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TV category
Science programme
Television and online dossiers have
the power to bring science into
people’s homes and to present
complex issues in highly creative
ways.
From dark matter to the
exploration of the deepest parts
of the seas, the development of
new energy sources to the
survival of endangered species,
there are many subjects that can
be tackled by mainstream media.
AIB is looking for the most
compelling and imaginative
science programme or series
that explains complex scientific
concepts clearly and leaves the
viewer wanting to learn more.
Our judges will be looking for
stunning photography whether
filmed in challenging remote
locations or in an urban
enviroment close to home.
Narration and story-telling will
need to be clear and
unambiguous. The creative use of
graphics to help explain complex
concepts in an easy-to-grasp
manner is likely to be equally as
important.
The programme or series will
appeal to a wide general
audience. Your programme or
series may also have generated
“water cooler” discussions or
considerable traffic on social
networks.
All documentaries - whether
single programmes or complete
series - must have been
transmitted or distributed online
between 1 June 2012 and 30 June
2013.
Details of what you need to
submit are on page 20.
Channel Four’sMummmifying Alan:
Egypt’s Last Secret was the best
science programme award at the
2012 AIBs
The AIB international media excellence awards
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