The award organizers have announced that all submissions funded by the Russian government for this year's Emmys have been disqualified.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) took to Twitter to state that is "appalled" by the conflict in Ukraine and could not "in good conscience" do business with any entity funded by Russia.
Chairman Terry O'Reilly said in a strongly worded statement :
"In light of this globally-condemned military campaign and the appropriate economic sanctions subsequently enacted in response, NATAS has determined that we cannot in good conscience do business with any entity associated with or funded by the government of Russia, including RT and RT America."
"Like countless individuals and organizations worldwide, NATAS has been appalled by Russia's unprecedented and unprovoked attack on the sovereign territory of Ukraine," said chairman Terry O'Reilly.
"As creators who depend on robust freedoms to shed light on stories which elucidate and impact the world around us, our members feel a deep kinship with and concern for the Ukrainian people whose liberties are at risk of being overtaken by these hostile actions."
.@TheEmmys cannot in good conscience do business with any entity associated with or funded by the government of Russia. Any entries currently submitted to our 2022 competitions which fall under this determination have been disqualified. FULL STATEMENT: pic.twitter.com/1B4th2PKGB
— The Emmys (@TheEmmys) March 3, 2022
The 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 18, at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
