Winners have been announced by RX France. The awards celebrate diversity and inclusion in international television and entertainment programs. There were a record 190 submissions from 27 countries, and a total of 10 winners were awarded in a ceremony held at the 38th International Co-Production & Entertainment Content Market. The winners were chosen by a Final Round Jury made up of leading advocacy organizations and specialized publications that campaign for equality and inclusion. The awards are organized in collaboration with founding partner DiversifyTV, and in association with founding Presenting Partner A+E Networks, Presenting Partner Netflix, and returning Awards Partners Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund and All3Media International and D.I.M.E.S.
The winners are…
Representation of Race and Ethnicity - Scripted
Pour toi Flora
Original Broadcaster: Radio-Canada
Distributor: Attraction Distribution
Produced by: Nish Media
Representation of Race and Ethnicity – Non-Scripted
Our African Roots
Original Broadcaster: SBS Australia
Distributor: Abacus Media Rights
Produced by: Chemical Media
Representation of LGBTQIA+ - Scripted
Sort Of
Original Broadcaster: CBC/HBO Max
Distributor: Abacus Media Rights, Sphere Media Distribution
Produced by: Sphere Media Toronto (Formerly Sienna Films)
Representation of LGBTQIA+ - Non-Scripted
LA (A Queer History)
Original Broadcaster: PBS
Distributor: PBS, A+E
Produced by: L.A. Queer History Inc x 4Mat Factory
Representation of Disability - Scripted
Exceptional
Original Broadcaster: Kan 11
Distributor: Armoza Formats
Produced by: Eight Productions
Representation of Disability – Non-Scripted
Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism
Original Broadcaster: BBC One
Distributor: Keshet International
Produced by: Flicker Productions
Representation of Diversity in Kids Programming - Pre-school
Proud To Be Me
Original Broadcaster: CBC
Distributor: CBC
Produced by: CBC
Representation of Diversity in Kids Programming - Older Children
Jamie Johnson Series 6 - Episode 8 - 'The Right Thing'
Original Broadcaster: BBC
Distributor: BBC Studios
Produced by: Short Form Film
Premio MIPCANCUN (New for 2022 in partnership with MIP Cancun)
Because Victoria
Original Broadcaster: Amazon Prime Video
Distributor: VIS
Produced by: VIS, Oficina Burman
The new Behind The Scenes Impact Award was presented to FWD-Doc an international collective of filmmakers with disabilities who advocate to increase the visibility of, support for, and direct access to opportunities, network and employment for D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse filmmakers.
Lucy Smith, Director of MIPCOM CANNES and MIPJUNIOR said: “All the winners today have been recognised not only by their 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.”