The original post: /r/television by /u/Own_Marionberry6189 on 2025-11-10 00:36:50+00:00.

Hi all,

I have a short documentary I am trying to get broadcast to qualify it for the Emmys, and I have a few questions about the process. Any insight is much appreciated.

  1. The short was originally 12m, but I cut it down to 9:58 to get into a Programming Content - Short Form category because the minimum TRT for Documentary - Topical category is 22m. Is Short Form the right place for it?
  2. If I have the doc shown on a college television network, is that considered a broadcast, or must that content also go out on something like a local-access cable channel available for the general public?
  3. If I have the short broadcast as part of a local nightly news broadcast, but over two nights in separate five-minute parts, (a) is that permissible and (b) may I just deliver the uncut doc for the competition?

Thanks for any help you can provide!