The 44th International Emmy Awards took place on November 21, 2016, in New York City and was hosted by actor Alan Cumming.

The award ceremony, presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS), honors all TV programming produced and originally aired outside the United States.

[1] Nominations for the 44th International Emmy Awards were announced on September 26, 2016, by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS).

Nominees come from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States.

Shonda Rhimes received the Founders Award, and Maria Rørbye Rønn of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation received the Directorate Award.