 In all, 38 finalists were selected from 15 countries who competed in the awards in 9 categories.Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and the UK were the finalists of the 40th International Emmy, who received 1,100 entries, analyzed by jurors of 67 countries.In celebration of the International Emmys 40th anniversary, the International Academy paid tribute to Alan Alda and Norman Lear with Special Founders Awards.