FAQ

What are the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards?

Dedicated to championing and promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms across the international television industry, the eighth edition of MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards will take place during MIPCOM (21-24 October 2024).

MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards aim to bring attention to deserving programmes of diverse and inclusive background, spotlighting authentic new and established voices and recognising positive programming across the year that embraces excellent representation in exemplary shows.

Awarded projects will be reviewed by a jury of members of the MIP Markets Diversity Advisory Board and industry experts campaigning for equality and inclusion.

What are the criteria for selection?

To be eligible, programmes must:

• provide a fair and balanced representation of Race & Ethnicity , LGBTQIA+ and Disabled communities
• show a positive impact
• stand out in originality and excellence in terms of storytelling , casting and production values
• challenge stereotypes
• have aired the past year ( premiere broadcast or streaming of any season between 22 July 2023 and 21 July 2024 ) on a linear and/or non-linear platform.

To be eligible to the “Behind the Scenes Impact Award”, the nominated person/team:

• should be endeavouring to represent Diversity & Inclusion ethics and principles behind the scenes of a TV Production. Whether from early stage, final production or throughout the process this Award celebrates the impact of actions and a vision of how to move forward with D&I.

What are the categories?

Programmes can enter one sub-category only:

• Representation of Race and Ethnicity
  Scripted
  Non-Scripted
• Representation of Disability
  Scripted
  Non-Scripted
• Representation of LGBTQIA+
  Scripted
  Non-Scripted
• Representation of Diversity in Kids Programming
  Pre-school
  Older children
• Behind the Scenes Impact Award

How do I apply?

The applicant must:

• Complete in English the online Entry Form by 19 July 2024
• Provide the link to a trailer of up to 2 minutes subtitled/dubbed in English (for non-English speaking content) with the online Entry Form
• Provide the link to a full episode subtitled/dubbed in English (for non-English speaking content) with the online Entry Form
• Provide a short synopsis of the programme
• Provide a paragraph about why the programme should win in the category and what impact it can have on viewers
• Hold exclusive copyright ownership on the material properties submitted

• IN CASE HIS/HER PROGRAMME IS SHORTLISTED
• Commit to provide by 04th October 2024 a 30-second clip for the Awards Ceremony . Please note that videos screened during the Awards Ceremony must meet the technical specifications provided by RX France.
• Commit to participate in the Awards Ceremony physically .

We ask you to please read the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards’ Terms & Conditions prior to submission.

How do I provide the trailer and the episode?

Only streaming links will be accepted and have to be entered in the online Entry Form. Please specify if login and passwords are necessary.
Downloadable videos will NOT be considered .

The resolution cannot be lower than 960x720 .
The trailer must comply to the following tech specs: 16/9 format, HD 1080p and ideally MP4 .

For non-English speaking series, the sizzle reel and full episode have to be subtitled/dubbed in English .

How much does it cost to apply?

There is no cost to submit a programme into the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards.

What is the selection process?

1. All submitted programmes will be reviewed by a jury made of members of the MIP Markets Diversity Advisory Board and additional industry experts, as well as RX France’s Editorial Team. Only applications that meet the conditions of participation, as specified in the Terms and Conditions, will be considered.

Up to 3 programmes per sub-category will be shortlisted to be presented during the MIPCOM Cannes Diversify TV Awards.

2. The applicants will be informed of the selection of their programme by email by RX France mid-September 2024.

3. A programme per sub-category will be awarded during the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards Ceremony (Tuesday 22 October 2024).

When the selected programmes will be announced?

The Official Selection will be announced by the end of September 2024 and the applicants will be notified by email by RX France mid-September 2024.

What will I get if my programme is shortlisted?

Each shortlisted programme will be offered one (1) registration free of charge for MIPCOM CANNES 2024. However, any other person participating in the Event must pay for a MIPCOM CANNES registration to attend the Event.

The shortlisted programmes will be featured during the Awards Ceremony and will be offered the opportunity to feature their program on MIPCOM Cannes' Digital Platform (terms to be confirmed by RX France).

The shortlisted programmes will be promoted in all communication tools related to the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards.

The winners in each sub-category will receive a MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Award and will benefit from press coverage.

Who will attend the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards?

The MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards Ceremony is open to all MIPCOM participants.
All people attending the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards have to be registered for MIPCOM .

What are the key dates and deadlines?

• Deadline for submissions: 19 July 2024
• Shortlisted programmes confirmation: Mid-September 2024
• Official Selection’s public announcement: by the end of September 2024
• MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards ceremony, Cannes: Tuesday 22 October 2024 .

Participants agree that in case RX France had to move the Awards Ceremony online, instead of a physical event, participants will be informed by RX France by email, and the terms related to the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards shall apply to the Awards Ceremony online.

Who do I contact if I have questions related to the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards?

Please send an email to Myriam Laville at myriam.laville[at]rxglobal.com