New York Festivals® International Television & Film Awards, now in its 55th year of honoring the World's Best TV Programs & Films™, announced the finalists for the 2012 competition. The Grand Jury, comprised of award-winning television and film industry experts, determined the shortlist from entries submitted from 40 countries worldwide. Trophies will be presented at the 2012 Television & Film Awards Ceremony on April 17th at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 14th - 19th.
Rose Anderson, Executive Director of NYF Television & Film Awards, had this to say about this year's entries: "The wide variety, depth, and scope of the programming created by this year's Finalists are proof that excellence knows no boundaries. Increasingly, as our world becomes more connected, it is no surprise that imaginative and innovative programming across all platforms engages a world-wide audience."
Finalists proceed to a second round of judging to determine the Grand Trophy Award recipients, as well as winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals.