2013 Seoul drama Awards

OVERVIEW OF AWARDS CEREMONY

Date
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Time
to be announced
Program
Announcement of SDA 2013 Winners/
Awards Presentation & Performance
Telecast
Live broadcast on MBC TV
Venue
National Theater of Korea
Awards Categories Description
Grand Prize (1) One top-notch program among all nominees of TV Movie, Mini-series, Serial and Series is awarded.
TV Movie (2) Golden Bird Prize Stand-alone made-for-television film that has a distinct beginning, middle and end with between one (1) and two (2) episodes.
Silver Bird Prize
Mini-series (2) Golden Bird Prize Drama that has a distinct beginning, middle and end with between three (3) and twelve (12) episodes.
Silver Bird Prize
Serial (2) Golden Bird Prize Drama that consists of more than twelve (12) episodes. It has an ongoing storyline which unfolds in a sequential episode-by-episode fashion. (e.g. telenovela and soap opera)
Silver Bird Prize
Series (2) Golden Bird Prize Drama that consists of more than twelve (12) episodes. Each episode presents an independent story with a distinct beginning, middle and end.
Silver Bird Prize
Special Prize (2) Based solely on the Organizing Committee’s choice, two (2) drama productions contributing most to cross-cultural exchange are awarded.
The Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year (1) One (1) foreign drama that has been most viewed and talked about in Korea from January 2012 through the first half of 2013 is awarded.
Best Director (1) Four (4) Individuals selected for their outstanding and remarkable directing, screenwriting and performances are awarded.
Best Screenwriter (1)
Best Actor (1)
Best Actress (1)