Video journalism and broadcasting Video Journalist of the Year Sponsored by Canon Entry criteria 1. Entrants must submit a portfolio of THREE videos on any subject published on a New Zealand news-based website, or broadcast on television, during 2019. 2. To qualify for this category, the videos must be largely the work of ONE video journalist only. The video journalist must have filmed and edited 80 per cent of all video content. If a second video journalist was involved, please explain the additional filming, e.g. due to geographical constraints in the statement of support box. 3. A reporter may be involved in the videos, but no editor or producer. If the video journalist has also undertaken the role of reporter i.e. researched a story and formed/asked questions, please outline in the statement of support. 4. Videos should be m4v, mp4, mpeg4 or MOV format or, in the case of large files, attached as a URL link such as YouTube or Vimeo. 5. Entrants must provide a title for each video, and details of where and when it appeared (compulsory). 6. Please name all contributors to the production of the videos, including yourself, and their roles on the “contact information/contributors” tab (compulsory). 7. Entrants must provide a statement of support of up to 300 words, confirming they have filmed/edited 80 per cent of the videos (compulsory). Relevant background to the entry will also be useful to the judges. Your statement could include details of hurdles overcome, perseverance, exclusivity, initiative used, following a hunch or an idea, problems faced or extra efforts made to achieve the outcome. 8. Work entered into specialist video categories may be included in this portfolio. Judging criteria Weighting Quality of story-telling, clarity and compelling narrative 35% Exclusivity/originality/initiative 35% Impact of footage/technical skills including audio, shooting and editing 30% Entry submission instructions Enter online using Award Force www.voyagermedia.awardsplatform.com 1 | P a g e Last updated Dec 10, 2019 Best feature or current affairs video: single video journalist Entry criteria 1. Entrants must submit ONE video only published on a New Zealand news-based website, or broadcast on television, during 2019. 2. The videos must be largely the work of ONE video journalist only. The video journalist must have filmed and edited 80 per cent of all video content. If a second video journalist was involved, please explain the additional filming, e.g. due to geographical constraints in the statement of support box. 3. A reporter may be involved in the video, but no editor or producer. If the video journalist has also undertaken the role of reporter i.e. researched a story and formed/asked questions, please outline in the statement of support. 4. The video should be m4v, mp4, mpeg4 or MOV format or, in the case of large files, attached as a URL link such as YouTube or Vimeo. 5. Entrants must provide a title for the video, and details of where and when it appeared (compulsory). 6. Please name all contributors to the production of the video, including yourself, and their roles on the “contact information/contributors” tab (compulsory). 7. Entrants must provide a statement of support of up to 100 words, confirming they have filmed/edited 80 per cent of the video. Relevant background to the entry will also be useful to the judges. Your statement could include details of hurdles overcome, perseverance, initiative used, exclusivity, following a hunch or an idea, problems faced or extra efforts made to achieve the outcome. 8. Entries from one specialist video category may not be entered into another specialist video category, other than as part of a portfolio for Video Journalist of the Year or Best video journalist - junior. Judging criteria Weighting Quality of story-telling, clarity and compelling narrative 35% Exclusivity/originality/initiative 35% Impact of footage/technical skills including audio, shooting and editing 30% Entry submission instructions Enter online using Award Force www.voyagermedia.awardsplatform.com 2 | P a g e Last updated Dec 10, 2019 Best video journalist – junior Entry criteria 1. Entrants must be aged 26 or under, or have been employed as a photographer/video journalist or active as a freelancer for three years or less at the time of publication. 2. Entrants must submit a portfolio of TWO videos on any subject published on a New Zealand news- based website, or broadcast on television, during 2019. 3. The videos must be the largely work of ONE video journalist only. The video journalist must have filmed and edited 80 per cent of all video content. If a second video journalist was involved, please explain the additional filming, e.g. due to geographical constraints in the statement of support box. 4. If the video journalist has also undertaken the role of reporter i.e. researched a story and formed/asked questions, please outline in the statement of support. 5. Videos should be m4v, mp4, mpeg4 or MOV format or, in the case of large files, attached as a URL link such as YouTube or Vimeo. 6. Entrants must provide a title for both videos, and details of where and when it appeared (compulsory). 7. Please name all contributors to the production of both videos, including yourself, and their roles on the “contact information/contributors” tab (compulsory). 8. Work entered into specialist video categories may be included in this entry. 9. Entrants must provide a statement of support of up to 200 words, confirming they have filmed/edited 80 per cent of the video (compulsory). Relevant background to the entry will also be useful to the judges. Your statement could include details of hurdles overcome, perseverance, initiative used, exclusivity, following a hunch or an idea, problems faced or extra efforts made to achieve the outcome. Judging criteria Weighting Quality of story-telling, clarity and compelling narrative 35% Exclusivity/originality/initiative 35% Impact of footage/technical skills including audio, shooting and editing 30% Entry submission instructions Enter online using Award Force www.voyagermedia.awardsplatform.com 3 | P a g e Last updated Dec 10, 2019 Best TV/video documentary Entry criteria 1. Entrants must submit ONE video only published on a New Zealand news-based website, or broadcast on television, during 2019. 2. The video must be more than 20 minutes in length to qualify for this category. 3. Each team can enter only one video. However, a team made up of a slightly different mix may also enter a video separately in this category. 4. Videos should be m4v, mp4, mpeg4 or MOV format or, in the case of large files, attached as a URL link such as YouTube or Vimeo. 5. Entrants must provide a working title for the video, and details of where and when it appeared (compulsory). 6. Please list the names of all team members and their roles on the “contact information/contributors” tab (compulsory). 7. Entrants may provide a statement of support of up to 100 words giving relevant background to the entry that could be useful to the judges (optional). Your statement could include details of hurdles overcome, perseverance, initiative used, exclusivity, developing an idea, problems faced or extra efforts made to achieve the outcome. Judging criteria Weighting Quality of story-telling, clarity and compelling narrative 50% Exclusivity/originality/initiative 30% Impact of footage/technical skills including audio, shooting and editing 20% Entry submission instructions Enter online using Award Force www.voyagermedia.awardsplatform.com 4 | P a g e Last updated Dec 10, 2019 Best TV/video news item Entry criteria 1. Entrants must submit ONE item published on a New Zealand news-based website, or broadcast on television, during 2019. 2. The entry must be no more than SEVEN minutes in length. 3. Videos should be m4v, mp4, mpeg4 or MOV format or, in the case of large files, attached as a URL link such as YouTube or Vimeo. 4. Entrants must provide a working title for the video, and details of where and when it appeared (compulsory). 5. Please list the names of all team members and their roles on the “contact information/contributors” tab (compulsory). 6. Each team can enter only one video. However, a team made up of a slightly different mix may also enter a video separately in this category. 7. Entrants may provide a statement of support of up to 100 words giving relevant background to the entry that could be useful to the judges (optional). Your statement could include details of hurdles overcome, perseverance, initiative used, exclusivity, developing an idea, problems faced or extra efforts made to achieve the outcome. Judging criteria Weighting Exclusivity/newsworthiness/impact 50% Quality of story-telling, clarity and compelling narrative 30% Impact of footage/technical skills including audio, shooting and editing 20% Entry submission instructions Enter online using Award Force www.voyagermedia.awardsplatform.com 5 | P a g e Last updated Dec 10, 2019 Best TV/video current affairs, short (up to 10 mins) Entry criteria 1. Entrants must submit ONE item published on a New Zealand news-based website, or broadcast on television, during 2019. 2. Videos should be m4v, mp4, mpeg4 or MOV format or, in the case of large files, attached as a URL link such as YouTube or Vimeo. 3. Entrants must provide a working title for the videos, and details of where and when it appeared (compulsory). 4. Each team can enter only one video. However, a team made up of a slightly different mix may also enter a video separately in this category. 5. Please list the names of all team members and their roles on the “contact information/contributors” tab (compulsory).