Short rhese, TV legends behind programs such as “Bridgerton”, “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy” will be the first recipient of Edinburgh Fellowship. The honor will be awarded to Rhimes, which will also be the event’s guest, this year during the 50th anniversary of the Edinburgh TV festival.
It recently launched Edinburgh Fellowship honors individuals whose work has had significant cultural and creative impact in the television world. Specifically, it honors those who have affected television on an international scale and as an art form. In addition to being honored with Edinburgh Fellowship this year, Rhimes will participate in one in conversation events where she will discuss her 30-year career and reflect on where she believes the industry is going. The entire lineup for the festival will be announced in mid -July.
This year, the festival celebrates an incredible 50-year agenda-instructive thought leadership throughout the international television industry. We are pleased to mark this milestone with the creation of the Edinburgh scholarship, which recognizes significant creative and cultural performances on television, and we cannot think of any more suitable to have this inaugural honor than Shonda Rhimes, one of the international industry Woods, creative manager of the TV festival, said in a statement on a statement on a statement. “When we celebrate the rich inheritance over the past 50 years and look at the future, Shonda remains an inspiring figure and guiding light for all of us.”
Rhimes made history by becoming the first woman to create three TV drama – “Gray’s Anatomy”, “Private Practice” and “Scandal” – which made it past 100 episodes. The award-winning TV creator, producer and author is also CEO of the global media company Shondaland, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
In addition, Rhimes stands behind “Bridgerton”, which is shown twice on Netflix’s best 10 most popular English-language series of all time for seasons 1 and 3. She has also been included in the time 100 list of most influential people three times, was appointed a commander for the British empire because of her work when it comes to relationships between us and UK and UK When it comes to its non -profit work, Rhimes earns the boards of the American Film Institute, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Dartmouth College, Lincoln Center and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
2025 Edinburgh TV festival will take place August 19 to August 22.
