Worldwide Emmys

The recent success of "Shogun", the first non-English TV show to win Best

Drama at the Emmys, highlights a significant shift in the American entertainment

industry's approach to non-US content. The series made history, winning four

major awards: Best Drama, Best Drama Actor, Best Drama Actress, and Best

Drama Directing. Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, the stars of the show,

became the first Japanese actors to ever win Emmys, marking a groundbreaking

moment for Asian representation (more on THR).

International Emmy

Outside of the domestic Television Academy, the International Emmy have been

home to all non-US content for 52 years. In the 2024 edition, the award will

include 21 countries in 14 categories, the UK being the front runner and English

language still being the most predominant one (full list on Deadline).

Nevertheless, many highlights from other countries are expected to set new

benchmarks. The Indian remake of "The Night Manager" (Disney + Hotstar),

originally a British show based on a John Le Carré novel that won three Golden

Globes back in 2017, is one of the top contenders (Forbes).

From Theatrical to TV

Another highlight of this year's International Emmy is the Directorate Award that

Gaumont CEO, Sidonie Dumas, will receive. Responsible for series such as

"Lupin", "Narcos", "Becoming Karl Lagerfeld" and "The Interpreter of Silence",

Sidonie has successfully helped Gaumont pivot their main business from

theatrical to television (read about it on THR)

Comedy & Drama

On the US front, David E. Kelley will receive the Emmy Founder's award for his

long and outstanding contribution to the television media (more on Deadline).

From "L.A. Law" to "Big Little Lies", Kelley is the only producer to ever win the

Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy ("Ally McBeal") and Outstanding Drama

("The Practice") in the same year, 1999.

Client Nomination

We are pleased to announce that the TV Series "Anderson Spider Silva", in which

I was the script doctor, is nominated for best TV Movie/Mini-series at the

International Emmys. The Brazilian TV show follows the story of the iconic UFC

fighter from poverty to stardom in five episodes, and is available on Paramount+.

Come with us!

Since I have been a International Emmy Juror since 2021, this year we are

bringing a special group of clients to attend the Television Festival and the

Emmy Awards Ceremony with us, from November 22nd to 25th, in New York

City. If you are interested in joining this very exclusive group, please get in touch!

Cheers,

Laura