Television Academy Foundation

Preserving and celebrating the history of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. The Television Academy Foundation shapes the art of creating television by engaging and educating the next generation of television professionals. Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Foundation has nurtured thousands of talented students, providing essential resources that help them discover their voices, refine their skills and forge rewarding careers in every sector of the television industry. Foundation alumni include prominent writers, producers, documentarians, creative executives, network presidents and more. The Foundation prepares leaders and storytellers through our preeminent programs: Our Internship Program annually provides 50 students from across the nation with hands-on work experience, mentorships, and opportunities for accelerated career development in more than 30 categories. The Faculty Seminar reaches into classrooms nationwide, providing media professors with an immersive industry experience to enhance their teaching at home. The College Television Awards recognize and reward excellence in student-produced television from colleges and universities across the country, providing both recognition and professional development opportunities for winners and nominees. The Interviews: An Oral History of Television preserves the history of television through oral histories and provides an invaluable research platform to students, professionals, teachers, and the public at large. The Power of TV inspires both industry professionals and the public with panel discussions that celebrate the power of television to inspire social change.

Website

https://www.TelevisionAcademy.com/foundation

External link for Television Academy Foundation

Industry

Entertainment

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

North Hollywood, CA

Type

Educational