International Emmy Award for Best Documentary
The International Emmy Award for Best Documentary has been presented since 1967 by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to the best documentaries produced and initially aired outside the United States.
Rules
According to the rules of the International Academy, a documentary is a factual presentation that provides an in-depth analysis of a specific subject or point of view, supported by evidence and informed commentary, on any subject other than art and artists. The program must meet the minimum format length of a televised half-hour time slot.If the program is part of a continuous series of self-contained episodes, then each episode must be submitted as a separate entry.
If the program is a multi-part series with a finite number of episodes, covering the same theme, two episodes must be submitted to represent the series as a whole.
If the program contains multiple parts with a continuing storyline beyond one episode or shares the same concept, two episodes must be submitted to represent the series as a whole. The program may employ partial reenactment, stock footage, stills, animation, stop-motion, or other techniques, as long as the emphasis is on fact and not fiction.