Prix CIRCOM 2017 Jury Report

Prix CIRCOM Regional 2017 judges

Judging venue: TV2 Fyn, Odense David Lowen

2 PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2017

Winners' Citations and Judges' Comments

President, Prix CIRCOM Regional and Chairman of the Judges David Lowen

3 report TABLE OF CONTENTS OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER MOST ORIGINAL AND INNOVATIVE OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER MINORITIES IN SOCIETY OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER ENTERTAINMENT OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER DOCUMENTARY Evening at the CIRCOM Regional ConferenceThe winner inof Pontathe Grand Delgada. Prix is GRANDannounced PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL at the2017 Prix Gala AWARD CATEGORIES AWARD CRITERIA JUDGES PRESIDENT'S REPORT 4 43 43 43 42 37 37 37 36 33 33 33 32 28 27 27 26 20 19 19 18 16 10 6 6 report report JUDGES RECOMMEND THANK YOU OTHER ENTRIES WINNER CITIZENSHIP CO-PRODUCTION SPECIAL AWARD OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER VIDEO JOURNALISM OTHER ENTRIES WINNER RISING STAR OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER NEWS REPORT ON A EUROPEAN ISSUE OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER NEWS PROGRAMME AND VIEWER INVOLVEMENT OTHER ENTRIES COMMENDED WINNER MUSIC 5 31, 53 74 73 72 70 68 67 67 66 64 63 62 59 59 59 58 56 55 55 54 50 49 49 48 report JUDGES HOST BROADCASTER SPONSORS Marta Gómez González Tim Smith Christine Schwarz Michael Lally Carolina Källestål Klaus Unterberger Svein Haaland Agnieszka Nawrocka Marian Voicu Caroline Ní Dhubhchóin Gunnar Henrich Daria Marjanović Stéphane Gaillard Elina Ravantti Chairman of the Prix: their station can benefit. I thank the member stationsotherand from whothe programmespermit theirthey view.staff Thereto joinis much tous. take home and much stopfrom viewing which and debate. However, the judges enjoy the experience The judgingand learn muchprocess from each is tough on the eyes and even tougher on the brain. It is three days of non- ugly ducklings... is the birthplace of the writer of fanciful TV2tales,Denmark. HansThe judging Christianwas in Odense, AndersenDenmark’s – justthird thecity, placeintoto asthe formany west regions allof Copenhagen. weas we can. This It year, we are indebted to the generosity Every ofyear, the stations of we judge at a different location as it is important to take the "message" of the awards TVR, Council of Europe and Committee of the Regions,thankthem asagain: wellORF, as the RTÉ,European BBC, France Parliament.TV, TG4 Ireland, Oursponsors are credited atvarious points inthis Report and atthe conference and gala but I and skills demonstrated by these awards. loyal far beyond the initial three years, which theis testimony categories to thethey excellence choose of tothe programmingsponsor valuecan grow of andpublic be servicenoticed mediaby thein stations.the Theseregions. Mostawards Wehave areaskstayed sponsorsimpossible to withoutcommit forthe threesupport years of togenerous ensure sponsors who know and cherish the President of the Prix CIRCOM. And this is also why I am proud to be part of the process of improvement and "best practice" as other professionals in regional media. Because this is the very basis of CIRCOM: Professionals in regionalhas been viewedmedia and, helpinghopefully, and offersencouraging constructivetime toshare theiradvice. comments oneverything they see. This shows the entrants Thesethatawards their arevideoabout pride anddistinction. Ourentries arejudged byexperts whotake the PRESIDENT'S REPORT

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, SVT,, TVP, report report RANGE OF ENTRIES RANGE Switzerland Georgia Slovenia Montenegro Finland Slovakia Portugal Italy Romania Czech Republic Hungary Belgium Ireland Denmark Norway Croatia Bulgaria Serbia Spain The Netherlands Poland France Sweden United Kingdom Entries by category: we can. mustmaintain a range of attractive categories and we should slightkeep the costsfalls of entry acrossas low aas wide range (and the CitizenshipThisyear ourentries Co-productionaredown butthe judges say isthe quality windingisup. By category, down anyway).youwill note We Cyprus Greece Bosnia and Herzegovina Austria Albania Germany Best News Report Entertainment Documentary Investigative Journalism Most Original Minoritiesand in SocietyInnovativeMagazine Music News/Viewer News/Europe Rising Star Citizenship Co-production Video Journalism Social Interaction Sport Fiction/Drama

Entries by country: regional media operators. Spain, difficulties by the faced however, of country-by-country reflect some a to entries seem Onhas the basis, bucked the trend and this is encouraging.

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10 156 2013 33 14 18 18 12 na 5 - - 6 - 4 7 - - - 8 7 11 2 5 6 - 8 6 18 22 27 8 3 1 6 1 - - - - report CATEGORIES AND AWARD CRITERIA AWARD AND CATEGORIES FURTHER THOUGHTS FOR FOR 2018 THOUGHTS FURTHER JUDGING PROCEDURE JUDGING We continue to be disappointed with the numbers entering the thisRising and perhapsStar concentratecategory only– on sothe mojoimportant development.documentary was shot and edited this way. The VJ category The categoryneeds to move Videoforward Journalismand accept has included more work on mobile phone cameras – indeed, one need a sponsor... programmingwhich deliver younger users and viewers. Such anew categorymay be rightwould, thatof course, the Prix should reflect this with a categoryIfitis the intention which(and canneed) demonstrateofregional media projectstoattract youngeror viewers and users, then it from TV2 Lorry. stepalong this path. Itisimportant toallthat youshould take time toview thewinning entry Thechange theofoldMagazine category NewstoProgramme andViewer Involvement oneis to our audience, we will need to involveEqually, them ourin workthe isconstruction no longer ofa "oneour way"ofcontent delivery.platforms like never Ifand we before. wantdevices. to proveWe our acceptance boastare of beingthatno closerlongerits programmes"television and regionalNoitsstations", station informationexpectcanrelateto audienceitsto especially –we thosearewithoutunderare– 40 now "regionalviewed andmedia received providers". on a multiplicity platform delivery and audience involvement. 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Thismayhave restricted entryshouldandwe perhaps re- Thetitle ofthecategory fornews reports hasbeen amended tomake clear thepreference for category was highly successful in the number of weentries do not shareand the the laughterquality. and joy as well as the fears,level, tears our and viewers concerns? still Indeed, wish to the be new entertained. How canalthough we claim to bemuch "close toof our audience"our regional if category: totally new one Entertainment. was duty there year This category This recognisesrequires that, news, information, investigation and debate at a local This happens rarely but I make sure the judging method ensures transparency and credibility.the other three judges. programmefrom hisown home station. Buthe declared hisinterest andit was thedecision category announceoneawardchairtoyeara Thisofthedecisiontohad wasjurythe ofhis of to comment but have also had a part in creation.I No-oneinsist judgesthat theirjudges own should programme. always declare an interest in any programme on which theythe are discussions asked and disagreements are intense. We judge in small groups and never judge alone. The decisions are those of a mixed group and 8 report report programmes and skills during the day in the otherAllthe category meeting winners room.andcommended will then talk andanswer your questions about their on Friday morning to debate how regional stationsto canlearn attract from new andthat younger success. audiences. Some ofWe the need winners to knowwill why appearour winnerson the are platformwinners! inWe the needplenary to knowsession how they succeed and we need shown live on RTP. commended are invited. 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Itmay just bea VIDEOTHEQUE MEET THE WINNERS THE MEET GALA PRIX VALUE OF THE AWARD: CASH OR ENCOURAGEMENT AND EXPERIENCE? 9 report JUDGING 2018JUDGING AND 2019 THANK YOU THANK DOCUMENTARY during 2017-18. onebroadcast and atleast one repeat (see Rule 10) byany CIRCOM Regional member stationEntrants are reminded that the winning programme must be offered all rights clearedprogramme. for at least beentered under other categories, asshould feature items which are part ofwidera This categoryorlonger foriscomplete programmes withonly onesubject. Magazine programmes must Where a documentary is part of a series, only one programme will be viewed. especially new and inventive ways of storytelling.also consider the artistic and cinematographic Documentariesqualities ofwhich theshow freshdocumentary. techniques orgreat imagination The judgesarewelcome willandjudges notewill personal view or an unusual perspective. programmes separate Investigative a category are for witha so Journalism, but below) see technique. Programmes strong journalistic of investigation encouraged are (although is there Judgeswill seek evidence of a strong storyline and outstanding professionalism in direction and regional relevance even if set in an internationalis orrequired national tocontext. be regional but judgesEntries would prefershould thebe examinationdocumentary of issuesprogrammesThe categorywhich ishave onfinancially particulara supportedsingle by subject.RTÉ Ireland andNeither the criteriathe is unchangedtopic fromnor 2016. transmission entries in the programme genre categories. It is,The in winner effect, will beThe selected Best of by theThe judges,Best. led by the ChairmanThis ofaward the Judges, is financially from the winning supported by ORF Austria. No direct entries are accepted for this award. April 2017, Odense, Denmark President, Prix CIRCOM and Chairman of the JudgesDAVID LOWEN Zvjezdana Đuranek keeps a watch on the finances.freelancea nowconsultant. They Zagreb the Atbase,areBranka Pražić a looksbrilliantafter administration team.and I thank them. dedication of Tonja Stojanac from HRT Croatia and GuillaumeI say this Kuster, Prix cannot formerly exist of Francewithouth TV andour sponsors. It can also not exist without the expertise and hospitality. No decision has been taken yet Ouraboutjudging 2019will bein Helsinkiand I welcomeatthe invitation offers.ofYle Finland and thankI Yle inadvance for its GRAND PRIX AWARD CRITERIA 10 report report ENTERTAINMENT contemporary concern. relatingminoritytoinformed groupsan in manner and, especially, whichbearuponissues of judgesfactualTheforlookwillprogrammes reportsandwhichreflect minorities matters and to the criteria this year to further define whatstations the judges of their consider duty ato "minority". reflect and develop a functionalThis award, multicultural sponsored society.by France Télévisions, There are changes serves to remind Europe's public service television - The consolidation of democratic stability. - The finding of common solutions to the challenges- The facing promotion European of awareness security. of and encouragement- The of protectionEurope's cultural of human identityrights, pluralistand diversity. democracy and the rule of law. objectives of the Council of Europe: All subjects of investigative work are welcome but entrants might also usefully bear in mind the public debate. notonly reveals and publicises new truths but may also assist inrighting wrongs Judgesorpromoting will be looking in particular for stories of significance in which thecourage. journalistic investigation editing effort, a higher level journalistic of level inquiry, of high sustained journalistic extra and resource a demand Success and will commitment, more detailed planning, patience and often people or organisations may prefer someto reveal what may keep or news dailyhidden. behind the beneath coverage and lies explore what to reporting,thatregion.happeningtheofSomeis however,in regulardeepermostgoesthan regional television, what of information giving context to task and core a reporting isNews There are no changes in the criteria from 2016. othercoverage whichdemonstrate investigativean approach regionalto television Thisjournalism. award, sponsored by the Council of Europe, recognises reports, features, documentaries and just information. Wewill welcome evidence that regional stations can offer cameras, style and joysound, to the setting,audience andpresentation. not above all to give pleasure. They will look Thefor howjudges professionally will look thefor showformats or featureand showsis made which with are devised to be engaging category.for viewers and aim programme which includes music as a gamemajorshows, quizzeselement andcompetitions, and shouldmagazine formats morebut include excluding drama, "shiny floor" glamour canproperly shows, comedy, achieving end this feature method of The films go and anyinto the Music This can be fact or fiction. This category will accept any television genre within stories)which delivers news fun, not enjoyment (but and features companionship. shorterprogrammes. or programmes complete be may Entries enjoyment and entertainment to its audience – notThis justnewcategory seriousseeks todraw programmes. attention tothe role ofregional stations inbringing pleasure, TPA Asturias-TVG Galicia. This is a new category for 2017 and is sponsored by two regional stations in the north of Spain, MINORITIES IN SOCIETY INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM 11 report lifeto events based on music. It may be an examination of an issue relating Thesubject matterto performance wide.ismay Itanything be orfrom thecontribution individualsof musicalto The programmes may be short features, documentaries or coverage of musical performance. from last year. itmakes toregional culture, asexpressed intelevision programmes. Thecriteria Thisisunchanged category, sponsored by TG4 Ireland, highlights the social value of music and the contribution thought of that – and it's something we might tryprogrammes also." whichandmakes judgesthe say: "Wow! Congratulations. wishstationmyI had It is something, in short, which makes the entry different to the normal expectations of regional format is new and out of the ordinary? Who knows?presenter? A single flash of television brilliance in anprogramme otherwisespecialsomehasmusic? Perhapsexciting boringanthere titleissequence? unusualprogramme? An Perhaps the Perhapsthere isthechance tomeet some wonderful orunforgettable characters? Perhaps the it is a technical advance which can excite othersis soin different regional fromstations? "everyday" programmes that it bestands because out as somethingthe story special. told Oris perhapsso unusual thatJudges willit be seekingis memorable.an entry which capturesOr it their mayimagination be becauseand surprises the treatmentthem. This may What we want is something new and different. online examples or behind-the-camera activity as"Innovative" wellencompassincludeperhaps ascanclearercanis anythingandand"new"traditional iswhich broadcast "original".on-screen. meant by fact, originality define is In what todefies hardadvance isdefinition. It as well as in front of, camera. flair. The criteria has widened fromfresh last yearstyle, to encouragenew technicalentries whichThisskills, stress award, innovation sponsoredinnovative bybehind, TVP ideasPoland, –seeks whichto recognise can productionbe originality,behind the unusualcamera content, - or presentation and any follow up which was achieved. It would be helpful if the judges could be told about any background to the programmetechnical or report excellence, excellent production skills, forstory looking bequality, will judges categories, other the with storytelling common In and viewer impact. the purposes of this award. theydo not get the attention they serve. They do NOT fall within "supportersthe definition of a low of "minority"division footballfor team" or "loversHowever, ofclearmust beitalsoEnglishthat some people relativelyarewho medieval numberlet'sinfewsay– music" – may suggest other groups such as the physically or mentally groupschallenged,differentiated culture, colour. by and includerace also the languagecan minoritiesIt age orand sexual minorities. deservespecialattention socially, politically, mediatheitself.by or course,does,of Itinclude definitionThe "minority" of broad reflect is to the various sectors communitythe of who may between groups which might understanding better otherwise viewer, general to leading thereby a be in at conflict aimedprogrammes are which or fail in mutual understanding. staff. They may for be prime viewing minorityby groups but preference will givenbe thoseto Theprogrammes orreports maybecreated byminority production units orbygeneral station how such disagreements may be overcome and differencestodo so in a way narrowed.which enables viewers better to understand the Thecauses of programmesdisagreements and or reports may deal with contentious issues and events but they will be expected MOST ORIGINAL AND INNOVATIVE MUSIC 12 report distribution of music or evidence of how music can contribute to the cohesion of society. As long as music, the value of music, the love of music is at the core of the programme idea, the subject and treatment is acceptable.

Where the programme is in the short report, feature or documentary form, the judges will pay due regard to the quality and interest of the story, the way the story is told, technical excellence and impact.

Where the programme is primarily performance based, the judges will pay special attention to the quality of direction, camera and sound, and staging. However, it must also be made clear how and why such programming is seen as a contribution to regional culture.

NEWS PROGRAMME AND VIEWER INVOLVEMENT This award, sponsored by SVT Sweden, significantly amends the Magazine and News Magazine Award of previous years. It now seeks to recognise how the best regional stations develop a dialogue with their citizens, especially when creating a daily news agenda, rather than just deliver information to them.

This year the judges will not just look for a high quality news programme on screen – the backbone of regional television journalism – but will also seek evidence that there is range and inventiveness in the way that viewers/users of this regional content are involved and served. This includes the priorities of a news agenda.

The judges will seek a strong "look and feel" to the programme and other content which adds interest and involvement for viewers. The judges will expect any interviews to explore and explain the issues well and location reports which are made relevant by intelligent hosting.

Judges in recent years have expressed a preference for avoiding "special" news programmes in which a standard edition is varied because of an unusual or outstanding news event. We want the programme style which your viewers see every day or every week.

Judges will look for good examples of how resources are utilised to make the programme and supporting content better: camera, sound, video editing, graphics, studio set (if made in a studio), presenter links, personality, interviews, interviewees.

The judges would like to see evidence of how regional stations develop a two-way communication which enables viewers (and users on other platforms where possible) to contribute and be closer to their own news provider. As local/regional news providers, we have to be close to those we serve: we have to reflect the arguments and the big issues in our immediate environment, not stay in our own "journalistic filter bubble". This "closeness" is what, after all, defines our news values in the community.

NEWS REPORT ON A EUROPEAN ISSUE This award was launched last year as Best News Report and is sponsored by the European Committee of the Regions. As the category name indicates, this year the criteria is revised to stress we seek news reports on issues of interest to regions in Europe in the hope and expectation that one region may learn from the experiences of another.

Entries should be single news reports of no more than 5 minutes in length.

The winning entry will demonstrate the reporter skill of storytelling in a concise but convincing way, with full use of location video, graphics, and, if appropriate, studio interview. The entry must be exactly as broadcast with no subsequent editing.

The judges will expect to see a story of both regional and European significance told in such a way that its importance is generated to regional viewers with impact. Judges will place high regard on

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European peoples,operating statesmorefullyachievingand andco-productions televisionco- regionalstationsvarious importance ofwhich explore co-production theregional conflicting stress this views, and anddifferences award otherThis ethnic cultures. belong to an EU member state. Pleasenotethattheregulationsin theCitizenshipof Co-production, thepartnersoneof must will be divided between those stations. beenobtained. Where the entry is a joint entry between two stations.or more stations, However,the prize money the entry needs to states,make clearnot thatnecessarily the consent contiguous. of all EntriescontributingEntries maycan be stationsproduced involve as hasa co-operative the work venture of oneby two or ormore regionalmore regionalstations in different member part of a series. Programmesmaybe inthenews ordocumentary ormagazine form. They maybe one-offs or conform at all times with the regulations of thatEntries co-production. will need to be formally approved by the CIRCOM administration of the Europeanco-production citizenship reflectand programmes which matters welcome particular, willat a judges Inregional interest. European widelevel. have The subject matter, as required by the terms of the co-production, should highlight topics which production. financially supported the administration of the European Parliament, exchange the hasProduction, of behalf which Regional CIRCOM onof managed by programmes and features in the co- SpecialThisexclusivelyAward is entriesrecognizeCitizenshipthe thetointoofbest the Co- off-air version is not possible, the scripted linkVJreports, wouldasthis bewill useful.help them understand more about the context ofthe video Itreport. is most Ifan helpful for the judges to see an off-air recording which includes any studio link to the of a good VJ is requested. 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AWARD CATEGORIES Minorities in Society Most Original and Innovative Entertainment of the winning station entry and for one representative- of the commended station entry - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry of the winning station entry and for one representative- of the commended station entry - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry - 2,000 euros cash (in addition to category prize)Sponsored and trophy by ORF (Austria) of the winning station entry and for one representative of the commended station entry of the winning station entry and for one representative of the commended station entry Sponsored by - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry Sponsored by Sponsored by Investigative Journalism Sponsored by TPA Asturias-TVG Galicia - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry Sponsored by RTÉ (Ireland) Documentary Grand Prix CIRCOM REGIONAL 2017 of the winning station entry and for one representative of the commended station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry

Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Ponta Delgada for one representative 3,000 euros and trophy Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Ponta Delgada for one representative 3,000 euros and trophy Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Ponta Delgada for one representative 3,000 euros and trophy Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Ponta Delgada for one representative 3,000 euros and trophy Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Ponta Delgada for one representative 3,000 euros and trophy PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL AWARD CATEGORIES The following award categories were contested in 2017: TVP (Poland) FTV (France) Council of Europe

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AWARD CATEGORIES Citizenship Co-production Special Award Video Journalism Rising Star News Report on a European Issue News Programme and Viewer Involvement of the winning station entry of the winning station entry and for one representative of the commended station entry of the winning station entry of the winning station entry and for one representative of the commended station entry of the winning station entry and for one representative of the commended station entry of the winning station entry and for one representative of the commended station entry - - - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be - for the winning entry Co-production supported by the European Parliament Sponsored by BBC (UK) Sponsored by TVR (Romania) Sponsored by European Committee of the Regions Sponsored by Sponsored by Music

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(51 min) (28 min) (3 min) (3 min) report ORF, Austria Klaus Unterberger as well as inspiring 360° perspective on the futureBecause of media.of his excellent skills in print, radio, TV and youngonline talent this as a Risingyear's Star. winner is givingskillsareessential. Thesea multi-faceted convincingcriteria andcompetences wereimportant identifyto a Certainly, the awareness of the convergence of digital media is crucial; screen.so multi- and cross-media quality of Public Service Media visible. They are differentIt wasin style, encouraging approach and performanceto see on there is much new talent in regionsstory more acrossauthentic, Europecompelling makingand convincing the reporting,fordistinctive the audiences.investigative storytelling aswell asusing active involvement This year'stoolasa ofmaking theentries presented a broad spectrum of European TV and video work: traditionalnew, news fresh and personal style. focusesnewontalents, whoarecompetent combineto professional skills journalismin witha of its media users as well as itsPublic own mediaService producers. Media Thisis is challengedexactly whyin the manyRising ways.Star categoryIt is most important to inspire CHAIR'Sthe REPORTnext generation Chair JUDGES ID2017163 – THOMAS MI WINNER RISING STAR PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2017

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and will finish end of May 2017. The Citizenship The 2017. May projectof startedfinish seven end activewill with members.and December 2016 launched in Compostela. project fourth was SantiagoConference de The in The first round of Citizenship Project was officially launched in May 2013, during the 31st Annual scale. The EP has no input whatsoever as credibility into the the content have ofbroadcasters the andproduced speechto reports.be close of to freedomthe defending citizens are broadcastersof Europe service andpublic manage such a venture on a cross-Europe TheEuropean Parliament hassupported thisco-production because recognisesit thatregional approaches and background, editorialTV cultural formats. language, differences in of spite together, in workmembers ofhigh quality reports that CIRCOM Regional is pledged to develop. The public produceservice but also theCIRCOM stories produced bythe other members. Itisthis cross-border circulation advantageThe co-production theof thatideamembersis broadcast onlynotstoriesthe they debate about Europe. thesameontheme gives thepossibility viewacrossaof Europebetter anda informed public This is what the judges have underlined in their choice of the winner. Putting togethernot the a seriesreports of interviews with specialists or politicians.stories produced are about real people living inThree real mainsituations themes andhave facing been real defined problems. for They the are last project: Big Cities, Future and Borderlines.themes related The to European citizenship. More than 30 millioncreating viewers ahave seenunique the reports.opportunity for Sinceseveral 2013, the CitizenshipEuropean Co-productionregional Projectstations has been the mainto co-productionproduce of CIRCOM,stories on common CHAIR'S REPORT Chair JUDGES WINNER CITIZENSHIP CO-PRODUCTION PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2017 C4-13 - W

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(Nacer en el sexo equivocado) Born in the Wrong Sex (Mniej znaczy więcej) Less is More (Macchine elettrica) Electric Cars (Gozsdu udvar) Gozsdu Court (Inapoi la pamant) Back to Earth (Wielkie Miasta Rzeszów) Big Cities Rzeszow (Interaktivni kirurgov pomočnik) Interactive Surgeon Assistant (Banská Bystrica - mesto športu 2017) Banska Bystrica - City of sport 2017 (Vivir al lado de la industria) Living Next to an Industry (Um irlandês em São Miguel - Açores) An Irishman in Sao Miguel - Azores (Faut-il quitter Bruxelles?) Should We Leave Brussels? (Uber - prevoznička tvrtka ili samo aplikacija?) Uber - Transport Company Or Just An App? (Brouillard sur les villes) Fog on the Cities f BIG CITIES BIG UTURE

CITIZENSHIP CO-PRODUCTION TPA TVP, Poland RAI, Italy MTVA, Hungary TVR, Romania TVP, Poland RTVSLO, Slovenia RTVS, TPA RTP, Portugal RTBF, Belgium HRT, FTV, France Asturias, Spain Asturias, Spain Croatia Slovakia report All CIRCOM Regional members who offered the time and expertise of the judges. host of the judging TV2 Fyn, Denmark, THANK YOU CIRCOM Regional and the Prix CIRCOM Regional wish to thank:

CIRCOM's Citizenship co-production series European Parliament, sponsor of the Special Award for the best feature in BBC UK, sponsor of the Video Journalism Award TVR Romania, sponsor of the Rising Star Award European Issue Award European Committee of the Regions, sponsor of the News Report on a Award SVT Sweden, sponsor of the News Programme and Viewer Involvement TG4 Ireland, sponsor of the Music Award TVP Poland, sponsor of the Most Original and Innovative Award FTV France, sponsor of the Minorities in Society Award Council of Europe, sponsor of the Investigative Journalism Award TPA Asturias-TVG Galicia, Spain, sponsors of the Entertainment Award RTÉ Ireland, sponsor of the Documentary Award ORF Austria, sponsor of the Grand Prix

host of the Prix Gala RTP Azores, Portugal,

HRT, Croatia, technical and administrative support report