New York City november 24
New York City november 24
INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS GALA
MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Congratulations to the nominees & winners of the 2025 of Hearst Entertainment & Syndication.
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WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
The International Emmy® stands at the forefront of recognizing the creative excellence of television produced outside the United States. As global audiences embrace an evergrowing slate of innovative programming, the International Emmy® continues to highlight the importance and influence of great storytelling.
This year, the International Academy’s activities ranged from meetings and presentations in the US and abroad, from 36 Judging Events held in cities across the world, to a spectacular Academy Day in Rio de Janeiro under the auspices of Brazilian media giant, Grupo Globo.
Tonight’s Gala is the culmination of a year-long process in which television programs are entered, judged, and compete for an Emmy® in 16 different Categories. I think you will find as you screen clips of all the Nominated Programs, that standards are high and quality is something television organizations and producers continue to strive for around the world.
In addition to the Nominated Programs every year, we shine a spotlight on two individuals who have made a lasting impact on our business, through special Emmys®. This year’s Founders Emmy® will be presented to Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, whose leadership has shaped the creation and success of many iconic and award-winning television series.
Our Directorate Emmy® will be presented to João Roberto Marinho, President of Brazil’s Grupo Globo, who has dedicated his career to quality production, social responsibility, and independent journalism, often in opposition to government mandates.
Congratulations to the International Emmy® Awards Winners, and to all the Nominees recognized this year. We welcome you to the Gala.
Bruce L. Paisner President & CEO
International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
Recognizing excellence in television with the Emmy® and connecting the world’s leading media and entertainment professionals across all segments of the industry.
For more information about Entries, Awards, and how to become a Juror or Semi-Final Round of Judging Host, email: awards.department@iemmys.tv
INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS
The Academy presents Emmys in 16 different Categories at the prestigious International Emmy® Awards Gala in New York.
MEMBERSHIP, A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
The International Academy’s membership is comprised of over 1000 members from more than 60+ countries, representing the world’s leading television and media companies. Academy members come together at year-round events specially curated for them, to exchange ideas and discuss common issues
2025 GALA CHAIR
ROBERT HALMI, FOUNDER & CEO, GREAT POINT STUDIOS
Founder of the Hallmark Channel, and the visionary behind Great Point Studios, a media-focused company specializing in film and television infrastructure, Robert Halmi is the award-winning producer of more than 400 film and television projects. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of four public entertainment companies, the first at age 25. As President and CEO of Hallmark Entertainment, he transformed the business from a small production company into one of the first modern studios, with production, distribution, and broadcast all under one umbrella. Robert, along with his father Robert Halmi Sr., produced over 2,000 hours of original content, receiving 458 Emmy® nominations and 133 wins.
In 2019, Robert Halmi formed Great Point Studios, a studio management business specializing in film and television infrastructure. In January of 2022, Halmi’s vision to create major new production facilities became a reality with the opening of Lionsgate Studios Yonkers, which was the first of many purpose-built production studios that Great Point owns and operates. In addition to Yonkers, Great Point now has studios in Atlanta, GA; Buffalo, NY; Wales, UK as well as studios under construction in Newark, NJ.
One of Robert’s proudest achievements is the establishment of The Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television, which opened its doors in September of 2024. The Robert Halmi Sr. Academy, a new high school level trade school, is part of the Yonkers Public School District and focuses on educational instruction in the film and television industry. It allows students to engage in hands-on, project-based learning to prepare for various career paths within the field. He serves on the Board of Directors at the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, as well as The Cold Water Conservation Fund.
2025 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® FOUNDERS AWARD
DANA WALDEN, CO-CHAIRMAN, DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT
As co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, Dana Walden oversees Disney’s entertainment streaming services, Disney+ and Hulu, and leads the company’s global television business, including ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Disney Branded Television, FX, Hulu Originals, and National Geographic Networks, among others. Additionally, she oversees the marketing, operations, distribution and business groups across these brands, and has shared oversight of technology, ad sales, and international content and operations.
Over the past three decades, Walden has championed creative excellence — supporting the visionary storytellers behind some of the most celebrated series in television history, including 24, Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, Homeland and This Is Us; culture-defining franchises such as American Horror Story, black-ish, Family Guy and The Simpsons; unscripted icons like American Idol and Dancing with the Stars; top-rated children’s programming such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Bluey — the No. 1 most-watched streaming series in 2024 — and current breakout hits including Abbott Elementary, Alien: Earth, High Potential, Only Murders in the Building, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Bear, and Shōgun. Across her career, Walden’s creative teams have earned more than 450 Emmy® Awards.
Before joining Disney, she was CEO of Fox Television Group, where she led the Fox Broadcasting Company from fourth to first place in primetime entertainment rankings. Walden’s contributions have been recognized with some of the industry’s highest honors, including the 2025 Producers Guild of America’s Milestone Award.
2025 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® DIRECTORATE AWARD
JOÃO
ROBERTO
MARINHO, CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT, GRUPO GLOBO
The Globo Group, owned by the Marinho family, began its story in 1925 when Irineu Marinho founded the daily newspaper O Globo. The group’s expansion was headed by Roberto Marinho, his eldest son, who founded the TV network in 1965. Over the decades, Globo has evolved into a multiplatform media powerhouse, with a strong presence across television, streaming, cinema, radio, digital platforms, and out-of-home media (OOH). Throughout this transformation, the group has maintained its leadership and a firm focus on delivering high-quality content to diverse audiences.
João Roberto Marinho began his career in 1973 in the newsroom and held various strategic positions which shaped the company’s all-important guidelines and its steadfast commitment to independent journalism. He later coordinated the development of Grupo Globo’s Editorial Principles, a document that states that Grupo Globo will always remain independent, nonpartisan, and secular. It also outlines the pillars that guide its journalism—truth, impartiality, accuracy, agility, and respect for a plurality of opinions.
João Roberto’s appointment to the presidency reflects a leadership restructuring within Grupo Globo and was accompanied by other changes with the arrival of the fourth generation of the Marinho family in leadership roles. During his tenure, Grupo Globo was officially declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of the City of Rio de Janeiro. This recognizes the Group’s national and international contributions over a century, noting its fundamental role in promoting and strengthening Brazilian culture, disseminating information and shaping public opinion, impacting generations of citizens.
2025 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS HOSTS
KELLY RIPA & MARK CONSUELOS
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are co-hosts of Live with Kelly and Mark, the #1 entertainment talk show on television. Together, they earned the 2024 Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Hosts and the 2025 Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
Ripa is one of the most powerful voices in media, with a diverse body of work both on and off camera. A household name for more than 30 years, actress and New York Times bestselling author, Ripa is also the host of the SiriusXM podcast Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa, now in its second season. Her 2022 memoir, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories, debuted on the New York Times Best Sellers list and was praised for its wit, honesty, and heart. Throughout her career, Ripa has won 8 Daytime Emmy® Awards and was honored in 2024 as a Time Person of the Year.
Consuelos, an accomplished actor, producer, and host, is known for his nearly 30-year career in television, film, and theater. His recent work includes roles in ABC’s 911, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, FX’s American Horror Story, and HBO Max’s The Girls on the Bus. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Hiram Lodge on Riverdale, as well as memorable performances in A Walk Among the Tombstones and Nine Lives
Together, Ripa and Consuelos co-founded Milojo Productions, a New York–based production company dedicated to telling meaningful, high-quality stories across scripted, unscripted, and documentary formats. Their recent projects include the ESPN Original Series Running with the Wolves, chronicling their real-life experience as owners of the Italian soccer club Campobasso FC.
The couple first met as young actors on the set of All My Children and have been married since 1996. They share three children - Michael, Lola, and Joaquin - and live in New York City with their dog, Lena.
2025 NOMINEES
Every year, the global television industry competes in the International Emmy® Awards Competition to be recognized on the International Academy’s global stage. This year there are 64 Nominees across 16 Categories and a record 26 countries. We hope you will enjoy meeting Nominees from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
#iemmyNOM #iemmyWIN
Information about all the Nominees is included in the following pages for the below Categories:
Arts Programming
Best Performance by an Actor
Best Performance by an Actress
Comedy
Current Affairs
Documentary
Drama Series
Kids: Animation
Kids: Factual & Entertainment
Kids: Live-Action
News
Non-Scripted Entertainment
Short-Form Series
Sports Documentary
Telenovela
TV Movie / Mini-Series
ARTS PROGRAMMING NOMINEES
ART MATTERS WITH MELVYN BRAGG
Oxford Film & Television for Sky Arts
United Kingdom
A manifesto for why art matters: after a 60-year career, Melvyn Bragg reveals how the arts saved his life and changed the lives of artists he has met: Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Maxine Peake, Lenny Henry, Armando Iannucci and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
DJ MEHDI: MADE IN FRANCE
Ultra Magnetic / 360 Creative / Unité / Arte France France
The uncanny journey of a musician important to both hip-hop and electronica, yet unknown to most: the late DJ Mehdi, who went from crafting the sounds of French rap’s most hardcore acts to becoming a large part of the “French Touch” movement.
HERCHCOVITCH; EXPOSTO / HERCHCOVITCH; EXPOSED
Mood Hunter / Warner Bros. Discovery
Brazil
After creating one of Brazil’s top fashion brands, Alexandre Herchcovitch lost rights to his name. The film follows his rise, from sewing like his mother to becoming an icon, culminating in reclaiming his brand on the runway in 2022.
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: LAST DAYS
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
In March 2023, musician Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away. With incredible access to his diaries and private footage provided by his family, the Program follows how he grappled with death and lived out his final days.
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR NOMINEES
DILJIT DOSANJH IN AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA
Netflix / Window Seat Films / Mohit Choudhary / Select Media Holdings LLP / Saregama
India
A humble singer’s brash lyrics ignite fame and fury across Punjab as he grapples with soaring success and brutal criticism before his untimely death.
DAVID MITCHELL IN LUDWIG
Big Talk Studios / That Mitchell & Webb Company
United Kingdom
While seeking to unravel the mystery of his twin brother’s disappearance, reclusive puzzle-designer John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor takes on his twin brother James’s identity as DCI on Cambridge’s major crimes squad.
ORIOL PLA IN YO, ADICTO / I, ADDICT
Alea Media / Disney+
Spain
A man in his 30s voluntarily checks into a detox center in Barcelona to overcome his addictions to drugs, alcohol, and sex, beginning a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
DIEGO VASQUEZ IN ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE
Dynamo Producciones / Netflix
Colombia
In the timeless town of Macondo, seven generations of the Buendía family navigate love, oblivion, and the inescapability of their past — and their fate.
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS NOMINEES
CHARLOTTE HOPE IN CATCH ME A KILLER
Kowalski Films / LMP 51 / Showmax / Night Train Media
South Africa
Catch Me A Killer tells the true story of Micki Pistorius. Against the backdrop of a country on the brink of democracy, Micki joins a task team on the hunt for a notorious serial killer and is launched into a dangerous underworld.
ANNA MAXWELL MARTIN IN UNTIL I KILL YOU
World Productions
United Kingdom
When Delia meets John Sweeney in a local pub, it sparks an unexpected romance. However, as their relationship develops, she begins to suspect a darker side to him.
CAROLINA MIRANDA IN MUJERES ASESINAS - SEASON 2 / KILLER WOMEN
Pletora Productions / ViX
Mexico
The series features women from completely different backgrounds, but with one similarity: they were forced to make the worst decision of their lives, to kill.
MARIA SID IN SMÄRTPUNKTEN / PRESSURE POINT
Kärnfilm / Art & Bob
Sweden
Renowned playwright Lars Norén and producer Isa Stenberg join forces with inmates to create a new play. Tragically, their actions result in a double police murder, causing a nationwide scandal and profound trauma. Based on a true story.
COMEDY NOMINEES
CHICKEN NUGGET
Studio N / Plusmedia Entertainment / Netflix
South Korea
A woman steps into an odd machine and becomes… a chicken nugget?! Now, it’s up to her father and an admirer to embark on a zany quest to bring her back.
IRIS
LES FILMS ENTRE 2 & 4 / Canal +
France
Iris has a head. Like everyone. But her head is not like everyone’s. Neither is her mouth. It says things other mouths don’t. And that’s annoying. To everyone. Including Iris because she doesn’t want to be annoying. Yet, no one can stand her. No one?
LUDWIG
Big Talk Studios / That Mitchell & Webb Company
United Kingdom
While seeking to unravel the mystery of his twin brother’s disappearance, reclusive puzzle-designer John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor takes on his twin brother James’s identity as DCI on Cambridge’s major crimes squad.
Y LLEGARON DE NOCHE / THEY CAME AT NIGHT
3Pas / Visceral / ViX
Mexico
Inspired by true events, Y Llegaron de Noche is a workplace comedy about the underdogs who accidentally made the best Dracula movie you’ve never seen—the Spanish version of the 1931 classic.
WHERE TIMELESS ARE MADE STORIES
CURRENT AFFAIRS NOMINEES
DISPATCHES: KILL ZONE: INSIDE GAZA
Basement Films
United Kingdom
The story of the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the Oct 7th attacks. A raw and harrowing look at how the lives of Palestinians have been uprooted and destroyed, seen and told through the eyes of children, journalists and doctors.
PHILIPPINES: DIVING FOR GOLD
Keyi Productions / Arte G.E.I.E
France
The Philippines has vast deposits of gold. But much of it is mined by children. They alone are slender enough to dive deep into self-dug tunnels, through swamps or down to the seabed. The highly dangerous undertaking puts their lives at risk.
REPÓRTER RECORD INVESTIGAÇÃO: DESAPARECIDOS FORÇADOS / ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
RECORD / RecordPlus
Brazil
Despite being a democracy for over forty years, Brazil still faces a phenomenon typical of dictatorships: forced disappearances. Security forces feel empowered to make innocent individuals disappear, leaving families in utter despair.
WALK THE LINE
CNA Mediacorp
Singapore
In 2024, nearly 40,000 Chinese migrants entered the U.S. via the southern border, braving treacherous terrain like the Darien Gap. Journalist Wei Du witnessed their struggles, despair, and enduring hope firsthand.
PROUDLY CONGRATULATES ALL OF OUR 2025
INTERNATIONAL EMMY ® AWARD NOMINEES
TV MOVIE/MINI-SERIES
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR DILJIT DOSANJH
#SEACEBÓ
DIARIO DE LAS CAMPEONAS
SPORTS DOCUMENTARY
KIDS: LIVE-ACTION
COMEDY
NON-SCRIPTED ENTERTAINMENT
CIEN AÑOS DE SOLEDAD
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR DIEGO VÁSQUEZ
DOCUMENTARY NOMINEES
HELL JUMPER
Expectation TV
United Kingdom
A new look at the war in Ukraine, captured through the eyes and first-person footage of a group of volunteers. A story of courage, passion, and loss among idealistic young people risking their lives without military support.
KING OF KINGS: CHASING EDWARD JONES
Abelart Productions
France
In the 30s, Edward Jones, a descendant of slaves, was one of the richest men in the US thanks to Policy, an illegal numbers game that ultimately became the State Lottery. Gangster or hero, he marked Chicago before the mob and the feds went after him.
O PRAZER É MEU / IT’S MY PLEASURE
Amana Cine / Globo / RioFilme
Brazil
It’s My Pleasure is a five-episode series exploring the paths and obstacles to pleasure for women and people with vulvas. We uncover this taboo topic through expert interviews, intimate personal stories, animations, and a humorous narration.
SCHOOL TIES
IdeaCandy
South Africa
This four-part docu-series explores grooming and sexual abuse by sports coaches at South Africa’s elite boys’ schools.
DRAMA SERIES NOMINEES
LAS AZULES / WOMEN IN BLUE
Lemon Studios / Apple TV+
Mexico
In 1971, four women join Mexico’s first female police force, only to discover that their squad is a publicity stunt to distract the media from a serial killer. As the body count grows, they make a pact to bring the killer to justice.
BAD BOY
Sipur Studios / North Road Company / Tedy Production / Hot
Israel
Inspired by true events, Bad Boy follows 13-year-old Dean in juvenile detention, where his life is threatened. Protected by Zoro, a teen inmate, he uses humor to survive. Years later, as a comedian, Dean faces his past, old enemies, and family secrets.
KOEK / CAKE
Wolflight / Showmax
South Africa
When Cape Town housewife Christelle Smit discovers evidence her husband is having an affair with a stripper named Candi Floss, her investigation takes her to a world poles apart from the suburban utopia she knows.
RIVALS
Happy Prince part of ITV Studios / Disney+
United Kingdom
Set in England 1986, Rivals follows Rupert Campbell-Black, a famous showjumper before he quits for a career in politics, as he joins forces with his new neighbor to overthrow local TV magnate Lord Tony Baddingham by bidding for his TV franchise.
KIDS : ANIMATION NOMINEES
BLUEY
Ludo Studio
Australia
Bluey is a loveable, inexhaustible blue heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister, Bingo. Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family into her world of fun.
LAMPUT - SEASON 4
Warner Bros. Discovery / Vaibhav Studios / Robot Playground Media / Lil Critter Workshop / The Monk Studios / Tribe Audio / The Tuning Folk / Inspidea / Shapeshifter Studio
Singapore
Specs and Skinny are the knuckleheads who came up with Lamput. If only they hadn’t made this orange blob so darn quick.
LUPI E BADUKI
Flamma / Elo / Birdo / Warner Bros. Discovery
Brazil
An animation celebrating diversity, empathy and inclusion, this series follows the adventures of a maned wolf and a sloth as they navigate friendship and life in their vibrant Brazilian fauna and flora community, Vila Figueira.
MUUMILAAKSO - SEASON 4 / MOOMINVALLEY
Gutsy Animations / YLE / Sky Kids / Viaplay
Finland
The Moominvalley animated series for the whole family is full of adventures with familiar characters into a world where joy, laughter, exciting encounters, and Moomins’ gentle attitude towards life are intertwined.
KIDS : FACTUAL & ENTERTAINMENT NOMINEES
AUF FRITZIS SPUREN - WIE WAR DAS SO IN DER DDR? / ON FRITZI’S TRACES - WHAT WAS IT LIKE IN THE GDR?
Balance Film / MDR / WDR
Germany
Following in the footsteps of animated character Fritzi (Fritzi and Sophie – Boundless Friendship), hosts Anna and Julian go time-travelling with their avatars and meet rebellious youngsters in the last years of the German Democratic Republic.
BORA, O PÓDIO É NOSSO / LET’S GET TO THE PODIUM
Globo / Sentimental Filme
Brazil
The series shows paralympic sports, the great heroes, the evolution of sports, and lots of trivia.
KIDS LIKE US
Echo Velvet
United Kingdom
Kids Like Us follows eight kids from the UK and US as they navigate life with a cancer diagnosis. Narrating their own stories and interviewing each other, their humor and honesty is disarming, providing a view of a challenging subject.
PLAYROOM LIVE
Eclipse Television Productions / The Rooms Network
South Africa
A daily homegrown live show that combines the world of television with social media to create an interactive world of entertainment for teens and tweens.
KIDS : LIVE-ACTION NOMINEES
FALLEN
Night Train Media / Silver Reel / Hero Squared / UMedia
United Kingdom
Inspired by the book series, Fallen follows 17-year-old Lucinda Price as she is placed into a rehab facility along with a number of other young people. The fact is, it’s a holding pen for fallen angels.
LUZ: THE LIGHT OF THE HEART
Floresta (Sony) / Netflix
Brazil
Luz is an orphan raised with the values of the Kaingang, an Indigenous people. When she turns nine, she uncovers a terrible secret, flees her community, and hides in a boarding school, where she finds new friends and revelations about her origins.
PREFECTS
Peripheral Vision International
Kenya
Tired of being bullied by their high school’s prefects, an unlikely group of students band together to shake things up. Prefects explores civic issues and human rights through the context of a high school setting.
SHUT UP
Alfredfilm / Snowreel / Feelgood SFT
Norway
Elli Anne (17) gets her life turned up side down when she is raped and has to find out who did it, and how to seek justice in a small town in the north of Norway. This is in the heart of Sápmi, the community of the indigenous people of the north.
NEWS NOMINEES
FANTÁSTICO: EL SALVADOR: SAFETY’S SOMBER SIDE
Globo
Brazil
Under President Bukele’s neoauthoritarian rule, crime has plummeted in El Salvador. This report shows how poor neighborhoods embrace safer lives while grappling with mass arrests of relatives and friends on questionable legal grounds.
THE GANGS OF HAITI
Sky News
United Kingdom
From the streets of Port-au-Prince in Haiti, Sky News journalists paint a visceral picture of indiscriminate killings, a population trapped and living in abject fear, and a fastdeveloping humanitarian crisis as gangs take over the capital city.
GAZA, SEARCH FOR LIFE
Al Jazeera Arabic Programs Directorate
Qatar
Following the daily life of those who live in Gaza during the first two weeks of the war on Gaza, this Program documents their struggle to stay alive during a relentless war.
SYRIA - THE TRUTH COMES OUT
TV4
Sweden
After Bashar al Assads’ fall, many hidden truths were unveiled from Sednaya prison, including chemical attacks and torture. We covered the fall from different perspectives.
BIG BROTHER: CANADA - SEASON 12
Insight Productions
Canada
Hosted by Arisa Cox, houseguests must live together in a house outfitted with dozens of high-definition cameras and microphones recording their every move, 24 hours a day. Each week, the houseguests will vote someone out of the house.
LOVE IS BLIND: HABIBI
Imagic / Netflix
United Arab Emirates
Celebrity couple Khaled Saqer and Elham Ali host this social experiment, where Arab singles connect and commit to marriage — before meeting face-to-face.
¿QUIÉN ES LA MÁSCARA? - SEASON 6 / THE MASKED SINGER
TelevisaUnivisión / EndemolShine Boomdog
Mexico
The Masked Singer is a singing competition where disguised celebrities perform while a panel and audience guess their identities. Combining mystery, music, and elaborate costumes, the show delivers as contestants are unmasked each episode.
SHAOLIN HEROES: DENMARK
Metronome Productions / Banijay / TV 2 Danmark
Denmark
Nine struggling celebrities move into a Buddhist temple in the Far East to live with two Shaolin Kung Fu Masters and their 1,500-year-old traditions, embracing purity, simplicity, and some of the toughest, most rigorous training methods imaginable.
SHORT-FORM SERIES NOMINEES
BEYOND DANCING
Radio Television Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR, China
Beyond Dancing is a short video series showcasing local dancers with their expressions of emotion, culture, and personal stories. The series combines stunning visuals, soulful music, and choreography, creating an enjoyable experience for all.
LA MÉDIATRICE / THE MEDIATOR
KOTV Canada
The story of Catherine, a family mediator who specializes in conscious uncoupling. After her ex-partner cheats on her, she and her best friend decide to avenge those who have experienced an abrupt separation by targeting her clients’ partners.
MY DEAD MOM
LoCo Motion Pictures Canada
Emmy went to law school to please her mom, Fern, only for her to die of cancer before Emmy finished (which, if you knew her mom, is just so like her). Fern pops into Emmy’s life to question her lipstick and life choices, as only a mother can.
TODO SE TRANSFORMA - SEASON 4 / CHANGE IS EVERYTHING
Warner Bros. Discovery / Zorra Media
Argentina
In this 4th season, we discover two stories where we not only transformed the nonfunctional spaces of two solidarity foundations, but also their reality. Join us in this challenge where Change is Everything!
SPORTS DOCUMENTARY NOMINEES
ARGENTINA ’78
Disney+ Original Productions / Pampa Films
Argentina
The controversial World Cup took place during an Argentinian dictatorship in the 70s.
CHASING THE SUN 2
T+W
South Africa
Chasing the Sun 2 tells the story of the Springboks 2023 Rugby World Cup from within the camp, as they seek to become the first country to win four Rugby World Cups, and in so doing bring a nation together.
IT’S ALL OVER: THE KISS THAT CHANGED THE SPANISH FOOTBALL
You First Originals
Spain
It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football unveils the story of the kiss that sparked an international debate and led to high-level resignations. With exclusive access, World Cup champions expose years of injustice and show how they dismantled the system, creating a rising global symbol for change.
SVEN
Whisper / Up & Away Film Entertainment / Prime Video
United Kingdom
Think you know all about Sven-Goran Eriksson? This is the story about England’s first foreign coach, following his rise and fall, intertwined with the heartbreaking reality of his terminal cancer diagnosis. Feat. David Beckham & more.
TELENOVELA NOMINEES
DEHA / THE GOOD & THE BAD
Ay Yapim
Türkiye
Devran, a math prodigy, dreams of a future in the U.S. with Esme but also wants to impress his father, Iskender. His brother Boran falls under Iskender’s influence; Devran must choose between his dreams and saving his family from their father’s grip.
MANIA DE VOCÊ / CRAZY ABOUT YOU
TV Globo
Brazil
The story begins with the ambiguous friendship between Viola and Luma, who seem fated to enter each other’s lives literally. Born on the same day, in very different circumstances,they meet years later, intertwined by coincidences beyond their birthday.
REGRESO A LAS SABINAS / RETURN TO LAS SABINAS
Diagonal (Banijay Iberia) / Disney+
Spain
The Molina sisters return to their hometown after being separated for years, summoned by their father’s illness. Their unexpected return to their family estate has them confront the past and secrets that will change their lives forever.
VALLE SALVAJE
Studio Canal
Spain
Spain, 1763. The young Adriana travels to Valle Salvaje, and is forced to marry a stranger. Upon her arrival, she’ll be trapped in a series of betrayals that will endanger her loved ones as well as a forbidden love that threatens to destroy everything.
TV MOVIE / MINI-SERIES NOMINEES
AMAR SINGH CHAMKILA
Netflix / Window Seat Films / Mohit Choudhary / Select Media Holdings LLP / Saregama
India
A humble singer’s brash lyrics ignite fame and fury across Punjab as he grapples with soaring success and brutal criticism before his untimely death.
HERRHAUSEN: THE BANKER AND THE BOMB
Sperl Film
Germany
A Cold War political thriller retelling the explosive true story of the brutal assassination of visionary German banker, Alfred Herrhausen.
LOST BOYS & FAIRIES
Duck Soup Films
United Kingdom
Lost Boys & Fairies tells the story of Gabriel, a singer at Cardiff’s queer club ‘Neverland,’ his partner Andy, and their adoption journey. Gabriel must confront his complex history and embark on self-discovery to parent 7-year-old Jake.
VENCER O MORIR / VICTORY OR DEATH
Amazon MGM Studios / Parox S.A.
Chile
Under the regime of Augusto Pinochet in Chile, a group of young people declare war on the dictator. Their leaders are commanders Tamara and Rodrigo, who leave behind their lives and families to fight against the dictatorship.
»Herrhausen –Master of Money«
JUDGING
THE ACADEMY WOULD LIKE
TO THANK THE 2025 SEMI-FINAL HOSTS, JURORS & SEMI-FINAL COORDINATORS
This summer, the Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2025 International Emmy® Awards Competition took place mostly in person.
From June to September, 36 member companies hosted Jury Panels. Our Hosts spanned 22 countries:
Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Semi-Final Rounds of Judging are not only a crucial step in the judging process, but also a great networking opportunity for the Host, and for Jurors invited to participate in the Competition. Jurors, selected by the Academy in collaboration with the Host, are television professionals involved in all sectors of the industry. Hosts have the opportunity to choose from two options: to organize a Judging with sole branding for their company or to have outside sponsors for their event and become an International Emmy® World Television Festival Sponsor.
A complete directory of the 2025 Judging Hosts and participants follows this section, along with information on how to become a Semi-Final Round of Judging Host or Juror.
2025 SEMI-FINAL HOSTS
The Africa Channel, Narendra Reddy – Cape Town, South Africa
Amazon Studios, Javiera Balmaceda – Bogota, Colombia
Andre Sampaio – Sintra, Portugal
Apple Tree Productions, Piv Bernth –Copenhagen, Denmark
Athens Film Office, Christina Mitropoulou – Athens, Greece
Broadview TV, Leopold Hoesch –Cologne, Germany
Buenos Aires Film Commission, Carolina Cordero – Buenos Aires, Argentina
China Huace Film & TV Co., Ltd, Binxing Fu – Tonglu, PR China
CJ ENM, Jangho Seo – Seoul, South Korea
Dubai Studios, Salem Al Youha AlMheiri – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
EndemolShine Boomdog SAPI de CV, Frank Scheuermann – Mexico City, Mexico
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Formata Produções e Conteúdo Ltda, Leonardo Lessa Lopes – São Paulo, Brazil
Globo TV, Duda Pereira – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Graf Filmproduktion GmbH, Klaus Graf – Berlin, Germany
HBO Max, Monica Pimental – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
IMZ International Music + Media Centre, Franz Patay – Vienna, Austria
Inside Content, Geraldine Gonard –Madrid, Spain
Just For Entertainment, Alexandre Avon – Montreal, Canada
Kuaishou Group, Jingzhou Yu –Beijing, PR China
Netflix, Kelly Caton – London, United Kingdom
Norse Key Studios Ltd., Maria Kivinen – Tampere, Finland
ORF-Enterprise GmbH & Co KG, Armin Luttenberger – Vienna, Austria
Pyramedia, Nashwa Al Ruwaini –Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Record TV, Antonio Guerreiro – São Paolo, Brazil
S4C International, Gwenllian Gravelle – Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Sato Company, Nelson Sato – São Paulo, Brazil
Telefe-Paramount, Dario Turovelsky –Buenos Aires, Argentina
Telekom Srbija, Aleksandra Martinović – Belgrade, Serbia
Unindustria, Lidia Cudemo – Rome, Italy
United Media Group – Sofia, Bulgaria
Walt Disney Company Latin America, Mariana Perez & Leonardo Aranguibel – Mexico City, Mexico
We Love Entertainment, Carlos Mesber – Miami, USA
YouTube, Eduardo Brandini – São Paolo, Brazil
Ziegler Film GmbH & Co. KG, Regina Ziegler – Berlin, Germany
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Roxana de Candia
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Leticia Larrea Cortes
Carol Cupo
Liz Diaz
Yinan Ding
Souha El Assal
Marcelo Favaretto
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Brendan Gabriel
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Marina Garović
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Yanelvis Gonzalez
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Rodrigo Romero Hoyos
Leonardo Ishikawa
Sehee Jang
Stathis Kalogeropoulos
Sangyun Kim
Sebastian Kim
Gianna Laglia
Jasmina Lakobrija
Marianna Lazzarato
Hannie Lee
Nuri Lee
Rhodri Lewis
JUDGING
Michaela Lindenberger
Luciana Lourenco
Freja Bille Lunau
Alessandra Macedo
Cristiane Lumi Massuyama
Lindsay Mercredy
Milena Mladenova
Dolores Montaño
Camila Ferreira de Moraes
Valentina Moreira
Luana Nazareth
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Markus Olpp
Wessam Osama
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Stacey Robinson
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Jess Rogers
Jacqueline Sato
Himani Saxena
Anabella Scalone
Petra Schlieter-Gropp
Felipe Silva
Bojan Stefanović
Esperanza Suarez
Hannah Suh
Irena Todorovic
Dessislava Topalova
Gwenfair Vaughan
Mali Williams
Mariana Xavier
Doro Zauner
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Dogan Holding Turkey
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National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences USA
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2026 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS COMPETITION
Get ready! The 2026 International Emmy® Awards Competition Opens Wednesday, December 8, 2025.
THE INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS COMPETITION IN NUMBERS
THIS YEAR THERE WERE ENTRIES FROM OVER.. SIXTY-THREE COUNTRIES, THAT UNDERWENT…
THIRTY-SIX SEMI-FINAL JUDGING EVENTS, WHICH TOOK PLACE IN…
TWENTY-EIGHT CITIES WHICH RESULTED IN SIXTY-FOUR NOMINEES, AND…
SIXTEEN WINNERS AT ONE AWARDS GALA!
ENTRY DEADLINES
COMPETITION OPENS
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8 2025
COMPETITION CLOSES FRIDAY
JANUARY 31 2026
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