24th Gemini FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Why do I need to submit multiple DVD copies of the same show?
- Is a mini-series considered a program or a series?
- Why do we need to send BETAs?
- Do you accept VHS screeners?
- I would like to enter someone for a PROGRAM category, but his/her credit is not one of the eligible credits listed in the Rules & Regulations guidebook. Is there anything I can do
- I would like to enter someone for a CRAFT category, but his/her credit is not one of the eligible credits listed in the Rules & Regulations guidebook OR entering them means I exceed the allowable limit of entrants. Is there anything I can do?
- Why do I need to include the addresses of all of the entrants?
- My single program aired on several dates; to which date do I refer when determining which application deadline I must meet?
- Can I enter someone who is not a Canadian citizen?
- Who do I make the cheque payable to?
- What do I do if I haven’t received my CAVCO or CRTC certification yet?
- What do I do if my program didn’t have on-air credits?
Q: Why do I need to submit multiple DVD copies of the same show?
A: If you’re entering your program into more than one category (i.e. one program category and two or more crafts) we need ONE DVD for each category in order to run our nominating juries. The juries occur over a six-week period in the summer, from coast to coast, often simultaneously, so each jury needs a dedicated copy for that category.
Q: Is a mini-series considered a program or a series?
A: A mini-series is a program, and is judged as such.
Q: Why do we need to send BETAs?
A: We’ll need the BETAs so that we can create reels of clips from nominated programs to be used in the awards shows. Though that may seem like a long way off, your application is considered incomplete if you do not include your BETAs along with it. After the nominations are announced, we’ll need to have the BETAs on hand immediately; we will not have time to track them down then. Also, please don’t send us your only copy! If your program wins, we need to retain a BETA copy for our archives.
Q: Do you accept VHS screeners?
A: No. On page 6, point 10, the Rules & regulations state that submissions will only be accepted on DVD. PLEASE CHECK YOUR DVDs BEFORE YOU SUBMIT THEM TO US.
Q: I would like to enter someone for a PROGRAM category, but his/her credit is not one of the eligible credits listed in the Rules & Regulations guidebook. Is there anything I can do?
A: No. Appeals will not be considered.
Q: I would like to enter someone for a CRAFT category, but his/her credit is not one of the eligible credits listed in the Rules & Regulations guidebook OR entering them means I exceed the allowable limit of entrants. Is there anything I can do?
A: Possibly. If the person you wish to enter has performed the duties of one of the eligible credits listed, but simply received a different credit (e.g. was given the generic credit “Sound” rather than the more specific “recording engineer”), OR they were integral to the craft work done, then a letter of appeal must be submitted, signed by the producer. The appeal will then be forwarded to the Rules and Regulations committee.
Q: Why do I need to include the addresses of all of the entrants?
A: In addition to maintaining an up-to-date database of our members, we need current addresses of any entrants, so that they can be notified by mail in the event of their nomination.
Q: My single program aired on several dates; to which date do I refer when determining which application deadline I must meet?
A: You must determine your deadline based upon the first air date of your program. If its first air date precedes the range of dates given for the first deadline, then your show is not eligible, regardless of whether one of its repeat airings occurred within our eligibility range.
Q: Can I enter someone who is not a Canadian citizen??
A: Yes, non-Canadian citizens are eligible as long as the production as a whole qualifies for CRTC or CAVCO certification.
Q: Who do I make the cheque payable to?
A: Make cheques payable to The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television
Q. What if I haven't received my CRTC/CAVCO certification number yet?
A: Please provide an affidavit or copy of the first few pages of your application so we know you are in the process of waiting for certification. The final certification will be required prior to nominations.
Q. What do I do if my program didn’t have on-air credits?
A: In the case of some news and sports programs, on-air credits may not exist. Please have a list of credits created and signed off on by the Executive Producer and initialed by those credited.