The Academy exists to discover the best and most innovative uses of real-time media.

Comprised of leaders in technology, journalism, business and culture, the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences plays a vital role in choosing the winners of the Shorty Awards, honoring the best content producers in social media.

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The Real-Time Academy Comedy Jury focuses on judging the #Comedian, #FakeAccount, #NonHuman, and #WebShow Shorty Awards.

Kevin Bleyer
Writer, The Daily Show

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Louis Faranda
General Manager/Talent Producer at Caroline's on Broadway

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JoAnn Grigioni
Vice President, Talent for Comedy Central

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Caroline Hirsch
Owner of Caroline's on Broadway

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Jay Katsir
Writer, The Colbert Report

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Lewis Kay
Executive COO/Executive Vice President, Entertainment, PMK*BNC

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Aasif Mandvi
Correspondent, The Daily Show

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Adam Pally
Actor & Comedian, ABC's Happy Endings

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Paul Scheer
Actor and Comedian

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Adam Scott
Actor & Comedian, NBC's Parks & Recreation

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Marlon Wayans
Comedian and Actor

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Additional Academy members will be announced shortly.

Contact us: hello@rtacademy.org