As a viewer who has had the privilege of witnessing diverse stories from around the world, I must say that this year’s International Emmy Kids Awards has truly outdone itself. The sheer range and depth of the narratives being told, each one shining a light on a different aspect of humanity, is nothing short of inspiring.
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, an enthusiastic group of professionals in the entertainment field convened at the Grand Auditorium in Cannes for the 8th Mipcom Cannes Diversity TV Awards. Lucy Smith, the event’s director, warmly welcomed everyone on stage, describing these awards as “the unique industry honors that advocate and elevate diversity and inclusivity in all its aspects across the global television industry.
Standing beside her, Mark Garner, who leads Global FAST for A&E Networks and is a member of MIP Markets’ Diversity Advisory Board, remarked: “I am honored to be a long-term supporter of these Awards, showcasing their initial, ‘stumbling’ beginnings in a secret cocktail bar in Cannes. Garner emphasized that since then, there has been a significant growth in diverse voices, and their goal is to guide the leaders of tomorrow. ‘When we pledge to amplify genuine voices,’ he said, ‘we hear remarkable voices.’
Once again, the event was in my capable hands, guided by Femi Oke, a media guru and co-founder of the inclusive moderator group “Moderate The Panel,” alongside Adam Pearson – a well-known British actor, radio host, and advocate for people with disabilities. Diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, this talented actor who graced our screens in the critically acclaimed film “A Different Man,” expressed his gratitude: “This TV show is immensely significant, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the visionary creators, driven by an unyielding desire to bring about change for the better. It’s a privilege to be part of this transformative journey.
Standing beside as a fellow host, the dazzling and sparkling French drag queen advocate and entertainer, Nicky Doll (who recently carried the Olympic torch during the Paris Olympics), commented: “It’s a privilege for me to unite people. I sense a harmonious blend of voices when we organize such events. It’s about crafting environments where everyone can shine.
Originating from an enthusiastic crowd, the “Behind the Scenes Impact Award” was bestowed upon Banijay Launch. This initiative functions as a worldwide program that uncovers and strengthens budding female creators, connecting them with Banijay Entertainment’s international team of creative minds. The ultimate goal is to guide these emerging talents in developing innovative format concepts all the way from conception to market sale.
Accepting the award on stage, Endemol Shine North America CEO Sharon Levy stated that this initiative was essential to her team because it provides opportunities for women, assists in generating fresh concepts, and ensures their presence at tables where they are not typically included.
Levy has made it known that the application process for the prestigious Behind the Scenes Impact Award is now underway again.
The Award for the Portrayal of LGBTQIA+ Themes in a Scripted Production was given to BBC’s heartfelt drama about adoption titled “Lost Boys & Fairies,” which was produced by Duck Soup Films. This captivating series chronicles the emotional, fictional tale of Gabriel, a singer at the gay club ‘Neverland’ in Cardiff, his partner Andy, and their journey to adopt. Throughout the story, Gabriel grapples with his intricate past as he embarks on a personal quest to become a father to seven-year-old Jake.
The show, repped by All3Media has been a hot tickets at fiction festivals since year, grabbing the Seriescamp Official Competition Award, Best European Fiction at the Festival de la Fiction de la Rochelle and the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards. Arte France announced it will air the three-part series in 2025.
The British diversity program “White Nanny Black Child,” aired on Channel 5 and recognized with a BAFTA TV award for Specialist Factual in May, received the Representing Race and Ethnicity Award – Non-Scripted at Cannes.
The movie, helmed by Andy Mundy-Catle, follows the narrative of over 70,000 West African kids who lived with white British households informally during the years spanning 1955 to 1995.
In simpler terms, Oke shared with the Mipcom audience that not only was the story she presented relevant to others, but it was personally significant because she herself was a child brought up by a temporary white foster family, having originated from Nigerian parents.
Last autumn, the documentary titled “Doc Hearts and TigeLily,” jointly produced by these entities and supported by BFI Doc Society, made its television debut on Channel 5. The distribution rights for streaming in the United Kingdom and Ireland were then purchased by Netflix from Together Films.
As a movie critic hailing from across the pond, I’m thrilled to share that the heartwarming drama “Three Little Birds,” produced by Tiger Aspect Productions in collaboration with Douglas Road Production, has taken home the Representation of Race and Ethnicity-Scripted Award. This six-part series, broadcast on ITV/Britbox, is a poignant tale about three women who embark on a journey from Jamaica to Britain in the late 1950s, seeking a fresh start in the “mother country.
Ranking second among the victorious nations, Canada – a significant contributor through organizations like Telefilm Canada and the Canada Media Fund – received recognition in two distinct categories.
The production ‘Y a Une étoile’ by Bellefeuille Production for Unis TV was awarded the Representative of LGBTQIA+-Non Scripted Prize. This program revolves around Samuel LeBlanc, a young transgender musician, as he embarks on a musical adventure with his friends, exploring the music of Acadian artist Angèle Arsenault. Film Option International manages distribution.
In the Preschool category, where Canada often shines, the show “Wordsville,” produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment, won the Award for Diversity Representation in Children’s Programming. This literary mystery series was commissioned by TVOKids and PBS Thirteen. The story follows the adventures of 9-year-old friends Gabby and Sly, who are Word Detectives, as they unravel word mysteries in the town of Wordsville that is run by kids.
The critically acclaimed French coming-of-age drama “One of Us” Season 2, focusing on themes of tolerance and inclusivity, won the Representation of Disability – Scripted Award. This successful sequel followed the first season’s triumph on TF1, France’s leading private broadcaster, where it was crowned Best Series at the 202 Festival de la Fiction de la Rochelle. For Season 2, Federation Studios’ Habanita Federation partnered with TF1, Be-FILMS, and RTBF for production.
Standing up to receive the award from Jean-Michel, head of special operations at Federation, during the event at Federation International, expressed his joy by saying: “I’m thrilled! This show is phenomenal, so authentic, and it’s been a wonderful journey for me to watch this incredible story unfold. The experienced business leader commended TF1 for airing this program during primetime hours. He mentioned that such an accomplishment would have seemed unattainable in the past.
In recognition of its commitment to diversity and inclusivity, Norway won the Representative Disability-Non Scripted Award with “Gigantene” (translated as “The Giants”). This six-part documentary series, produced by Teddy TV for NRK, was directed by Anders Haavie. The series follows Norway’s first national football team composed of little people. Over the course of a year, as they train and compete in the World Dwarf Games for the first time, we gain an intimate and genuine insight into their lives and the obstacles they overcome.
In another context, the unique Aboriginal Australian community was honored through the moving family film “Windcatcher,” which received the award for Best Representation of Diversity in Programming for Older Children.
In this story directed by Tanith Glynn-Maloney, Percy Boy Collins (10) and his friends find themselves in an exciting adventure as they cleverly outwit a group of bullies to win their school’s athletics carnival. As a result, they become the heroes of their own epic tale. This movie, jointly produced by Unless Pictures and Every Cloud Productions, was the pioneering original co-commission between the streaming platform Stan and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF).
Other key supporters of the event were Webedia and All3Media International.
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