All projects created by Russians or in cooperation with them are excluded from the program.
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The Emmy International Television Award, which is presented to the best television programs created and broadcast outside the United States, has refused to consider projects from Russia, Interfax reports. This is due to the war unleashed in Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Thus, programs created by Russian companies or together with them, as well as those created for Russian channels or streaming platforms were excluded from the competition program.
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“In support of Ukraine, the executive committee of the International Academy has decided to exclude all programs from Russia from the International Emmy Awards this year,” – said in a statement the organizers of the award.
The organization also clarified that contacts with Russian filmmakers and companies had been suspended earlier.
Prior to that, the International Federation of Film Producers' Associations suspended the accreditation of the Moscow International Film Festival and the Message to Man International Film Festival. In addition, the Cannes, Berlin and Venice Film Festivals refused to accept delegations from Russia.
It will be recalled that on the night of March 28, the Oscar ceremony took place. The organizers declared a minute of silence in solidarity with Ukraine . Leaders and nominees of the award also spoke in support of our country.
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