South African Animation Makes History at the 2024 International Emmy Awards
The heartwarming story of Tabby McTat has made history by winning the Best Children’s: Animation award at the 2024 International Emmy Awards. The South African animated film, directed by Cape Town talents Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour, is based on the beloved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The story follows the friendship between a music-loving cat and a street musician named Fred, who form a dynamic duo in the streets of London.
The film features the voices of famous actors such as Rob Brydon, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísú, and Jodie Whittaker.
Strong Competitors
The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes won the prestigious International Emmy Award in the Non-Scripted Entertainment category. The show triumphed over strong contenders including Die Brug from South Africa, Me Caigo De Risa from Mexico, and The Summit from Australia.
Other notable winners at the International Emmy Awards included the French drama Drops of God, which won Best Drama Series, and the German comedy División Palermo, which claimed the Best Comedy Series award.
This year’s International Emmy Awards celebrated the best in global television, showcasing the diversity and creativity of the international TV industry.
