International Academy Day in Rio

Over 150 Academy Members and Guests from 29 countries attended International Academy Day in Rio hosted by Globo, from April 2-5.

The event kicked off with an Opening Cocktail hosted by the Mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes and featured panels on streaming, journalism, social media, sports rights & co-production. Academy Day closed with a tour of Globo Studios followed by an unforgettable evening filled with music in celebration of Globo’s 100th Anniversary. Click here for photos

First Round of Judging Begins

If you have at least five years of experience in television and are interested in judging the International Emmy® Awards Competition, please email your resume and short biography to the judging department here.

Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Competition

The 2025 Sir Peter Ustinov Scriptwriting Award Competition, open to non-American writers under the age of 30, will open April 16 and close July 1 at 12:00pm (Noon ET). 

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Hosted Semi-Final Round Judgings begin in June

Thank you to all our 2025 Semi-Final Round of Judging Hosts who will be organizing judging events between June and September.

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Become an International Academy Sponsor

To find out about Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 International Emmy® World Television Festival & International Emmy® Awards Gala click here.

April Board Meeting in Rio

The April Board & Members Meeting took place on April 3 during Academy Day in Rio. International Academy President & CEO Bruce Paisner gave an update on the Academy's past & upcoming activities.

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Kevin Beggs named International Academy Chair

Kevin Beggs, Chair of the Lionsgate Television Group and Lionsgate Chief Content Integration Officer, has been named Chairman of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

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New Members - April 2025 Elections

In April the Academy elected:

1 Director, 1 Alternate and 24 Members from 13 countries.

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Nominate a New Member

As an Academy Member you have the opportunity to nominate potential new Members.

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View the full events calendar at www.iemmys.tv

April 16 - July 1, 2025

Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Competition

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April 24 - 29, 2025

Exclusive Member access to CANNESERIES Parties

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June 2025 - September 2025

Semi Final Rounds of Judging

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September 12, 2025

Fall Board & Members Meeting

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November 21-23, 2025

2025 International Emmy® World Television Festival

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November 24, 2025

November Board & Members Meeting

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November 24, 2025

2025 International Emmy® Awards Gala

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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. Find out more about the International Academy

Academy Publications

Each year, the Academy publishes International Emmy® Magazine, The International Emmy® Awards Program and the International Emmy® World Television Festival Program which all reach the full International Academy membership and has expanded digital global circulation and online visibility year-round.

The 2025 International Emmy® Magazine was published in February and includes all the highlights from the 2024 activities, Winners' acceptance speeches across all categories, Board & Members Meeting panels, M+ conversations, and more.

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all the International Academy's publications

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