: You may submit either a condensed edit of a program or single episode of the series (straight cuts with no internal or “creative”

editing) OR just the Main Title sequence for evaluation. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date. You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy.

This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.


CATEGORY 78 - Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for an Animated Program (For an Animated Series or Special)

The Emmy® award[s] for Main Title Design and Graphic Design for an Animated Program recognizes the work of artists and designers who create electronic graphics - graphics illustrators, animators, artists and designers who employ electronic and traditional artistic tools, to develop on-screen graphic elements, including title sequences, for animated programs. The material submitted must be new material for 2018. VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL:

You may submit either a condensed edit of a program or single episode of the series (straight cuts with no internal or “creative” editing) OR just the Main Title sequence for evaluation. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date.

You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is informational, coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 79 - Outstanding Lighting Direction (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award[s] for Lighting Direction recognizes the work of the Lighting Designer[s] and Lighting Director[s]) on a Special or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a program of any genre excluding Drama Series, (see Category 52).


Please submit a clip reel of no more than 20-minutes running time that includes highlights from the Special or no more than 5 episodes for a Series.


The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs or inclusion of episodes that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019. ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field please record the following information:

First Episode Title and/or Number, and First Episode or the Special Air Date. If submitting for a Series, please note Time Code for the beginning of each episode in the Informational section.

You have the option submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission episode(s). NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted. Click HERE for detail on how to submit an entry online using the ©YANGAROO website and to find entry fees for this category.


CATEGORY 80 - Outstanding Technical Team (For a Series or Special) For multi-camera programs only.

The Emmy® award for Technical Team recognizes the work of the Technical Director[s], Electronic Camera, Senior Video, Video Control, and Camera Operator[s] on a Special or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on any applicable program of any genre excluding Drama Series (see Category 53).

NOTE: If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category, you may submit

the same episode in this category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it bestrepresents the work of the Technical Team.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the entire SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December

21, 2018. For programs that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded by orbefore January 4, 2019.


ONLINE ENTRY FORM:


You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the entry is Emmy®-worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewingmaterial. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 81 - Outstanding Cinematography For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Cinematography recognizes the work of the Cinematographer[s], Director[s] of Photography and Camera Operator[s] on a Special or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on any applicable program of any Daytime genre. This category is for a Series or Special shot in field single-camera style Second units and additional footage are allowable but should be minimal. Studio-based shows with a high percentage of the program shot in the studio are not eligible in this category and should enter Technical Team (80). NOTES: If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category you may submit the

same episode in this category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it best represents the camerawork.


Please upload the entire SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs or inclusion of episodes that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.






CATEGORY 82 - Outstanding Single Camera Editing (For Live Action Programs - for a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Single Camera Editing recognizes the work of the Senior Editor[s], Editor[s], Supervising Editor[s], and Editor[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18), on any applicable program of any genre. A program can only be entered in Single Camera Editing OR Multiple Camera Editing (Category 84), but not both.

NOTE: If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category you may submit the

same episode in this category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it best represents theEditing.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload the entire SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December

21, 2018. For programs or inclusion of episodes that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, videomay be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.






CATEGORY 83 - Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing (Live action only for a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award[s] for Multiple Camera Editing recognizes the work of the Senior Editor[s], Supervising Editor[s], and Editor[s] on a Special or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, on any applicable program of any genre (excluding Drama Series, see category 54). Non-linear editors on multi- camera programs who are credited on a minimum of 40% or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) are also statue eligible. NOTES:

A program may ONLY be entered in Multiple Camera Editing OR Single Camera Editing (82), but not both.

If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category you may submit the same episode in this category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it best represents the Editing.




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CATEGORY 84 - Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing (For a Series Only)

This category honors sound recording and mixing for a Daytime Series, such as a Talk Show, Game Show or Morning Program. The series can be of any daytime genre (with the exception of a Daytime Drama Series – see Category 55 and Animation – see Categories 86 – Sound Mixing – Animation and Cat. 87, Sound Mixing in a Preschool Animated Program).

The Emmy® award[s] recognizes the work of the Production Mixer[s], Pre-Production Mixer[s], Post-Production Mixer[s], Music Mixer[s] and Sound Effects Mixer[s] credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or those under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTES: Specials may enter Category 85 - Sound Mixing (for a Live Action Program). If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category you may submit the same episode in this

category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it best represents the Sound Mixing.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL: Please upload a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs

or inclusion of episodes that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded by orbefore January 4, 2019.

Please be sure to provide a mix at broadcast -20db. If you are entering audio work on behalf of a program, we strongly suggest that a supervising mixer from the team review and

approve the audio of your submission file BEFORE uploading to the ©Yangaroo system and AFTER the video has beenencoded, to ensure that it presents the best quality for the judges.


ONLINE ENTRY FORM: In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode Air Date.




CATEGORY 85 - Outstanding Sound Mixing (For a Live-Action Series or Special) This category honors sound recording and mixing for a pre-recorded Series or a Special in Daytime and may include genres such as Lifestyle, Culinary, Travel, Special Class Short Format, Live-Action Children’s Short Format programming, Parades and other Specials. The Emmy® award for Sound Mixing recognizes the work of the Production Mixer[s], Re- Recording Mixer[s], and SFX Mixer[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTE: If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category you may submit the

same episode in this category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it best represents the Sound Mixing.




approve the audio of your submission file BEFORE uploading to the ©Yangaroo system and AFTER the video has been encoded, to ensure that it presents the best quality for the judges.


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CATEGORY 86 - Outstanding Sound Mixing for an Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Sound Mixing for an Animated Program recognizes the work of the Production Mixer[s], Re- Recording Mixer[s], and SFX Mixer[s] on an animated Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of an animated Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTES:

This category is associated with series entered in to the categories of Children’s Animated Program (7), specials entered into the Special Class Animated Program (8) and animated programs entered in Short Format Children’s Program (5). Preschool Animated Programs should enter Cat. 87 for Sound Mixing.

If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category you may submit the same episode in this category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it best represents the Sound Mixing.


Please upload the entire SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018.


approve the audio of your submission file before uploading to the ©Yangaroo system and after the video has been encoded, to ensure that it presents the best quality for the judges.


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CATEGORY 87 - Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program recognizes the work of the Production Mixer[s], Re- Recording Mixer[s], and SFX Mixer[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTES: This category is associated with series entered in to the Preschool Children’s Animated Program

(6) or specials entered in to Special Class Animated Program (8) and animated Short FormatChildren’s (5) that are intended for a Preschool audience.

If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category you may submit thesame episode in this category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it best represents theSound Mixing.


Please upload the entire SPECIAL or a SINGLE EPISODE of the series. The Video Upload is due by or before December21, 2018.


approve the audio of your submission file before uploading to the ©Yangaroo system and after the video has been encoded, toensure that it presents the best quality for the judges.


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CATEGORY 88 - Outstanding Sound Editing for a Live-Action Program (For a Live-Action Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Sound Editing for a Live-Action Program recognizes any Daytime programming genre (with the exception of Animation) and the work of the Supervising Sound Editor[s], Supervising Music Editor[s], Music Editor[s], Sound Editor[s], ADR Editor[s], Supervising Dialogue Editor[s], Dialogue Editor[s], Sound Effects Editor[s], Foley Editor[s] and Foley Artist[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTE:

If you are submitting for a series and have also entered into a Program category you may submit the same episode in this category, OR choose a different episode if you determine it best represents the Sound Editing.



Please be sure to provide a mix at broadcast -20db. If you are entering audio work on behalf of a program, we strongly suggest that a supervising editor from the team review and

approve the audio of your submission file before uploading to the ©Yangaroo system and after the video has been encoded, to ensure that it presents the best quality for the judges.


ONLINE ENTRY FORM:





CATEGORY 89 - Outstanding Sound Editing for an Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Sound Editing for an Animated Program recognizes the work of the Supervising Sound Editor[s], Supervising Music Editor[s], Music Editor[s], Sound Editor[s], ADR Editor[s], Supervising Dialogue Editor[s], Dialogue Editor[s], Sound Effects Editor[s], Foley Editor[s] and Foley Artist[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18). NOTES: This category is associated with programs entered in to the categories of Children’s Animated Program (7) or Special Class Animated Program(8), or Short Format Children’s (5) (Animated programs only). Sound Editing for Preschool Animated or Short Format Preschool Animated Programs should enter Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program (90).



Please be sure to provide a mix at broadcast -20db. If you are entering audio work on behalf of a program, we strongly suggest that a supervising editor from the team review and



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CATEGORY 90 - Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program recognizes the work of the Supervising Sound Editor[s], Supervising Music Editor[s], Music Editor[s], Sound Editor[s], ADR Editor[s], Supervising Dialogue Editor[s], Dialogue Editor[s], Sound Effects Editor[s], Foley Editor[s] and Foley Artist[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18).

NOTES:

This category is associated with series entered in to the Preschool Children’s Animated Program, specials entered in to Special Class Animated Program that are intended for a Preschool audience and for Short Format Preschool Animated programs.






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CATEGORY 91 - Outstanding Music Direction & Composition (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award[s] for Music Direction & Composition recognizes the work of the Music Director[s], Music Supervisor[s], and Score Composer[s] for programs of any genre (except Drama Series, see Category 56). NOTES:

For a Series only individuals who are under contract or who have contributed to newly composed music on a minimum of 40% of total episodes first airing in the 2018 Calendar year are eligible.

Individuals must have contributed to 20% or more of a Special. Song and theme composers must enter an appropriate Song category. (See Categories 92 and 93) The use of pre-existing music that has been sampled and incorporated into a new work is not

allowed. No re-edited, re-arranged, re-orchestrated, reimagined, re-worked, re-recorded works are allowed. The submitted work should be wholly original to the program, presented exactly as aired and should contain nothing recognizable from a previous work - melodically, lyrically, and rhythmically.



Please be sure to provide a mix at broadcast -20db. DO NOT include bars and tones, DELETE commercials and other interstitials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date. You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the music is Emmy®-worthy.

This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 92 - Outstanding Original Song (From a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award[s] for Original Song recognizes Title songs, Theme Songs or songs placed within a Special or featured in episodes from a Series of any Daytime genre (except Children’s and Animation, see Category 93). These include genres such as Daytime Drama and Digital Drama Shows, Talk Shows, Game Shows, Culinary, Lifestyle, Family Viewing shows, Special Class Specials or Series and Short Format programming. The category recognizes the work of the Song’s Composer[s] and Lyricist[s]. NOTES:

NEW: Songs from Children’s and Animated Program should enter Category 93. Multiple songs from a single program or series may be individually submitted as separate entries in

this category. Original songs entered in the Daytime competition must have been written for and first used in the

program indicated on the entry during 2018. Songs that were originally written for other purposes are not eligible, even if it was their first use on television.

The major judging criteria is based on how well the melody and lyrics (if lyrics are featured) introduce or enhance the program, scene or event. The music and lyrics should be clearly audible and intelligible. If necessary, the entrant may submit the video or a substantive audio version of the song for judging purposes, but must contact the Daytime Administration before submitting.

SPECIAL NOTE: Songs are occasionally released commercially at the same time as they premier on a program or episode. If they are written expressly for first use on the episode they may be eligible if the release and air dates coincide. You must supply details to the Daytime Administration when entering to avoid unnecessary challenge and investigation.

Performers and Artists are not eligible unless they are credited as a Composer or Lyricist. VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL:

Upload a video clip from episode with the song in context, e.g. with enough ‘lead-in’ for judges to understand song placement. If you are entering a title song or promo song, submit the full title, or promo. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs with songs that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.

Upload a PDF of the lead line, vocal lead line lyrics (if applicable) and chord symbols. If necessary the entrant may additionally submit a substantive audio file of the song for judging purposes.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Song Title, Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date.

NOTE: If your song contains lyrics, enter the text on your online entry form. You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the song is Emmy®-worthy.

This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 93 - Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s or Animated Program (From a Series or Special) The Emmy® award[s] for Original Song in a Children’s or Animated Program honors Title songs, Theme Songs, or songs placed within a Special or feature in an episode from a Series for Children’s, Preschool and Animated programs. The category recognizes the work of the Song’s Composer[s] and Lyricist[s]. NOTES:

Multiple songs from a single program or series may be individually submitted as separate entries in this category.

Original songs entered in the Daytime competition must have been written for and first used in the program indicated on the entry during 2018. Songs that were originally written for other purposes are not eligible, even if it was their first use on television.

The major judging criteria is based on how well the melody and lyrics (if lyrics are featured) introduce or enhance the program, scene or event. The music and lyrics should be clearly audible and intelligible. If necessary, the entrant may submit the video or a substantive audio version of the song for judging purposes, but must contact the Daytime Administration before submitting.

Songs are occasionally released commercially at the same time as they premier on a program or episode. If they are written expressly for first use on the episode they may be eligible if the release and air dates coincide. You must supply details to the Daytime Administration when entering to avoid unnecessary challenge and investigation.

The major judging criteria is based on how well the melody and lyrics (if lyrics are featured) introduce or enhance or introduce the program or event. The music and lyrics should be clearly audible and intelligible. If necessary, the entrant may submit the video and a substantive audio version of the song for judging purposes, but must contact the Daytime Administration before submitting.

Performers and Artists are not eligible unless they are credited as a Composer or Lyricist. VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL:

Upload a video clip from episode with the song in context, e.g. with enough ‘lead-in’ for judges to understand song placement. If you are entering a title song or promo song, submit the full title, or promo. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs with songs that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.

Upload a PDF of the lead line, vocal lead line lyrics (if applicable) and chord symbols. If necessary the entrant may additionally submit a substantive audio file of the song for judging purposes.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Song Title, Episode Title and/or Number, and Episode or Special Air Date.

NOTE: If your song contains lyrics, enter the text on your online entry form. You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the song is Emmy®-worthy.

This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 94 - Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program The Emmy® award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program recognizes the work of the Principle Artist(s) and the Program for on-camera musical performances during the 2018 Calendar year. NOTES:

A show may submit multiple entries by different artists’ on-camera performances in their program over the 2018 season for this category.

If an artist appears in collaboration with different artists on the same show during the course of the season, those performances may be individually submitted.

One Emmy® statue will be awarded to the Principle Artist and one to the Show.


Please submit the Musical Performance sequence only. You may include any introductions, interactions or appearances by presenters or hosts before or after the segment. The Video Upload is due by or before December 21, 2018. For programs with performances that are scheduled to air between December 21st and December 31st, video may be uploaded by or before January 4, 2019.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: Air Date. Artist – if this includes multiple headline artists in collaboration, list them together. Song Title. If the “Artist” is a collective group, you may list everyone individually in the “Team Member” module.

You may submit an Informational Essay or précis up to 200 words, explaining why you believe the performance is Emmy®-

worthy. This summary may comprise a technical description appropriate to the category as a guide for judges, along with any challenges that were met in the submission. NOTE: This précis will be included on the judge's ballot as an accompaniment to the viewing material. Please ensure that text is coherent and correct in both spelling and grammar. Text over the specified length is subject to editing, and may not be accepted.



CATEGORY 95 - Outstanding Costume Design / Styling (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Costume Design/Styling recognizes the work of the Costume Supervisor[s], Wardrobe Designer[s], Costume Designer[s], Costume Designer[s]/Live Actor, Costume Designer[s]/Muppets, Costume Designer[s]/Puppets, Costume Stylist[s] and Wardrobe Stylist[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a program of any genre (excluding Drama Series, see Category 57).


Please submit a clip reel of no more than 20-minutes running time that includes highlights from the Special or no more than 5episodes for a Series.



ONLINE ENTRY FORM:

In the Submission Information field please record the following information: First Episode Title and/or Number, and First Episode or the Special Air Date. If submitting for a Series, please note Time Code for the beginning of each episode.




CATEGORY 96 - Outstanding Hairstyling (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award for Hairstyling recognizes the work of the Head Hairstylist[s], Key Hairstylist[s], and Hairstylist[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a program of any genre (except Drama Series, see Category 58). VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL:




First Episode Title and/or Number, and First Episode or the Special Air Date. If submitting for a Series, please note Time Code for the beginning of each episode.



CATEGORY 97 - Outstanding Makeup (For a Series or Special)

The Emmy® award[s] for Makeup recognizes the work of the Head Makeup Artist[s], Makeup Artist[s] and Key Makeup Artist[s] on a Special, or those credited on a minimum of 40% of total episodes of a Series first airing in the 2018 Calendar year, or under contract for the entire year (1/1/18-12/31/18) on a program of any genre (except Drama Series, see Category 59). VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAIL:




First Episode Title and/or Number, and First Episode or the Special Air Date. If submitting for a Series, please note Time Code for the beginning of each episode.



GLOSSARY OF TERMS

There are a number of terms that have evolved over time to describe and assist shows when submitting work for consideration in the Daytime Emmy® Awards contest. Programming: The generic term for video or other content available via a television network, a cable or satellite provider, or other digital distribution media Program: A production of television or digital content that stands alone as a complete show. Program Categories: These are categories where an entire program is awarded on its merits. Some Program Categories honor a Series, some are for a Special, others for either a Series or a Special. Series: A collection of television programs on the same or similar subject matter or having the same production elements and techniques, which is scheduled to occur on some regular basis. In Daytime a program must have 3 or more episodes (originally airing or made available within the eligibility year) to constituent a Series. Episode: In the Daytime Emmy® Awards, an episode can be defined as a coherent narrative unit, within a larger work, such as a Series that occurs over a period of time. There is a wide variation of narratives contained within content submitted to Daytime. Programs can include units of fiction or non-fiction, short or longer stories and subjects that are crafted to be open ended, serialized and ongoing, or alternatively predetermined to include a limited number and run of episodes. The unifying element with a Daytime episode generally includes a recurring, similar cast, host or presenter, with, in many cases, the same team contributing throughout the run. Special: A Special is defined as a single original program, which is not part of a series and is broadcast and promoted as such in one or two parts. A “special” episode of a Daytime Series may be entered as a stand-alone special, but only if it involved substantive format changes, such as a different running time, graphics, producers, writers or cast, or the content was designed with a beginning, middle and end, rather than an open-ended or serialized style. Digital: Digital in the Daytime contest is defined as multimedia projects that combine various forms of traditional media with social media and interactivity, as well as linear programming delivered online via platforms such as TV apps and other connected devices that stream content. A Digital Drama Series in Daytime category recognizes continuous, episodic works of dramatic fiction from over-the-air, cable, satellite and internet broadcasters which have fewer than 35 original episodes in the eligibility or calendar. Short Format: There are 2 categories in Daytime that accommodate short form linear video content – Special Class Short Format, which is defined as content with a running time of 15 minutes or less, and Short Format Children’s Program, accepting Live-Action and Animated content with a running time of 9 minutes or less. Performer Categories: Drama Performer categories honor the work of actors and actresses in a Drama Series or a Digital Drama Series. They are divided into Lead (Actress or Actor), Supporting (Actress or Actor), Younger (Actress or Actor) and Guest role categories. Non-Drama Performer categories honor the work of male or female performers, whether Lead, Supporting or Guest roles, and performers of all ages. The current single live-action performer category accepts entries from Children’s, Preschool Children’s and Special Class programming. Puppeteers enter also enter this category. In the case of a “hybrid” performance, wherein a single character is jointly performed by 2 or more people (eg. a person voicing the character with another inhabiting the body of the character) they enter together as a single submission. Voice actors enter Performer in an Animated Program or Performer in a Preschool Animated Program categories. Voice actors may enter for multiple characters that they perform on a program in a single entry. They may submit separately for their other characters’ work on other programs. Dually performed characters (eg. speaking voice and singing voice) enter as a single submission.


Host categories accommodate programs that feature a single or multiple hosts or co-hosts in a single entry. Craft Categories: Categories associated with the particular work or skills associated with a program or genre contained therein, eg. Directing, Writing, Animation, Production Design or Sound Design etc. Total Running Time: The total duration of a program content without commercials, promotions, sponsorship or underwriters’ portions, station breaks and any other non-production elements. In Daytime Emmy® Awards, Program categories and certain Craft categories typically submit an entire program or episode for evaluation. For Performer categories and some Craft categories a submission may allow for appearances or highlights from a single or multiple episodes. The Total Running Time will constitute program content only and not include any required slates or breaks between scenes or episodes. Entrant: The individual who submits an entry to the Daytime Emmy® competition – sometimes referred to the “Show Shepherd” since they are often responsible for multiple submissions for multiple programs and across multiple categories. They are either part of the production team, or have been designated to “tend” the entries and any associated detail necessary to ensure the information and materials supplied are correct. They are also responsible for communication between the Daytime administration and the Program or Entrant Team Members during the course of the Daytime Emmy process. Entrant Team Member(s): In the Daytime Emmy® Awards, this is the individual or team of people being entered associated with the submission to be judged. In some competitions they are known as the Credits.

In the case of a Program category, team members would typically be the producers. In the case of performer or host entries, the team member would be the actor, the host or team of

hosts associated with a program. In the case of Craft categories, the team member or members would be the individual or group

responsible for the work in a particular craft, eg. for Directing, the Director, or for Lighting, the Lighting Designer and the Lighting Director etc.

Team Awards: In the Daytime Emmy® Awards, many categories are Team Awards. This means that within a Series which may include multiple episodes over the course of the year, a team is often associated with the work accomplished over that time. Team Award categories honor members of the production team who have worked on a significant number of the total episodes that aired over the course of a Calendar year. Check the By-Category Submission Guide for details of what constitutes the significant percentage for eligibility in any team award category. When submitting for the Daytime Emmy® Awards, depending on the submission requirements, the Entrant will submit one representative episode for evaluation, but they must ensure that all members of the eligible team are included, whether or not they worked on the submission episode or are still presently working on the program. In other contests such as the Primetime, Sports or News & Documentary Emmy® Awards, there are a number of craft categories where a single story, episode or part of a series and the work therein is honored. The award is essentially for an individual and episode-centric. In News and Documentary for instance, a single story or segment may be entered. The same person or team may enter another story or segment in the same category and essentially compete against their other submission. In Daytime the Promotional and Original Song categories allow multiple entries from the same program and/or team. Emmy® Essay, Synopsis, Plot Summary or Technical Description: On the entry form there is a field to enter pertinent information to accompany a submission. Depending on the category it may take the form of a brief essay explaining why an entrant considers the program or craft to be Emmy®-worthy, or it may be informational, providing judges with backstory or lead-in to accompany the submission they are viewing and evaluating. This information is displayed on the judging ballot. In most cases this text is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Over a number of years, the Daytime Emmy® Awards team has received continued feed-back from various peer judging communities stating that they find the essay helpful in their deliberation. Nominee: A Team Member associated with a submission that has been judged and deemed as Emmy®-nominated. Honoree: A Nominee associated with a submission that has been judged and deemed to be honored with and eligible to receive the Emmy® Statue. Also often referred to as an Emmy® Award recipient.