For the purposes of the Individual Achievement Awards, both animated feature and home entertainment productions shall be considered eligible for the "Feature" categories and all television productions shall be considered eligible for the "Television" categories. Individuals who have worked on television commercials, shorts, etc., that first aired on television shall also be considered eligible for the "Television" categories. Individual Achievement awards will not be given for work done on theatrically released short subjects. Categories which do not differentiate between "Television" and "Feature" work (i.e., Character Animation, Effects Animation) are open to all animated productions.

7. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Animation
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Animation shall be awarded to a Character Animator for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, a Character Animator on a single character, or multiple characters in a single production, appearing in any medium, including live action, that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. This award shall only be given to a single individual. It may not be given as a team award. In cases where multiple Animators have worked on the same character, or characters, each artist must submit their own work as a separate entry for consideration.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A VHS videocassette of the finished scene(s) that were animated by the person whose work is being submitted for consideration. Also include with the tape, a log specifying for each scene, which character, or characters, the artist animated. Multiple scenes from a single production may be submitted on a single tape. The total running time for all scenes may not exceed five minutes in length. Be sure to label the cassette and cassette box as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

8. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Feature Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Feature Production shall be awarded to a Character Designer for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, a Character Designer on an animated theatrical feature or home entertainment production that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. A Character Designer may submit either a single character, or multiple characters from a single production for consideration in this category. This award shall only be given to a single individual. It may not be given as a team award. In cases where multiple Character Designers have worked on a production, each artist must submit their own work as a separate entry for consideration.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A maximum of ten character model sheets (no original artwork, please). Be sure to label the artwork as indicated above under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.9. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television Production shall be awarded to a Character Designer for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, a Character Designer on an animated television production, originally appearing on television between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. A Character Designer may submit either a single character, or multiple characters from a single production for consideration in this category. This award shall only be given to a single individual. It may not be given as a team award. In the case where multiple Character Designers have worked on a production, each artist must submit their own work as a separate entry for consideration. In the case of an animated television series, where a Character Designer has created a character or multiple characters for more than one episode, designs from each episode must be submitted as a separate entry.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A maximum of ten character model sheets (no original artwork, please). Be sure to label the artwork as indicated above under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

10. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature Production shall be awarded to a Director, or a team of Directors, for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, Director on an animated theatrical feature, a Director of animation on a live action/animated theatrical feature, or a home entertainment production that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. A team of Directors are also eligible to receive this award provided that each person received a screen credit as Director or Co-Director on the production. Partial team submissions will not be accepted.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A VHS videocassette with clips from the production, not exceeding five minutes in length, along with a VHS videocassette of the entire production. Be sure to label the cassette and cassette box as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

11. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television Production shall be awarded to a Director, or a team of Directors, for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, Director on an animated television production, originally appearing on television between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. A team of Directors are also eligible to receive this award provided that each person received identical screen credit as Director on the production. Partial team submissions will not be accepted. In the case of an animated television series, where a Director has directed more than one episode, each episode directed must be submitted as a separate entry. > > Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A VHS videocassette with clips from the production, not exceeding five minutes in length, along with a VHS videocassette of the entire production. Be sure to label the cassette and cassette box as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

12. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Effects Animation
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Effects Animation shall be awarded to an Effects Animator for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, an Effects Animator on a production, in any medium, including live action, that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. This award shall only be given to a single individual. It may not be given as a team award. In the case where multiple Effects Animators have worked on the production, each artist must submit their own work as a separate entry for consideration.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A VHS videocassette of the finished scene(s) that were animated by the person whose work is being submitted for consideration. Also include with the tape, a log specifying for each scene, which effect, or effects, the artist animat> ed. Multiple scenes from a single production may be submitted on a single tape. The total running time for all scenes may not exceed five minutes in length. Be sure to label the cassette and cassette box as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

13. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production shall be awarded for creative excellence for music in the field of animation.
Eligibility: The entire music production, including music score and songs, shall be judged for award consideration in this category. To be eligible to receive this award, an individual or a team of individuals must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as a Composer and/or Lyricist on an animated theatrical feature or a home entertainment production that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A VHS videocassette of the finished scene(s) featuring a representation of the music (score and songs) should be provided for consideration. The total length of the videocassette being submitted may not exceed five minutes in length. Be sure to label the cassette and cassette box as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

14. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Television Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Television Production shall be awarded for creative excellence for music in the field of animation.
Eligibility: All music production, including music score and songs, shall be judged for award consideration in this category. To be eligible to receive this award, an individual or a team of individuals must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as a Composer and/or Lyricist on an animated television production, originally appearing on television between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A VHS videocassette of the finished scene(s) featuring a representation of the music (score and songs) should be provided for consideration. The total length of the videocassette being submitted may not exceed five minutes in length. Be sure to label the cassette and cassette box as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

15. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Feature Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Feature Production shall be awarded to an individual for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the area of, and received screen credit for color, design, layout, background painting, or art direction on an animated theatrical feature or animated home entertainment production that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. Character designs are not eligible to receive an award in this category, and should be entered in Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character
This award shall only be given to a single individual. It may not be given as a team award. In the case where multiple artists have worked in similar capacities (e.g. background painting) on the production, each artist must submit their own work as a separate entry for consideration.>
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A maximum of ten pieces of artwork (e.g., ten backgrounds, ten model sheets). Be sure to label the artwork as indicated above under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

16. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Television Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Television Production shall be awarded to an individual for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the area of, and received screen credit for color, design, layout, background painting, or art direction on an animated television production, originally appearing on television between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. Character designs are not eligible to receive an award in this category, and should be entered in Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Feature Production category. This award shall only be given to a single individual. It may not be given as a team award. In the case where multiple artists have worked in similar capacities (e.g. background painting) on the production, each artist must submit their own work as a separate entry for consideration.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A maximum of ten pieces of artwork (e.g., ten backgrounds, ten model sheets). Be sure to label the artwork as indicated above under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

17. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production shall be awarded to a Storyboard Artist for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, a Storyboard Artist on an animated theatrical feature or animated home entertainment production that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. This award may only be given to a single individual. It shall not be given as a team award. In the case where multiple Storyboard Artists have worked on a single production, each artist must submit their own work as a separate entry for consideration.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A copy of the storyboard. Be sure to label the storyboard as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

18. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production shall be awarded to a Storyboard Artist for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, a Storyboard Artist on an animated television production, originally appearing on television between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. This award may only be given to a single individual. It shall not be given as a team award. In the case where multiple Storyboard Artists have worked on a single production, each artist must submit their own work as a separate entry for consideration.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A copy of the storyboard. Be sure to label the storyboard as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

19. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production

An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production shall be awarded to a female or a male voice artist for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, a voice artist must have provided the voice for a single character in an animated theatrical feature or home entertainment production that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. In cases where a performer has provided the voice for more than on character, each individual character performance must be submitted as a separate entry for consideration.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A VHS videocassette with clips from the production, not exceeding five minutes in length, showcasing the voice actor's performance. Be sure to label the storyboard as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

20. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production shall be awarded to a female or a male voice artist for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, a voice artist must have provided the voice for a single character in an animated television production, originally appearing on television between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. In cases where a performer has provided the voice for more than on character, each separate character performance must be submitted as a separate entry for consideration.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A VHS videocassette with clips from the production, not exceeding five minutes in length, showcasing the voice actor> '> s performance. Be sure to label the storyboard as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

21. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Feature Production shall be awarded to a Writer, or a team of Writers, for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, a Writer on an animated theatrical feature or animated home entertainment production that was originally released between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. A team of Writers are also eligible to receive this award, provided that each person received the identical screen credit of Writer on the production.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A videocassette with clips from the production, not exceeding five minutes in length, along with a videocassette of the entire production. Please do not submit a script. Be sure to label the cassette and cassette box as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

22. Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television Production
An Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television Production shall be awarded to a Writer, or a team of Writers, for creative excellence in the field of animation.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive this award, an individual must have worked in the capacity of, and received screen credit as, a Writer on an animated television production, originally appearing on television between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003.. A team of Writers are also eligible to receive this award, provided that each person received the identical screen credit of Writer on the production.
Mechanical Requirements for Entry: A videocassette with clips from the production, not exceeding five minutes in length, along with a videocassette of the entire production. Please do not submit a script. Be sure to label the cassette and cassette box as indicated under Submission and Mechanical Requirements. Also please include a copy of the entry form with the material submitted.

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