Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards, founded in 1996, are awards recognizing programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, it comprises 56 categories across news, documentaries and current affairs, kids and animation, entertainment, drama, technical, digital, as well as performances including acting and directing. The Awards draw about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations, pay-TV platforms, OTT platforms, as well as many independent production houses in Asia. Every year, a panel of more than 50 judges from more than 10 countries evaluate and select the entries. The winners are then awarded across 3 evenings: a Gala Dinner in Kuching for the technical and creative categories followed by a live telecast the next day for the entertainment and acting categories, also in Kuching. The digital awards are presented separately in another country.
Award Categories
Short Video and Social Categories
- Best Short Form Video Series - Scripted
- Best Short Form Video Series - Unscripted
- Best Branded Content
- Best Music Video
- Best Influencer - Health, Beauty & Fitness
- Best Influencer - Travel & Lifestyle
- Best Influencer - Sports and Gaming
Digital Categories
- Best Single Digital Programme/Short Film
- Best Digital Non-Fiction Programme/Series
- Best Digital Fiction Programme/Series
- Best Original Digital Drama Series
- Best Original Digital Entertainment Programme
- Best Leading Male Performance - Digital
- Best Leading Female Performance - Digital
- Best Host/Presenter - Digital
Technical and Creative Categories
- Best Cinematography
- Best Direction
- Best Direction
- Best Editing
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best Theme Song
- Best Scriptwriting
Performance Categories
- Best News Presenter or Anchor
- Best Current Affairs Presenter
- Best Entertainment Presenter/Host
- Best Sports Presenter/Commentator
- Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Programming Categories
- Best Documentary Programme
- Best Documentary Series
- Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme
- Best News Programme
- Best Single News Story/Report
- Best Current Affairs Programme
- Best Drama Series
- Best Single Drama or Telemovie
- Best Comedy Programme
- Best Children's Programme
- Best Preschool Programme
- Best Entertainment
- Best General Entertainment Programme
- Best Game or Quiz Programme
- Best Music Programme
- Best Reality Show
- Best Infotainment Programme
- Best Talk Show
- Best Social Awareness Programme
- Best Adaptation of an Existing Format
- Best Lifestyle Programme
- Best 2D Animated Programme
- Best 3D Animated Programme
- Best Live Sports Coverage
- Best Sports Programme
Grand Awards
Performance Categories
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