The International Emmy Awards, or International Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the television industry. Bestowed by the New York–based International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), the International Emmys are presented in recognition to the best television programs initially produced and aired outside the United States. The awards are presented at the International Emmy Awards Gala, held annually in November in New York City. It attracts over 1,200 television professionals. The first International Emmys ceremony was held in 1973, expanding what was originally a U.S.-only Emmy Award.
The International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress is an award presented annually by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS). The award honors the best performance by an actress in a made for-television fiction program.
The International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor is an award presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) dedicated to for male performance from a program originally created for television.
The International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) and recognizes excellence in telenovelas produced and initially aired outside of the United States. The first International Emmy for telenovela was presented at the 36th International Emmy Awards Gala in 2008 in New York City.
The International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) to the best miniseries or made-for-television films, initially produced and aired outside the United States.
The International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) during the International Emmy Awards ceremony. The category is described on the official International Academy website as being open to drama series which are "a dramatic production in which theme, storyline, and main characters are presented under the same title, with the intention to develop beyond a first season." The award was first given in 2002, for the awards covering programmes screened in 2001. From 1979 to 2001, the category Best Drama was presented.
The International Emmy Award for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as part of the International Emmy Awards, given to the best non-scripted entertainment programs: "reality show", "game show" or gender programs, initially produced and aired outside the United States.
The International Emmy Kids Awards, founded in New York City in 2013, recognize excellence in international children's programming produced initially outside the United States, and are presented annually by International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The awards are presented annually in Cannes at MIPtv. They are the only Emmys presented outside the United States.
The 3rd International Emmy Kids Awards ceremony, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), took place on February 20, 2015 in New York City. The nominations were announced on October 8, 2014.
The 4th International Emmy Kids Awards ceremony, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), took place on April 5, 2016 in Cannes, France. The nominations were announced on October 2, 2015.
The 5th International Emmy Kids Awards ceremony, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), took place on April 4, 2017 in Cannes, France. The nominations were announced on October 17, 2016. They are the only Emmys presented outside the U.S.
The 6th International Emmy Kids Awards ceremony took place on April 10, 2018, in Cannes, France. The nominations were announced by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS) on October 16, 2017. They are the only Emmys presented outside the U.S.
The 7th International Emmy Kids Awards ceremony, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), took place on April 9, 2019 in Cannes, France. The nominations were announced on October 15, 2018. They are the only Emmys presented outside the U.S.
The 9th International Emmy Kids Awards ceremony, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), took place on October 14, 2020. The nominations were announced on September 10, 2020.
The 10th International Emmy Kids Awards ceremony, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), took place on October 12, 2021. The nominations were announced on September 7, 2021.
The International Emmy Award for Best Children & Young People was presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) to the best programs intended for children and young people, produced and aired initially outside the United States. The award was presented from 1983 to 2011. In 2012, six categories were created especifically for children's programming. These categories were presented at the International Emmy Kids Awards, a separate ceremony from the main International Emmys.
The International Emmy Award for Best Kids: Animation is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) to the best animated programs intended for young audiences, produced and initially aired outside of the United States. It was first presented in 2012 at the 1st International Emmy Kids Awards.
The International Emmy Award for Best Kids: Factual & Entertainment is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) to the best factual and entertainment programs intended for young audiences, produced and initially aired outside of the United States. It was first presented in 2020. It was first presented in 2020 at the 9th International Emmy Kids Awards.
The International Emmy Award for Best News is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) to the best news programming produced and initially aired outside of the United States. The categories for international journalism are presented at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards alongside their American counterparts. The category was first presented in 1999.
The International Emmy Award for Best Current Affairs is presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS) to the best current affairs programming produced and initially aired outside of the United States. The categories for international journalism are presented at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards alongside their American counterparts. It was first presented in 2007.
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