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2011 saw a rapid increase in the number of fanedits which took television shows and converted them into movie format. As this is a fanedit type which presents a very unique set of challenges, and due to the number of edits that fell into this category in 2011, we are adding this category as it's own individual award. Editors who undertake this form of project must overcome a multitude of issues to form a single new narrative from a jumble of sources with different writers, directors etc...
For Best TV-to-Movie Adaptation of 2011, the initial nomination round will be decided as follows:
1) The top 5 vote getters of a public poll.
2) Up to 3 Wild Card Academy selections (not required)
Out of this possible total of 8 first-round nominations, the Academy will then select 4 as the final Nominees.
The final nominations will then be judged by a panel comprised of eligible members invited from the Academy, Staff, and past Best TFE of the year winners.
Best TV-to-Movie Adaptation of 2011
Best TV-to-Movie adaptation of the year will be evaluated on the following criteria
In summary, the Best TV-to-Movie should be evaluated in terms of how well the final product can stand on it’s own as a film that is comprised of so many elements. How well does successful was the editor in creating a story that is self-contained? How engaging was this new take on existing material, and overall, how well did the editor execute on all of the fundamental aspects which make fanediting its own unique artform?
For Best TV-to-Movie Adaptation of 2011, the initial nomination round will be decided as follows:
1) The top 5 vote getters of a public poll.
2) Up to 3 Wild Card Academy selections (not required)
Out of this possible total of 8 first-round nominations, the Academy will then select 4 as the final Nominees.
The final nominations will then be judged by a panel comprised of eligible members invited from the Academy, Staff, and past Best TFE of the year winners.
Best TV-to-Movie Adaptation of 2011
Best TV-to-Movie adaptation of the year will be evaluated on the following criteria
- Quality of Audio and Video editing - The ideal fanedit makes the edits themselves invisible to a casual viewer within context of the intention of the editor
[*=1]Audio - Audio editing should not cause pops, stray components and/or background from other scenes which should not be there. Audio is properly synchronized and balanced within the audio-design (5.1, Stereo etc). Ideally, a viewer should not be able to detect the hand of the editor in terms of audio quality and transitions.
[*=1]Video - Video editing should lack flash-frames, abrupt/jarring hard-cuts. In short the editing itself has the feel of professionalism and should match/complement the nature of the edit.
- Storytelling - Edits will be evaluated on the ability of the faneditor to construct a compelling and entertaining story out of the various episodes of the TV show. Narratives should be cohesive and stand-alone, not requiring previous understanding of the shows on which the edit is based. It is important to note that editors have complete freedom to explore new territory and create new stories or focuses. Some edits may try to encapsulate the ‘spirit’ of a show or season while other edits may be a focus on a particular narrative or story thread, or simply create one that didn’t previously exist. Faithfulness to the source (or lack thereof) is not a criteria for judging this category. It should be evaluated on how successfully the editor has achieved their goal.
[*=1]Execution of intention - Every faneditor has an intent when they create a fanedit. How clear is this intention and how well did they execute on this intention?
[*=1]Impact of changes - What was the net effect of their change? Did the changes create a compelling viewing experience? Was it engaging and provide entertainment/value?
- Overall Enjoyment - While the most subjective of criteria, this is also what every edit boils down to; Was this edit fun and enjoyable? Was this worth the viewers’ time and is it something that the viewer would be happy to recommend/share with others?
In summary, the Best TV-to-Movie should be evaluated in terms of how well the final product can stand on it’s own as a film that is comprised of so many elements. How well does successful was the editor in creating a story that is self-contained? How engaging was this new take on existing material, and overall, how well did the editor execute on all of the fundamental aspects which make fanediting its own unique artform?
