Los Angeles Emmy Awards

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Los Angeles Emmy Award
Awarded forExcellence in television
Location Los Angeles, California
Presented by Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
First awarded1949
Website emmys.com/la

The Los Angeles Emmy Awards are presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) in recognition of excellence in the local programming of the Greater Los Angeles area. They are the only regional Emmys presented directly by the ATAS; all the other regional Emmys across the country are given out by each regional chapter of the ATAS' sister organization, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). [1] [2] [3]

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The Los Angeles Emmy Award is the successor to the first three Emmy Award ceremonies held from 1949 to 1951 when the Emmy primarily only honored shows that were produced or aired in the Los Angeles area.

The ATAS also gives out the Los Angeles Area Governors Award, which is presented for outstanding consistent achievement over a period of years, or in recognition of an outstanding, single notable contribution. [4]

Board of governors

The Los Angeles academy is composed of individuals who hold prominent positions in and about the entertainment field. Their job is to help oversee the business and artistic affairs of the academy as well as the awards broadcast. They serve as an active board within the academy. [5]

MemberCommunity Involvement
Mark AdlerMusic
Lynda KahnTitle Design
Lowell Peterson, A.S.C.Cinematographer
Conrad BachmannPerformer
Geoff KatzInteractive Media
Michael R. PolisChildren's Programming
Stuart Bass, A.C.E.Picture Editor
Steve KentProducer
Eric PotichaTelevision Executive
Daniel H. BirmanNonfiction Programming
Peter KwongPerformer
Betsey PotterCostume Design & Supervision
Jonathon Braun, A.C.E.Picture Editor
Sharon Lieblein, CSACasting Director
Van Broughton RamseyCostume Design & Supervision
Nancy CarrPublic Relations
Sharon LigginsPublic Relations
Frank SchermaCommercials
Shaun CashmanAnimation
Sheila ManningCommercials
Lori SchwartzInteractive Media
Tommy ColeMakeup/Hairstylists
David MichaelsDaytime Programming
Brian SheesleyAnimation
Shari CooksonNonfiction Programming
Lee MillerDirector
Mark Scott SpatnySpecial Visual Effects
Judy CrownMakeup/Hairstylists
John MoffittDirector
Robert SwartzTelevision Executive
Marlin DavisProduction Executive
Anthony MolinariStunts
Greg TaylorLos Angeles Director
Kelly DeLap-EvansChildren's Programming
Dorenda MooreStunts
Jon TeschnerTitle Design
Kirk EllisWriter
Frank Morrone, C.A.S.Sound
Mark Teschner, CSACasting Director
Edward FasslSound Editor
Peter W. MoyerSpecial Visual Effects
Steve Venezia, C.A.S.Sound
Lucia GervinoProduction Executive
Margaret NagleWriter
Mitch WaldowLos Angeles Director
Tim GibbonsProducer
Chris NewmanProfessional Representative
Mark WattersMusic
Eileen HortaSound Editor
John D. O’BrienElectronic Production
James Robert YarnellArt Director/Set Decorator
Dwight C. JacksonArt Director/Set Decorator
Matthew J. OlsenDaytime Programming
Kenneth D. Zunder, A.S.C.Cinematographer
Stephen A. JonesElectronic Production
Anne Damborg PedersenProfessional Representative

Board members

Board members are elected and unlike the Board of Governors, their function is to attend business meetings and handle the everyday administration of the academy. [6]

MemberOffice
John ShaffnerChairman & Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Bradley WiardVice Chair
Stacey Luchs StruberSecond Vice Chair
Marcelino Ford-LiveneSecretary
Kevin HamburgerTreasurer
Joetta Di BellaLos Angeles Area Vice Chair
Jerry PetryAcademy Foundation Chairman
Tim GibbonsGovernors' Appointee
Sharon Chazin LiebleinGovernors' Appointee
John MoffittGovernors' Appointee
Eric PotichaGovernors' Appointee
Thomas W. SarnoffEx Officio Member
Leo Chaloukian, C.A.S.Ex Officio Member
Dick AskinChair’s Appointee
Linda Bloodworth-ThomasonChair’s Appointee
Albert Cheng Chair’s Appointee
John LandgrafChair’s Appointee
Benito MartinezChair’s Appointee
Millicent SheltonChair’s Appointee

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References

  1. ↑ "National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Chapters". Archived from the original on 2009-09-22. Retrieved 2009-10-06.
  2. ↑ "Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: National Academy" . Retrieved 2009-10-06. Because our headquarters, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, are located in Los Angeles, our offices handle regional membership and awards for the Los Angeles area only
  3. ↑ "Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: FAQ" . Retrieved 2009-10-06. The Academy also encompasses a Los Angeles branch whose members work in Southern California
  4. ↑ "Steve Edwards to Receive L.A. Area Governors' Award" . Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  5. ↑ ATAS. "Academy of Television Arts & Sciences" . Retrieved 2010-07-08.Board of Governors
  6. ↑ ATAS. "Academy of Television Arts & Sciences" . Retrieved 2010-07-08.Board of Directors


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