The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and JCS International announced that they are joining forces for the creation of a new initiative- The JCS International Young Creatives Award – designed to discover, recognise and foster young talent from around the world while creating a global conversation around peace.
The new competition which is open to entrants between the ages of 18 and 30, will have a different peace-based theme every year. Entrants must submit a one minute video on the theme of the year. The theme for 2017 is “Women Peacemakers.’
“We thank JCS International for their commitment to help discover young talent from around the world and look forward to adding this new initiative to the International Academy’s important work.’ said Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
“I have spent much of my professional life championing the cause of peace, supporting the arts, and working to empower the next generation,’ said Michal Grayesky, president of JCS International. “I am delighted that JCS International as a media group is partnering with the Academy to create this first-of-its-kind award to celebrate enterprising young artists who share our commitment to peace and I look forward to an ongoing partnership. And I am particularly proud that this year’s theme focuses on female empowerment and peace, two values I live by.’
Three winners will receive the JCS International Young Creative Award every year at the International Emmy® World Television Festival Nominee Medal Ceremony, in New York, alongside the International Emmy® Award Nominees.
JCS International and the International Academy made a live announcement for the launch of this new competition at the International Emmy® World Television Festival’s Opening Cocktail, held on Friday, 18 November, at the United Nations Delegates Lounge, in association with United Nations Women for Peace. The Festival’s Opening Cocktail is attended yearly by the International Emmy® Award Nominees, Academy Members, Jurors and their industry guests who fly in from over 50 countries to attend the International Emmy® Awards Gala.
Rules and regulations for the JCS International Young Creatives Award will be posted on the Academy’s website in February 2017. The competition opens in June, 2017.
