Due to the Corona Virus pandemic the 4th edition of the MIPCOM Diversify TV Awards were held virtually for the first time and broadcast on the 13th October 2020. The ceremony was hosted by French singer, DJ, actor and LGBTQ icon Kiddy Smile and is available to view below.
As in previous years, shows were judged not only on the quality of filmaking, acting, directing, scriptwriting etc, but also on their representation and portrayal of marginalised groups. The winning entries were selected by charities and groups that are dedicated to supporting / campaigning for these communities, and understand first hand the struggles and frustrations members of these communities deal with on a daily basis, therefore shows reinforcing dangerous stereotypes will not be rewarded. To read more about the guidelines for entry please click here.
2020 DiversifyTV Excellence Awards Shortlist
Veneno
Production: Atresmedia Studios + Suma Latina
Distributor: Atresmedia
Original Broadcaster: Atresmedia
Country: Spain
Work In Progress
Production: SHOWTIME Networks, Circle of Confusion, Jax Media
Distributor: ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group
Original Broadcaster: SHOWTIME
Country: USA
Feel Good
Production: Objective Productions, Objective Fiction
Distributor: all3media international
Original Broadcaster: Channel 4
Country: UK
La Memoria Homosexual – Queer Memory
Production: MEDINA MEDIA
Distributor: MEDINA MEDIA
Original Broadcaster: CANAL SUR – RTVA
Country: Spain
Jake and Charice
Production: Documentary Japan, NHK, NHK Enterprises, ABS-CBN
Distributor: N/A
Original Broadcaster: NHK
Country: Japan, Philippines
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2020
Production: Blink TV Production
Distributor: N/A
Original Broadcaster: SBS (Special Broadcasting Service Australia)
Country: Australia
The Accident
Production: The Forge
Distributor: all3media international
Original Broadcaster: Channel 4
Country: UK
The A Word
Production: Keshet Productions, Fifty Fathoms Production
Distributor: Keshet International
Original Broadcaster: BBC One
Country: UK
Mental
Production: Black Sheep Films
Distributor: Magnify Media
Original Broadcaster: France Televisions Slash
Country: France
The Loop
Production: Tallstoreez Productionz Pty
Distributor: Change Media
Original Broadcaster: SBS (Special Broadcasting Service Australia)
Country: Australia
Auténticos
Production: Buendia Estudios
Distributor: Talpa (ITV)
Original Broadcaster: La Sexta (Atresmedia)
Country: Spain
Employable Me Canada
Production: Employable Me Productions
Distributor: all3media international
Original Broadcaster: TVO for Accessible Media (Canada)
Country: Canada
Twenties
Production: BET
Distributor: ViacomCBS International Studios
Original Broadcaster: BET
Country: USA
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Production: Desert Wolf Productions, Aguilar Entertainment, Neal Street Productions
Distributor: ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group
Original Broadcaster: SHOWTIME
Country: USA
Total Control
Production: Blackfella Films
Distributor: Keshet International
Original Broadcaster: ABC (Australian Broadcast Corporation)
Country: Australia
Marry Me, Marry My Family
Production: CJZ
Distributor: TCB
Original Broadcaster: SBS (Special Broadcasting Service Australia)
Country: Australia
The School That Tried To End Racism
Production: Proper Content
Distributor: Banijay Rights
Original Broadcaster: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
VICE News Tonight
Production: VICE News
Distributor: VICE Media Group
Original Broadcaster: VICE TV
Country: USA
Pablo
Production: Paper Owl Films
Distributor: CAKE
Original Broadcaster: CBeebies and RTÉjr
Country: UK
Lockdown
Production: Sinking Ship Entertainment
Distributor: Sinking Ship Entertainment
Original Broadcaster: YouTube
Country: Canada
And Then Something Changed
Production: Sticky Pictures
Distributor: Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Original Broadcaster: ABC (Australian Broadcast Corporation)
Country: Australia