FAQs

Where do I enter?
The entry link opens at 9am (GMT+8) on Monday, 23 February 2025. The link is at https://contentasia.awardsplatform.com/
Important dates  
  • 23 January 2026: Awards entries open
  • 30 March 2026: Awards entries close at midnight (GMT+8)
  • July 2026: Nominees announced
  • 27 August 2026: ContentAsia Awards 2026 Ceremony
What does Created in Asia mean?
“Created in Asia” refers to programmes commissioned, financed or produced primarily by companies based in Asia. 

Eligibility

What are the eligibility dates for the 2026 Awards?  

Programmes entered for the 2026 Awards must have been created in Asia and premiered (on air or streamed) in Asia between 1 March 2025 and midnight (GMT+8) on 30 March 2026.

What if my series begins before the deadline but continues after 30 March 2026?

If your series premieres within the eligibility period but continues beyond 30 March 2026, you may submit only episodes that were broadcast or streamed within the eligible dates.

Episodes that air or stream after midnight (GMT+8) on 30 March 2026 are not eligible for the 2026 Awards.

Who is eligible to enter?

Broadcasters/platforms/producers/production houses and IP/rights holders from 18 countries/territories: Cambodia, China, Brunei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia,  Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines,  Singapore,  Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.   

Why isn’t Australia included?

For this year’s Awards, we are keeping the footprint focused specifically on Asia, rather than on Asia Pacific.

Can I submit a programme if I don’t own 100% of the IP?

Yes. If you do not own the intellectual property (IP) rights to the programme, you must obtain permission from the rights holder before submitting your entry. The rights holder must be fully informed and aware of the submission.

This protects all parties involved and ensures there are no disputes regarding rights, permissions or representation.

Submission

Will you accept joint-entries?

Yes. Joint entries are welcome.

If you are the rights holder of an international format and wish to submit a version produced in Asia, you may enter independently or jointly with your local production partner or broadcaster in Asia.

The same applies to producers or creators of drama or other content. Where appropriate, submissions may be made jointly, provided all relevant rights holders are informed and in agreement.

How will credits be handled for joint entries?

If a joint entry is nominated or wins, all credited submitting parties will be acknowledged in official announcements, promotional materials and during the Awards presentation, based on the information provided in the entry. It is the responsibility of the entrants to ensure that credits are accurate and agreed upon at the time of submission.

How many trophies are awarded for joint wins?

Each winning entry will receive one complimentary trophy. Additional trophies may be ordered for credited partners at an additional cost. Details regarding pricing and ordering will be provided following the Awards ceremony.

Can I submit the same episode in multiple categories?

Yes.

What video formats does your entry platform accept?

The platform accepts m4v, mov, mp4, mpeg, mpeg4, mpg and wmv. Please contact us at awards@contentasia.tv if you would like to submit in any other format.

Do my entries have to be in English? What if the judges don’t speak my language?

The language of great content is universal. For convenience, the common language of the 2026 Awards is English. Many of the judges will speak the language of your submission. But for the judges who don’t, we ask you to please make sure your entries are subtitled in English.

How do I enter the Awards? 

Register here. The entire process is done online. Once you’ve registered, the system will guide you through the steps.

Can I save my entry and come back to it?

You can pause at any point and save a draft and resume your entry at your convenience. You can also edit your entry after you have submitted it right up until the entry platform closes on 30 March 2026. Please contact us at awards@contentasia.tv if you have any problems uploading or need advice/tech support.

How much does it cost to enter?

Updates to come

Should I upload the full series for my entry?

No. You only need to submit one full episode for the main entry. Please choose the episode that best represents the series.

You may upload additional highlights or supporting material separately if you wish. However, judges are committed to viewing one full episode only as the basis for evaluation.

You may submit a pilot, finale or mid-season episode — the choice is entirely yours. We recommend selecting the episode that most strongly showcases the storytelling, performances and production values of the series.

Deadlines

What is the deadline for submitting entries?

The deadline for submitting your entries is midnight (GMT +8) 30 MARCH 2026. The entry deadline is final and the system will automatically prevent entry submission after the deadline. Entries cannot be changed after the submission deadline.

Judges

Will we know who the judges are and when?

Judges will be listed on the Judges section on the Awards website.

Will judges be judging their own content?

No.

Judges will not evaluate any programme in which they have been directly involved, nor any content produced by their own company. While we have full confidence in our judges’ professionalism and objectivity, even the perception of a conflict of interest is unacceptable.

Our judging process includes safeguards to ensure fairness, independence and the integrity of the Awards.

Sponsorships

Will the ContentAsia Awards be sponsored?

No – not if they are submitting content.

We have complete confidence in the integrity of our judging process. However, even the slightest perception that results could be influenced must be eliminated. For that reason, companies that submit entries are not eligible to sponsor the Awards in the same year.

For 20 years, ContentAsia has been built on independence and trust. Accepting sponsorship from companies that could potentially win would risk undermining that credibility — and that is not a compromise we are prepared to make.

Companies may choose to sponsor instead of entering, but not both. While we would naturally prefer content owners to participate in the Awards, the decision is entirely theirs.

For companies that do not submit content — including technology providers, equipment manufacturers and other service partners — we warmly welcome your involvement in supporting the Awards.

What about sponsorship and advertising around the ContentAsia Summit?

ContentAsia and the ContentAsia Summit — now in its 18th year — have always benefited from strong and valued industry support. We are grateful for those partnerships and expect that collaboration to continue.

All Summit sponsorships and advertising relationships are managed entirely separately from the ContentAsia Awards. There is a clear structural and operational separation between the two to ensure the independence and integrity of the Awards process.

Other

Will there be a live in-person event on the ground to announce the Awards?

Yes! The Awards will also be live-streamed.

Are the ContentAsia Awards part of the ContentAsia Summit?

The two events are being held at the same time because that makes sense on multiple levels. But the two are being run separately and independently.