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2012 IAWTV Awards
The IAWTV Awards, the first web TV awards "For the Creators, By the Creators" took place, through a partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, at the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, the International CES, the evening of January 12, 2012 at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Best known for shaping and promoting the evolving Web television industry, the IAWTV Awards are the first web tv awards that are by content producers for content producers within the industry. The Awards will serve as an annual event that allows its members to pay tribute to the best of their profession, while networking among industry luminaries and supporting the Academy. From studio executives to YouTube celebrities and independent content creators, members will honor those that are successfully creating entertainment for digital platforms.
"The academy has spoken and agrees that the IAWTV Awards will further our mission of advancing the arts and sciences of Web television and fostering a spirit of community within the web video industry," said Paul Kontonis, Chairman of the Board of Directors for IAWTV and VP, Group Director of Brand Content at The Third Act, Digitas. "To have the show during CES not only allows us celebrate excellence in online video, but also proves that more mainstream audiences recognize the quality and unique content the web television industry provides. The International CES will raise the awareness of these incredibly innovative content creators among global audiences."
Former AOL TV and Babelgum executive Amber J. Lawson serves as IAWTV Awards Committee Chair and will oversee the creative development of the show itself, as well as sponsorship opportunities. Kontonis and Lawson announced the show and CEA partnership at Digitas' NewFront during Internet Week among the online producers, distributors and brands attending the event.
Lawson added "We are launching our Awards show during the 2012 CES because it is the world's leading technology and content conference, and it attracts visionaries and innovators from across the globe. Just like CES, the IAWTV Awards will be the perfect marriage of entertainment, technology and talent, and we look forward to recognizing the best online series producers and productions."
"The IAWTV Awards are a perfect addition to the content-focused attractions at the 2012 International CES as part of our Entertainment Matters program for the Hollywood, entertainment and digital communities," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of conferences and events for CEA. "These IAWTV awards will help bring the best of web video to the top entertainment executives interested in the convergence of content and technology who attend the International CES."
For its inaugural gala, the IAWTV Awards will consist of 33 categories honoring web series and talent, both in-front of the camera and behind the scenes. Submissions for the IAWTV Awards will be open to individual producers, production teams and companies, YouTube stars and major studios and mainstream talent. A full list of categories for the first IAWTV Awards can be found at http://iawtv.org/awards/catego<wbr>ries/.
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2012 IAWTV Awards: Educational and Industry Tracks
During the IAWTV Awards held at CES 2012, there was a series of educational panels and industry discussions to educate and build the web tv community, hosted by the IAWTV. The panels featured top industry professional sharing their knowledge and insight. The panels were recorded thanks to the efforts of IAWTV member Adam A. Lohnes and through a sponsorship by Moviola.
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2012 IAWTV Awards: Winner Interviews with Paula Rhodes
The lovely Paula Rhodes (A Good Knight's Quest, ElfQuest: A Fan Imaging) interviews the winners of the Inaugural IAWTV Awards from the Blue Carpet.
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Why I Do What I Do
In these personal videos, web series creators share what drives them to create. Why do they produce their series? Why are they so inspired by web video? These videos are created to help promote the inaugural IAWTV Awards celebrating the bet in web television. For more information about the IAWTV Awards please visit http://iawtvawards.org
The "Why I Do What I Do" promotion of the IAWTV Awards is brought to you by Digital Broadcasting Group (DBG), a content production, licensing and distribution company driving viewership of original video programming and TV spots across multiple digital points. DBG will be promoting these videos to the masses to make sure everyone knows about the IAWTV Awards.
Please watch the awards show on January 12, 2012 at 9pmEST/6pmPST at http://youtube.com/iawtvorg.
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Why I Watch What I Watch
Web series fans were asked to tell everyone why they watch what they watch. Why do they watch a particular web series? Invite them to tell their story in a 30 second video called "Why I Watch What I Watch" and to remind people to tune into the IAWTV Awards. The videos with the most views win prizes like an iPad2 and Roku. For contest rule visit http://iawtv.org
Celebrate the best in web TV at the IAWTV Awards on January 12, 2012 at 9pmET/6pmPT at http://youtube.com/iawtvorg
The "Why I Do What I Do" promotion of the IAWTV Awards is brought to you by Digital Broadcasting Group (DBG), a content production, licensing and distribution company driving viewership of original video programming and TV spots across multiple digital points. DBG will be promoting these videos to the masses to make sure everyone knows about the IAWTV Awards.
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IAWTV Awards Nominees
Nominees for the Inaugural IAWTV Awards were announced on December 14, 2011 in Los Angeles by the International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV). The winners will be honored Thursday, January 12, 2012 at a live ceremony at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas during the prestigious International CES.
Nominees for the Inaugural IAWTV Awards were chosen by majority vote of the active voting membership of the IAWTV from over 350 officially submitted web series. Only episodes of a web series as defined by the IAWTV that were released during the period of January 1, 2010 through October 31, 2011 were considered for nomination in the Inaugural IAWTV Awards and only so long as at least two or more episodes of the web series were released within the eligibility period.
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About International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV)
The International Academy of Web Television is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of web television as well as furthering the common good and general welfare of industry professionals by:
- Encouraging public appreciation for the art and science of web television
- Honoring excellence in web television through awards or other forms of recognition
- Developing specifications and standards and encouraging the adoption of these standards across the industry
- Encouraging the development of quality web television content through educational programs, workshops, seminars, or other events
- Fostering a spirit of community by using the social media art forms that best encourage cooperation and cordial relations among industry professionals
- Serving as a leader on issues and topics of interest to industry professionals
- Providing members of the organization access to unique and valuable resources
For more information please visit http://www.iawtv.org
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