Unveiling the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Award Winners!
Celebrating Excellence in TV Innovation
The Television Academy proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards, set to take place on October 14. This prestigious event honors those groundbreaking innovations that have forever transformed how we watch and experience television, as celebrated by Cris Abrego, chairperson of the Television Academy.
Recognizing Lifetime Contributions and Corporate Impact
This year, Mark Schubin is being honored with the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award for his substantial impact on TV technology since 1967. Additionally, BBC Research & Development is receiving the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award for shaping the way we experience television. From FM radio to UHDTV, the BBC’s contributions are pivotal.
Trailblazers Behind the Scenes
Among other notable recipients, George Dochev and Peter Thompson are applauded for their development of LucidLink, a cloud-native storage collaboration platform revolutionizing media workflows worldwide. Ian Sampson has also garnered attention for Hush Pro, an AI-powered tool enhancing dialogue audio with unprecedented clarity.
Innovative Technologies Leading the Charge
Fraunhofer IIS and intoPIX’s creation of JPEG XS stands out as a breakthrough in high-quality image transmission. The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, alongside others, introduced the ST 2110 Suite of Standards, advancing flexibility and scalability in media environments.
Pioneering Motion Bases and Safety Innovations
The NACMO series of motion bases sets new standards in cinematic production, while Jayson Dumenigo’s Play’n with Fire Hydrogels offers unmatched fire stunt safety. These innovations redefine what is possible in creating realistic on-screen experiences.
Revolution in Camera Movement and Remote Broadcasting
The AGITO Dolly System, developed by Rob Drewett and Andy Nancollis, and Zoom for Broadcast by Andy Carluccio and team, pave the way for enhanced creative possibilities in camera movement and remote broadcasting integration, adjusting the traditional methods to modern needs seamlessly.
Legacy and Future in Visual Effects
Boris FX Continuum remains a staple in post-production, providing advanced tools and cutting-edge effects that continue to shape the visual landscape of television.
For more details on the groundbreaking achievements celebrated at this event, please visit the official page of the Emmy Awards. According to Television Academy, this year’s awards spotlight pivotal advancements paving the way for future innovations in the television landscape.
