Best Feature Length Drama

is defined as a single dramatic program of at least 75 minutes in length that represents a complete story and whose main audience and initial distribution is theatrical or broadcast. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Direction
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography
• Picture Editing
• Overall Sound
• Sound Editing
• Musical Score
• Production Design
• Costume Design
• Make-Up
• Visual Effects
• Stunt Coordination
• Supporting Performance – Male
• Supporting Performance – Female
• Lead Performance – Male
• Lead Performance – Female

 

Best Dramatic Series

is defined as a series of dramatic programs with the same title or topic and having a minimum of three (3) episodes. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Direction
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography
• Picture Editing
• Overall Sound
• Sound Editing
• Musical Score
• Production Design
• Costume Design
• Make-Up
• Visual Effects
• Stunt Coordination
• Guest Performance – Male
• Guest Performance – Female
• Supporting Performance – Male
• Supporting Performance – Female
• Lead Performance – Male
• Lead Performance – Female

 

Best Short Drama

is defined as a dramatic program under 60 minutes in length and principally intended for theatrical or television release. Individual episodes of series production are not eligible in this category. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Direction
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography
• Picture Editing
• Overall Sound
• Sound Editing
• Musical Score
• Production Design
• Costume Design
• Make-Up
• Visual Effects
• Performance – Male
• Performance – Female

 

Best Documentary Program or Series

is defined as a non-dramatic program or series of programs designed to inform the audience about a person, place, or situation in a thoughtful and entertaining manner. Series entries must have a minimum of three (3) episodes. 

Category 1: Feature Length Documentary - minimum running time of 60 minutes

Category 2: Short Documentary - maximum running time of 59 minutes

Category 3: Documentary Series 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Direction
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography
• Picture Editing
• Overall Sound
• Sound Editing
• Musical Score

 

Best Information or Lifestyle Series

is defined as a series of non-dramatic programs designed to convey information of a general interest, dealing with topics such as lifestyle, celebrity, cultural or social issues, and must have a minimum of three (3) episodes. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Direction
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography
• Host(s)

 

Best Talk Series

is defined as a series of non-dramatic programs characterized by elements such as interview and discussion, and must have a minimum of three (3) episodes. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Host(s)

 

Best Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series

is defined as a non-dramatic program or series of programs presenting any mix of musical, comedic, or performing guests, or any other talent generally considered to be music, comedy, or variety entertainment. Series entries must have a minimum of three (3) episodes. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Direction
• Screenwriting
• Cinematography
• Picture Editing
• Musical Score
• Overall Sound
• Sound Editing
• Production Design
• Performance or Host(s)

 

Best Animation Program or Series

is defined as a program or series of programs produced primarily with cel, pixel, computer, or any other form of animation acceptable to the jury. Series entries must have a minimum of three (3) episodes. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Direction/Story Boarding
• Screenwriting
• Overall Sound
• Musical Score

 

Best News Package

is defined as either a regularly scheduled morning, afternoon, or evening news program based and broadcast in British Columbia. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Anchor(s)

 

Best Student Production

is defined as a program that uniquely expresses the filmmaker's point of view and is produced as part of a recognized foundation film school curriculum. 

Categories Include: 

• Program

 

Best Youth or Children's Program or Series

is defined as a live action program or series of programs clearly intended for the entertainment and/or education of children or youth. Series entries must have a minimum of three (3) episodes. 

Categories Include: 

• Program
• Direction
• Screenwriting
• Overall Sound
• Sound Editing
• Performance

 

Best Music Video

is defined as those productions used as a creative vehicle for the performance and exhibition of an individual piece of music by a specific group of musicians or an individual. 

Categories Include: 

• Program

 

Best Web Series

is defined as a series of programs with the same title or topic and principally intended for Internet release. Series entries must have a minimum of three (3) episodes. 

Categories Include: 

• Program