The Televisions Academy announces the 2022 Iris Awards winners, a milestone that highlights the most notable performances and programs across Spain’s audiovisual landscape. The list showcases a diverse array of projects that earned recognition for their creativity, technical skill, and cultural impact, spanning streaming platforms, traditional channels, and new media ecosystems. This recognition reflects how contemporary Spanish television and digital content makers push storytelling boundaries while inviting audiences to engage with important social themes.
The committee responsible for the Iris Jury Awards in 2022 selected a number of outstanding works, underscoring the value of high quality direction, production, and narrative craft. The winners represent an assortment of formats, from documentary series to contemporary drama, each contributing to the cultural conversation with distinctive voices and ambitious project scopes. The process emphasizes rigorous evaluation of visual quality, pacing, and the ability to provoke thoughtful public discussion about relevant topics.
In the realm of editing direction, the jury honored a team for its work on a Netflix project that centers on a core human right and stimulates a necessary public conversation about privacy. The award recognizes the precision of the editing team, the rhythm of the storytelling, and the ethical resonance achieved through careful craft in producing intimate, sensitive material.
Special Iris Jury Awards were given to a Netflix series for its visual artistry, narrative momentum, and comprehensive analytical depth. The recognition also went to a Canal Sur collaboration that has fostered a long running influence in digital culture, innovation, and broad public involvement in television. These elements together illustrate how the industry values both artistic merit and civic engagement in media.
The Rafa Nadal Academy project, distributed via Prime Video and Movistar Plus, received acknowledgment for its meticulous portrayal of young athletes pursuing their aspirations. The program was recognized for combining documentary storytelling with a thoughtful portrayal of discipline, community support, and the day to day realities behind success. Alongside this, a Telemadrid program celebrated a 25 year career dedicated to helping audiences better understand cinema, while maintaining a vibrant passion for the art form across generations.
This year’s Iris Awards also honored Canal Sur programs for their contributions to the broader Spanish audiovisual sector. One project was celebrated for transforming its management and production approach, becoming a daytime television leader with the highest share of hours in the contemporary Spanish audiovisual scene. Another program chronicled the journey of eight Andalusian teenagers on an expedition, highlighting resilience, curiosity, and the documentary language that captures authentic moments of growth and discovery.