The Academy of Television and Audiovisual Arts and Sciences (Spanish: ) is a Spanish
non-profit organization
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created in 1997 to bring together audiovisual professionals and companies with the aim of defending the quality, independence and autonomy of the
television industry in the country. The academy presents annually the
Iris Awards
The NATPE Iris Awards are an honor for local television programming excellence presented annually in the United States by the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE). The awards were introduced in 1968 and were initially tit ...
to recognize excellence in Spanish television production.
History
The Academy of Sciences and Television Arts of Spain () was a project launched at the end of 1996 by a group of television professionals led by
Jesús Hermida. On 28 January 1997, the founding act was signed and, after several months of work by the different commissions, on 30 October 1997, the constituent General Assembly was held.
Iris Awards
Since 1998, the academy has awarded its awards with the purpose of distinguishing and rewarding the most outstanding audiovisual professionals and programs in Spain. First known as the ATV Awards (), they are known as the Iris Awards () since 2011.
Presidents
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Jesús Hermida (1997–1998)
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Antonio Mercero (1998–2000)
* Ignacio Salas (2000–2006)
* Manuel Campo Vidal (2006–2018)
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María Casado (since 2018)
References
External links
Official page
{{Authority control
Organizations established in 1997
1997 establishments in Spain
Television organizations