CHANNEL OF THE YEAR
ENTRY FEE £450 + VAT
This award will go to the best mainstream channel that offers a range of high-quality content across several genres.
EDINBURGH TV AWARDS 2019
DEADLINE: FRIDAY 17 MAY
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please note the eligibility period for all awards is 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.
The deadline for Standard Entries is Midday on Fri 10 May.
Late Entries will be accepted until Midnight on Fri 17 May but will be subject to a 30% Late Fee.
Any entries submitted after Midnight on Fri 17 May will not be considered.
For any questions or queries email:
awards@thetvfestival.com
BEST SPECIALIST CHANNEL
ENTRY FEE £450 + VAT
This award will go to the best specialist linear channel that offers a range of high-quality content across a specific genre or theme.
NEW FOR 2019
ONLINE CHANNEL OF THE YEAR
ENTRY FEE £450 + VAT
This award will go to the outstanding UK online channel that commissions original, innovative and standout content.
NEW FOR 2019
UK BROADCASTER VOD OF THE YEAR
ENTRY FEE £450 (+VAT)
This award will go to the outstanding UK broadcaster VOD service of the year, whether a subscription or ad-supported service.
PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR
ENTRY FEE £250 + VAT
The award will go to an indie with an annual turnover of over £5M that could be a specialist at the top of their game or a company that has produced a range of top-quality content for a number of different channels.
NEW FOR 2019
SMALL INDIE OF THE YEAR
ENTRY FEE £150 + VAT
The award will go to an indie with an annual turnover of £5M or less that could be a specialist at the top of their game or a company that has produced a range of top-quality content for a number of different channels.
Best Popular Factual Series
ENTRY FEE £150 + VAT
This award will go to an outstanding Popular Factual Series. This will go to series which makes popular factual entertaining and tackles broad issues that become a talking point within the nation.
Best Entertainment Series
ENTRY FEE £150 + VAT
This award will go to an outstanding Entertainment Series. It is open to an original new concept or an established series which can be described as being at the top of its game.
Best Comedy Series
ENTRY FEE £150 + VAT
This award will go to an outstanding Comedy Series. It is open to an original new concept or an established series which can be described as being at the top of its game.
Best Documentary Programme
ENTRY FEE £150 + VAT
This award will go to the outstanding Documentary Programme of 2019 – whether a standalone one-off piece; a short mini-series or a full series
BEST UK DRAMA
ENTRY FEE £150 + VAT
This award will go to an outstanding UK drama – whether a standalone one-off piece; a short mini-series or a full series.
Best International Drama
ENTRY FEE £250 + VAT
This award will go to a series that has been a standout hit in two or more territories and judges will be looking for an original script, high production values and outstanding performances.
Best Breakthrough Talent
ENTRY FEE £150 + VAT
This award recognises emerging talent on-screen in either scripted or unscripted programming who have had standout success in the period 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.
FAQs
For any questions or queries please check the 2019 Awards FAQs page or email the team at awards@thetvfestival.com
Good luck!
PAST WINNERS
To see the winners and shortlists from The Edinburgh TV Awards 2018 and 2017, click the links below!