International Emmy Awards: Semi-Final Judging in Berlin

Invited by Ziegler Film, we attended this year's Cocktail Prolongé at Schlosshotel Berlin, the Semi-Final Round of Judging for the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

[k]eine produktion at the Cocktail Prolongé, Schlosshotel Berlin July 13, 2026 Industry

I. Invited by Ziegler Film

At this year’s Cocktail Prolongé in Berlin, we were guests at Schlosshotel Berlin for the Semi-Final Round of Judging of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which awards the International Emmy Awards each year. We were invited by Ziegler Film. Thank you for that.

Group of guests just before entering Schlosshotel Berlin — Just before the doors opened

II. A day with the jury

During the day, the jury reviewed films from the selected categories and the regions assigned to them. A wide range of productions from very different countries, judged side by side. At the end of the day, every juror cast their vote.

III. Regina Ziegler and Klaus Graf open the evening

After the jury work, Regina Ziegler and Klaus Graf opened the evening with a speech. They spoke about the past year and gave an outlook that made us look forward to what’s next.

Illuminated „Ziegler“ lettering in the garden of Schlosshotel Berlin at dusk — In the garden of Schlosshotel Berlin

IV. Good company at Schlosshotel Berlin

The rest of the evening belonged to the company. Plenty of good conversations, a few friendly reunions, all set against the backdrop of the Schlosshotel. Exactly the mix that makes an evening like this one memorable.

Two guests in the garden of Schlosshotel Berlin — Guests in the garden of Schlosshotel Berlin

Two laughing guests in the garden of Schlosshotel Berlin — Good company

Thank you to Ziegler Film for this evening, to Regina Ziegler, Klaus Graf and Graf Film, to Markus Olpp, to JWC, to Bentley Berlin Official, to Spielbank Berlin, to Medias Reiseservice and to Gebrüder Wagner.