| Abbreviation | IPA |
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| Formation | 1996 (1996) |
| Type | Professional entertainment media association |
| Purpose | Honor artistic excellence in the areas of motion pictures, television, radio and new media |
| Headquarters | Beverly Hills, California,United States |
President | Mirjana Van Blaricom |
| Website | pressacademy |
TheInternational Press Academy (IPA) is an American association of professional entertainment journalists, representing both domestic and foreign markets in print, television, radio, cable andnew media outlets.[1] Its members have annually been giving what are now known as theSatellite Awards since January 1997.
All full-time entertainment journalists are eligible to join; membership is open to journalists listed in theMPAA directory and to those working journalists who submit at least six entertainment-related clips to be considered by the board.[2]
The academy was founded in 1996 by Mirjana Van Blaricom.[3]
The IPA annually recognizes achievements in the fields of cinema, television and new media through theSatellite Awards (originally known as the Golden Satellite Awards).[4][5]
Special achievement awards presented by the IPA include theMary Pickford Award (for outstanding contribution to theentertainment industry), theAuteur Award (to honor filmmakers whose vision and artistic control are reflected in their films), and theNikola Tesla Award (in recognition of visionary achievements in filmmaking technology).
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