DigiOne recognizes outstanding Video in a multitude of categories within four category types including Features, General Video, Performance & Craft, Video Series & Channels and Immersive & Mixed Reality. An entry may be entered into multiple categories if appropriate. Entries in multiple categories will be reviewed separately for each category entered and may win multiple awards.
2.1 BEST ANIMATION VIDEO
Original cartoons, motion graphics, illustrations, or digitally animated images premiered on the Internet.
2.2 BEST COMEDY: LONGFORM VIDEO
Video content premiered on the Internet, dedicated to comedy or the art of laughter. Entries must consist of one episode over 5 minutes to qualify for this category
2.3 BEST COMEDY: SHORTFORM VIDEO
Content under 5-minutes running time, created as a single short or one-time episode, and dedicated to comedy or the art of laughter.
2.4 BEST DOCUMENTARY: LONGFORM VIDEO
Single, one-off longform (over 5 mins) documentary films should be entered, which premiered only online.
2.5 BEST DOCUMENTARY: SHORTFORM VIDEO
Single, one-off short (under 5 mins) documentary films should be entered, which premiered only online.
2.6 BEST EVENTS & LIVE STREAMS VIDEO
Original online video promoting specific events and live streams, including concerts, festivals, sporting events, tours, or other events.
2.7 BEST FASHION & BEAUTY VIDEO
Individual episode or singular video of original content devoted to personal style, clothing, design, beauty, and makeup. Includes fashion and beauty editorial and style guide videos.
2.8 BEST FOOD & DRINK VIDEO
Original online video about food and drink, including chef and restaurant profiles, culinary history, recipes, reviews, etc.
2.9 BEST HOW-TO, EXPLAINER & DIY VIDEO
Original online video focused on how-to or do-it-yourself programming. This applies to all subject areas, including home and lifestyle, family and parenting, fashion and beauty, etc.
2.10 BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Original music videos which premiered on the Internet before other platforms.
2.1.10 Music Video
Original music videos which premiered on the Internet before other platforms.
2.11 BEST NEWS VIDEO
Original online video, documenting informational news topics, political happenings, and recent updates and headlines.
2.12 BEST PUBLIC SERVICE VIDEO
Original online video documenting public service issues and social concerns.
2.13 BEST REALITY VIDEO
Original online programming of a generally unscripted nature, documenting actual events over fiction, and featuring "ordinary" people over professional actors.
2.14 BEST SPORTS VIDEO
Original online video featuring sports news, sports teams, sports statistics, sports data, sporting events, and sports history.
2.15 BEST TECHNOLOGY VIDEO
Original online video for technology reviews, information, learning, news, and updates. Including computers, hardware and software, telecommunications, networking equipment, business or consumer products and services and all other technology information.
2.16 BEST TRAILER
Short-form teaser video content created on behalf of a brand in order to effectively promote a film or TV series, game, live event, or other form of entertainment.
2.17 BEST TRAVEL & ADVENTURE VIDEO
Original online video that provides travel information. This includes travel agent content, hotel and airline promotional videos, travel reviews, video travel guides, and travel tools.
2.18 BEST VARIETY SHOW
Original online video dedicated to the presentation or documentation of variety show content: including online talk shows, interviews, special editions, etc.
2.19 BEST ART DIRECTION
Only art direction is judged. Online videos here should appeal to the senses through striking visuals, sounds, effects, etc., in a unique way that elevates the experience.
2.20 BEST EDITING
This category considers the craft of editing independent of genre. Technical ability, creative execution, and adherence to the standards of the craft will all be considered.
2.21 BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
Best individual performance by a person or thing in a video series or episode. Can consist of a particularly poignant dramatic performance, a breathtaking stunt, a painstakingly executed dance routine, or any performance that captures viewers' attention and cannot be easily replicated.
2.22 BEST WEB PERSONALITY/HOST
Best performance by a male or female, human, animal, robot, or animated character acting as host of any reality, documentary, variety, or vlog-type series or episode.
2.23 BEST WRITING
This category considers the craft of writing for online video, independent of genre. technical ability, creative execution, and adherence to the standards of the craft will all be considered.
2.24 BEST ANIMATION SERIES OR CHANNEL
Personal or branded video channels or show series created with animation.
2.25 BEST DOCUMENTARY SERIES OR CHANNEL
Personal or branded video channels or show series that focus solely on documentary films.
2.26 BEST ENTERTAINMENT SERIES OR CHANNEL
Personal or branded video channels or show series centered around the entertainment world—including movies, television, music, sports, games, and events.
2.27 BEST FOOD & DRINK SERIES OR CHANNEL
Original online video series or channel devoted to food and drink, including cooking shows, restaurant and bar reviews, food and drink recipes, and content that centers around eating and/or drinking.
2.28 BEST HOW-TO OR DIY SERIES OR CHANNEL
Personal or branded video channels or show series centered around do-it-yourself tasks—including home and lifestyle, family and parenting, fashion and beauty, etc.
2.29 BEST MUSIC SERIES OR CHANNEL
Original online video series or channel devoted to music, including musicians, composers, concerts, instruments, and beyond. Format can be interviews with artists, reviews, documentary, music lessons, etc.
2.30 BEST NEWS SERIES OR CHANNEL
Original online video, as a serial show, documenting informational news topics, political happenings, and recent updates and headlines.
2.31 BEST PUBLIC SERVICE SERIES OR CHANNEL
Personal or branded video channels or show series dedicated to public service pursuits.
2.32 BEST REALITY SERIES OR CHANNEL
Original online video series or channel where the programming is of a generally unscripted nature, documenting actual events, and featuring "ordinary" people over professional actors.
2.33 BEST SCIENCE & EDUCATION SERIES OR CHANNEL
Online video channels or show series devoted to science, scientific exploration or educational content for children or adults.
2.34 BEST SPORTS SERIES OR CHANNEL
Original online video series or channel featuring sports news, sports teams, sports statistics, sports data, sporting events, and sports history.
2.35 BEST TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE SERIES OR CHANNEL
Personal or branded video channels or show series centered around travel and lifestyle – including flights/hotels, travel guides, reviews, tips, excursions, leisure activities, etc.