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HONORING EXCELLENCE IN TELEVISION
Two weeks after the Venice Film Festival, international jurors meet in Venice for the annual Venice TV Award.
Created as a tribute to television, the award celebrates outstanding achievements worldwide and shines a light on the people and companies who bring stories to life.
The Venice TV Award welcomes entries from all continents and platforms, honoring the companies and individuals responsible for the creation of the world’s finest work on TV. Broadcasters, production companies, streaming services, online platforms are invited to enter.
Supported by distinguished organisations including ACT (Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe), egta (European Group of Television Advertising), and The IMZ International Music + Media Centre, the Venice TV Award stands as a symbol of unity and collaboration within the television industry.
Together. We are proud to be TV.
Television reaches billions of people every day and remains the most trusted medium. It brings shared moments into homes worldwide — from breaking news and sporting triumphs to unforgettable dramas and cultural events. No other medium unites audiences in quite the same way.
Celebrating Excellence in Television
Gold Trophies and Nominee Certificates are awarded in 19 categories, honoring excellence across every genre and platform. The winners represent the very best of global television: bold dramas, innovative entertainment, powerful documentaries, inspiring children’s content, and more.
A PLATFORM FOR NEW TALENT
The VTVA also shines a spotlight on emerging creatives. In collaboration with the Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti, young directors present their work to international experts.
„Television awards like the Venice TV Award are important because it validates the commitment of the broadcasters to producing high-quality content.“
GRÉGOIRE POLAD
Director General
Association of Commercial Television
in Europe
„We are happy to support the Venice TV Award. Great content is a must for the future of our industry so happy to acknowledge the merit of those who produce it!“
Katty Roberfroid
Director General
Egta
European Group of Television Advertising
„I thoroughly enjoyed the process and was impressed by the exceedingly high standard and diversity of entries this year.“
Allan Holland
BBC Studios
Head of Specialist Factual Productions
United Kingdom
„It’s often a cliché in TV series, but every time I find something unusual, it’s like fresh air.“
CARLO ARTURO SIGON
Director
President Italian Directors Guild
„In Venice, it was a great pleasure and an inspiring professional opportunity to work with such wonderfully kind jury members and to witness such remarkable creativity and storytelling.“
MINNIE FERRARA
Director
Luchino Visconti Film School
Italy
„I think this slate was the best ever, and it was truly inspiring to experience. I warmly wish all the nominees continued success on their journey.“
Bonolo Madisakwane
Content & Channel Distribution Manager at Paramount Africa
„The quality of television programming today is better than ever through dedicated work by talented people and new ways to communicate. I am pleased that the Venice TV Award recognizes this.“
Sonia Rovai
CEO
Wildside
Italy
„The selection of productions was outstanding. It was an absolute pleasure to be part of the jury for the Venice TV Award.“
Ditte Feuk
Head of Theatre, Opera and Dance
SVT Drama
Sweden
„The shows competing for the award clearly underline the high quality of TV productions and the creativity of the TV industry. Also, it is very impressive to see the international diversity – there are high quality shows from a wide range of territories.“
Dr. Markus Schäfer
Board Member
Allianz Deutscher Produzenten – Film & Fernsehen e.V
President & CEO
ZDF Studios
„TV today has become the evolution of Cinema for its quality, entertainment value and its originality.
An award show like the Venice TV Awards that recognizes and values such entertainment media, is surely relevant and necessary. I am flattered to have been part of this year’s jury.“
Karim Bartoletti
Executive Board Member
Italian Association of
Production Companies,
Partner / Executive Producer
Indiana Production Company
„The award is seen as a statement that the TV Industry remains active, successful and creative in a changing Media-Landscape.“
Michael Pacina
Creative Director
Prima TV
Czech Republic
„The Venice TV Award is celebrating the power of creativity as a force for business, for change and for good.“
Franz Prenner
CEO Canneslions International Advertising Competition, the world´s biggest Festival of Creativity – 2003
Board member since 1999 and President of egta EGTA (European Group of Television Advertising) 2011 – 2016, Actual Honorary President
Board Member VENICE TV AWARD
„It is always exciting and inspirational to see excellent programmes from around the world, and I thought the selection was exceptional in the breadth of content and context.
As a broadcaster and content producer, we truly appreciate holding these awards, celebrating television especially.“
Yuko Hashizaki
International Relations
Kansai TV
Japan
