2024 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® WINNERS ANNOUNCED 

British Actor Timothy Spall & Thai Actress Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying Win Best Performance Categories

“La Promesa” [The Vow] (Spain) Wins Telenovela

“Les Gouttes de Dieu” [Drops of God] (France) Wins Drama Series

David E. Kelley and Sidonie Dumas Presented with Special Awards

NEW YORK, November 25, 2024 – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Emmys to television creators and performers from ten countries at the 52nd International Emmy® Awards tonight in New York City. The Gala was attended by television professionals from around the world and hosted by stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das.

The Founders Emmy® was presented to David E. Kelley, the prolific writer and producer behind iconic shows such as Ally McBeal, L.A. Law and Big Little Lies by Michael Pressman, Co-Executive Producer of Kelley’s shows Picket Fences and Chicago Hope.

The Directorate Award was presented to Sidonie Dumas, CEO Gaumont by actor & producer Omar Sy, star of hit show Lupin.

“In these turbulent times, television is definitely an art form that brings people from around the world together – no matter their culture or language.” said International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner. “The International Academy is proud to recognize these outstanding programs and performances.”

In addition to the 2 Special Awards, 14 Emmy® statues were presented by the International Academy during the evening.

The 14 winning International Emmy® programs and performances are: Pianoforte (Arts Programming), Timothy Spall (Best Performance by an Actor), Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying (Best Performance by an Actress), División Palermo (Comedy), Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story (Documentary), Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God] (Drama Series), Tabby McTat (Kids: Animation), La Vida Secreta de tu Mente [The secret life of your mind] (Kids: Factual & Entertainment), En af Drengene [One of the Boys] (Kids: Live Action), Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (Sports Documentary), Restaurant Misverstand – Season 2 [The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes] (Non-Scripted Entertainment), Punt de no Retorn [Point of no Return] (Short-Form Series), La Promesa [The Vow] (Telenovela) and Liebes Kind [Dear Child] (TV Movie/Mini-Series).

Complete winners’ information of programs from Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Thailand and the United Kingdom follows this release.

2024 International Emmy® Awards Winners

Arts Programming

Pianoforte

Telemark / HBO / The Fryderyk Chopin Institute / Ventana / ZDF / Arte / Mazovia Warsaw Film Fund / MX35 / Polish Film Institute

Poland

A coming-of-age portrait of young pianists taking part in the International Chopin Piano Competition. A chance of the lifetime portrayed from the backstage. An emotional rollercoaster with Chopin’s music in the background.

Best Performance by an Actor

Timothy Spall in The Sixth Commandment

Wild Mercury Productions / True Vision

United Kingdom

A charismatic and inspirational English teacher and author, revered by his pupils. But underneath his public persona, Peter struggled. He felt isolated and unable to reconcile his Anglican faith with his sexuality. Desperate to escape his loneliness, he sought out meaningful connections, his own doubts and internal religious conflicts making him hugely empathetic to guiding those around him through difficult periods of their own lives.

Best Performance by an Actress

Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying in Hunger

Sound Sound Production / Netflix

Thailand

A talented young street-food cook pushes herself to the limit after accepting an invitation to train under an infamous and ruthless chef.

Comedy

División Palermo

K&S Films / Netflix

Argentina

A ragtag civilian patrol squad created to improve the image of the police force faces an unexpected danger after stumbling on a drug trafficking operation.

Documentary

Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story

Story Films / Archface Films / Sky Documentaries

United Kingdom

Filmmakers follow their friend Otto who has Down Syndrome, over 5 years as he writes/directs an allegorical horror based on his life. Through the process, Otto discovers a vocabulary to tell his story in his own words for the first time.

Drama Series

Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God]

Legendary Entertainment / Les Productions Dynamic / 22H22 / Adline Entertainment / France Télévisions / Hulu Japan

France

Camille inherits her father’s wine collection, but to claim it, she must outshine, Issei, her fathers protegé, in a challenging test. A tale unfolds as she competes for the world’s greatest wine collection, facing a rival for her inheritance.

Non-Scripted Entertainment

Restaurant Misverstand – Season 2 [The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes]

Roses Are Blue / CPL Productions / Motion Content Group / Seven.One Studios International

Belgium

In this social experiment, a group of people living with dementia are helping run a restaurant led by a successful chef. It challenges perceptions about dementia, and reveals the impact work has on a person’s sense of identity and purpose.

Short-Form Series

Punt de no Retorn [Point of no Return]

3Cat TV3 Catalonia

Spain

Exploring humanity’s critical juncture, this docuseries captures the world’s transformation through personal stories at a paradigm shift. It highlights how today’s decisions will impact our future, questioning if we’ve reached a point of no return.

Sports Documentary

Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story

North One / Disney+

United Kingdom

Keanu Reeves tells one of the greatest sagas in Formula 1 history. From the formation of Brawn GP see their remarkable journey through strategic manoeuvres and financial trials during an exceptionally competitive era in the annals of the sport.

Telenovela

La Promesa [The Vow]

Bambu Producciones, a STUDIOCANAL Company

Spain

Set at the beginning of the 20th Century, Jana, a maid for the waning yet ruthless House of Luján, seeks revenge for her mother’s murder. But there is one element she did not anticipate… falling in love with Manuel, son of the Count of Luján.

TV Movie/Mini-Series

Liebes Kind [Dear Child]

Constantin Television / Netflix

Germany

A mysterious woman’s escape from her harrowing captivity points investigators towards the dark truth behind her unsolved disappearance 13 years ago.

Kids: Animation

Tabby McTat

Magic Light Pictures

United Kingdom

Tabby McTat and his busker friend Fred delight crowds with their duets until an unexpected separation tears them apart. Tabby McTat searches for Fred, but instead finds a new family. Can Tabby McTat and Fred reunite and rekindle their friendship?

Kids: Factual & Entertainment

La Vida Secreta de tu Mente [The secret life of your mind]

Warner Bros. Discovery / Pictoline / Mighty Animation

Mexico

Do you have a hard time understanding why you think or behave the way you do? Don’t worry, your mind can be a… complicated place. Discover its secrets with Ceri and solve the greatest mystery in the universe: why you are the way you are.

Kids: Live-Action

En af Drengene [One of the Boys]

Apple Tree Productions / Viaplay

Denmark

The socially awkward Lau goes on the traditional Man Camp with the town boys to prove that he’s a “real man”. But things get tricky when he develops feelings for another boy. It’s a story about masculinity, bullying, queerness and feeling different.

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States with the prestigious Emmy® Award at the International Emmy® Awards Gala held in New York City, every November. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Kids, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Performances and Short-Form, it also presents two Special Awards, the International Emmy® Directorate, and Founders Awards.

Beyond its awards activity, the International Academy is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from 60+ countries from all sectors of television for whom it organizes a series of high-level business, networking, and social events throughout the world and online. For more information go to iemmys.tv.

Media Contacts

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti
matt@lippingroup.com

INSIDE GAZA: ISRAEL-HAMAS AT WAR WINS INTERNATIONAL EMMY^® FOR NEWS

THE LAST HOSPITAL: 30 DAYS IN MYANMAR WINS INTERNATIONAL EMMY^® FOR CURRENT AFFAIRS 

New York, September 25, 2024 – The 2024 International Emmy^® for News was presented tonight to Inside Gaza: Israel-Hamas at War produced by Channel 4 News, United Kingdom. This report features Channel 4 News anchor Matt Frei from Jerusalem with teams on the ground, special reports and analysis alongside the latest global reaction.

The International Emmy^® for Current Affairs was presented to The Last Hospital: 30 Days in Myanmar produced by Sky News, United Kingdom. In this story, a team of journalists enter Myanmar undercover to reveal the extent of the bloody civil war and witness a remarkable effort by medics to save lives on the frontline at a secret hospital.

“We congratulate the journalists and production teams behind these outstanding news reports for their remarkable work.” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO, International Academy. “In these tumultuous and conflicted times, high quality broadcast journalism is more important than ever.”

Both International Emmys were presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences as part of a ceremony with the National Academy’s News Emmys.

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States with the prestigious Emmy® Award at the International Emmy® Awards Gala held in New York City, every November. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Kids, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Performances and Short-Form, the Academy also presents two Special Awards, the International Emmy® Directorate, and Founders Awards.

Beyond its awards activity, the International Academy is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from 60+ countries from all sectors of television for whom it organizes a series of high-level business, networking, and social events throughout the world and online. For more information go to iemmys.tv.

Media Contacts

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti
matt@lippingroup.com

PROGRAMS & PERFORMANCES FROM 21 COUNTRIES NOMINATED FOR 2024 INTERNATIONAL EMMY^® AWARDS

New York, September 19, 2024 – Nominations for the 2024 International Emmy^® Awards were announced today by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. There are 56 Nominees across 14 categories and spanning 21 countries. The full list of Nominees follows this release.

“Every year the international television community competes to be recognized on the International Emmys’ much coveted global stage,” said International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner. “We congratulate the Nominees for their outstanding programs and performances, they are once again a testament to the universal appeal of great storytelling across all genres, countries and cultures.”

Nominees come from: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

All Nominees will convene in New York at the International Emmy® World Television Festival for Nominee Panels & Presentations as well as special events, from November 22-24, the weekend before the awards ceremony.

Winners will be announced at the 52nd International Emmy® Awards Gala in New York City, on Monday, November 25, 2024. 

This year’s Gala partners are Ay Yapim, Ernst & Young, Globo, Mediafellows, Mip, Sofitel New York and Variety.

International Emmy® World Television Festival partners are Amazon MGM Studios, ARRI, Athens Film Office, Ay Yapim, Broadview TV, Ernst & Young, Film and Media NRW, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Selz, Frame.io, Gadi Consulting, Globo, JCS International, Mediafellows, Mip, Record, Sofitel New York, The Walt Disney Company Latin America, and Ziegler Film. 

Arts Programming

Pianoforte
Telemark sp. z o.o.
Poland

Robbie Williams
RSA Films Ltd. / Netflix
United Kingdom

Virgilio
House of Chef / Astromax
Argentina

Who I Am Life
WOWOW Inc. / Wood’s Office
Japan

Best Performance by an Actor

Julio Andrade in Betinho: No Fio da Navalha [Living on a Razor’s Edge]
Globoplay / AfroReggae Audiovisual / Formata Produções e Conteúdo
Brazil

Haluk Bilginer in Sahsiyet – Season 2
Ay Yapim
Türkiye

Laurent Lafitte in Tapie
Unité / Netflix
France

Timothy Spall in The Sixth Commandment
Wild Mercury Productions / True Vision
United Kingdom

Best Performance by an Actress

Adriana Barraza in El Último Vagón
Woo Films / Netflix
Mexico

Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying in Hunger
Songsound Production / Netflix
Thailand

Sara Giraudeau in Tout va bien [Everything is Fine]
Maui Entertainment / Fédération Entertainment
France

Jessica Hynes in There She Goes
Merman Television
United Kingdom

Comedy

Daily Dose of Sunshine
Film Monster / Netflix
South Korea

Deadloch
Amazon MGM Studios
Australia

División Palermo
K&S Films / Netflix
Argentina

HPI – Season 3 [HIP]
Itinéraire Productions / Septembre Productions / TF1 / Pictanovo / Be-Films / RTBF
France

Documentary

L’affaire Bettencourt : Scandale chez la femme la plus riche du monde [The Billionaire, the Butler and the Boyfriend]
Quadbox / Netflix
France

Otto Baxter: Not a F**ing Horror Story
Story Films / Archface Films / Sky Documentaries
United Kingdom

The Exiles
Mediacorp Pte Ltd
Singapore

Transo
Fundação Roberto Marinho – Canal Futura / LateForCake
Brazil

Drama Series

Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God]
Legendary Entertainment / Les Productions Dynamic / 22H22 / Adline Entertainment / France Télévisions / Hulu Japan
France

The Newsreader – Season 2
Werner Film Productions / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / eOne
Australia

The Night Manager
Disney+ hotstar / Banijay Asia / Ink Factory
India

Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido – Season 2 [Yosi, the Regretful Spy]
Amazon MGM Studios
Argentina

Non-Scripted Entertainment

Die Brug [The Bridge South Africa]
Red Pepper Pictures / kykNET
South Africa

Me Caigo De Risa [Anything Goes]
TelevisaUnivision
Mexico

Restaurant Misverstand [The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes]
Roses Are Blue / Red Arrow / VRT
Belgium

The Summit
Endemol Shine Australia / Nine Network
Australia

Short-Form Series

Kweens of the Queer Underground
Sydney Production Company / the Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Create NSW
Australia

La Vida de Nosotras [Our Lives]
BTF Media / CNTV / TVN
Chile

Punt de no Retorn [Point of no Return]
TV3 Catalonia
Spain

Kenshiro ni Yoroshiku [Say Hello to Kenshiro]
DMM.com LLC / So-ket corp.
Japan

Sports Documentary

Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story
North One Television
United Kingdom

Tan Cercas de la Nubes
N+Docs / Éramos Tantos / Ruta 66 Cine / Filmadora / ViX
Mexico

Tour de France
Quadbox / Netflix
France

WHO I AM Paralympic
WOWOW Inc. / ACROBAT FILM
Japan

Telenovela

La Promesa [The Vow]
Bambu Producciones, a STUDIOCANAL Company
Spain

Rigo
Estudios RCN
Colombia

Safir
ATV / NTC
Türkiye

Salón de té La Moderna
Boomerang TV
Spain

TV Movie / Mini-Series

Anderson Spider Silva
Pródigo Filmes / Paramount Television International Studios / Paramount+
Brazil

Deaf Voice: A Sign-Language Interpreter in Court
NHK – Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Japan

Liebes Kind [Dear Child]
Constantin Film AG / Netflix
Germany

The Sixth Commandment
Wild Mercury Productions / True Vision
United Kingdom

Kids: Animation

Acorda, Carlo! [Wake up, Carlo!]
Copa Studio / Netflix
Brazil

Mystery Lane
HARI
France

Sharkdog – Season 3
Nickelodeon International / One Animation
Singapore

Tabby McTat
Magic Light Pictures
United Kingdom

Kids: Factual

De Mensenbieb [Living Library]
Skyhigh TV
Netherlands

La Vida Secreta de tu Mente [The secret life of your mind]
Warner Bros. Discovery / Pictoline
Mexico

My Life: Eva’s Having a Ball
Fresh Start Media
United Kingdom

The Takalani Sesame Big Feelings Special
Sesame Workshop / Ochre Moving Pictures
South Africa

Kids: Live-Action

Dodger
BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions
United Kingdom

En af Drengene [One of the Boys]
Apple Tree Productions
Denmark

Escola De Quebrada [School of Funk]
Paramount+ / Paramount Television International Studios / Kondzilla
Brazil

Gong! My spectRacular Life
KiKA – Der Kinderkanal von ARD und ZDF / eitelsonnenschein GmbH
Germany

The 2024 Semi-Final Round of Judging Hosts were:

Aetios Productions, Fabienne Larouche – Montreal, Canada; Amazon MGM Studios, Javiera Balmaceda – Santiago, Chile; Amuz Distribution, Alexandre Avon – Quebec City, Canada; Apple Tree Productions, Piv Bernth – Copenhagen, Denmark; Athens Film Office – City of Athens, Christina Mitropoulou – Athens, Greece; Banijay Mexico & US Hispanic, Marie Leguizamo – Mexico City, Mexico; Broadview TV, Leopold Hoesch – Cologne, Germany; Buenos Aires Film Commission, Carolina Cordero – Buenos Aires, Argentina; China Huace Film & TV, Co. Ltd., Binxing Fu – Hangzhou, PR China; Content Monarchy, Pola Hempowicz – Warsaw, Poland; CTV Audiovisual International Culture Exchange Center, Guan Lin – Beijing, China; Exchange4Media, Anurag Batra – Delhi, India; Floresta (A Sony Pictures Television Co. in BZ), Adriana “Dida” Silva – São Paulo, Brazil; Formata Produções e Conteúdo, Daniela Busoli – São Paulo, Brazil; Gadi Consulting, Harry Yoon – Seoul, Korea; Globo TV, Duda Pereira – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Graf Filmproduktion GmbH, Klaus Graf – Berlin, Germany; IMZ International Music + Media Centre, Franz Patay – Vienna, Austria; Inside Content, Geraldine Gonard – Madrid, Spain; JioCinema, Manjit Sachdev – Mumbai, India; Mothership, Lasse Hallberg – Oslo, Norway; Netflix, Kelly Caton – Mexico City, Mexico; ORF-Enterprise GmbH & Co KG, Armin Luttenberger – Vienna, Austria; Pyramedia, Nashwa Al Ruwaini – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Record TV, Antonio Guerreiro – São Paulo, Brazil; Sato Company, Nelson Sato – São Paulo, Brazil; The Africa Channel, Narendra Reddy – Cape Town, South Africa; The Walt Disney Company Latin America, Mariana Perez – Mexico City, Mexico; United Group, Victoriya Boklag – Pula, Croatia; Universo, André Sampaio – Lisbon, Portugal; VIP 2000 TV, Rosalind Rotundo – Miami, USA; Warner Bros. Discovery, Monica Pimentel – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Worldwide Audiovisual Women’s Association, Roxana Rotundo – Mexico City, Mexico; Ziegler Film GmbH & Co. KG, Regina Ziegler – Berlin, Germany.

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States with the prestigious Emmy^® Award at the International Emmy^® Awards Gala held in New York City, every November. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Kids, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Performances and Short-Form, it also presents two Special Awards, the International Emmy^® Directorate, and Founders Awards.

Beyond its awards activity, the International Academy is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from 60+ countries from all sectors of television for whom it organizes a series of high-level business, networking, and social events throughout the world and online. For more information go to iemmys.tv.

Media Contacts

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti
matt@lippingroup.com

2024 INTERNATIONAL EMMY^® AWARDS NOMINEES FOR 

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS ANNOUNCED 

Nominees from: Brazil, Bulgaria, India, Israel, Qatar & the United Kingdom

First Ever Nominations for News & Current Affairs Coverage from Bulgaria & India

New York, August 8, 2024 – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the nominees for the 2024 News & Current Affairs categories. The International Emmy^® winners will be recognized alongside their American news peers during a ceremony in New York City, on September 25.

The 8 nominees span 6 countries: Brazil, Bulgaria, India, Israel, Qatar and the United Kingdom.

This is the first ever News nomination for Nova Broadcasting Group, Bulgaria and Current Affairs nomination for BBC India Eye (World Service).

“In a world rocked by increasing turmoil and conflict, the importance of reliable broadcast journalism is more crucial than ever.” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “We salute the journalists around the world who risk their safety every day, and tragically sometimes their lives, to bring important human and political issues front and center.”

Nominated programs in the News category include stories on the Israel-Hamas conflict, a pay scheme in Rio de Janeiro’s City Council and the Lokorsko tragedy during which 18 migrants suffocated on a fatal journey.

Nominated Programs in the Current Affairs category include investigations into the October 7 massacre, an undercover report about a secret hospital during the civil war in Myanmar, a deadly loan app scam in India and the story of two siblings held captive by Hamas.

The full list of nominees follows. 

NEWS

Channel 4 News: Israel-Hamas at War

Channel 4 News
United Kingdom

Matt Frei anchors Channel 4 News from Jerusalem for a 32-day run as the Israel-Hamas war escalates. With teams on the ground in 24 hours, special reports and analysis meet eyewitness journalism from Gaza, alongside the latest global reaction.

Globonews and RJ2: Secret Payrolls

Globo / Globonews
Brazil

A Globonews / RJ2 investigation uncovered a scheme to pay bonuses to nearly half of Rio de Janeiro’s City Council staff. Three staffers didn’t work regularly in the council. The rules for these bonuses were unknown.

Tragediata v lokorsko

Nova Broadcasting Group
Bulgaria

Lokorsko tragedy – 18 migrants suffocated in a metal coffin truck. Survivors traveled 7 hours between life and death with no oxygen and no way out. What is it like to have your friends die in your arms? Listen to survivors of the fatal journey.

War on Gaza

Al Jazeera English
Qatar

October 2023: the Israel-Hamas conflict escalated to a full-on war. After an unprecedent attack on Israel, its government pounded on Gaza with a strength never seen before. Over 25,000 people have died since, and peace looks farther away than ever.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

GloboNews Documentário: Evel, Hazin: Days of Mourning

GloboNews / Globo
Brazil

Following the Hamas massacre on October 7th, Gabriel Chaim reveals the shock and the grief among Israelis, as well as the impact of the attack on Palestinians in the West Bank.

The Last Hospital: 30 Days in Myanmar

Sky News
United Kingdom

A team of journalists quietly enter Myanmar undercover to reveal the extent of the bloody civil war and witness a remarkable effort by medics to save lives on the frontline at a secret hospital – the last of its kind, hidden in the jungle.   

The Trap: India’s Deadliest Scam 

BBC India Eye (World Service)
India

The investigation found at least 60 Indians have killed themselves after being blackmailed or shamed by loan apps. But how does the scam work? And who, beyond India’s borders, is profiting from this misery? India Eye goes undercover to find out.

“UVDA” with Ilana Dayan: Brother & sister in captivity

UVDA Ltd. / Keshet Media Group
Israel

With in-depth investigative reports, documentaries, and high-profile interviews – ‘Uvda’, hosted by Mrs. Ilana Dayan, airing for 30 years, is Israel’s leading current affairs and investigative show. Maya and Itay Regev, siblings held captive by Hamas, tell their harrowing story of survival in a special project by Filmmaker Yoram Zak.

About the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States with the prestigious Emmy® Award at the International Emmy® Awards Gala held in New York City, every November. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Kids, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Performances and Short-Form, it also presents two Special Awards, the International Emmy® Directorate, and Founders Awards.

Beyond its awards activity, the International Academy is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from 60+ countries from all sectors of television for whom it organizes a series of high-level business, networking, and social events throughout the world and online. For more information go to iemmys.tv.

Media Contacts: 

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv 

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti                 
matt@lippingroup.com

2023 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® WINNERS ANNOUNCED 

“La Caida” [Dive] (Mexico) Wins TV Movie/Mini-Series While Lead Karla Souza Wins Best Performance by an Actress

“Yargi” (Turkey) Wins Telenovela

“Derry Girls – Season 3” (UK) and Vir Das: Landing (India) Tie for Wins in Comedy

Jesse Armstrong and Ektaa R. Kapoor Presented with Special Awards

NEW YORK, November 20, 2023 – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Emmys to television creators and performers from nine countries at the 51st International Emmy® Awards tonight in New York City. The Gala was attended by television professionals from around the world and hosted by actor & comedian Rhys Darby.

The special Founders Emmy® was presented to Jesse Armstrong, creator of the hit HBO show “Succession” by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content.

The Directorate Award was presented to Ektaa R. Kapoor, Co-Founder of Balaji Telefilms by Dr. Deepak Chopra.

“In a tumultuous time, television again proves to be a common denominator for people around the world.” said International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner. “The International Academy is proud to shine a global spotlight on these outstanding programs and performances.”

In addition to the 2 Special Awards, 15 Emmy^® statues were presented by the International Academy during the evening.

The 15 winning International Emmy^® programs and performances are: Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On (Arts Programming), Martin Freeman (Best Performance by an Actor), Karla Souza (Best Performance by an Actress), TIE Derry Girls – Season 3 and Vir Das: Landing (Comedy), Mariupol: The People’s Story (Documentary), The Empress (Drama Series), The Smeds and The Smoos (Kids: Animation), Built To Survive (Kids: Factual & Entertainment), Heartbreak High(Kids: Live Action), Harley & Katya (Sports Documentary), A Ponte – The Bridge Brasil (Non-Scripted Entertainment), Des Gens Bien Ordinaires [A Very Ordinary World] (Short-Form Series), Yargi (Telenovela) and La Caida [Dive] (TV Movie/Mini-Series).

Complete winners’ information of programs from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Turkey, and the United Kingdom follows this release.

There is a tie in the comedy category with Derry Girls – Season 3 and Vir Das: Landing both winning.

Karla Souza accepted the Emmy^® for Best Performance by an Actress for her role as Olympic diver Mariel, in La Caida [Dive].

2023 International Emmy® Awards Winners

Arts Programming

Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

Eagle Vision / White Pine Pictures / Paquin Entertainment
Canada
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry it On is a challenging account of this cultural and musical icon’s lifelong commitment to music, and sharing the truth. Buffy shares her own story from her early love of music to the activism she continues to this day.

Best Performance by an Actor              

Martin Freeman in The Responder

Dancing Ledge Productions
United Kingdom
Chris (Martin Freeman) drives a frontline response vehicle in his fragmented hometown of Liverpool. Night after night he faces crime, violence and addiction on the streets, whilst battling against personal demons that threaten to destabilize his work, his marriage and his mental health.

Best Performance by an Actress

Karla Souza in La Caída [Dive]

Madam / Filmadora / Infinity Hill / Amazon
Mexico
Mariel started diving when she was 8 years old. The pool is her life. She says she has water, not blood flowing through her veins. She has trained with Braulio her entire life and trusts him more than she trusts herself. He sees her like no one else can. He keeps his promises; she’s become a world renown Olympic diver. Mariel is the most recognized Mexican athlete of all time. Introverted, disciplined, and determined, Mariel has to choose between Olympic greatness, or healing her painful past.

Comedy

Derry Girls – Season 3

Hat Trick Productions
United Kingdom
Lisa McGee’s sitcom about a group of working-class teenagers coming of age in the 90’s in Northern Ireland. While theres hope in the air that The Troubles may finally be over, the gang’s troubles are only just getting started as they get ever closer to adulthood.

Vir Das: Landing

Weirdass Comedy / Rotten Science / Netflix
India
Vir Das dives deep into his childhood in India, the perils of outrage and finding his footing in the world for his fourth Netflix stand-up special.

Documentary

Mariupol: The People’s Story

Top Hat Productions / Hayloft Productions / BBC
United Kingdom
Told and mostly filmed by the people of Mariupol, this is the deeply personal account of the destruction of a Ukrainian city. This documentary is a story of war crimes and suffering but also one of startling courage, of the endurance of morality and love in the midst of war, and of undaunted spirit.

Drama Series

The Empress

Sommerhaus Serien GmbH / Netflix
Germany
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tensions and intrigue at the Viennese court.

Non-Scripted Entertainment

A Ponte – The Bridge Brasil

Warner Bros. Discovery / Endemol Shine Brasil
Brazil
12 participants isolated in the wilderness have 20 days to get to know each other and build a bridge that will take them to a treasure that awaits on the other side of a river. If they succeed, they will have to choose the winner.

Short-Form Series

Des Gens Bien Ordinaires [A Very Ordinary World]

Magneto / Canal+
France
In a dystopian world where women hold the power, Romain, a sociology student, is attracted to the bright lights of porn film sets, which he sees as a path to emancipation. This story puts a twist on the porn industry to deliver a critique of our world.

Sports Documentary

Harley & Katya

Stranger Than Fiction Films
Australia
A documentary about Indigenous Australian figure skater Harley Windsor and his young Russian pair skating partner Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya. This unlikely duo made history, but at what cost?

Telenovela

Yargi [Family Secrets]

Ay Yapim
Turkey
Prosecutor Ilgaz has to find a highly competent attorney when his brother is accused of murder. He crosses paths with Ceylin, a limitless attorney. Things change when the victim turns out to be Ceylin’s sister. When the war between them turns into a passionate love, everything turns upside down.

TV Movie/Mini-Series

La Caída [Dive]

Madam / Filmadora / Infinity Hill / Amazon
Mexico
Mariel (Karla Souza) is a veteran competitive diver who has one last chance at the Olympics. However, when a terrible truth surfaces, Mariel has to confront her biggest personal dilemma yet: is winning really her ultimate dream?

Kids: Animation

The Smeds and The Smoos

Magic Light Pictures
United Kingdom
On a faraway planet, Janet and Bill meet in the Wurpular Wood and fall in love, but their families, the Smeds and the Smoos, cannot accept the match after generations of division. When the pair elope, the warring families must work together to find the young Smed and Smoo. 

Kids: Factual & Entertainment

Built To Survive

Butter Media / Breslin Media / Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Australia
Get up close to the world’s most unique creatures to reveal the ultimate survivors of Australia’s most extreme natural habitats. Join Phil Breslin in his quest to answer – who is Built to Survive?

Kids: Live-Action

Heartbreak High

Fremantle / Newbe / Netflix
Australia
An incendiary mural exposes everyone’s secret hook-ups at Hartley High. Its author, Amerie, has to grapple with the messy fallouts as a total outcast.

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from 60+ countries from all sectors of television including digital, mobile and technology. The International Academy’s yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy® Awards held in New York City, and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, the International Emmy® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States with the prestigious Emmy® Award. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including: Arts Programming, Current Affairs, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series, Sports Documentary, Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series, it also recognizes excellence in Performances and Kids programming. For more information, go to www.iemmys.tv

Media Contacts

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti
matt@lippingroup.com

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2023 INTERNATIONAL EMMY^® AWARDS NOMINEES FOR 

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS ANNOUNCED 

Nominees from: Brazil, Israel, Qatar, Sweden, Turkey & The United Kingdom

New York, August 15, 2023 – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the nominees for the 2023 News & Current Affairs categories.The International Emmy^® winners will be recognized alongside their American news peers during a ceremony in New York City, on September 27.

The 8 nominees span 6 countries: Brazil, Israel, Qatar, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Nominated programs in the News category include stories on the War in Ukraine, the death of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh while on assignment in the West Bank and the disappearance and deaths of Brazilian researcher of Indigenous culture, Bruno Pereira, and British journalist, Dom Phillips, in the Amazon.

Nominated Programs in the Current Affairs category include investigations into the death of 30 asylum seekers trying to cross the sea from France to Britain on an inflatable boat and the plight of civilians caught in the cross fire in the Ukraine War.

“In a world full of turmoil and conflict, the need for true journalistic voices is more vital than ever.” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “We salute the journalists around the world who take great risks every day to bring important human and political issues to the forefront.”

The full list of nominees follows.

NEWS

Jornal Nacional and Fantástico: The Murder Of Bruno And Dom
Globo
Brazil

A Brazilian researcher of Indigenous culture, Bruno Pereira, and British journalist, Dom Phillips, were killed in Indigenous territory in the Javari Valley in the Amazon. Globo shows the investigation and the search for the men’s bodies. The crime exposed the government’s environmental policies.

Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing
Al Jazeera English
Qatar

On May 11, Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh’s went to the Jenin refugee camp to report on an Israeli raid. She never made it back: Abu Akleh was shot dead on the scene. Her legacy lives on globally, while demands for a transparent investigation of her death erupted around the world.

The Battle For Bucha & Irpin
Sky News
United Kingdom

This news coverage starts on March 5^th, 2022 as the brutal battles for Bucha and Irpin began, when Russian troops attempted to surround Kyiv.  Civilians were bombed out of their homes leaving many with no choice but to escape. And others, including Sky’s own journalists, were targeted in their cars.

TV4 Nyheterna: Beyond Enemy Line
TV4 News
Sweden

Correspondent Stefan Borg and cameraman Felix Larno went to Donetsk City and Mariupol in Russia-occupied territory and reported on the war from the other side of the front line.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Exposure: The Crossing
David Modell Productions
United Kingdom

More than 30 asylum seekers perished trying to cross the sea from France to Britain on an inflatable boat. Both countries’ governments blamed the victims, the youngest of whom was just 7. Investigating what exactly happened and who was on board, The Crossing reveals the truth about who was responsible.

GloboNews Documentário: Abrigo – Inocentes sob ataque
[GloboNews Documentary: Shelter – Innocents Under Fire]
GLOBONEWS / GLOBO
Brazil

Filmed over the first 3 months of the war in Ukraine, Shelter sheds light on the often forgotten protagonists in a conflict: those who are heavily harmed despite being far from the battlefields – like women who give birth in improvised underground hospitals.

Off The Grid – Ukraine Wartime Diaries
TRT WORLD
Turkey

Under the laws of war, civilians should be protected. But in Ukraine, it looks like they were targeted. As Russian troops withdraw, the brutality of their occupation is revealed. Liberated areas become crime scenes. Some were killed or left for dead. Others were tortured or held captive.

UVDA: Last stop before Kyiv
I.D UVDA Ltd. / Keshet Media Group
Israel

It is the battle of their lives – a battle they cannot lose: Documentary filmmaker, Itai Anghel, and Photographer, Eddie Gerald, spent weeks with the people of Ukraine, standing strong against the Russian invasion in Kyiv, a nation fighting for survival. This is a report on resilience and hope.

About the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from 60+ countries from all sectors of television including digital, mobile and technology. The Academy’s yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy® Awards held in New York City, and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, The International Emmy® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States with the prestigious Emmy® Award. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including: Arts Programming, Current Affairs, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series; Sports Documentary, Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series. It also recognizes excellence in Performances and Kids programming. For more information, go to www.iemmys.tv

Media Contacts: 

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv 

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti                 
matt@lippingroup.com

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

STATEMENT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES

March 25, 2022

In support of Ukraine, the Executive Committee of the International Academy has decided to bar all programs from Russia from this year’s International Emmy® Awards competition. This follows the previously announced action of suspending memberships, as well as all formal affiliations with Russia-based companies.

Therefore, any program that meets the following criteria is ineligible and, if already submitted, will be withdrawn:

• All programs produced by and/or co-produced with Russia-based companies
• All programs originally made for a Russian-owned channel, network, or streaming platform

STATEMENT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES

March 3, 2022

On March 1, in support of Ukraine, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences suspended the memberships of all Russian individuals, as well as all formal affiliations with Russia-based companies. 

Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and everyone directly affected by the independent nation’s invasion by Russia.

We pray for a quick end to this tragic conflict.

YVONNE ORJI TO HOST IN-PERSON INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, IN NEW YORK CITY

DIRK NOWITZKI TO PRESENT INTERNATIONAL EMMY® DIRECTORATE AWARD

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 60 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology. The Academy’s yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy® Awards held in New York, The International Emmy® Kids Awards at MIP and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, The International Emmy® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States, as well as US Primetime programs produced in languages other than English, with the prestigious Emmy® Award. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including: Arts Programming, Current Affairs, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series; Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series, it also recognizes excellence in Performances and Kids programming. For more information go to www.iemmys.tv

Media Contacts

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti
matt@lippingroup.com

WINNERS FOR INTERNATIONAL EMMY® KIDS AWARDS ANNOUNCED ONLINE DURING MIPJUNIOR

2021 International Emmy® Kids Awards Winners

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 60 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States, as well as US Primetime programs produced in languages other than English, with the prestigious Emmy® Award. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including: Arts Programming, Current Affairs, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series, it also recognizes excellence in Performances and Kids programming. For more information go to www.iemmys.tv

Media Contacts

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti
matt@lippingroup.com

PROGRAMS & PERFORMANCES FROM RECORD 24 COUNTRIES NOMINATED FOR 2021 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS

2021 International Emmy® Awards Nominees

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 60 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology. The Academy’s yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy® Awards held in New York, The International Emmy® Kids Awards at Mip Junior and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, The International Emmy® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States, as well as US Primetime programs produced in languages other than English, with the prestigious Emmy® Award. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including: Arts Programming, Current Affairs, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series, Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series, it also recognizes excellence in Performances and Kids programming. For more information go to www.iemmys.tv

Media Contacts

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti
matt@lippingroup.com

2021 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® KIDS AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

First Time Nomination for a Kids Program from Jordan
Winners to be Announced Online October 12

2021 International Emmy® Kids Awards Nominees

Kids: Animation

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 60 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology. The Academy’s yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy® Awards held in New York, The International Emmy® Kids Awards and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, The International Emmy® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States, as well as US Primetime programs produced in languages other than English, with the prestigious Emmy® Award. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including: Arts Programming, Current Affairs, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series; Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series, it also recognizes excellence in Performances and Kids programming. For more information go to www.iemmys.tv

Media Contacts

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
eva.obadia@iemmys.tv

The Lippin Group
Matt Biscuiti
matt@lippingroup.com

STATEMENT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES

August 24, 2021

The International Academy announced today that in light of the New York Attorney General’s report, and Andrew Cuomo’s subsequent resignation as Governor, it is rescinding his special 2020 International Emmy® Award. His name and any reference to his receiving the award will be eliminated from International Academy materials going forward. 

About Thomas Bellut and ZDF

Since March 2012, ZDF has been headed by Director- General Thomas Bellut. He was elected by the 60-member governing body, the ZDF Television Council, which represents the interests of the general public. Part of its role is to establish and monitor program standards. Responsibility for corporate guidelines and budget control lies with the 14-member ZDF Administrative Council. ZDF is based in Mainz, but also maintains permanent bureaus in the 16 Länder capitals as well as special editorial and production facilities in Berlin. For international coverage, ZDF has foreign correspondents operating in 19 permanent bureaus worldwide. ZDF offers full-range generalist programming with a mix of information, education, arts, entertainment and sports. Its coverage provides both a broad view on the world and a comprehensive picture of Germany. ZDF also operates the two thematic channels ZDFneo and ZDF info. In partnership with other public broadcasters, ZDF jointly operates the internet-only offer funk, the German channels Phoenix and Kika and the European channels 3sat and Arte.

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 60 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology. The Academy’s yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy^® Awards held in New York, The International Emmy^® Kids Awards at MIP and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, The International Emmy^® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States, as well as US Primetime programs produced in languages other than English, with the prestigious Emmy^® Award. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including: Arts Programming, Current Affairs, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series, Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series, it also recognizes excellence in Performances and Kids programming. For more information, go to www.iemmys.tv

Media Contacts

2020 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® WINNERS ANNOUNCED LIVE AT CEREMONY HELD FROM NEW YORK CITY

New York, November 23, 2020 – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of the 48th International Emmy® Awards today during a live ceremony hosted by actor Richard Kind in New York City.  

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2020 International Emmy® Awards Winners 

About The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 60 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology. The Academy’s yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy^® Awards held in New York, The International Emmy^® Kids Awards at MIP and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, The International Emmy^® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States, as well as US Primetime programs produced in languages other than English, with the prestigious Emmy^® Award. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including: Arts Programming, Current Affairs, Comedy, Documentary, Drama Series, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Short-Form Series, Telenovela, and TV Movie/Mini-Series, it also recognizes excellence in Performances and Kids programming. For more information, go to www.iemmys.tv