The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 2025 International Emmy Awards on Thursday, with 64 nominees across 16 categories representing a record 26 countries.
“This year’s candidates reflect the global strength of our industry,” Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy, said in a statement. “New York City will once again serve as a global stage this November, celebrating their incredible achievements.”
The UK is the most nominated in 12 categories. Other countries include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong – China, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Africa, Arab, Arab, Arab, Arab,
On the production and studio front, global streaming giant Netflix is leading the way with five nominations, including “Love Is Blind: Habibi.”
Candidates will meet in New York for the International Emmy World Television Festival from November 21st to 23rd, featuring panels, presentations and partner events. The winners will be announced at the 53rd International Emmy Awards Gala on November 24th.
The complete list of candidates can be found below.
Arts Programming
“The Art Problems with Melvin Bragg” (UK)
“DJ Mehdi: Made in France” (France)
“herchcovitch; exposto” (Brazil)
“Sakamoto Ryuko: The Last Day” (Japan)
Best performance by an actor
Diljit Dosanjh (India) from “Amar Singh Chamkila”
David Mitchell of Ludwig (UK)
Oriol Pla (“I’m addicto”) (Spain)
Diego Vasquez, “100 Years of Solitude” (Colombia)
Best performance by an actress
Charlotte’s hope “Catch Me A Killer” (South Africa)
Anna Maxwell Martin says, “Until I Kill You” (UK)
Carolina Miranda in “Mujeres asesinas – Season 2” (Mexico)
Maria Sid (“Pressure Point”) of “smärtpunkten” (Sweden)
Comedy
“Chicken Nuggets” (Korea)
“Iris” (France)
“Ludwig” (UK)
“Y Llegaron de noche” (“They came at night”) (Mexico)
Current Affairs
“Transportation: Kill Zone: Inside Gaza” (UK)
“Philippines: Diving for Gold” (France)
“Repórter Record Investigação: Desaparecidos forçados” (“Enforced Disappearance”) (Brazil)
“Walking the Line” (Singapore)
documentary
“Hell Jumper” (UK)
“King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones” (France)
“OPrazeré Meu” (“It’s my joy”) (Brazil)
“School Bonds” (South Africa)
Drama series
“Las Azur” (“Blue Woman”) (Mexico)
“Bad Boy” (Israel)
“Koek” (Cake) (South Africa)
“Ripheral” (UK)
Children: Animation
“Blue” (Australia)
“Lumput – Season 4” (Singapore)
“Lupi e baduki” (Brazil)
“Muumilaakso – Season 4” (Moominvalley) (Finland)
Children: Facts and entertainment
“auf fritzis spuren – wie war das so in der ddr?” (“About the traces of Fritzis – is that what the GDR looks like?” (Germany)
“Mulberry, OPódioé Nosso” (Brazil)
“Children like us” (UK)
“Playroom Live” (South Africa) Kids: Live-action “Fallen” (UK)
“Luz” (Brazil) “Governor” (Kenya)
“Shut-up” (Norway)
news
“Fantastico: El Salvador: The gloomy side of safety” (Brazil)
“Haitian Gang” (UK)
“Gaza, Looking for Life” (Qatar)
“Syria – Truth comes out” (Sweden)
Unscripted entertainment
“Brothers: Canada – Season 12” (Canada)
“Love is Blind: Habibi” (United Arab Emirates)
“¿Quién Es La Máscara? – Season 6” (Mexico)
“Shaolin Heroes” (Denmark)
Short Form Series
“Beyond dance” (Hong Kong – China)
“La Mediatoris” (Mediator) (Canada)
“My Dead Mom” (Canada)
“Todo se transforma – Season 4” (“All Changes”) (Argentina)
Sports documentary
“Argentina ’78” (Argentina)
“Challenging the Sun” (South Africa)
“It’s all over: A kiss that changed Spanish football” (Spain)
“Sven” (UK)
Telenovera
“Deha” (“The Good & the Bad”) (Türkiye)
“Mania de Voc” (Your Crazy) (Brazil)
“Legrezo Las Sabinas” (“Back to Las Sabinas”) (Spain)
“Valle Salvaje” (Spain)
TV Movies/Mini Series
“Amal Singh Chankira” (India)
“Herrhausen: The Banker and the Bomb” (Germany)
“Lost Boys & Fairy” (UK)
“Vencer O Morir” (Victory or Death) (Chile)