'Inside Our Autistic Minds,' 'Phoenix Rise,' 'Nights in Tefía,' 'About Antoine,' and 'The Swap' lead the charge for inclusion
A celebration of diversity and inclusion took center stage at this year’s MIPCOM Cannes, as the winners of the 7th MIPCOM Cannes Diversify TV Awards were announced, spotlight trailblazing programming that promotes and reflects underrepresented voices.
This year’s competition saw entries from 27 countries, with 8 exceptional winners rising from a pool of 24 nominees. Hosted by international journalist and anchor Femi Oke, the ceremony was held in the iconic Palais des Festivals, paying tribute to the industry's commitment to inclusion.
Here are the 2023 winners:
Representation of Disability - Non-Scripted
Inside Our Autistic Minds (UK)
Original Broadcaster: BBC Two
Distributor: BBC Studios
Production Company: BBC Studios
Representation of Disability - Scripted
About Antoine (Canada)
Original Broadcaster: Club illico, TVA
Distributor: Amuz Distribution
Production Company: ComediHa!
Representation of LGBTQIA+ - Scripted
Nights in Tefía (Spain)
Original Broadcaster: ATRESplayer
Distributor: Buendia Estudios Canarias
Production Companies: Buendia Estudios Canarias with Atresmedia TV
Representation of LGBTQIA+ - Non-Scripted
Lotus Sports Club (Cambodia)
Original Broadcaster: TVK National Television of Cambodia
Distributor: Dutch CORE
Production Company: Document Our History NOW and RoCK
Representation of Race and Ethnicity - Scripted
Little Bird (Canada)
Original Broadcaster: Bell Media and APTN
Distributor: Fremantle
Production Companies: Rezolution Pictures, OP Little Bird
Representation of Race and Ethnicity – Non-Scripted
The Swap (Australia)
Original Broadcaster: SBS Australia
Distributor: None
Production Company: Southern Pictures
Representation of Diversity in Kids Programming - Pre-School
Reu and Harper's Wonder World (UK)
Original Broadcaster: Channel 5
Distributor: Channel 5 and Doc Hearts Ltd
Production Company: Doc Hearts Ltd
Representation of Diversity in Kids Programming - Older Children
Phoenix Rise (UK)
Original Broadcaster: BBC iPlayer
Distributor: Sinking Ship
Production Company: BBC Studios Kids & Family
Special Recognition: Deborah Williams OBE
As CEO of the Creative Diversity Network (CDN), Deborah Williams OBE was honored for her decades-long contributions to shifting perceptions around disability and advancing inclusion across TV, film, and theatre.
The Diversify TV Awards are an integral part of MIPCOM Cannes, organized in partnership with key industry figures and advocacy organizations like GLAAD and Minority Rights Group. They continue to inspire the global television community to tell stories that challenge stereotypes, celebrate diversity, and drive change. With 165 submissions this year, the winners represent the best of international efforts to ensure television reflects the richness of human experience.
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