New York Festivals Names 2027 Grand Jury
The 70th-anniversary TV & Film Awards jury includes more than 100 industry professionals from over 25 countries.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Television
The New York Festivals TV & Film Awards announced its 2027 Grand Jury, comprising more than 100 industry professionals from over 25 countries across filmmaking, journalism, television production, screenwriting, and creative leadership. Entries from September 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, are being judged online.
Why it matters
The jury makes up an international panel that will evaluate television and film work for storytelling, creative execution, and innovation during the festival's 70th anniversary year. Its members include representatives from major broadcasters and studios across several continents.
The jury totals more than 100 members from over 25 countries, and the eligibility window runs from September 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. The number of entries expected and the number of winners to be chosen were not disclosed.
The players
New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
An international television and film awards competition marking its 70th anniversary, which assembles an annual grand jury to judge submitted work.
BBC
The British public broadcaster, one of the world's oldest and most widely recognized media organizations, with a jury representative on the 2027 panel.
Disney
The American entertainment conglomerate known for its film, television, and streaming operations, with a representative on the 2027 jury.
The details
Jury members include professionals from BBC, Al Jazeera Media Network, Radio-Canada, NBCUniversal Telemundo, Fuji Television, and Disney, with Reshma Ghost, founder of Blue Petal Films, representing India. Entries are evaluated online, and winning work will be featured in the TV & Film Awards Winners Gallery.
Timeline
September 1, 2025: Eligibility period for entries begins.
December 31, 2026: Eligibility period ends and entry submission deadline.
May 20, 2027: Winners are announced at the Storytellers Gala.
Industry Dynamics
The 2027 jury extends the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards' seven-decade record of drawing international judges, and its selection of panelists from broadcasters spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Japan reflects the global reach of television production. The announcement sits within a wider pattern of international awards competitions expanding their panels to recognize work across multiple markets.
Producers and creative teams working on television and film released between September 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, can submit their work for judging through the festival's online process. Winning entries will be showcased in the TV & Film Awards Winners Gallery, giving audiences another route to discover the recognized work.
The takeaway
Creators with eligible work from the September 2025 to December 2026 window should note the December 31, 2026 submission deadline, while audiences can track the May 20, 2027 winners announcement to discover recognized storytelling.
What happens next
The entry submission deadline is December 31, 2026, and winners will be announced at the Storytellers Gala on May 20, 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bestmediaifo.
