The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival came to a close during a vibrant Ceremony hosted by Ricky Whittle and Shy’m in the Salle des Princes at the Grimaldi Forum. The event was held in the presence of TT.SS.HH the Prince and Princess of Monaco, who honoured the winners and presented several major awards in front of an audience of television professionals, institutional partners, media representatives and fans from around the world.
In his speech, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco stated: “We have welcomed many of the world’s foremost creative talent along with prominent industry executives. They have joined us in Monaco to celebrate the very best of the fiction and news productions. Over the past few days, we have enjoyed the opportunity to discover an inspirational line-up of scripted and factual programming from around the world. I am pleased that our prestigious Golden Nymph Awards continue to flourish year on year and I would like to extend my congratulations to all the winners. It was a pleasure to honor a talented actress, Ms Robin Wright with the Crystal Nymph, in recognition of an outstanding and inspiring career.”
Eighteen programmes from twelve countries were selected for the official competition. Among them were four world premieres, seven international premieres and two French premieres, reflecting the diversity and richness of contemporary television storytelling. After careful deliberation, the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards were presented this evening.
The Prince Rainier III Special Prize was awarded to "Rewilding Sharks," a co-production by CNA and Kraken Films, praised for its compelling narrative and strong commitment to environmental preservation. The Amade Prize was awarded to "Children in the Fire" (Ukraine / USA). The Monaco Red Cross Prize went to "L’Ange de Boutcha" (France).
One of the highlights of this year’s edition was the presentation of the Crystal Nymph to Robin Wright, celebrating her remarkable career. From "The Princess Bride" to "House of Cards," and through her work as a committed producer and director, Robin Wright has become a leading figure in the global audiovisual landscape. This prestigious distinction was presented to her by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
This year, a special honorary Digital Award was created to recognize Squeezie for his pioneering work and creativity in digital-native content. Although he was unable to attend in person, a video was shown during the ceremony in which he addressed the audience. This out-of-competition distinction also serves as a preview of the official launch of the Digital Award in 2026, which will spotlight the best original digital formats.
Laurent Puons, CEO of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, said: “This 2025 edition once again showcases the Festival’s unique ability to blend artistic excellence, public engagement and innovation. I would like to thank all our partners, our teams, and the talents who helped make this edition truly exceptional. Honouring Squeezie with a Digital Award and welcoming Robin Wright perfectly reflects the diversity and richness of the voices we aim to spotlight.”
Throughout the Festival, attendees enjoyed 11 screenings and took part in 30 public events, including autograph sessions, Behind the Scenes panels, masterclasses and exclusive encounters with the teams behind iconic series.
The Business Content programme welcomed high-level speakers for thought-provoking discussions on key industry issues such as streaming, artificial intelligence, marketing, innovation, diversity and international co-production — providing valuable insight into the evolving media landscape. Additionally, the Festival was pleased to host the 1st 'Tell Me A Story' Pitch Contest, in collaboration with 1895 films and welcomed seven young filmmaker finalists to pitch their original and factual creations in front of an international judging panel, as part of the Business Content, with Beau Shugarts from Bryant University for his project “30 Days Offline”, announced as the winner.
Cécile Menoni, Executive Director of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, concluded: “This 64th edition confirmed the public’s growing enthusiasm and the industry’s renewed trust in our event. With a wide range of programmes, numerous open-access highlights, and fruitful exchanges between talents, decision-makers and the media, this year fully embodied our ambition: to make the Festival a not-to-be-missed event for the entire audiovisual ecosystem. I warmly invite everyone to join us in 2026 to celebrate the 65th edition together.”
