6. Categories of films not eligible for certification

Films which are within any of the following categories are not eligible for certification by the Minister:

(1) Films made for exhibition as an advertisement or advertising programme,

(2) Reality television whether scripted or unscripted,

(3) Production, other than a documentary, all or substantially all of which consists of stock footage;

(4) Current affairs programming which may feature a variety of formats, including live or pre-recorded news reporting, interviews, debates, round-table discussions, documentary segments, open forums and panel discussions,

(5) Talk show formats that may involve one or more hosts and are largely unscripted,

(6) Review, magazine style or lifestyle programmes,

(7) Localised versions of licenced international formats,

(8) Films comprising or substantially based on -

(a) public or special performances staged for filming or otherwise,

(b) sporting events,

(c) games or competitions or contests,

(d) demonstration programmes for tasks, hobbies or projects,

(e) live programming.