NCIS: SYDNEY & RFDS RECOGNISED WITH BRONZE TOWERS AT THE NEW YORK FESTIVALS TV & FILM AWARDS

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA – FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026 – The third seasons of both NCIS: Sydney and RFDS have both been recognised with Bronze Towers at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards in the Entertainment Program – Drama category.

Endemol Shine Australia’s Director of Scripted Content, Sara Richardson said: “To see the third seasons of both of these dramas recognised at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards is an enormous honour and a celebration of everyone who makes them.

“They are fine examples of Australian storytelling at its best,” she continued.

 NCIS: Sydney is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) for CBS Studios and Paramount Australia. With the fourth season currently in production, NCIS: Sydney continues to showcase Australian talent and locations on a global stage, as part of the internationally renowned NCIS franchise.  The first three seasons can currently be seen on Paramount+, with international rights managed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The third season of RFDS is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) in association with the Seven Network, with major production investment from Screen Australia, Seven Network, South Australian Film Corporation and post digital and visual effects supported by Screen NSW. Banijay Rights manages international distribution for RFDS outside of Australia. 

About Endemol Shine Australia 

Endemol Shine Australia (ESA), a Banijay Entertainment company, is a leader in world-class television creation and distribution, producing some of Australia’s most popular programs. With a unique creative approach in supercharging and supersizing formats into global hits, credits include: MasterChef Australia, Married at First Sight, Australian Survivor, Big Brother, LEGO Masters, Gogglebox Australia, Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, Portrait Artist of the Year and Race Around the World. Game shows: Tipping Point and Deal or No Deal, as well as acclaimed dramas including the 2024 TV Week Logie Award winning RFDS, NCIS: Sydney, Bali 2002, Offspring, Sisters, Peter Allen: Not The Boy Next Door and INXS: Never Tear Us Apart. A multi-award-winning production powerhouse, ESA has secured awards from the International Emmys, TV Week Logie Awards, AACTA Awards, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, Content Innovation Awards, Realscreen Awards, Venice TV Awards, Asian Television Awards, and SPA Awards.