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Inspiring the future of television – one dream, one story, one Emmy winner at a time.
🎬 The Television Academy Foundation inspires tomorrow’s Emmy winners today. We’re shaping the future of television by leading important industry conversations through thought-provoking panels, hands-on internships, and real opportunities for the next wave of professionals to grow. 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 Media Educators Conference brings 100+ college educators from across the country to Los Angeles for a multi-day immersive event that provides invaluable information on how professors can connect the classroom with the television industry. 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. Access: Behind the Screens is the Television Academy Foundation's free master class offering behind-the-scenes access to the television industry.
10/08/2026
ONE WEEK LEFT to submit to the 46th College Television Awards! 🌟
Students nationwide can enter their projects across nine categories celebrating the next generation of television storytellers. Nominees are invited to Los Angeles for three days of professional development and networking opportunities. All winning projects receive a cash prize!
🎬 Submit now at the link in bio.
📅 Applications close October 15!
10/08/2026
🎬 Calling all High School Juniors & Seniors!
The Television Academy Foundation’s first pilot Production Assistant Training Program is your chance to go behind the scenes!
Over 10 weeks, explore TV production careers, build real-world skills, meet industry professionals, and visit production facilities. ✨A FREE program. Real-world experience. Industry connections.
Ready to see what it really takes to make television?
📅 The program begins Oct. 12!
🔗 Link in our bio to register today.
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10/08/2026
DAF Day is here! Your generosity can help the next generation take their first step into the television industry.🎥
If you have a Donor-Advised Fund, your contribution today can help the Television Academy Foundation provide paid internships, educational programs and career-building opportunities to emerging storytellers across the country. And if you don’t have a DAF: Don’t worry! You don’t need one to make an impact today.
🌟 Donate at the link in bio.
That’s a wrap on the 26th Emmys Golf Classic! ⛳️
From the first tee to the final putt, it was a day filled with friendly competition, great company and plenty of fun—all for a meaningful cause.
Thanks to the generosity of our incredible community, we raised more than $335,000 to help support the Television Academy Foundation and the next generation of television storytellers.
A heartfelt thank you to our partners, sponsors, players and everyone who helped make this unforgettable day possible. Your support helps open doors and create opportunities for future television professionals.
Until we tee it up again!🏌️
What does it really take to bring an unscripted LIVE competition show like America's Got Talent - AGT to life? 🎥
Join Karson Case, a Foundation alum and Bob Bennett Future Leader, as they get a behind-the-scenes look at post-production on America’s Got Talent, shadowing Supervising Producer Sue Moyer and seeing how hours of footage, performances and stories come together for the finale. ️🌟
Thanks to AGT for giving Karson the opportunity to see it all come together!
10/07/2026
A big thank you to FIJI Water for keeping our golfers refreshed, hydrated and cool throughout the 2026 Emmys Golf Classic! 💧⛳️
Your generous support helped make this unforgettable day possible as we came together to celebrate and support the Television Academy Foundation’s mission to empower the next generation of television professionals.
10/06/2026
🔴 LIVE NOW! Did you know the College Television Awards have a News category?
Calling all student storytellers! Submit your best news work for a chance to be selected as a nominee and come to Los Angeles for an unforgettable three-day experience featuring industry connections, behind-the-scenes opportunities, learning sessions and the College Television Awards ceremony. 📰🎥
🗓️ Apply by October 15!
🔗 Link in bio.
10/05/2026
Last chance to register for the 2026 Media Educators Conference!
Join educators from across the country for three days of panels, seminars and conversations designed to bring fresh industry insights into the classroom.
📕 Register NOW and join us October 21st-23rd.
🔗 Link in bio.
10/02/2026
⛳ The 2026 Emmys Golf Classic Auction is here!
With bids starting at $50, score exclusive items, unforgettable experiences, and luxury getaways that support a great cause. Every bid supports the Television Academy Foundation’s programs.
🔗 Link in bio to place your bid.
⏰ Don’t wait! Bidding ends October 6!
Talent isn’t something you either have or you don’t, it’s something you build.
David Harbour leans on advice he heard from Steve Martin: study, practice, develop your focus and your taste, and become great at the work itself. The rest, including the doors that open because of it, tends to follow.
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