Jon Chu to Receive Pioneer Prize at International Digital Emmys

NEW YORK: Jon M. Chu, the creator and director of the web series The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (The LXD), has been selected as the recipient of the Pioneer Prize at the International Digital Emmy Awards, taking place April 4 at MIPTV.

The American film director and screenwriter is best known for directing the dance movie franchise Step Up, and most recently the 3D documentary Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. He is also behind the web series The LXD, which chronicles the journey of seemingly ordinary people who discovery they have extraordinary powers and must choose their place in an epic conflict between good and evil.

In addition to the Pioneer Prize, The International Academy will present three International Digital Emmy Awards for Digital Program: Children & Young People, Digital Program: Fiction and Digital Program: Non-Fiction.

“Jon M. Chu is one of the most up and coming directing talents of our time and we look forward to honoring him for his innovative contributions to the field of digital entertainment with our Pioneer Prize,” said Bruce Paisner, the president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.