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5TH ROYALTY SOAPIE AWARDS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
RULE BOOK 2021
Published by Indonsa Productions
Royalty Soapie Awards 2021 ©
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email: entries@royaltysa.com | website: www.royaltysa.comTABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 1 CALL FOR ENTRIES .......................................................................................................................................... 1 WHAT ARE THE ROYALTY SOAPIE AWARDS? ................................................................................................. 1 WHO DO YOU CONTACT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES? .................................................................................. 1 WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE AWARDS PRESENTED? ..................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES ............................................................................ 2 WHAT’S NEW? ........................................................................................................... 3 COVID-19 RESPONSE ..................................................................................................................................... 3 DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................................................... 3 CATEGORY NAME CHANGES ......................................................................................................................... 3 NEW CATEGORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 3 GENERAL RULES ....................................................................................................... 4 ELIGIBILITY PERIOD ........................................................................................................................................ 4 ENTRIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 ELIGIBILITY FOR ENTRIES ............................................................................................................................... 4 VETTING.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
JUDGING ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST .............................................................................................................................. 5 PRIZES ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 PUBLIC VOTING .............................................................................................................................................. 6 RIGHTS & CLEARANCES ................................................................................................................................. 6 HOW TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS ................................................................................................................... 7 WHAT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED ON AN ENTRY FORM? ................................................................................. 7 o Entrant Details ...................................................................................................................................... 7 o Submission Video Upload .................................................................................................................... 7 o Photograph Upload .............................................................................................................................. 8 o Performer Biography Upload ............................................................................................................... 8 o Audio Upload ........................................................................................................................................ 8 o Screen Credits...................................................................................................................................... 8 o Script .................................................................................................................................................... 8 AWARDS CATEGORIES ............................................................................................. 9 1. LEAD ROLES ........................................................................................................................................ 9 A. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR ............................................................................................................... 9 B. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS ........................................................................................................... 9 C. OUTSTANDING MALE VILLAIN ............................................................................................................. 9 D. OUTSTANDING FEMALE VILLAIN........................................................................................................ 10 E. OUTSTANDING DAILY TV DRAMA ...................................................................................................... 10 2. SUPPORTING ROLES ........................................................................................................................ 10 A. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR ................................................................................................ 10 B. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS ............................................................................................. 11 C. OUTSTANDING ONSCREEN COUPLE .................................................................................................. 11 D. OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER ............................................................................................................... 11 E. OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERFORMER .................................................................................................. 11 3. CREATIVE AWARDS ........................................................................................................................... 11 A. OUTSTANDING MAKEUP & HAIR STYLING .......................................................................................... 11 B. OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM ...........................................................................................................12
C. OUTSTANDING WARDROBE ................................................................................................................12 4. TECHNICAL AWARDS ........................................................................................................................12 A. OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION..........................................................................................................12 B. OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM ...................................................................................................... 13 C. OUTSTANDING EDITING TEAM ........................................................................................................... 13 D. OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DIRECTION ............................................................................................... 13 E. OUTSTANDING CASTING ................................................................................................................... 13 F. OUTSTANDING CINEMATORGAPHY................................................................................................... 14 G. OUTSTANDING SOUND MIXING & EDITING ....................................................................................... 14 5. SPECIAL CATEGORIES ..................................................................................................................... 14 A. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ....................................................................................................... 14 B. RECOGNITION AWARD // BACKGROUND ACTOR ..............................................................................15 C. RECOGNITION AWARD // SOCIAL COHESION ...................................................................................15 6. VIEWER’S CHOICE // PUBLIC VOTING ............................................................................................ 16 A. MOST POPULAR SHOW ...................................................................................................................... 16 B. VIEWER’S CHOICE BEST ACTRESS..................................................................................................... 16 C. VIEWER’S CHOICE BEST ACTOR ........................................................................................................ 16
GENERAL INFORMATION
CALL FOR ENTRIES
This call for entries contains all relevant information general rules and procedures for the Royalty Soapie
Awards. The 5th Royalty Soapie Awards entries submissions open on the 29th of June 2021 and close on the
29th of July 2021. Direct communication on the nominations process will be sent to all members of the South
African television industry, production houses as well as the public. Announcements through the official
Royalty Soapie Awards website and social media publishing will also be made.
WHAT ARE THE ROYALTY SOAPIE AWARDS?
Attracting over 25-million viewers daily, soap operas and telenovelas have the power to influence society
through entertainment. These programs are a part of our everyday lives, it’s part of our lifestyles. Referred to
within the industry as daily TV dramas, they have succeeded in providing entertainment that is educational
with public service messages and melodrama that enthrals millions of viewers from around the country daily.
The Awards shape and grow the industry, fostering star quality and recognising the achievement of role
players such as, actors, scriptwriters, directors, technical directors, and creative directors. The Royalty
Soapie Awards believe that the power of entertainment influences society to develop a greater tomorrow.
The RSA’s aims to nurture and grow talent by creating a standard of excellence for the industry.
Through the years, the Royalty Soapie Awards have become renowned as the premier event dedicated to
honouring and recognising achievement in daily TV drama entertainment programs broadcast across South
African channels between the hours of 6:30pm and 9:00pm by presenting awards of merit in various
categories. The presentation of these awards is intended to be an incentive for the continued pursuit of
excellence and keeping the arts and film industry in South Africa alive.
WHO DO YOU CONTACT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES?
For questions regarding the administration of the contest – entries process, eligibility, entry requirements
and judging – please contact Promise Motshele at entries@royaltysa.com or +27 79 980 8386
For questions regarding the awards production please contact info@royaltysa.com
WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE AWARDS PRESENTED?
The Awards Ceremony will be hosted at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg
on the 18th of September 2021 (subject to COVID regulations).
The Awards Ceremony will be broadcast on SABC 1 on 2nd of the October 2021 at 8:00pm.
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email: entries@royaltysa.com | website: www.royaltysa.comIMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES Eligibility Period 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021 Entries 29 June 2021 – 29 July 2021 Vetting 30 July 2021 – 1 August 2021 Judging 2 August 2021 – 16 August 2021 Nominee Announcement Broadcast 1 September 2021 Public Vote Category Voting 1 September – 14 September 2021 Awards Ceremony Event 18 September 2021 Winner’s Luncheon 19 September 2021 Awards Ceremony Broadcast 2 October 2021 *All dates subject to change 2
WHAT’S NEW? COVID-19 RESPONSE The Royalty Soapie Awards (RSA) continues to monitor policy and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety and well-being of our staff, production partners, stakeholders, entrants, nominees, and special guests, is our top priority. We are collaborating with government and local agencies to implement best practices aimed at managing the spread of the complex virus. RSA has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus, at the awards ceremony. Further communication and terms will be communicated on the awards ceremony registration form. DEFINITIONS DAILY TV DRAMA: A daily TV drama, typically performed as a serial on daytime television, is characterised by characters and situations, sentimentality, and melodrama. It is a series of experiences characterised by dramatic displays of emotion. SOAP OPERA: A television daily TV drama program dealing typically with daily events in the lives of the same group of characters where storylines intertwine and are told during indefinite, continuing runs. A soap opera has no definite end date, it evolves over time and new characters can be introduced and old characters are written out, sometimes returning years later to continue their storyline and branch into new ones. TELENOVELA: A television drama program characterised by a continuing melodramatic story line and a permanent cast. Telenovelas tells one self-contained story, typically within the span of 10 and 11 months, they are written with a definite start and end part. CATEGORY NAME CHANGES Outstanding Soapie – has now changed to Outstanding Daily TV Drama Outstanding Couple – has now changed to Outstanding Onscreen Couple Outstanding Make-Up & Hair – has now changed to Outstanding Makeup & Hairstyling Most Popular Soapie of the Year – has now changed to Most Popular Show NEW CATEGORIES Outstanding Young Performer – under the supporting roles category group Outstanding Casting – under the technical category group Outstanding Cinematography – under the technical category group Outstanding Sound Mixing & Editing – under the technical category group Viewer’s Choice: Best Actress – under the Viewer’s Choice // Public Vote category group Viewer’s Choice: Best Actor – under the Viewer’s Choice // Public Vote category group 3
GENERAL RULES
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD
Nominations are to be submitted in accordance with these published rules. All recordings submitted for the
5th Royalty Soapie Awards must have been produced and publicly exhibited or broadcast in South Africa
during the period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 (“the entry broadcast period”).
ENTRIES
1. Nominations made before the deadline may be modified by the entrant until 10:00 am on the 30th of
July 2021. An example of the modification would be the replacement of the episode submitted for
judging with another eligible episode.
2. Non-South African talent and crew featured in or participating in the production of an eligible entry
will not be eligible for awards; and
a. Only South African television productions and broadcasters will be considered for entry.
b. RSA reserves the right to request proof that all actors, producers, and directors qualify, as
set out herein.
3. Programs and individuals previously entered in any other national competition are eligible.
4. If an entry is made in the wrong category and the error is not discovered until it goes to the voters on
the nomination ballot, it will be disqualified. If the RSA makes an error that leads to an incorrect
categorisation on the nomination ballot, a correction will be issued.
5. Non-compliant entries will be disqualified at any stage of the competition.
6. Unless otherwise stated, awards are presented for daily TV drama programs (soap opera/telenovela)
broadcasts. An episode is defined as a televised production screened on South African television. Only
South African daily TV drama programs (soap operas and/or telenovelas) will be considered for entry.
7. Nominations in categories that receive less than three entries are not eligible for an award but may
receive a certificate.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ENTRIES
1. Programs must be entered for consideration by the producers or production companies, distributors,
or broadcasters or (authorised representatives) who are the owners of the copyright to the entered
program.
a. An authorised representative is defined as a person appointed by the eligible copyright
owner to make a submission on their behalf.
2. Individuals may NOT enter themselves. Only authorised representatives, agents, managers, studios,
production companies or broadcast entities can facilitate an entry by completing an entry form on
behalf of an individual. The listed entrant will then be considered as the eligible entrant.
3. Only the producer and/or line producer can confirm and sign off an entry.
4. Producers, production companies or broadcasters may enter their programs for nominations in all
categories but may not enter a performer in more than one performer category i.e.: Outstanding
Lead Actor/Actress and Outstanding Male/Female Villain and Outstanding Supporting
Actor/Actress. With exceptions to the Outstanding Newcomer and Outstanding Couple, who may
be entered into one other performer category i.e.: Outstanding Lead Actor/Actress and Outstanding
Male/Female Villain and Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress.
45. Producers may submit one or more program entries per category. In the case where a producer
makes an entry for an eligible individual or team, it is the producer’s responsibility to inform that
individual/team that they have been nominated by the respective production company or broadcast
house for the 5th Royalty Soapie Awards.
VETTING
All nominations received by the entries closing date are vetted for compliance with the rules of the awards.
The purpose of this process, known as vetting, is to ensure that each nomination is eligible and not at risk of
disqualification. The administration committee of the RSA performs this function.
Nominations submitted into incorrect categories are recommended for placement in the appropriate or
more appropriate categories during vetting, in consultation with the nominating company. Nominations that
do not comply with the submission requirements will be disqualified.
JUDGING
A panel of judges made up of South African film, television and production industry producers, directors,
actors, designers, academics as well as media commentators from relevant industries adjudicate all the
categories in the Awards, apart from the Viewer’s Choice - public vote categories, the Lifetime Achievement
award, and the RSA recognition awards – Background Actor and Social Cohesion. The panel of judges is
reviewed annually, and they are selected for their expertise in their respective fields.
All qualifying entries are forwarded to the judges who adjudicate according to defined guidelines, applying
the assessment criteria for each category, their expert knowledge of actors, TV programming, the market,
and the general appeal of the product. In the interest of uniformity, judges are required to return results on
the online “prescribed judging forms”. Results are then collated into auditable sets.
The results are calculated on which the list of nominees is based in accordance with the general rules. Any
decisions made by the RSA judging panel and board shall be final and binding and no correspondence will be
entered.
The judging process will begin on the 2nd of August 2021 and shall be completed by the 16th of August 2021.
Nominees are announced to the public, media, and industry members. Finally, the winners are awarded at the
Awards Ceremony recording and the show is later broadcast on SABC 1.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Judges are required to disclose all programming they are currently working on or have worked on within the
past two (2) years. Judges are not permitted to judge categories featuring their own work. If a judge is placed
on a panel in which they have a conflict of interest, the onus is on the judge to alert the RSA organisers.
PRIZES
1. Statuettes are awarded to all specified winners. Actors, producers, or directors whoare nominated
in any category are expected to attend the awards ceremony recording.
2. Should the application be successful, then the nominee may be required to record an audio-visual
interview for each category entered for broadcast purposes, a copy of which must be emailed to
entries@royaltysa.com by no later than the 8th of September 2021, should the nominee not be able
to attend the awards ceremony production.
3. The statuette will be given to the winning individual(s), producers, directors and/or teams.
4. The statuette may be given to the winner on the night of the awards ceremony or within 30 days after
the date of the Awards Ceremony.
5PUBLIC VOTING
Three (3) categories will be voted for by the public only. The Viewer’s Choice categories are not open for
entry; nominees selected will be chosen from the final nominee list. The public will vote for the Viewer’s
Choice categories via SMS/USSD. Public Voting opens on the 1st of September 2021 the day that nominees
are announced and will close on the 14th of September 2021.
RIGHTS & CLEARANCES
1. All nominees hereby waive any claim of whatsoever nature, which they may have against the
sponsors, Indonsa Productions and/or the Royalty Soapie Awards arising out of, or in connection
with, their participation in this competition and will ensure that the nominees will do the same.
2. Indonsa Productions and the Royalty Soapie Awards shall not be liable to a nominee for any reason
whatsoever, whether in contract or otherwise arising out of, or in connection with, the 5th Royalty
Soapie Awards. The nominees hereby fully and effectually indemnify the sponsors, RSA, and their
successors, assigns, licensees and each of their officers, directors, employees, and agents and hold
them harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, judgments, losses, damages, costs, and
expenses (including reasonable legal expenses), directly or indirectly, due to any breach of these
rules by the entrant. This indemnity shall survive the completion of the Awards.
3. By submitting a fully completed nomination form to the 5th Royalty Soapie Awards the entrant
agrees to abide by the rules as stated in this document.
4. All decisions with respect to the acceptance of any nominee and eligibility of nomination are made
by RSA and shall be final and binding upon all entrants. In the event of any dispute, RSA's decision
shall be binding on the entrant and no correspondence will be entered.
5. All materials submitted become the property of RSA and will not be returned to the entrant. RSA
shall not be responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, stolen or misappropriated entries.
6. RSA may, without the entrant's further consent, use the entrant's name, and the name, likeness,
biography, and photographs of its nominees owned or controlled by the entrant ("contribution
materials") without charge, in exploiting, advertising, and publicising the competition in all media
and formats throughout the universe.
7. The entrant hereby represents, warrants, and undertakes to RSA that the entrant is entitled to enter
the competition and has full power and authority to grant rights herein expressed to be granted.
8. The entrant shall not, without the prior written consent of Indonsa Productions and the Royalty Soapie
Awards (except as required by law) at any time hereafter, either personally or by means of media or
publicity or advertising agents or agencies, divulge or disclose any information of any nature or kind
relating to the development or production of the competition to any person, relating to any matter
arising hereunder or to the general affairs of the RSA, coming within the entrant’s knowledge by
reason of this competition or otherwise howsoever.
9. Notwithstanding and irrespective of any advertisement or announcement which may have been or
may hereafter be published, RSA shall not be liable to the entrant for, or in respect of, any loss of
publicity, advertisement, reputation or the like due to the entrant's non-appearance in the
competition and/or RSA's failure to produce, advertise, promote or exploit the competition, and
nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to impose upon RSA any obligation to make use
of the services of the entrant, or to permit the entrant to play any part in the making of the
competition, or to produce, advertise, promote (or to continue the production, advertising,
promotion or exploitation) of the competition.
10. Once nominations have been submitted, only the nominating body can withdraw the nomination.
The request to withdraw an entry must be made in writing and received by RSA no later than 7 days
after the closing date of the entry period.
11. RSA reserves the right to withdraw a nomination or an RSA statuette from any nominee or winner,
who in RSA's sole discretion, has brought the RSA into disrepute.
612. All productions that go through to the final judging phase grant RSA the use of video clips up to a
total sum of 3 minutes of the production for the purposes of publicity and the promotion of the RSA
and agree to use the phrase “The show is nominated for the 5th Royalty Soapie Awards”. As
custodians of the awards, we will ensure strict use of any footage for promotional purposes only.
By submitting an entry form, the entrant has agreed to the use of materials for the RSA.
HOW TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS
Entry forms must be completed in full, and the link can be found on the Royalty Soapie Awards website
www.royaltysa.com
Step 1 – Straight Forward Registration
Production House to register details of relevant contact person handling all entries submission for their program.
Step 2 – Categories Entry Submission
Submit entries in multiple category groups
Upload supporting documents, videos, and audio
Step 3 – Submit Entry
Save entries as draft, and come back later to complete them, when they’re ready submit your entry.
No changes can be made to entries once they have been finalized and submitted.
WHAT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED ON AN ENTRY FORM?
The following information is considered Essential Entry Information. It is REQUIRED for each entry unless
specified:
o Category
o Program Name
o Episode References
o Airdates
o Broadcaster Channel Name
o Entrant/team details (Birth Name & Surname & Contact Details)
o Character Name (for actor role categories)
o Submission Video (up to 2 full episodes / 1 showreel, subject to category requirements)
o Photograph of entrant/team
o Screen Credits
o Script (for Outstanding Writing Team category)
o Motivation / statement letter(s) (for specific categories)
o Production Audio Intro Song (sound bite – only required once)
o Production logo (only required once)
O ENTRANT DETAILS
Please ensure you enter team members in the order you wish them to be displayed for each technical or
creative categories, for actor role categories please ensure you complete the name the actor is known as
publicly (stage name). Credit lists will NOT be alphabetized by our organisers. These spellings and titles as
submitted will appear on press releases, invitations, TV broadcast, social media platforms and the statue (if
you win). Correct nomination information is the responsibility of the submitting company. The RSA is not liable
for incorrect ballot listings that are the result of incorrect information on the nomination forms.
O SUBMISSION VIDEO UPLOAD
Every single submission requires a up to 2 video uploads with exceptions to the Lifetime Achievement
Award, all three Viewer’s Choice categories, Highest Ratings categories. Refer to the by-category listing for
specific requirements such as full episode, clip reel or multiple videos.
Video format: MP4 or .MOV
7All video files need to be clearly labeled with the show name, category group & episode numbers. Some categories require showreel videos, and some categories require full episodes. DO NOT include bars and tones. DELETE intervals/commercials and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds. For showreels, we allow for clips from any episodes within the eligibility period. You will be asked to list the airdates of ALL episodes used in your showreel. Showreels must NOT be sizzle reels. The same video file can be uploaded across categories provided they have the same video requirements. Where the same video file is used for multiple categories, the entrant can clone a category form containing the video that is to be used for other categories, the entrant will be able to change the entry details and assign the relevant new category to the cloned form leaving the video upload as it was uploaded on the original form. You may also choose to upload separate videos for each category, depending on the video requirements and what aspects you want your submission to showcase. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure that all videos uploaded are correctly formatted. Only episodes that have been broadcast and released withing the broadcast period 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021 are eligible for entry. O PHOTOGRAPH / LOGO UPLOAD For the Technical, Creative and Special categories – you must upload a hi-res image of your show logo. You are only required to upload this once during your entries process. For all Actor role categories – you must upload a hi-res photo of your talent. The RSA organisers reserve the right to use these photos for production, broadcast and on production specific media platforms. Format: 300dpi .JPG or .PNG O PERFORMER BIOGRAPHY UPLOAD For Actor role categories – a short biography/synopsis of the character/performer For Lifetime Achievement – detailing achievements, works, years in the industry, etc. Format: PDF O AUDIO UPLOAD You must upload your shows intro song for the purpose of the awards ceremony walk-up music. You are only required to upload this once during your entries process. Format: MP3 O SCREEN CREDITS The screen credit list is required showing the names and designations/character name of all eligible team members and/actors that have been entered into the 5th Royalty Soapie Awards, please ensure the document is clearly named with the showname_screen credits. You are only required to upload this once during your entries process. Eligibility is based on screen credit. Producers and broadcasters may not alter an individual’s screen credit to qualify the individual for a Royalty Soapie Award. Format: PDF O SCRIPT The script will be required for the Outstanding Writing Team category. Only PDF documents will be accepted, please ensure the document is clearly named with the ‘showname_writingteam_episode number’ Format: PDF 8
AWARDS CATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION &
CRITERIA
1. LEAD ROLES
Video submission requirements for the following categories 1.A – 1.D:
o Submit a showreel can be up to 15 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast period
o Nominated performer must be clearly visible in all scenes
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
Other Requirements:
o Performer Photograph(s): 300dpi JPEG or PNG
o Character Bio/Synopsis: PDF
A. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR
Awarded to the lead actor for a continuing performance in a daily TV drama program
(soapie/telenovela) who has portrayed the character with the largest role in the production piece.
This award is for the outstanding male lead with the best consistent performance, interpretation, and
realisation of the scripted character.
This category will be judged on the excellent individual performance skills with the effective use of
the craft of acting appropriate to the role/character.
B. OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS
Awarded to the lead actress for a continuing performance in a daily TV drama program
(soapie/telenovela) who has portrayed the character with the largest role in the production piece.
This award is for the outstanding female lead with the best consistent performance, interpretation,
and realisation of the scripted character.
This category will be judged on the excellent individual performance skills with the effective use of
the craft of acting appropriate to the role/character.
C. OUTSTANDING MALE VILLAIN
Awarded to the actor for a continuing performance in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela)
who has delivered an outstanding performance as the antagonist “evil” role in the production piece.
This award is for the outstanding male villain with the best consistent performance, interpretation,
and realisation of the scripted character.
This category will be judged on the excellent individual performance skills with the effective use of
the craft of acting appropriate to the role/character.
9D. OUTSTANDING FEMALE VILLAIN
Awarded to the actor for a continuing performance in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela)
who has delivered an outstanding performance as the antagonist “evil” role in the production piece.
This award is for the outstanding female villain with the best consistent performance, interpretation,
and realisation of the scripted character.
This category will be judged on the excellent individual performance skills with the effective use of
the craft of acting appropriate to the role/character.
E. OUTSTANDING DAILY TV DRAMA
Awarded to the outstanding daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela) in which the ongoing
theme, storyline and ensemble cast are presented under the same title with impressive television
ratings/viewership numbers.
All daily TV dramas (soapie/telenovela) are eligible for entry and must demonstrate compelling
storytelling, casting, characters, scriptwriting, direction, with an overall high-level production and
entertainment value.
The award goes to the producer(s) whose specific screen credit is Executive Producer, Co-
Executive Producer, Supervising Producer, Producer or Produced by, and whose functions support
those credits.
This category will be judged on the excellence in overall production execution, value, and
viewership ratings. This category is judged by the RSA appointed judging panel and is not open for
public vote, the viewership ratings will be provided by Nielsen for the judge’s consideration.
Video Submission:
o Upload a Single Episode that originally aired within the eligibility broadcast period including
show title and end credits.
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Delete commercials and other intervals and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.
2. SUPPORTING ROLES
Video submission requirements for the following categories 2.A – 2.E:
o Submit a showreel can be up to 15 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast period
o Nominated performer must be clearly visible in all scenes
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
Other Requirements:
o Performer Photograph(s): 300dpi JPEG or PNG
o Character Bio/Synopsis: PDF
A. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR
Awarded to the supporting actor in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela) who performs the
role below that of the leading actor(s), and above that of a bit part ranging from a minor role to a
principal player that is vital to the narrative of story with the best consistent performance,
interpretation, and realisation of the scripted character.
This category will be judged on the excellent individual performance skills with the effective use of
the craft of acting appropriate to the role/character.
10B. OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Awarded to the supporting actress in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela) who performs
the role below that of the leading actor(s), and above that of a bit part ranging from a minor role to a
principal player that is vital to the narrative of story with the best consistent performance,
interpretation, and realisation of the scripted character.
This category will be judged on the excellent individual performance skills with the effective use of
the craft of acting appropriate to the role/character.
C. OUTSTANDING ONSCREEN COUPLE
Awarded to the best onscreen couple in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela) who have
delivered an outstanding chemistry performance, where the dialogue flows smoothly between the
two actors and the energy of both dialogues match up.
The actors will be judged on interpretation and realisation of the scripted characters, their comfort
around one another and the physical component of the relationship seems natural.
D. OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER
Awarded to a performer in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela for his/her first acting role
who has delivered a breakthrough performance with the best consistent performance,
interpretation, and realisation of a scripted character.
The performer may have been in the television industry for one year but less than two years.
This category will be judged on the excellent individual performance skills with the effective use of
the craft of acting appropriate to the role/character.
E. OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERFORMER
Awarded to the outstanding non-gendered performer age 18 years or younger with a lead,
supporting or guest performance in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela) who have
demonstrably excelled in the field of acting with the best consistent performance, interpretation,
and realisation of a scripted character.
This category will be judged on the excellent individual performance skills with the effective use of
the craft of acting appropriate to the role/character.
3. CREATIVE AWARDS
A. OUTSTANDING MAKEUP & HAIR STYLING
Awarded for the outstanding achievement in makeup & hairstyling in a daily TV drama
(soapie/telenovela), this category is awarded to the lead makeup artist and hairstylist of the serial.
This category will be judged on an original, imaginative, and unified design that reveals a strong vision
that enhances and supports the characters and the theme from the production as evident from the
directional vision.
Definitions:
Makeup – Makeup is any change in the appearance of an actor’s face or body created by the
application of cosmetics, three-dimensional material, facial hair, and/or prosthetic appliances
applied directly to the actor’s face or body using an appropriate adhesive.
A Prosthetic is any 3-dimensional appliance, including transfers, that have been prepared in advance
from a mold and applied to the actor to change his/her appearance and/or give character to the
makeup. It could be as small as a scar or wound, or as large as a full facial piece and/or body parts.
11Hairstyling – Hairstyling is any change in the appearance of an actor’s hair by the act of styling,
designing, cutting, colour, as well as the preparation and application of hairpieces or wigs to create
a character.
Video Submission:
o Submit a showreel can be up to 20 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast period that
include “everyday”, “special events”, “special effects” examples of makeup and hairstyling.
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
B. OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM
Awarded to the writing team who produce outstanding stories in an episode or series for a daily TV
drama (soapie/telenovela) with outstanding adaptability in an ever-evolving narrative medium.
This category will be judged on the original and innovative script that demonstrates flair, a sustained
vision and clarity of purpose with strong stylistic, structural elements that effectively engages the
target audience.
Video Submission:
o Upload up to 2 single episodes that originally aired within the eligibility broadcast period
including show title and end credits.
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Delete commercials and other intervals and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.
Online Entry Form:
Script Attachment - You will be required to upload a copy of the shooting scripts for each episode as
one PDF file.
C. OUTSTANDING WARDROBE
Awarded to the wardrobe team for the outstanding achievement in the styling for a daily TV drama
(soapie/telenovela).
This category will be judged on the effective use of costumes and styling within the production.
Video Submission:
o Submit a showreel can be up to 20 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast period that
contain “everyday”, “special events”, “special effects” examples of costumes/wardrobe.
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
4. TECHNICAL AWARDS
A. OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION
Awarded to the art direction team for outstanding achievement in art direction, set direction, and
scenic design in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela).
This category will be judged on the overall consistency of the theme, well-conceived and well-
developed visual aesthetics, and appeal.
12Video Submission:
o Submit a showreel can be up to 20 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
B. OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM
Awarded to the directing team for outstanding interpretation and realisation of a production in a daily
TV drama program (soapie/telenovela).
This category will be judged on the overall effectiveness of direction and the cohesive vision of the
production.
Video Submission:
o Upload up to 2 single episodes that originally aired within the eligibility broadcast period
including show title and end credits.
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted.
o Do not include bars and tones, delete commercials and other interstitials, and pull blacks
down to 2-3 seconds.
C. OUTSTANDING EDITING TEAM
Awarded to the editing team for outstanding synthesis and cohesive vision of all production elements
in a daily TV drama program (soapie/telenovela).
This category will be judged on the overall creative and technical direction and vision effectiveness
in post-production.
Video Submission:
o Upload a Single Episode that originally aired within the eligibility broadcast period including
show title and end credits.
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted.
o Delete commercials and other intervals and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.
D. OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DIRECTION
Awarded to the lighting team for outstanding interpretation and visual appeal of the production in a
daily TV drama program.
This category will be judged on the overall effectiveness of lighting and the cohesive vision of the
production.
Video Submission:
o Submit a showreel can be up to 20 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
E. OUTSTANDING CASTING
Awarded to the casting director/team who cast contract, recurring, and day player roles on a daily TV
drama program for outstanding understanding of the art of acting, interpretation, and realisation of
the scripted characters and matching it perfectly to the casted performers.
This category will be judged on the overall effectiveness, interpretation, and performance of the
casting members and the overall significance in the quality of the production.
13Video Submission:
o Submit a showreel can be up to 30 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
Other Requirements:
o A statement from the producer outlining the casting director/teams creative contribution and
outstanding achievement in casting for the production, the statement should include, how the
casting serves the characters and the production, how the brief was interpreted to reflect the
tone of the script and the director/producers vision, how the casting director/team
collaborated with the producer, director and writing team, was there an approach to new
talent, diversity and representation, and if there were any challenges specific to the
characterisation and how they were overcome.
o Cast list of performers casted under casting team/director
F. OUTSTANDING CINEMATORGAPHY
Awarded to the cinematography team for a daily TV drama program (telenovela) shot in the field
single camera or multiple camera style for the outstanding work done involving techniques in
lighting, cameras, and the integration of any special effects.
This category will be judged on the overall art or technique of shooting, lighting, and the processing
of imagery.
Video Submission:
o Upload a Single Episode that originally aired within the eligibility broadcast period including
show title and end credits.
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Delete commercials and other intervals and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.
G. OUTSTANDING SOUND MIXING & EDITING
Awarded to the sound editing team that has demonstrated the best or most artistic sound mixing and
sound editing in a daily TV drama (telenovela).
This category will be judged on the effective and creative sound that contributes to and enhances the
dramatic impact of the production in terms of style, mood, atmosphere, place, focus and meaning.
Video Submission:
o Upload a Single Episode that originally aired within the eligibility broadcast period including
show title and end credits.
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Delete commercials and other intervals and pull blacks down to 2-3 seconds.
5. SPECIAL CATEGORIES
A. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lifetime Achievement Award is a highly commendable award that is, appreciated as a special
recognition awarded to performers who, during their lifetimes, have made outstanding contributions
with creative, technical, and artistic significance to the field of television.
Recognising the many talents, love, and passion an individual from the television industry has shown
throughout his/her career. The dedication to the industry and the inspiration has established a
benchmark for others to look up too.
14The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an actor, director, producer, the technical or creative
member of the television industry. The recipient gets decided by the members of the Royalty Soapie
Awards executive committee.
Recommendations from production houses are to be submitted online during the entries period,
accompanied by a letter of motivation. The nominee is to have a minimum of 20 years of documented
accomplishments in daily TV drama programs and must have contributed significantly throughout
his/her career to the development, upliftment, and advancement of the television industry.
Online Entry Form:
Motivational Letter - You will be required to upload a motivation letter stating why you feel the
nominee should be considered for the award in one PDF file.
Other Requirements:
o Nominee Photograph(s): 300dpi JPEG or PNG
o Nominee Biography: PDF
B. RECOGNITION AWARD // BACKGROUND ACTOR
Open for entry for all daily TV drama programs that are eligible for entry.
This recognition award is awarded to a background actor with a lead or supporting role in a daily TV
drama that has been essential in creating the tone, mood, and atmosphere of the production scene(s)
with minimal to no speaking parts.
Production houses will be required to submit a nomination motivation including a showreel/episodes
of the background actor.
Video Submission:
o Submit a showreel can be up to 15 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast period
o Nominated performer must be clearly visible in all scenes
o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
Online Entry Form:
Motivational Letter - You will be required to upload a motivation letter stating why you feel the
nominee should be considered for the award and provide a synopsis of the character and why the
role is important to the production in one PDF file.
Other Requirements:
o Performer Photograph(s): 300dpi JPEG or PNG
C. RECOGNITION AWARD // SOCIAL COHESION
Open for entry for all daily TV drama programs that are eligible for entry.
Awarded to a daily TV drama (soapie/telenovela) production that has demonstrated and/or
addressed the most current social affairs/social ills affecting our communities.
Production houses will be required to submit a nomination motivation including season/episode
demonstrating social cohesion.
Video Submission:
o Submit a showreel up to 15 minutes in total running time
o Showreel may consist of any clips from any episodes from the eligibility broadcast period
15o No internal editing or enhancement of the original content is permitted
o Provide 2-3 seconds of black between scenes
o State “End of Showreel” at the end of the submission
Online Entry Form:
Motivational Letter - You will be required to upload a motivation letter stating why you feel the
production should be considered for the award and how the storyline demonstrated social cohesion
in one PDF file.
6. VIEWER’S CHOICE // PUBLIC VOTING
A. MOST POPULAR SHOW
This category is not open for entry and winner will be determined by the public. All daily TV drama
programs that are eligible for entry will be considered in this category.
The voting process will be available on the Royalty Soapie Awards website (www.royaltysa.com) and
will be announced on social media and digital platforms. Voting lines open on the 1st of the September
2021 and close on the 14th of September 2021.
B. VIEWER’S CHOICE BEST ACTRESS
This category is not open for entry and winner will be determined by the public. All nominated
actresses from the lead and supporting role categories will automatically be eligible for the public
vote. The public will vote for their favourite actress and the winner will be announced at the Awards
ceremony.
The voting process will be available on the Royalty Soapie Awards website (www.royaltysa.com) and
will be announced on social media and digital platforms. Voting lines open on the 1st of the September
2021 and close on the 14th of September 2021.
C. VIEWER’S CHOICE BEST ACTOR
This category is not open for entry and winner will be determined by the public.
All nominated actors from the lead and supporting role categories will automatically be eligible for
the public vote. The public will vote for their favourite actor and the winner will be announced at the
Awards ceremony.
The voting process will be available on the Royalty Soapie Awards website (www.royaltysa.com) and
will be announced on social media and digital platforms. Voting lines open on the 1st of the September
2021 and close on the 14th of September 2021.
16CHECKLIST
Read RSA General Rules & Categories Descriptions document
Accessed Entries site from RSA Website
Registered as an ‘Entrant’ (production house) on Entries Site
Category Submission
Program Name
Episode Reference(s)
Broadcast date
Broadcaster Channel Name
Broadcast Channel Rep Contact Details
Broadcast Confirmation of entry
Entrant/team details (Birth Name & Surname & Contact Details) *spell check
Character Name (for actor role categories)
Submission Video/Showreel (up to 2 full episodes/1 x 15-min/20-min showreel) as per category list
Photograph of entrant/team
Character/Performer Bio/Synopsis for each category entry
Lifetime Achiever Nominee Biography
Screen Credits
Script (for Outstanding Writing Team category)
Production Audio Intro Song (sound bite)
Production logo
Producer Statement (for Outstanding Casting category)
Motivational Letters (Lifetime Achievement, Background Actor, Social Cohesion)
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