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Los Angeles Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The TV Academy is getting into the festival biz. What to expect from Televerse
The Television Academy's goal for its new festival is right in its name: Televerse. Set for Aug. 14-16 at L.A. Live's JW Marriott — across from the Peacock Theater, where the organization will host the 77th Emmy Awards ceremony a month later — the convention-style event aims to be all things to all TV lovers. 'As the medium continues to grow in scope, impact, and global reach, we saw an opportunity to create something new: a space that brings together our members, the makers behind the work, and the audiences who love it,' Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego said in a statement to The Times about the event's genesis. 'There are a number of television festivals out there,' adds President and CEO Maury McIntyre. 'But we feel we are uniquely positioned because our 30,000 members are the ones who are making this television. It makes sense for us to be the ones to curate something like this because we are the experts in this business.' Composed of some 26 academy-generated panels, an equal number of 'For Your Consideration' presentations for Emmy-nominated shows, sneak-peek screenings and an exhibit floor for activations and vendors, hopes are this initial Televerse draws enough industry pros and fans to make it an annual must-attend. 'We bring a different angle to how television is made,' says the academy's public relations branch governor, Christina Lee, who co-chairs the committee that's organizing Televerse programming. 'It's an even deeper peek behind the curtain than you would find at any other festival.' While nostalgia will play a part — in the form of 'Bones' and 'Queer as Folk' reunions — the festival will highlight below- and above-the-line crafts, along with developments in business and technology. An opening-night conversation with NBC/Peacock executive Pearlena Igbokwe, FX's John Landgraf and Netflix's Brandon Riegg will be moderated by Abrego. The festival climaxes with the 27th induction ceremony for the organization's Hall of Fame; this year's class includes Viola Davis, Don Mischer, Ryan Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Don Post and Henry Winkler. The 'Happy Days' icon will also conduct an acting class at Televerse. Winkler assures attendees he'll do better than Gene Cousineau, the 'Barry' acting coach he won an Emmy for playing. 'He didn't care about his students,' Winkler says during a phone interview. 'I had to teach Cousineau what the love lesson was! 'Anytime that young professionals who are working out their struggle to make a career get to mingle with those people you love to watch, only good can come from that,' Winkler says of his hopes for the event. Other sessions open to the public (starting at $30) and academy members ($20, with some free programming) include a story breaking/writers' room simulation with 'House of Cards' showrunner, 'Andor' writer and 'Severance' executive producer Beau Willimon; a scene-by-scene directing panel by nine-time Emmy winner Thomas Schlamme, who perfected 'The West Wing's' 'walk-and-talk' technique; live noise creation by Foley wizard Sanaa Kelley ('Shōgun,' 'Ted Lasso'), whose sound effects-making demonstrations have earned her more than 588,000 Instagram followers; and 'Game On: Inside the Booth With the Los Angeles Dodgers,' which explores how coverage of the World Series winners' games is coordinated with announcer Joe Davis, pitching legend Orel Hershiser and others on hand. 'We don't think any festival has focused on live sports yet, and it's a huge part of television,' McIntyre enthuses about the Dodgers panel. 'It's about our hometown too.' Other panels will cover everything from music supervision and casting to artificial intelligence. 'We want Televerse to start being the preeminent place where you can find all things television,' says producer Sabrina Wind ('Desperate Housewives'), Lee's co-chair. She added that enough ideas have been pitched by academy members to program years of future festivals. That's not even counting FYC presentations. Studios, networks and platforms have hosted such events around town for years, but this is the first time the TV Academy has sanctioned post-nominations FYC shindigs. Final-round voting for the Emmy Awards begins Aug. 18. 'Televerse allows us to do a second round of FYCs where everyone is on the same footing,' McIntyre says. 'They're all going to get about an hour, can bring in whatever talent they want, we're going to have a core focused group of members down there.' While they're pitched at Emmy voters, limited tickets to FYC panels will be available to the public. Academy members can attend two per day for free and buy tickets to more. Along with charging the FYC presenters what McIntyre characterized as nominal, administrative fees, Televerse is also selling exhibit floor space and seeking sponsorships. 'It is intended to provide another means of revenue for the academy, as we look to make sure that we are set up for the future of whatever comes for this industry,' McIntyre says. First discussed before COVID-19 and further delayed by the guild strikes of 2023, Televerse arrives with more than just finance and electioneering on its organizers' minds. 'We engage with our audiences every year for the Emmy Awards,' Lee notes. 'Televerse is giving us a chance to engage with our audiences outside of the Emmys.' 'People who do television love talking about great television,' Wind adds. 'I mean, who doesn't want to do this?'


Business Wire
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Television Academy's Premiere Televerse Festival Announces New Star-Driven and One-of-a-Kind Behind-the-Scenes Experiences for High-Powered August Debut
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Television Academy, renowned for its annual Emmy ® Awards honoring excellence in television, today announced a slate of exclusive new programming and top stars added to the lineup for its inaugural Televerse, with tickets and All Access Passes on sale now for all sessions available. Emmy-Presenting Television Academy Adds Star Power To Televerse Festival Share Televerse is an immersive festival experience for both industry insiders and fans of television from Aug. 14-16, 2025, at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE. Televerse offers Academy members, industry insiders and fans unprecedented access to today's top creators, storytellers and stars along with dynamic panels featuring this year's Emmy-nominated programs and behind-the-scenes trade secrets of popular shows. Latest additions to Televerse 25 include: Based On: A New Take on Adaptation From books to podcasts to films to longform articles and news stories — TV's prolific IP-boom continues. Join the writers and producers behind TV's past, current and upcoming adaptations for a conversation about how the adaptation process varies from format to format, their personal and creative relationship to the source material, and how the world of IP has evolved alongside the streaming era. Panelists include showrunner/executive producer Graham Yost (Silo), showrunner/executive producer Gloria Calderón Kellett (One Day at a Time), showrunner/executive producer Patrick Macmanus (Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy), showrunner/executive producer David Hudgins (FBI: Most Wanted), and Alloy Entertainment President and Founder Leslie Morgenstein (executive producer, You). Beyond the Writers Room: TV Producers Presented by IMDbPro An inside look at the indispensable role of the non-writing producer — from guiding a series all the way from development to final cut to balancing the creative and business sides of the TV-making process to developing their own creative voice and more. Panelists include executive producers Melissa Bernstein (Better Call Saul), Stacey Sher (Mrs. America), Sarah Timberman (Unbelievable) and Kathleen McCaffrey (Industry). Moderated by Jeff Luppino-Esposito, social and video producer for IMDbPro. FYC Presentations For the first time, Emmy voters attending Televerse will have access to Television Academy-sanctioned 'For Your Consideration' panels featuring this year's Emmy nominees in the Comedy Series, Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series, and Reality Competition Series categories prior to the final round of Emmy voting. CLICK HERE for a current schedule of panels and screenings. Inside the Mystery: Irish Blood An inside look at Acorn TV's new murder mystery, Irish Blood, with star/executive producer Alicia Silverstone; director/executive producer Molly McGlynn; and AMC Networks EVP of Linear and Streaming, Courtney Thomasma. The six-part drama series follows hot-shot Los Angeles divorce lawyer Fiona Fox (Silverstone) who receives a letter from her estranged father (Jason O'Mara) and sets out to uncover the mystery of his disappearance. Silverstone and McGlynn will discuss filming on location in Ireland, balancing suspense and drama with the series' more comedic elements and family dynamics and what to expect from the rest of Season One. Irish Blood premieres Aug. 11 on Acorn TV. The Legal Future of AI in TV: IP, Licensing and Legislative Frontlines A timely and essential discussion exploring how courts, lawmakers and studios are responding to AI's impact on copyright, licensing and rights protection — from key cases and legislative trends to the rapid pace at which legal precedent around AI continues to evolve and shape the TV industry. Panelists include Ghen Laraya Long (entertainment and technology attorney), Daniel Goldberg (partner, Frankfurt Kurnit), Carlos Sanchez (head of global business development, media, Protege), Jonathan Handel (entertainment/technology attorney, Feig/Finkel) and moderator Holly Leff-Pressman (chief client engagement officer, Screen Engine ASI). The Perfect Frame DPs and cinematographers break down their favorite frames of TV — from their own work and from shows that have creatively influenced or inspired them — in this in-depth look at scene composition, photography and the technical art of creating a series' visual language. Panelists include Abraham Martinez (Cobra Kai); Gavin Kelly, ASC (Ballard); Shana Hagan, ASC (Somebody Somewhere); and Tarin Anderson (Blindspotting). Performers & AI: Contracts, Consent and Compensation An in-depth exploration of AI-related protections and compensation for live-action, voiceover, stunt and commercial talent, with experts from SAG-AFTRA, the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) and Television Academy peer groups. Tim Friedlander (president and co-founder, NAVA), actor Dina Sherman, casting director Lisa Zambetti and Emmy-nominated actor Bob Bergen will delve into union and non-union AI clauses for television performers as well as the opportunities and challenges facing TV talent as AI use within the industry continues to evolve. Additional panelists will be announced soon. The State of Inclusion A conversation featuring studio executives and DEIA practitioners who are championing inclusive media, elevating diversity, equity and accessibility — on and off the screen. Our panelists will share their strategies to keep inclusion relevant at this pivotal moment for the industry as well as their real-world success stories and their thoughts on the future of DEIA in media, emerging trends and ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable landscape. Panelists include September Hill (senior program manager for advocacy and outreach, NAACP Hollywood bureau), Alex Schmider (senior director, entertainment, GLAAD), Tiffany Chao (VP, entertainment and media, Gold House), Diana Luna (executive director, NALIP) and Habib Veera (board chair, MPAC Hollywood bureau). To Live and Film in LA A conversation about the creative, cultural and economic benefits of producing television in LA with the producers and executives who make it happen. Panelists Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez (co-showrunners/executive producers, The Lincoln Lawyer), Derek Haas (showrunner/executive producer, Countdown), Annie Weisman (showrunner/executive producer, Imperfect Women) and Matthew Tinker (president, David E. Kelley Productions) will discuss everything from budgeting and locations to crew and community — and make the case for reclaiming Los Angeles as a thriving, creative hub for production. TV Getaway with Phil Rosenthal and Will Forte Enjoy a TV getaway with friends Phil Rosenthal (creator/host/executive producer, Somebody Feed Phil and Everybody Loves Raymond) and Will Forte (actor, The Four Seasons) as they sit down to discuss all things travel, comedy and the most recent seasons of their respective Netflix series. TELEVERSE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT All Access Passes are now available. For just $200, guests can secure a seat to unlimited sessions, including panels, workshops, FYCs, screenings and Q&As (subject to availability). Tickets to individual Televerse sessions are available to Television Academy members and the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Previously announced programming includes: Acting Class with Henry Winkler Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order premiere screening and Q&A The Art of Foley with Sanaa Kelley Bones 20 th Anniversary panel with creator and cast Breaking Story with Beau Willimon A Candid Conversation with Academy Chair Cris Abrego … About the State of the Industry Sneak-Peek screening of Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy Game On: Inside the Booth with the Los Angeles Dodgers Queer as Folk 25 th Anniversary Reunion The Rainmaker premiere screening and Q&A Scene by Scene with Tommy Schlamme What's Next: The Future of Music Supervision Plus, the final star-studded Televerse event, the Television Academy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Honorees include Viola Davis, Don Mischer (posthumously), Ryan Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Mike Post and Henry Winkler. Televerse is made possible by Television Academy sponsors Decoy, FIJI Water, Franciacorta, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, LG, People, The Ritz-Carlton and United Airlines. Special thanks to Deadline, The Envelope/Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, TheWrap, IMDbPro and Panavision for their support of Televerse. CLICK HERE for photo assets. About the Television Academy The Television Academy strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy ® Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry. For more information, please visit Follow Televerse on social media at Instagram and TikTok.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inaugural Televerse Festival Adds Queer as Folk 25th Anniversary Reunion, Premiere Screenings of USA Network's The Rainmaker and AMC's Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order, Panel With Award-Winning Director Tommy Schlamme, and More
Televerse Tickets on Sale Now at LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Television Academy, the presenter of the Emmy® Awards, today announced additional programming for its inaugural Televerse with tickets on sale now for all sessions available. Televerse is an immersive festival experience for both industry insiders and fans of television from Aug. 14-16, 2025, at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE. Televerse offers Academy members, industry insiders and fans unprecedented access to today's top creators, storytellers and stars along with dynamic panels featuring this year's Emmy-nominated programs and behind-the-scenes trade secrets of popular shows. Latest additions to Televerse 25 include: Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order Premiere Screening and Q&AAn advance premiere screening of the third series in AMC's Anne Rice's Immortal Universe, Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order, which explores the secret society responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires and other creatures scattered around the globe. Following the screening, cast member William Fichtner and writer Anna Fisher will join for a conversation about the series, set to premiere in October, and its connection to Anne Rice's Immortal Universe. The Art of Foley With Sanaa KelleyEmmy Award-winning Foley artist Sanaa Kelley (Shōgun; Only Murders in the Building; Ted Lasso) takes us inside the process of sound design with a live Foley session, using everyday objects to bring the worlds of your favorite shows to life. A Candid Conversation With Cris … About the State of the Industry (Television Academy Member Exclusive)As television evolves in dynamic and unprecedented ways, Television Academy members are invited to join Cris Abrego, Television Academy Chair, for an engaging and enlightening conversation with entertainment executives shaping the future of our industry. Panelists to be announced. An Academy member reception will follow the panel discussion. FYC PresentationsFor the first time, Emmy voters attending Televerse will have access to Television Academy-sanctioned "For Your Consideration" panels featuring this year's Emmy nominees in key program categories prior to the final round of Emmy voting. FYC Presentations includes program nominees in the following categories: Comedy, Drama, Limited or Anthology Series, and Reality Competition Series. A limited number of seats will be available to the public. Queer as Folk 25th Anniversary ReunionTwenty-five years after the premiere of Showtime's groundbreaking series Queer as Folk, creators Daniel Lipman and Ron Cowen and cast members Peter Paige, Gale Harold, Scott Lowell, Sharon Gless, Michelle Clunie and Thea Gill will reunite to share their experiences being part of the series; revisit behind-the-scenes stories from filming; and discuss the profound, lasting impact that Queer as Folk has had on the LGBTQIA stories and representation in the decades since. The Rainmaker Premiere Screening and Q&AAn advance premiere screening of USA Network's new summer series The Rainmaker from Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television. Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, The Rainmaker follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan), fresh out of law school, as he goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser (Lana Parilla), and her disheveled paralegal, Deck (P.J. Byrne), uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client's son. The screening will be followed by a conversation with showrunner/executive producer Michael Seitzman and cast members Milo Callaghan, Lana Parilla, Madison Iseman and P.J. Byrne. Scene by Scene With Tommy SchlammeEmmy Award-winning producer/director Tommy Schlamme (Snowfall; Manhattan; The West Wing) takes us inside the director's POV with a deep dive into iconic scenes from his career — from pre-production to post. What's Next: The Future of Music SupervisionMusic supervision is a delicate balance between the practical and creative sides of TV — from navigating licensing and budgets to collaborating with showrunners, directors and editors to creating truly memorable moments for viewers that linger long after the credits roll. Acclaimed music supervisors Maggie Phillips (The Handmaid's Tale), Thomas Golubić (Breaking Bad), Janet Lopez (The Gilded Age) and moderator Tracy McKnight (VP, Creative, Film, TV and Visual Media at Broadcast Music Inc.) will provide their insight and perspectives on the current moment in entertainment, how their role and relationships to both the TV and music industries have evolved, the challenges and opportunities presented by ongoing changes in TV production and post-production, and the future of music supervision as they see it. Televerse tickets are on sale now at Tickets to individual Televerse sessions are available to Television Academy members and the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Festivalgoers can create their own unique Televerse path by mixing and matching among various opportunities. Previously announced programming includes: Acting Class with Henry Winkler BONES 20th Anniversary Panel with Creator and Cast Breaking Story with Beau Willimon Sneak-Peek screening of Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy Game On: Inside the Booth with the Los Angeles Dodgers The Television Academy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Honorees include Viola Davis, Don Mischer (posthumously), Ryan Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Mike Post and Henry Winkler. Televerse is made possible by Television Academy sponsors Decoy, FIJI Water, Franciacorta, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, LG, People, The Ritz-Carlton and United Airlines. Special thanks to Deadline, The Envelope/Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, TheWrap and Panavision for their support of Televerse. CLICK HERE for photo assets. About the Television AcademyThe Television Academy strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy® Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry. For more information, please visit Follow Televerse on social media at Instagram and TikTok. 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Business Wire
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Inaugural Televerse Festival Adds Queer as Folk 25 th Anniversary Reunion, Premiere Screenings of USA Network's The Rainmaker and AMC's Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order, Panel With Award-Winning Director Tommy Schlamme, and More
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Television Academy, the presenter of the Emmy ® Awards, today announced additional programming for its inaugural Televerse with tickets on sale now for all sessions available. Televerse is an immersive festival experience for both industry insiders and fans of television from Aug. 14-16, 2025, at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE. Televerse is an immersive festival experience for both industry insiders and fans of television from Aug. 14-16, 2025, at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE. Televerse offers Academy members, industry insiders and fans unprecedented access to today's top creators, storytellers and stars along with dynamic panels featuring this year's Emmy-nominated programs and behind-the-scenes trade secrets of popular shows. Latest additions to Televerse 25 include: Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order Premiere Screening and Q&A An advance premiere screening of the third series in AMC's Anne Rice's Immortal Universe, Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order, which explores the secret society responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires and other creatures scattered around the globe. Following the screening, cast member William Fichtner and writer Anna Fisher will join for a conversation about the series, set to premiere in October, and its connection to Anne Rice's Immortal Universe. The Art of Foley With Sanaa Kelley Emmy Award-winning Foley artist Sanaa Kelley (Shōgun; Only Murders in the Building; Ted Lasso) takes us inside the process of sound design with a live Foley session, using everyday objects to bring the worlds of your favorite shows to life. A Candid Conversation With Cris … About the State of the Industry (Television Academy Member Exclusive) As television evolves in dynamic and unprecedented ways, Television Academy members are invited to join Cris Abrego, Television Academy Chair, for an engaging and enlightening conversation with entertainment executives shaping the future of our industry. Panelists to be announced. An Academy member reception will follow the panel discussion. FYC Presentations For the first time, Emmy voters attending Televerse will have access to Television Academy-sanctioned 'For Your Consideration' panels featuring this year's Emmy nominees in key program categories prior to the final round of Emmy voting. FYC Presentations includes program nominees in the following categories: Comedy, Drama, Limited or Anthology Series, and Reality Competition Series. A limited number of seats will be available to the public. Queer as Folk 25 th Anniversary Reunion Twenty-five years after the premiere of Showtime's groundbreaking series Queer as Folk, creators Daniel Lipman and Ron Cowen and cast members Peter Paige, Gale Harold, Scott Lowell, Sharon Gless, Michelle Clunie and Thea Gill will reunite to share their experiences being part of the series; revisit behind-the-scenes stories from filming; and discuss the profound, lasting impact that Queer as Folk has had on the LGBTQIA stories and representation in the decades since. The Rainmaker Premiere Screening and Q&A An advance premiere screening of USA Network's new summer series The Rainmaker from Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television. Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, The Rainmaker follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan), fresh out of law school, as he goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser (Lana Parilla), and her disheveled paralegal, Deck (P.J. Byrne), uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client's son. The screening will be followed by a conversation with showrunner/executive producer Michael Seitzman and cast members Milo Callaghan, Lana Parilla, Madison Iseman and P.J. Byrne. Scene by Scene With Tommy Schlamme Emmy Award-winning producer/director Tommy Schlamme (Snowfall; Manhattan; The West Wing) takes us inside the director's POV with a deep dive into iconic scenes from his career — from pre-production to post. What's Next: The Future of Music Supervision Music supervision is a delicate balance between the practical and creative sides of TV — from navigating licensing and budgets to collaborating with showrunners, directors and editors to creating truly memorable moments for viewers that linger long after the credits roll. Acclaimed music supervisors Maggie Phillips (The Handmaid's Tale), Thomas Golubić (Breaking Bad), Janet Lopez (The Gilded Age) and moderator Tracy McKnight (VP, Creative, Film, TV and Visual Media at Broadcast Music Inc.) will provide their insight and perspectives on the current moment in entertainment, how their role and relationships to both the TV and music industries have evolved, the challenges and opportunities presented by ongoing changes in TV production and post-production, and the future of music supervision as they see it. Televerse tickets are on sale now at Tickets to individual Televerse sessions are available to Television Academy members and the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Festivalgoers can create their own unique Televerse path by mixing and matching among various opportunities. Previously announced programming includes: Acting Class with Henry Winkler BONES 20 th Anniversary Panel with Creator and Cast Breaking Story with Beau Willimon Sneak-Peek screening of Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy Game On: Inside the Booth with the Los Angeles Dodgers The Television Academy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Honorees include Viola Davis, Don Mischer (posthumously), Ryan Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Mike Post and Henry Winkler. Televerse is made possible by Television Academy sponsors Decoy, FIJI Water, Franciacorta, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, LG, People, The Ritz-Carlton and United Airlines. Special thanks to Deadline, The Envelope/Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, TheWrap and Panavision for their support of Televerse. CLICK HERE for photo assets. About the Television Academy The Television Academy strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy ® Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry. For more information, please visit Follow Televerse on social media at Instagram and TikTok.