The 52nd International Emmy Awards, one of the most prestigious events in the television industry, took place in New York. This year, the event created a milestone for India as actor-comedian Vir Das became the first Indian to host the ceremony. The awards celebrate excellence in international television productions across 14 diverse categories.
Countries like France, Japan, Argentina, the UK, Thailand, and Germany dominated the awards this year, with a wide array of talent and creativity on display. Notably, India was represented with two proud moments: Vir Das's hosting debut and the nomination of The Night Manager, a crime thriller series, in the Best Drama Series category.
Organized by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), the ceremony was held at 3:30 AM IST, bringing together top talents and creative productions from across the globe.
The International Emmy Awards span an impressive range of 14 categories, including:
Arts Programming
Best Performance by an Actor
Best Performance by an Actress
Comedy
Documentary
Drama Series
Kids Programming (Animation, Factual, and Live-Action)
Non-Scripted Entertainment
Short-Form Series
Sports Documentary
Telenovela
TV Movie/Mini-Series
Vir Das: The multi-talented comedian and actor made history as the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards. His presence added a unique touch to the event.
The Night Manager: India’s crime thriller series was nominated in the prestigious Best Drama Series category, reflecting the global recognition of Indian television content.
Winner: Pianoforte (Poland)
Other Nominees:
Robbie Williams (United Kingdom)
Virgilio (Argentina)
Who I Am Life (Japan)
Winner: Timothy Spall, The Sixth Commandment (United Kingdom)
Other Nominees:
Julio Andrade (Betinho: No Fio da Navalha, Brazil)
Haluk Bilginer (Sahsiyet Season 2, Türkiye)
Laurent Lafitte (Tapie, France)
Winner: Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, Hunger (Thailand)
Other Nominees:
Adriana Barraza (El Último Vagón, Mexico)
Sara Giraudeau (Tout va bien, France)
Jessica Hynes (There She Goes, United Kingdom)
Winner: División Palermo (Argentina)
Other Nominees:
Daily Dose of Sunshine (South Korea)
Deadloch (Australia)
HPI Season 3 (France)
Winner: Otto Baxter: Not a F**ing Horror Story (United Kingdom)
Other Nominees:
L’affaire Bettencourt (France)
The Exiles (Singapore)
Transo (Brazil)
Winner: Les Gouttes de Dieu (France)
Other Nominees:
The Newsreader Season 2 (Australia)
The Night Manager (India)
Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido Season 2 (Argentina)
Winner: Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (United Kingdom)
Other Nominees:
Tan Cercas de la Nubes (Mexico)
Tour de France (France)
WHO I AM Paralympic (Japan)
Winner: La Promesa (Spain)
Other Nominees:
Rigo (Colombia)
Safir (Türkiye)
Salón de té La Moderna (Spain)
This year's ceremony showcased not only the global appeal of television productions but also the increasing diversity in storytelling. Categories like Kids Programming, Short-Form Series, and Non-Scripted Entertainment offered platforms to groundbreaking creators across the world.
The International Emmy Awards 2024 highlighted the incredible diversity and creativity of global television content, with nominees and winners representing the best from countries around the world. India made a notable impact, with Vir Das hosting the event and "The Night Manager" earning a nomination in a prestigious category. As the International Emmy Awards continue to set benchmarks for global television, the event serves as a testament to the universal language of storytelling, breaking cultural barriers and connecting audiences worldwide.