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'''The event for TV Fans!''' |
'''The event for TV Fans!''' |
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Under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. [[Albert II, Prince of Monaco|Prince Albert II of Monaco]], the Monte-Carlo Television Festival is held every year in June in the [[Monaco|Principality of Monaco]] at the Grimaldi Forum. |
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The Opening Ceremony inaugurates each new edition, introducing the jury members overseeing every project in competition. This glamorous evening also features a preview screening of a television program. |
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Open to the public, with free entry, the Festival also offers opportunities to meet international stars, attend TV series “Behind the Scenes” conferences, public screenings and autograph signing sessions. |
Open to the public, with free entry, the Festival also offers opportunities to meet international stars, attend TV series “Behind the Scenes” conferences, public screenings and autograph signing sessions. |
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And to chill out between events, the public can discover in the Fan Zone, a shady space exclusive to the Festival public, with animations and entertainment. |
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The program promises a red-carpet setting, prestigious evening events and VIP cocktail parties. |
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New in 2020! More stars, more meet-and-greets, more screenings, more fiction... Monte-Carlo creates a new concept for the public: the FOD, your Festival On Demand! |
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This year, the competition will allow the public to attend all the premieres of the official selection from the fiction category through screenings and conferences and admire the talents of the shows walking on the red carpet.<ref>https://www.tvfestival.com/en/news/editorial/109</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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By creating the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo in 1961, Prince [[Rainier III of Monaco]], wished to "encourage a new art form, in the service of peace and understanding between men." Monaco's international status ideally suited the Prince's ambition: to recognize television as an exceptional means of bringing cultures together and enhancing their respective knowledge. |
By creating the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo in 1961, Prince [[Rainier III of Monaco]], wished to "encourage a new art form, in the service of peace and understanding between men." Monaco's international status ideally suited the Prince's ambition: to recognize television as an exceptional means of bringing cultures together and enhancing their respective knowledge. |
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This project immediately generated worldwide interest and over the years, many distinguished celebrities have sat on the successive juries, bringing international recognition to the best of television programming. |
This project immediately generated worldwide interest and over the years, many distinguished celebrities have sat on the successive juries, bringing international recognition to the best of television programming. |
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H.S.H. [[Albert II, Prince of Monaco|Prince Albert II of Monaco]] has been the Honorary President of the Festival since 1988. |
H.S.H. [[Albert II, Prince of Monaco|Prince Albert II of Monaco]] has been the Honorary President of the Festival since 1988. |
Revision as of 14:51, 12 November 2019
Location | Grimaldi Forum, Monte-Carlo, Monaco |
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Founded | 1961 |
Founded by | Prince Rainier III |
Awards | Golden Nymph |
Festival date | 5 days |
Website | www |
The event for TV Fans!
Under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival is held every year in June in the Principality of Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum.
The Opening Ceremony inaugurates each new edition, introducing the jury members overseeing every project in competition. This glamorous evening also features a preview screening of a television program.
Open to the public, with free entry, the Festival also offers opportunities to meet international stars, attend TV series “Behind the Scenes” conferences, public screenings and autograph signing sessions.
The Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony, reveals the winners of the best in TV programming from around the world in front of an audience of more than a thousand guests.
History
By creating the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo in 1961, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, wished to "encourage a new art form, in the service of peace and understanding between men." Monaco's international status ideally suited the Prince's ambition: to recognize television as an exceptional means of bringing cultures together and enhancing their respective knowledge.
This project immediately generated worldwide interest and over the years, many distinguished celebrities have sat on the successive juries, bringing international recognition to the best of television programming.
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco has been the Honorary President of the Festival since 1988.
The best of worldwide television programming has been rewarded with Golden Nymph statuettes, copies of the "Salmacis" Nymph by the Monegasque sculptor François Joseph Bosio (1768–1845), the original of which is on show at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Official Competition
The Golden Nymph Awards – with a Golden Nymph or a selection of Special Prizes – the best TV programs and actors from all around the world. Throughout the Festival, international juries composed of distinguished industry professionals and talent participate in screenings of all programming in Competition. Each year, more than 30 countries are represented in the competition, with more than 60 programs selected for nomination.
The Competition is open to all international networks, distributors and production companies.
The Official Competition is separated 2 Categories :
- Fiction
- News
Other prizes are also awarded during the Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony
- The International TV Audience Awards reward shows that have achieved the highest viewing figures worldwide.
- The competition is also the host of Special Prizes awarded in partnership with major global organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Monaco Red Cross, the AMADE, SIGNIS and the Special Prize Rainier III - presented by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo closes with the glittering Golden Nymph Award Ceremony.
Awards
Fiction
- Best TV Series - Comedy
- Outstanding Actor in a TV Series - Comedy
- Outstanding Actress in a TV Series - Comedy
- Best TV Series - Drama
- Outstanding Actor in a TV Series - Drama
- Outstanding Actress in a TV Series - Drama
- Best Long Fiction Program
- Outstanding Actor in a Long Fiction Program
- Outstanding Actress in a Long Fiction Program
News
- Best News Documentary
- Best Current Affaires Documentary
- Best 24-Hour news Program
- Best TV News Item
International TV Audience Awards
- Drama TV Series
- Comedy TV Series
- Telenovelas / Soap Operas
Special Prizes
- Prince Rainier III Special Prize
- The Press Prize of the ICRC
- Prize of the Monaco Red Cross
- The AMADE Prize
- The SIGNIS Prize: The Silver Dove
- The URTI Prize
See also
References
External links
- Official website
- IMDB Festival Page – For Some Historical Awards Data