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RX France announced the nominations and host for the 6th MIPCOM Cannes Diversify TV Awards. A record 190 submissions were received this year from 27 countries, but just only 10 winners will be awarded in a ceremony hosted by international anchor and diversity advocate Femi Oke that will be held on Wednesday 19 October 2022 in Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium.
Lucy Smith, Director of MIPCOM Cannes and MIPjunior said: “Our approach with DiversifyTV and the awards has been to elevate those already making an impact to inspire our industry internationally. If nominated, that impact has been recognised not only by peers but by specialists and advocacy groups in the diversity and inclusion area, an extraordinary and meaningful accolade that also stands as an example of what’s possible in TV. I wish all nominees the very best of luck for what will be an inspirational event.”
NOMINATIONS
REPRESENTATION OF RACE AND ETHNICITY - SCRIPTED
"Bangla - The Series" (RAI FICTION) distributed by Fandango; "Che Peruvian" ("Che Peruano") (Personal Argentina, Flixxo) distributed by Flixxo and "Pour toi Flora" (Radio-Canada) represented by Attraction Distribution.
REPRESENTATION OF RACE AND ETHNICITY – NON-SCRIPTED
"Our African Roots" (SBS Australia), distributor: Abacus Media Rights; "Race Around Britain" (YouTube Originals) distributor YouTube Originals; and "Unheard" (Amazon Prime Video), distributor LADbible Group.
REPRESENTATION OF LGBTQIA+ - SCRIPTED
"Heartstopper" (Netflix), distributor: Netflix; "(S)he" (TF1) distributor Newen Connect; "Sort Of" (CBC/HBO Max), distributor: Abacus Media Rights, Sphere Media Distribution.
REPRESENTATION OF LGBTQIA+ - NON-SCRIPTED
"Freddie Mercury: The Final Act" (BBC Two) distributor BBC Studios; "LA (A Queer History)" (PBS) distributor PBS, A+E; and "Queens To The Rescu" (ATRESplayer PREMIUM) distributor Atresmedia Televisión.
REPRESENTATION OF DISABILITY - SCRIPTED
"Audrey's Back" (Quebecor/Club Illico) distributor Beta Film; "Dodger" (CBBC and BBC iPlayer) distributor NBCUniversal Global Distribution, and "Exceptional" (Kan 11), distributor Armoza Formats.
REPRESENTATION OF DISABILITY – NON-SCRIPTED
"Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism" (BBC One), distributor Keshet International; "Speechless" (RTÉ), distributor RTÉ: and "We Don't Play Dolly" (Mediacorp Singapore), distributor Mediacorp.
REPRESENTATION OF DIVERSITY IN KIDS PROGRAMMING - PRE-SCHOOL
"CBeebies Presentation" (CBeebies and BBC iPlayer), distributor BBC; "Lili & Lola" (Oznoz), distributor Big Bad Boo Studios; and "Proud To Be Me" (CBC) distributor CBC.
REPRESENTATION OF DIVERSITY IN KIDS PROGRAMMING - OLDER CHILDREN
"First Day" (Hulu, ABC ME), distributor Australian Children's Television Foundation; "Jamie Johnson Series 6 - Episode 8 - 'The Right Thing'" (BBC), distributor BBC Studios, and "Onyx Family Dinner" (YouTube Originals), distributor: YouTube Originals.
PREMIO MIP CANCUN
"Because Victoria" (Amazon Prime Video), distributor VIS; "Che Peruvian" and "Grandes Mujeres Latinoamericanas" (YouTube/BILLIKEN), distributor Billiken.
