Prix CIRCOM 2014 Jury Report

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2 PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2014

WINNERS´CITATIONS and JUDGES´ COMMENTS

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

2014

3 report TABLE OF CONTENTS OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... MAGAZINE AND NEWS MAGAZINE OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... FICTION/DRAMA OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... DOCUMENTARY Cavtat. Gala Evening at the CIRCOM Regional Conference in The winner of the Grand Prix is announced at the Prix GRAND PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2014 RULES OF ENTRY ...... AWARD CRITERIA ...... JUDGES ...... AWARD CATEGORIES ...... PRESIDENT‘S REPORT ...... 4 48 47 47 46 42 41 41 40 38 37 37 36 25 25 25 24 21 15 15 12 6 report report THANK YOU ...... OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... CITIZENSHIP CO-PRODUCTION SPECIAL AWARD OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... VIDEO JOURNALISM OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... SPORT OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... RISING STAR OTHER ENTRIES ...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... MOST ORIGINAL OTHER ENTRIES...... COMMENDED ...... WINNER ...... MINORITIES IN SOCIETY 5 92 91 90 90 88 84 83 83 82 78 77 77 76 72 71 71 70 65 65 65 64 58 57 57 56 report Total Citizenship Co-production 29 Sport Most Original Magazine Here are the total entries by category: 189 in 2012. There is certainly no lack of effort in thethe regions. co-production, there are 199 entries which is stillThere higherwere than228 the entries,previous recordincluding of co-production items – a record number. Even without the excellence of regional television in Europe and whatcomments is happening will bein ourconsidered industry. carefully and improvementshavemadecomments Prixthehowmightmadeondevelop improve.soand wealways,As can these better reflect Thejudges do have detailed comments on the quality and range within categories and benchmark for quality and to be the assurance of open forpublicmany. debate.However, it is clear that the mission of public service fundingof forpublictelevision service stationsis to create andthepolitical a environment remains problema lingeringThe effectsrecessionthe of stillimpact quantitytheon futureandcertainty there are many programmes which can be praised. categories genre programmes superb and ten some viewed the have acrossjudges I am delighted to report on a record year in the number and the quality of entries. Our PRESIDENT’S REPORT category for 2014 and is unlikely to be repeated next one)year. and Investigative Journalism (down six). The(up from Citizenship18to35). Allother categories Co-productionwere upalso, except Video isJournalism a special(down There was a substantial improvement in Documentary (up from 33 to 50) and in Magazine Video Journalism Rising Star Minorities in Society Documentary Social Interaction Fiction/Drama Investigative Journalism RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES….AND WELCOME BACK TVP

22 16 7

14 228 13 35 17 25 50 2014 na

na 10 156 12 16 18 2013 18 10 14 33 5 20

6 na 9 189 11 14 26 2012 18 11 30 46 7 17

na na na 8 2011 157 13 17 28 13 16 47 7

na na na na na 2010 119 8 14 13 17 43 6 report report Slovenia Ireland The Netherlands Belgium Sweden Norway Romania Czech Republic France Here are the total entries by country of origin: Croatia United Kingdom Poland Spain the Prix needs to have a fully European footprint. Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Denmark. To ensure credibilitynothing at as all a “European” from Portugal award, (in fact, only one entrynothinghavestillgaps.WeItalyoutsideCitizenshipfromare theacross Co-Production five andyears): not enough from more entries from Romania, The Netherlands,The Norway,BBC Spain,programming Ireland remainsand Croatia. extensive There (and of high quality) structuraland struggles.there Allwere TV professionalssignificantly in CIRCOM clearnowthatthisindividualityis sayIt “Welcomebeencrushedrecessionnotthehasbyother or back, TVP”. years, TVP’s entries were a benchmark of quality for thestanding Prixreputation categories,forproducing winningimaginative many.andsignificant programming. For many Thereturn theofTVPregions immediatelyis apparent. TheTVPregions havelong- a Bulgaria Malta Serbia FYR Macedonia Denmark Italy Armenia Germany Albania Hungary Slovakia Georgia Portugal Greece Bosnia and Herzegovina Austria Cyprus

9 11 16 8 15 16 18 8 19 2014 8 30 34 8 6 - 6 - 3 4 - 3 - 1 2 2 - - - 1 -

7 6 8 22 11 8 4 18 6 2013 27 6 2 3 - 5 - 8 7 - - 6 - - 1 1 - - - - -

7 11 1 29 9 19 11 8 17 6 29 2012 8 8 3 - 6 - 5 - 4 - - 3 1 4 2 3 1 1 - -

8 19 8 9 9 6 17 2 22 6 2011 10 3 - 1 - 7 - - 8 3 - 4 - 1 8 5 - - - 1

13 12 4 4 2 4 1 - 15 6 14 2010 7 1 - 1 3 1 - 2 1 8 - - - 10 3 4 2 3 3 report THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Wehave retained the rule that the winning entries should be available rights free to all however and I can see a bottleneck issue. Any bright ideasbroadcasters welcome!morea cost effective option. suspectI there will bein-house restrictions the option of providing a subtitling service on a commercialsubstantialwouldenjoya costadvantage basisentryoverotherstations. which willinvestigate I may offer some programmes made in English should also carry subtitles. If weSubtitling didissue notbecausestations.anallcostforis doof all, that this, fair Weinsist,to be to the BBC credible. balancesjudginginassure to CIRCOMall members thatprocesstheandall fair tois aconflict, they stay silent unless comment is requested. There are enoughidentifyto checksanyconflict and interest of between their work and the entries. Where there is sponsor can automatically provide the chair of However,the category.ensuretotransparency, All havejudgeschangedI operating the areprocess always whereby the asked bask in the glory - and take the cash award also? RTVSLOdoes create the Most Original programme, why should it not have thejournalism right to why should that not be recognised by the fullHowever, extent of thethis wasaward inhibiting money?and oftenIf unfair –if the BBC does produce categories strong propose achievement. activities had asthe they which to genres best or in video category sponsorship money. This rule A wasmajor institutedchange thisbecause year broadcastersis that wewere havetending permitted a sponsor to be eligible to win its own CIRCOM is delighted to be workingand will withbe greatly such missed. understanding and award,supportivethe Grand Prix. category,organisations.If and busiestwhen their oursponsorship ofends, supporterthey deserve theDocumentary,much thanks been and hasSES –the satellite Fund distributor Media Cultural –has generously Dutch supported The our main the need for debate and discussion on European values and,andfor issues.one year probably, with the European Parliament. Both sponsorships thefocus Europeanon Parliament. We have a very Weuseful are grateful and forimportant the support relationship of two European institutions,with the being theCoE Council its host of Europe of judging and next year rather than by sponsoring.We say “thank you” to RTVSLO, which has decided that itthanks. wishes to support the Prix by –we trust –continuing support. We welcome back long-time sponsor TVP with andspecial organisations. We thank France TV, BBC, Truly,SVT, TVR,the Prix TG4would forbe impossible their long-standingwithout the support andof the sponsoring broadcasters RULES ARE RULES 8 report report suggestions on the future of the Prix. judgestheirdedication,thanktheforI professional qualitieswillingness andoffer to helpfulness. hospitality.AlsothankweRavena Boteva forheradministrative support andconstant ordinator Juliana Toncheva for findinginvitation a superb of judgingBNT. venueWe thankand forVyara their TheAnkova,judging efficiencytook place theinthe outskirts Chief and ofSofia Executive, in the shadow of Mount Vitoshaand at CIRCOMthe national co- bursary if one of its young talent should win (as, indeed,principles happened of twoCIRCOM years if ago). TVR, as sponsor best clearlyof the sponsorship. contrary this be own would theirto back It wincategory, allowed to was unable to benefit from the Thischange was one of the key factors in amending the rule about sponsors not being support of its member broadcasters. market.Itisanopportunity created bythevery existence ofCIRCOM andthe mutual reporters and production staff. This is not valuean ofopportunity CIRCOM is inthat offering money a range can ofbuy international incrucial athatknowan do wework.cannot,will Wecertainopenstage,thisButexperiences itbeathow to young producers, our best to match talent with preferred country –This as languagecan be will offered always becausebe a restraint. of the agreement of key broadcasters to be hosts.country. We will do another regional station in a experience working at to talent young the bursary for TVRRomania.by Thisaward will nowhave thecash funding expressed termsina of The other most significant change is in the true value of the Rising Star Award, sponsored sent to the Executive Committee in advance of the followingThe rulesyear. are discussed every year with the judges and recommendations for changerefused. are We need the Prix to be current. wellin advance of the previous year’s Prix. With reluctance, these requests However,have stillrequestshaveentriesincludeto beprogrammesweas to made whichwere Weallow entries from perioda ofmore than year,a stretching back some 14months. difficulties – is an important aspect of CIRCOM and of concludevaluealways to that members.thecirculation programmesof between memberseven withif– restrictingiscaseit thisrulein numberthe (and, indeed, quality) entries. ofwe But CIRCOM members for a regional transmission. From time to time, we consider reviewing ... AS ONLY CIRCOM CAN IMPROVING THE VALUE OF THE RISING STAR AWARD… JUDGING IS HARD WORK… BUT FUN TOO 9 report it wasitvery long andinvolved. Brief, clear, supportive textneed:is not self-promoting Although the judges found the background material supplied on entries useful, some of focus on contemporary issues and on those fully relevant Minorities Society category, the recommendedFor in greater was for should be there it Europe’s regions. inside documentaries and again there thewas criteriaconcern forabout the theFiction/Drama quality categoryand They rangesaid neededthat the quality ofto ofthe Sport entries.excludecategory was very explicitlyvariable. Itwas agreed dramathat sequences the categories, criteria and judging process. The judges, in a meeting at the end of the session in Sofia, expressed comments about can be given. home for use in your own regional station to makeviewing your inservice the Téléthèque, to viewers so thethere best is privatenothat delegate reason every for available to entries is why complete of addition, rangeevery theIn bright idea cannot be taken benchmarks of quality. sessionscan provoke discussion about programming making and allow CIRCOM toWhileset plenary sessions canconcentrate onissues andchanges, theMeet TheWinners The winners and commended – and the judges – play an important part in the conference. not English. “international” feel could be even better particular, by In show. the experienced gala have judges the the we changes oncespeaking other and this in their own language, reducesthepressure theonhost broadcaster theofevent. Wewill, course,of review categories they have inspected. It also brings a more recordinginternational more feel toat the theshow andjudging location. ThisThisyear, allowstaking advantage the Sarah’sof judgesskills, refreshedIto thelookspeak theof gala show by directly about the senior BBC management for making her presence possible. Her efforts were invaluable and I thank her boss Jane Birchjournalist” and Davidfor the Holdsworthjudges’ comments from on winning programmes for BBCuse Hullofwhotookthejoint on in role the sub-editor of gala theJudges’show. of Report and“video and ideas for better management and otherI thankimprovements. also Tonja Finally, Stojanac, I of thankHRT andSarah the CorkerCIRCOM Secretariat, for continuous support FRESHENING THE GALA SHOW A BUSY CONFERENCE CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR NEXT YEAR THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER: 10 report report Sofia, April 2014 President, Prix CIRCOM Regional and Chairman of the JudgesDAVID LOWEN It promises to be another exciting year for the Prix CIRCOMI am delightedRegional. that next year we will be judging in Slovenia at the invitation of RTVSLO. Rules in this respect. relevant international more foroutside Europe and distribution. reconsider will the I made at a network centre. programmes actually networkThere are which entries expressed was about also also wasConcern concern about such programmes being made regional broadcasters on social networks with engage linked to attempting, again, enthusiasm once for alsoto “long”. waslinear There and programme content. footage,background news reports and dividing the Documentary category Thereintodiscussionwas “short” possibilitytheof categoriesof SpecialforEvent, archiveofuse “star” more. forentering. RisingOn Star, thererequestwasalso aableseeandhear betothe to withthe Citizenship Co-Production this year. This might require an“early or otherclosing of date”the categories might be judged remotely in advancecategories next year,required more viewing as wastime donethan had been expected. It is possible Thethat judgesone found that the proper consideration of the Rising Star and Video Journalism essays. AND SO TO SLOVENIA FOR 2015 11 report 4. 3. 2. 1.

AWARD CATEGORIES - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry Dutch Cultural Media Fund Award - - Sponsored by SES - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry Council of Europe Award Investigative Journalism TG4 (Ireland) Award Fiction/Drama Documentary Grand Prix CIRCOM Regional 2014

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AWARD CATEGORIES Minorities in Society - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry TVR Award - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry RTVSLO Award FTV Award - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry SVT Award - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry Rising Star Most Original Magazine and News Magazine

AWARD CATEGORIES

- of the winning station entry - - Of which, 1,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry Co-production supported by the European Parliament - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry BBC Award - of the winning station entry - - Of which, 2,000 euros and the trophy will be for the- winning entry TVP Award Citizenship Co-production Special Award Video Journalism Sport

of the commended station entry Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Cavtat for one representative Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Cavtat for one representative 1,000 Euros and trophy of the commended station entry Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Cavtat for one representative Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Cavtat for one representative 3,000 Euros and trophy of the commended station entry Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Cavtat for one representative Free travel to the Conference and Awards gala in Cavtat for one representative 3,000 Euros and trophy 14 report report Candida Buchrieser Eduardo Bonilla Chairman of Prix: David Lowen Jean-Christian Spenle Dagmara Drzazga Jacqui Hodgson Máire Aoibhinn Ní Ógáin Nadejda Uzonova Zoran Medved Ulf Morten Davidsen Daniela Draštata Raluca Aftene Johnbert Dijker Karoline S Norlander Alexandre Pletser Johnbert Dijker n jde wl as cnie te ritc n cnmtgahc ulte o the of qualities cinematographic and artistic the documentary. consider judgesespecially welcomenoteThewillinventive and also newstorytelling. waysof are will imagination judges great and or techniques fresh show whichDocumentaries are investigation journalistic strong of encouragedprogrammesareunusual Programmespersonalso anbutperspective. a withorview technique. professionalism outstanding and and storyline direction strong in a of evidence seek will Judges which have particular regional relevancetransmission regionalneedsevenbejudgesbut would welcome examination the if issues of set in an internationalEntriesshould bedocumentary or nationalprogrammes singleona context.subject. Neither thetopic nor The category is financially supported by the Dutch Cultural Media Fund. Best. The of Best effect, The entered other categories programmes. in all is, and It the by selected judges, beincluding ChairmanJudges, thewinningthe willthefromgenreofentries the winner in The award. this for accepted are entries direct No DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME GRAND PRIX AWARD CRITERIA JUDGES

RTVCYL ORF Steiermark BBC North East and Cumbria France 3 Paris TVP Katowice TG4 RTVSLO Maribor BNT NRK Østfold HRT Zagreb TVR Iasi Omroep Flevoland SVT Norrköping Omroep Flevoland Co-production organiser and RTBF

Spain Austria France UK Poland Ireland Slovenia Bulgaria Norway Croatia The Netherlands Romania Sweden The Netherlands Belgium report INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM Judgeslookingwillbeparticular in storiesforsignificance of which in journalisticthe patience and often courage. resource commitment, detailed planning, more of level higher effort,a editing and Success will demand a sustained and high level of journalistic inquiry, extra journalistic reveal what some people or organisations may prefer tomost keepregular hidden.coverage to explore what lies beneath and behind the happeningwhatdaily is region.thenews in thatSome orreporting, ofmay however, goesdeeper than Newsreporting coreisa task ofregional television, giving information andcontext to features,regional reports,television recognises journalism. Europe, of Councildocumentaries coverage other demonstrate investigative which and an the approach to by sponsored award, This the winning station may still wish to make the programmefreebroadcast freely (seeavailable. Rules 11, 12and 13), all rights cleared. However, itis hoped pleasethat note that in this category it is not obligatoryIn recognitionthat the winning of theentry complex is offered rights for issues involved in some Fiction/Drama productions, Dramas for both adults and young audiences are eligible. well as the general television skills of camera, soundaudience. and editing.Particular attention will bepaid tovisual flair and high quality of scripts, as experience in the regions and which and life reflect engage which innovative, original stories engaginga for and television look will Judges audience, especially a regional is the case, the first episode of a series should be chosen.judged, not the entire series. The judges have expressed ora preference one episode that, of where a series.this If the programme is Entriesone of a mayseries, be only worksone episodeof willfiction be in dramatic form which may either beproduction one-off derive productions strength and character from their regionalThis award, roots. sponsored by TG4 Ireland, recognises how high quality drama and fictional member station during 2014-15. for at least one broadcast and at leastEntrants oneare reminded repeatthat the winning (seeprogramme Rulemust beoffered 11) all rightsby cleared any CIRCOM Regional wider or longer programme. mustenteredbe underother categories, shouldas feature itemswhich arepart a of This category is for complete programmes with only one subject. Magazine programmesWhere a documentary is part of a series, only one programme will be viewed. FICTION/DRAMA 16 report report MINORITIES IN SOCIETY disagreements and how such disagreementsbe expected may to dobe so inovercome a way whichand enablesdifferences viewersTheprogrammes betterornarrowed.reports to may understanddeal with contentious the issuescauses and events of but they will matters relating to minority groups in an informed manner.judgesThefactualwilllookfor programmes reportsandwhich reflect minorities and television stations of their duty to reflect and developThis award,functional sponsored multiculturalbyFrance Télévisions, society.serves toremind Europe’s public service in a studio), presenter links, personality, interviewees.make the programme better: camera, sound,Judges video willediting, look forgraphics, good examplesstudio setof (ifhow resourcesmade available to television are utilisedlinked in toa studio or on location. location reports which are made relevant by intelligentviewers. hosting.The judges The programmewill expect may anybe interviewsThe judges to willexplore seek a strongand “lookexplain and feel” the to theissues programme well which andadds interest for should be entered in the Sports mixtureAwardaor artsanyorthese.all–orofof primarily is it If aboutcategory.sport, however, itThe content must beThe ofcontent regional may be news,interest. social issues, political thatissues, it currentis created affairs, in thelifestyle, style ofculture a linked Theprogramme programme and canis notcontain in theseveral documentary topics form.or concentrate on one topic, always provided see every day or every week. unusualor outstanding news event. We want the programme style which programmesyour viewers in which a standard magazine programme edition avoiding “special” foris varied past theHowever, preference because expressed in have judges a the of an news programmes, or a wide Therange content ofof thefeature programme andis open specialistto most genres:programmes, daily news programmes,all are weekly welcome. magazine shows, often news based, which are theThis backboneaward, sponsored of television for the first in timethe by regions.SVT Sweden, recognises the qualities of the - The consolidation of democratic stability. - The finding of common solutions to the challenges facingdiversity. European security. The-promotion ofawareness ofandencouragement ofEurope’s cultural identity and - The protection of human rights, pluralist democracy mindand thethe ruleobjectives of law. of the Council of Europe: Allsubjects ofinvestigative work are welcome but entrants might also usefully bear in wrongs or promoting public debate. investigationnot only reveals and publicises new truths but may also assist inrighting MAGAZINE AND NEWS MAGAZINE PROGRAMME 17 report By bringingregions,widerseeksattentiontheBytalenttoitin depthrange of and the Europe’s regions. encourageyoungprofessionals developtotheircareers publicservice in television in recognisetoawardexcellenceThe isthe young on-screenof television talentto and the CIRCOM conference in Bilbao in 2008. Condurache,theinspirational TVRproducer, manager andtrainer killed heronway to Rising TheAward,Star sponsored Romania,TVR by createdwasVanda honourof in of regional programmes and which makes the judges say:It “Wow!”is something, in short, which makes the programme differentmundane programme?to the Perhaps normalthe format isexpectations new and out sequence?of the Anordinary.unusual presenter? singleAWho excitingflash titleknows? of television an brilliance is Perhapsthere music. special in an otherwise some programme has thePerhaps Perhaps the programme allows us to meet some wonderful or unforgettable characters. programme stands out as something special. becausebetreatmentmaythedifferent so is from“everyday” programmes thatthis memorable. it is Or it unusual that so is told story because the be may Thisthem. programme seeking captures a which be imagination theirJudges will surprises and It is hard to define what is meant by “original”. Inconsider fact, entries originality from other categories. defies advancejudges definition.mayreview notjusttheprogrammes submitted forthiscategory butcanalso production show which originality,genre presentation unusual content and flair. The award, RTVSLO sponsored recogniseThis Slovenia, by programmes to any seeks of or report and any follow up which was achieved. It would be helpful if the judges could be told about anyskills, background technical to the excellence, programme story quality and viewercommonotherwithIn categories,impact. lookingjudgesexcellentthebewillfor production aged. ruleout other minority groups in society such as the disabled, sexual difference By “minorities”,or the the judges will expect language, colour or cultural minorities but will notmutual understanding. tobetter understanding between groups which might otherwise beinconflict or fail in giventhoseprogrammesbeto generalwhichaaimedare viewer,at therebyleading minority preference viewing groups prime but by will for station be staff. may They JUDGES Theprogrammes or reports may be created by minority production units or by general MOST ORIGINAL RISING STAR AWARD 18 report report SPORTS PROGRAMME VIDEO JOURNALISM AWARD thebroad skills ofthe reporter asjournalista and astechnician.a Each ofthe reports reporter working as a video journalist.Threereportssubmitted must be theyandshouldTheshot,be edited voicedand oneby three reports should be chosen to demonstrate by a video journalist. Thisaward, sponsored by the BBC UK, is for the best series of news reports submitted or achievement in the sporting challenge. Judgeswill look for originality of presentation and evidence of depicting asense of fun of what the camera can already display. which explains what is happening and why it is significantIf ratherevent than just coveragea description is entered,and soundthe of sportingjudges endeavour willwith the fullexpect range ofThe excellenttechnicaljudges will payand great productioncameraworkattention skills.to conveying andthe excitement commentaryin characters, pictures as long as the programme is about sport. of an event may also be entered. Thesports naturepersonality: and all ideas styleand approaches of theare welcome. programmeOutside broadcast isThe coverageprogramme not restricted or feature may be about any sport, on any sporting issue or about any sports feature. recordedliveor sportscoverage, sportdocumentary, sporting entertainment showor This award, sponsored for the first time by TVP Poland, is for the best sports programme, or from those who know the candidate. particular, the information. other judges In and text video, reserve mixture of a the on taken right be judgement willtoThe ask for further information from any candidatetraining course, it would help the judges if this couldof beany mentioned. skills mentioned in the citation. If the candidatefrom has seniorbeen on aprofessionals CIRCOM Regional (not necessarily Thisjust shouldfrom theinclude entering a station),statement videoby theevidenceThe entry formentrant should setout why the oncandidate whatshould beconsidered he/she“rising a hasstar”. achieved, testimonies presenter. reporter, as be entrant undertaken journalist, video workcan the of by type or The for that station. stationwhich has membership of CIRCOM Regional or as regularly employed required,freelance of date of evidence,birth). give if (and 2014 March He/she 30 on under must or be 30 agedworking candidate be mustThe full-time in the employ of a regional fulfilment in their aspirations. television assure young professionalsto regional and that television scope offer can 19 report Please note that in the regulations of the Citizenship Co-production, one of the partners or more stations, the prize money will be divided betweenall thosecontributing stations. stations has been obtained. regionalWhere member the stations. entry However, is a jointthe entry entryneeds tobetween make clear differentthattwo the consent states,of not necessarily contiguous. EntriesEntriescan be produced may as aco-operative involve theventure workby two or more ofregional onestations or in more offs or part of a series. Programmes may be in the news or documentary or magazineproduction form. and They conform may beat one-all times co- administration CIRCOM with the the formally approvedthe of by be regulations to needEntries will of that co-production. reflect European citizenship matters at a regional level.which have wide European interest. InThe particular,subject matter, judges aswill requiredwelcome by programmesthe terms whichof the co-production, shouldfeatures highlight in the co-production.topics which has financially supported the administration of theCo-Production, exchange managedCIRCOMofRegional Europeanbyprogrammesthebehalf Parliament,of on and This Special Award is exclusively to recognize the best of the entries into the Citizenship which will be assessed. all the skills of a good VJ are requested. It is not just the abilityPlease tonote cover this ais “hard”a“skills” storycategory, which is why arange of material fromto demonstrate any regional station provided that onebulletin of the or entriesa regionalis from magazinea sub-regional programme.regionalbulletin,sub-regionalnews acarried reportsbeenhaveaopt-out.in Themay news In this category, two entries will be accepted person. a “reporter” category or an “editor” category: all thatjobs mustthe be reportsclearly doneare bythe the worksame of oneSupporting video journalist.information Thisshould is notexplain a “cameraman”the context category, of the reports andvalue provideto that of crewconfirmation work. a “video journalist” working alone: in this way, thesethe work reports of a VJmight can trulyhave be beensaid toless add effective commentaryif structured.welltheyand andparticular, pictures, sound Inhad in been toldevidencejudgesfor story,lookthewill that well shot news good by a a crew for looking rather be will judgesthan The report. If an off-air version is not possible, the scriptedto the linkVJ reports,would be useful.as this will help them understandIt ismore most about helpful the contextfor theof thejudges video to see an off-air recording which includes any studio mustlink be at least one minute long but not longer than five minutes. CITIZENSHIP CO-PRODUCTION SPECIAL AWARD 20 report report RULES OF ENTRY 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. ht rnltos no nls fr uttig a b bsd n oge r similar online Google translations orthat on based subtitling English be into for can beof full broadcast quality, nor time code accurate. Again, please note theit is acceptable judges to be able to understand what is being said. However, the subtitling need not thattranslations into English can bebased onGoogle orsimilar online based systems. more than 500 words. Pleasewhich supportnote the programmethat, as tobeing worthykeep ofthe consideration.entryprogramme, costs This theoutline down impactmust be fornothe theprogramme stations,judges hasit understand had is onmore acceptable the about audiencethe andreasons any for other makingfactors the programme, the qualities of have been entered in Prix CIRCOM 2013. 1 February 2013 and the closing date for entries, Friday 21 March 2014, but should not editions of a series may be entered in different categories.category.programmecategory,Noenteredonethanmore beincan althoughsingle differentregionalaacceptedone stationanyinbefrom provided entryis each that totalA ofnine category entries, notincluding theco-production award, maytherefore unless entering the same piece of work for another category.thatcategory.enterthatcategory forCIRCOMneedtothewebsiteno onThere is – Allproduction workwithin theCitizenship Co-production areautomatically entered for programmes in this co-production. Pan-European Citizenship Co- theProduction in category made by any be CIRCOM may member entry station further which one addition, has contributedIn features or (9) Investigative Journalism. Minorities in Society, (6) Video Journalism,(1)Documentary, (7) Most(2)Sport (3) Magazine OriginalandNews Magazine, programme,(4)Fiction/Drama, (5)(8) Rising Star, Prix CIRCOM. is no such appointed representative, approval will beappointed considered by theby nationalthe President broadcaster of the of the regional station making the entry. If there member stations. made by independent producers can be considered only if entered by CIRCOM Regional to mutual benefit. otherethnic cultures. It is evidence that European regional stations can work differencestogether and similarities between European peoples, statesco-operating and variousmorefully regionalachievingand co-productions and whichexplore conflicting views, Thisaward and this co-production stress the importance ofregional television stations must belong to an EU member state. Each entry, including those in English, must have full subtitling in English sufficient for Each entry must be accompanied by Programmesan explanation must inbe Englishsubmitted or as inbroadcast, French exceptwhich helpsfor additions required by Rule 7. Programmes (or items) must have been broadcast for the first time between Friday Each regional station may enter once in EACH of the following categories: entries,All whensubmitted, willneedconfirmation CIRCOMthe by representative Entries can be accepted only from member stations of CIRCOM Regional. Programmes 21 report 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. based systems. Entries without subtitles throughout will be disqualified. a video has been received complete. 2014. The delivery address is on the web site entry form. Confirmation will be givenbe that delivered by the entry closing date of Friday 21 March 2014. not a requirement for all entries. archiveandhelps regional stations wishing broadcastto winning entries. Thescript is in English or French: this will be kept with the programme tape in the CIRCOM Regional programme on the award ceremony or about the awards. ofregional news reports orpromotional items about Prix CIRCOM Regional and inany briefexcerptsprogrammesfrom freelybroadcast bemaydelivered or part onlineas of the Prix. Regionalandfor other non-broadcast use, including online delivery, forthe promotion promotional non-broadcast showcase screenings organised on behalf of the Prix CIRCOMstations to match the free circulation obligatory in otherIt categories.is hoped that all reasonable endeavours2014. will still be made by the Fiction/Dramafor this purpose andwinning must be delivered to the CIRCOM SecretariatThe by Thursdayprovision 15 May by the winner of an internationaldisqualification. version, without subtitles, willwinningwiththe broadcaster. be required Failure guaranteeto suchrightsclearance willresultin ofany licence or rights payments. Further transmissions will be by bilateral stationwisheswhichsowithin regionownits agreement between 2015May2014freeMay and transmissionrepeatoneandthatwinningof entry anyCIRCOMbyRegional member programmebe acategory winner (not commended), they permit at least one regional acknowledged inhibiting) complexare and advance be should that, in agree to their submitting station to decide how the prize money is allocated.that programme. The award will be made to the submittingthe stationsubmitting and it stationwill be foris the required to inform any partner stations who have contributedbroadcasters. to solelyfor the purpose of the internship and to ease administrative Risingliaison Starwith category,the host monies may be retained by CIRCOMinternshipthe casetotheofIn ensure proposed thatconfirmed)(butyetnot they winner the for The areof used and the trophy. stationcollectto theaward anyataward presentation andwhomay keep the money broadcastingstation.thatfor broadcasterwillbeIt decidetomayrepresentwho the CIRCOM Regional. entrant. 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In the case of disagreement, the decision ofaward CIRCOMwill willbe joint. be Itfinal. will be for the winning stations to decide how the prize money is In anyIndispute, thedecision thechairmanof thejudges,of DavidLowen, willbe The English language version of the Rules of Entry takes precedence over any other It is a requirement that Itevery is winningpermitted station that will a ensurebroadcaster that whoa relevantis a representativesponsor may win its own sponsorship money. co-producing one than programme, more Wherestations same submit the any Co-producing stations may submit different programmes from the same series. Itis requirementa that every winner will ensure that relevant and qualified staff 23 report Chair JUDGES GPB, Georgia ID2014007 - I AM A LITTLE GEORGIAN (ME PATARA KARTVELI COMMENDEDVAR) RTV Oost,The Netherlands ID2014066 - DOES GOD LOVE WOMEN? (HOUDT GOD VAN VROUWEN?)WINNER DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2014

Chair, Documentary category France 3 Paris, France Jean-Christian Spenle character in personal turmoil. awinning entry which gave the viewers such amulti-layered texture and afascinating qualityproductionof thatinarea. Butcouldit notcompare, theinfinal analysis, with Itwasencouraging toseesuch high a quality entry from Georgia, indicative newofa Several of the films were really moving, so choosing a winner became quite challenging.photography and editing, and of course, regionalstory,stronggoodnarration, anchoringcriteriaachoicea main were standards highTheof of of the topic. making were really impressive, as well as the professionalism originalityoriginality storytelling the film topics, the diversity of and of ofThe of most stories. competition, as their average level of in quality films 50 winner the among was rather difficult select a year, itveryThis found to jury the high and quite even. CHAIR´S REPORT

Jean-Christian Spenle Dagmara Drzazga Daniela Draštata Eduardo Bonilla Johnbert Dijker Alexandre Pletser

RTVCYL France 3 Paris TVP Katowice HRT Zagreb Omroep Flevoland Co-production organiser and RTBF

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France 3 Picardie, France

(52 min) (61 min) (52 min ) report DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME ID2014001 - FOLK: GRANDMA, MOTHER AND ME ID2014003 - THE GREAT BEER TOUR (DEN STORA ÖLRESAN) approach to a mid-life crisis. The three characters weretruly special, personal true andviewpoint. vibrant. It was sincere,love touchingas theyand grewemotional. older. It showsThis andocumentary family,interesting hopingis very to discoverprofessionally how herfilmed mother Photographerand and edited,grandmotherCamilla Næsswith explores experienced a her life as awoman life,through thefamily eyes of her ownand too much detail which slowed down the pace of the pieceThe and judges the viewer felt thatlost interest.the piece was too long and not focusedshowed enough.a high At leveltimes thereof wasresearch and understandingis an ambitiousof the ideaissues to givethey a wantedpersonal to view explore. on whata once-in-a-lifetimethey call trip. „theThe storytellerslast wild In2011, territoryfive friends wentin on an expeditionEurope“, in Iceland.trying They travelledto on bikesbreak through away from civilization. This (FOLK: MORMOR, MAMMA OG MEG) ID2014009 - THE PROTEST (PROTESTAT) and the present mix well. Somehow, though, the story failsbeing voiceto develop. over. It is clear that the director is really engagedcamerawork in inthenatural the storyworld. andWe theget tofeel past thepresence oftheauthor, notonly updates the history of how the Irish landscapenaturalist came andinto authorbeing. ofThere the is iconicsome wonderfulThebook three-part The seriesWay follows That in theI footstepsWent, of Robertas presenterLloyd Praeger, Derek MooneyIreland’s greatest RTE Southerns, Ireland ID2014006 - SECRETS OF THE IRISH LANDSCAPE tour. feltlittlea bit like filmeda book guide. And maybe it is bita too long, even for beera Therewas great shooting and editing. But it lacked a unique or different deepapproach intoand European beer cultures looking for theThe hidden Great forcesBeer behindTour our is consumption.a journey through Europe with a route map of 40 beers. It drinks SVT Göteborg, Sweden (ISLANDA, CU BICICLETA IN DESERT) ID2014010 - ICELAND, CYCLING IN THE DESERT fragmented - just like news packages put together.However, it is rather more news coverageproblems. orgoodhasjournalisticIt reportage work:reporterthe thancaughtpulsethesociety. theofa documentary. The storyearlyandelections. is Thisdocumentary strongareflection is great of social event and a rapid change of political course leadingThis is toa chroniclethe ofappointment the events ofof Februarya provisional 2013 when thousandsgovernment of protesters caused BNT, Bulgaria

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TVR Cluj, Romania

(50 (93 (27 (49 (55 min min min min min ) ) ) ) ) report report ID2014019 - MORTAL ENEMIES (MORTAL ENEMIES) have been more creative and that the format was predictable.liked the idea of the brother going backphotos was toagood deviceexplore to explore hishis background roots, family white and black and ofupbringing.they use The work. felt his inspired While been by have they thethe how aboutjudges treatment could ofarchive footage. There were some good voices within the piece talking emotionally The Cuckoo’s Nest Karel Reisz is the most famous Czech director other than Milos Forman, of (KAREL REISZ: TEN FILMOVÝ ŽIVOT) storytelling, it never quite looked natural enough. fromwartime. However, while there reconstructionwas thean attempt into sequences gone has effortto create much that clear acinematic researched. is Iteffect in the prepared to kill even little children. It is a powerful subject,crueltythedeterminationwartheand ofwhich hasidentify toclearly find andcriminalswar been werewho well Thisdocumentary isabout Nazi warcrimes inPoland during World War Two. Itshows TVP3 Kielce, Poland ID2014024 - LOOKING FOR SCHUSTER (POLOWANIE NA KATA) sense of a race there and back. There is dynamic storytellingintohis childhood. and goodThe story useis set of up well pictures. ascompetitiona between two teams and a isolation.Thataspect balanced is withgoodsense humour of andinteresting insights personalstory gives anintriguing insight into the challenges hefaces and his sense Southof Pole and back alone, with no support servicethis toprogramme help him.he crosses This the islast entertainingremaining Antarctic and frontier, Aleksandermaking Gammeone Norway’sisofhis way mostto versatilethe andresourceful adventurers. In NRK Hordaland, Norway (ALEKSANDER GAMME PÅ VERDENS LENGSTE SKITUR) ID2014023 - TO THE SOUTH POLE AND BACK – ALONE AND UNAIDED and character of the two men. wrote to each other over many years. The viewer getsbackground a storythestrongtotellingand their storiessense parallel in ofusingandlettersthe the they personality theirin ownwords.There wasgood juxtaposition theoftwocharacters, building the piecewaswonderfully shotusingsimple a ideatellgetthetwomentototheevents themtogether. This was a dramatic story told in an emotional way. friend.The judges Now felt thethe two men tell their story of whatpilot Hans-Hermann happened andMüller howhad shot tragedydown American has Lester broughtSchrenk and killedTwo his best former mortal enemies from World War II meet in Germany after 70 years. GermanTV/Midt-Vest, Denmark ID2014012 - KAREL REISZ: THIS FILM LIFE . The judges felt this was a celebration of his work with sensitive use

ČT, TV Studio Ostrava, Czech Republic DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME

One Flew Over (58 (30 (52 (30 min min min min ) ) ) ) report DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME ID2014045 - YING XIONG, THE HERO (YING XIONG, LE HÉROS) a flavour of sounds and colour, giving a sense oforiginal. the identity The ofjudges the band. felt that for a documentaryinsight aboutinto the history music, of‘big beat.’ it shouldTheapproach havecould havestarted been more creative with and good mix of past and present footage. The useThis of oldwas photosa lightprovided and someentertaining context anddocumentary music, so-called with some“big beat” colourfulin Poland with characters.reference to the Theremusical programmeThehistory is analysesa of atmosphere theBiałystok. thataccompanied kindofnew birththeof TVP3 Bialystok, Poland ID2014043 - WE JUST LIVED FOR THE MUSIC (ŻYLIŚMY TYLKO MUZYKĄ) journalist. It would have been more powerful to let herpiece tellwas theclumsy storyand the inviewer her ownneeded words.to hear from the mother first ratherThejournalist than the had good access tothe family and their struggles. The structure ofthe widerdebateSwedeninaboutintegration the minoritiesofverycurrent a andtopic. debate in Scandinavia told from the perspective of a afterSomalianrejection from theimmigrationfamily. services. ThisrefreshingisIt is heartoparttheimmigration of the herfive children could follow. But the years went by and the children receive rejectionWhen Ader Ismail fled from Somalia to Sweden, she thought it wouldSVT not Växjö, take Sweden long before ID2014039 - SEE YOU SOON (VI SES SNART) ID2014046 - GOING BACK (Y VOLVERE) be told in a more efficient way. presents no surprises. Some construction its sequences and linear very also However, China. was in could years it five onlyafterhave been shorter, so that the story interesting,would his knowledge of Chinese language andinChina. ChineseThejudges agreed culturethestory iswell filmedare and edited,very the main impressivecharacter is China wins a TV competition about Chinese culture in years five Frenchman after young who and a becomes describes success of film story the This a very famous person France 3 Bretagne, France country. explainingclearly what happened in Chile in 1973 and why Porfirio Diazthejudges hadfelt tothe personalflee his approach meant thefilm lacked historicalan perspective, welcome him home and he sees again places connectedhero, ourPorfiriocolourfulfor with a Diaz, is character.who his previous friends old meet his whoWe life. However, view but the director of the film is his niece.manyyears Itin France is aafter movingPinochet’s journeycoup. backThe storytelling to his homeland is Thisfilm follows Chilean countryfrom returnhis the a refugee to from exile of a spentpersonal who point of France 3 Languedoc-Roussillon, France

(52 (29 (52 (52 min min min min ) ) ) ) report report programmecan involve the audience and reflect everyday life and conflictstheclosing theiroflocal metalin a factory. simple good This example film a regionalis how a of titlewoman”“manemployeestheandTheareof wives, andcannotwho agree with Omroep Fryslan, The Netherlands ID2014109 - MAN AND WOMAN OF STEEL (MANLJU EN FROULJU FAN STIEL) story. storytellingthe predictable very is becomes repetitive, and strong weakening very a content.The research is impressive, especially into archives. However, interestingthe story.structure of It is well directed, filmed and edited.film alternatesMusic emphasises fiction sequences,the emotional testimonies Rising. This Easter 1916 the and aftermath rare of the archive Kilmainham in Gaol in othersfootage among supporting very Thismajorhistorical documentary seriesJohnMacBride,lifeofthelooks at executed TVP3 Szczecin, Poland ID2014060 - THE ART OF WISE HELPING (SZTUKA MĄDREGO POMGANIA) ID2014063 - WHO MURDERED MAXINE? repeats itself many times. thanexplaining the complexity of the situation. The storytelling is presentvery predictable on bothand sides but the film has a simpleother structure, the buildingpeople whoon testimoniesare helped rather tell how ofviewimportant are delivered: for on themone hand social this workers help explain is. their Emotionmotivations Thisis tellsveryand on the about social workers in Poland and their work with the poor people. Two points (1916 SEACHTAR DEARMADTA - JOHN MACBRIDE) ID2014105 - 1916 THE FORGOTTEN SEVEN - JOHN MACBRIDE tempo is very slow but the main character is most touching.However,the judges felt that the story didn’t really evolve –not enough This happens. film The has brilliant photography, a magical atmosphere, and good musical illustration. RTV Vojvodina, Serbia ID2014155 B be. Excellent work. very well filmed and edited, this film isbefore beingareleased stunning courtwhendecideda theywereinnocent. example verystrongA story, of what a documentary“Birmingham could Six” -suspected members of IRA -who spent more than 20 years in jail climaxeswhenthebrother andsisterMaxine of meet Paddy, Irishman,an theoneof Maxine was killed, among the 21 people who died that day and another1974Birminghamcaseof 200bombings injured. reopened.pub,theirthisbombing sisteraIn ofIt This is a very touching story about the fight of a brother and sister who try to have the BBC West Midlands (Birmingham), UK el

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(25 (52 (29 (30 (18 min min min min min ) ) ) ) ) report DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME ID2014154 - LETTER TO MR MIGUEL (CARTA A DON MIGUEL) and structure more related to news coverage than to documentary.investors from all around the world, especiallybuyersanddiscover thethe hard reality Asian marketaof thatrich.attracts notonlyHowever, Londoners but there contemporaryis a rhythm problem in London as a house is capital. This the propertiesprices new in Chinese investors up marketthroat as snap are constantly rising. We follow willing ReporterMarkJordanreveals London‘s how first time buyers strugglingare cut- a in BBC London (Elstree), UK ID20141119 - INSIDE OUT LONDON - PROPERTY SPECIAL True people and true emotions are the essence of thisand programme.understandable way. even60years after theexperience ofBonPasteur, arestruggling tofind words which imprisoned. beingdocumentary The were theymakerretiredmeetsnow feltwiththe grandmothers girls those institution. theirwho, But, to sent were who girlsaged TheBon Pasteur sisters had their mission: they were “shaping personalities” of under- France 3 Alsace, France ID2014044 - GIRLS IN CONFINEMENT (LES FILLES AU SECRET) narrative construction. It stronger would a have was there been if beter even more been have could dramatic thought judges it footage. The and the story is worth it. War Two. It is interesting journalisticThisis about the worklast Master withof Zamosc, manyCount Jan testimoniesZmoyski, and his wife andduring goodWorld use of archive TVP3 Lublin, Poland ID2014143 – V slow, no real story is developed, and the linear structureand worth never of surprises. discovery. However, there istestimonies little to havestimulate been emotions.well conducted, Its rhythm leading is verytocaptivating richpersonality. content. done: well very shooting,is film ThisThe editing selection subjectand of is interesting This is a tribute to Miguel de Unamuno, an important intellectual figure and RTVCYL,an absolutely Spain ID2014101 - ROZA AND JAN (RÓŻA I JAN) programming in Asturias. contributionregionala regionandresidentstoimportantthethe is of for It it.calls quiet,haveruraladocumentary life.inThis show is style,programmetheas maker in Asturias. She talks to farmers, meets producersThe andprogramme people whois growby vegetablesa journalist and who interviews inhabitants of small and remote villages E PCPA, Spain

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France 3 Centre, France

(52 (52 (52 (30 min min min min ) ) ) ) report DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME ID2014081 - ERHARD BUSEK it there is little that is special to be found. views are excellent and the presenter adds to the interest.viewfrom Butabove thererewritingis isthehistory little ouroficonic dramalandscapes. and Theformat andthe ArcheologistBenRobinson takesthe airtoover the Norfolk Broads revealto howthe BBC East (Norwich), UK ID2014079 - THE FLYING ARCHAEOLOGIST ID2014098 - ANIMA HOTEL EUROPE (ANIMA HOTEL EUROPA) miners. interviews.closerScargillmightfocushaveevenbetterbeenonsomeaItwithand muchdocumentation and assembled withuse of archive and built material. well very There are is Journalistically day. revealing present story the the testimonies to and Thisinvestigates thefinances formerof miners‘ leader Arthur Scargill from the 1980s BBC Yorkshire, UK ID2014085 - INSIDE OUT: SCARGILL consistent. other hand, the different stories are not very well assembled withandmucharchive the footage,filmmaking whichmatches iswell withnotpresent-day testimonies. theOn flooded more than 106,000 acres of land. Journalistically‘Centenary Waters’. thorough, The River the Drava story devastated is told manyNovember Inhere homes 2012, in north 112 eastSlovenia municipalities wasaffected horrificby and floods- the called so RTVSLO, TV Maribor, Slovenia ID2014082 - LOST HOME (IZGUBLJENI DOM) television. A better script would have helped. introduction where the importance of the person is explained:Europe’s good onregions paper, but notthere so on has to be morefind alsoto catchwhat isthe similar. viewer’s Itattention. is comforting Thereissimilar tois havein other a countriesEuropean long but topoliticians look for differences: visitingin finding and those talking differences,Dr Erhard we Busek, an Austrian and European politician, believes we travel not to see RTSwhat Belgrade, Serbia photography. An artistic peace of work, yes: but perhapsadventure. because There of thisis itbeautiful, is harder original Lampedusa,for immigrants of where story the European their start tell and and Italy creative to go footage and many moments Croatia we From of us. great of all humanity in personal of way, bit little in searching for it content.Itfocuses onthekey European issue oftoday –immigration and-deals with Anima Hotel Europa is a multimedia project consisting of documentary and other online HRT – Zagreb, Croatia

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DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME TVR Targu Mures, Romania TVP3 Rzeszow, Poland

(30 min) (49 min) (22 min) (28 min) (26 min) report DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME of the Zeeland mussel. to a higher level: one wants to watch to the end andand set to to revellovely inmusic. thePersonal fascinatingstories lifecombine cyclewith popular science this documentaryto take this film covers an extraordinary topic showing the passionsproducts of of those Zeeland involved and its people will do everythingsome tohave preservelove-hatea them.relationship Delicatelywith them. shot,Mussels are one ofthe most important Zeeland mussels mean life for inhabitants of the region. For some it is theirOmroep Zeeland,everyday The job,Netherlands ID2014207 - MUSSELS IN LOVE (L‘AMOUR DE MOULES) editing makes this simple story an attractive piece ofwere oncetelevision.centre culturalof andsocial life.Excellent camera work,great lighting and melancholic disappearancea about the film is small, Itindependent of cinemas that This is a story about passion for cinema of an old-fashioned man, Dariusz Ambroszczyk. TVP3 Lodz, Poland ID2014159 - IN THE OLD CINEMA (W STARYM KINIE) mercy; a unique state of mind; spiritual feeling: all oflife this in ais monastery very well while illustrated. preparing for religious celebration.An evocative Monastery; music pilgrims; score piety; gives an insight Putnato the Voicesusually hidden world of monks and their TVR Iasi, Romania ID2014148 - PUTNA VOICES (GLASURILE PUTNEI) filmed with an eye for detail the programme shows the bringsrichness people of heritage. together, he devoted his free time tofolk restoring arts oldfrom pieces East-Central of art. Very Europe. well Driven by Thethe programmeidea that isart aboutis gooda formerpolitics ambassador because itwho created a “home-made” museum of (OJCZYZNA ZWIELOKROTNIONA) ID2014190 - HOMELAND MULTIPLIED camera follows her. across the country. In Alba County shedances meets andlocals customs.and joinsThe theirprogramme celebrations In follows thewhile famous youngthe regionRoxana of TransylvaniaBădescu, who peopleis wantbackpacking to preserve their traditions:TVR Craiova,music, Romaniafolk ID2014188 - FOLK STEPOVERS (POPASURI FOLCLORICE) its employees. Emotionaland dynamic, informative and factual, it gives insight of TheERT documentary, and struggle of produced by another PBS, gives abroader view of acomplex issue. reveals a story exclusively in pictures. There is some excellent camera work.

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TV Syd, Denmark

(30 min) (29 min) (20 min) (52 min) (28 min) report ID2014056 - THE ORCHESTRA (ORKIESTRA) C Chair JUDGES ID2014029 - THE FOURTH ESTATE (CHETVARTA VLAST) WINNER FICTION/DRAMA PROGRAMME PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2014 Chair, Fiction/Drama category HRT Zagreb, Croatia Daniela Draštata than the use of “dramatic reconstruction” within a factualsuggest thatprogramme.for next year therules make explicit thefact that Fiction/Drama moreis Itwas apity that two entries did not meet the criteria set out for this category. We do production – like many genres - is challenged by tighteningthemodestBy numberentries ofbudgets. thejurygained theimpression thatregional drama original for television. programmes closely follow theatre that plays. However, truly winning was entry the Comparedwithprevious years,noticedtendencywe that aproduce to short films or for strong storylines and convincing acting. same time seeking a drama which is telling a Weuniversalwere insearch ofstory.an exceptional entryAbove significant all, to weregiona were or country looking but at the adaption of theatre plays to televisionyouth genres: from drama drama. of range wide a entries from seven viewed jury The CHAIR‘S REPORT ommended

Daniela Draštata Máire Aoibhinn Ní Ógáin TG4

HRT Zagreb

Ireland Croatia

TVP3 Wroclaw, Poland

BNT, Bulgaria report report ORKIESTRA ID2014056 - THE ORCHESTRA COMMENDED ID2014029 - THE FOURTH ESTATE WINNER It is a high quality production that we would like to highly commend. challenging genre surprisingly interesting television. camerawork,combined musicalwitha score dynamicand editing, makesthis rather It is an excellent TV adaption of a theatre play. Filmed at the original mine setting – the political transformation and individual life stories. heaven and hell. It reflects on the political history of Thisthe Polishpolyphonic People’s story, Republic, withPolish elements of legends and myths, is suspended between onceearth, had. ghosts:members miners’aof orchestra meetafter death talktoabout thelives they copperepictaleabouthistoryminingtheaan centre.Thisofis toldby story Theis make this an exceptional drama and a worthy winner.elementstelevisionalleffectPostproductionofandthe production to adds combine location choices and settings give a convincing exceptional direction. overview created and Great by camera work tension areSuspense and of modern Sofia. throughout. development. characterThere good are convincing and storyline, engagingperformances anwhich values, productiondraw excellent inand retain arethe viewer There and the weakness of the media. Thestory is told from the perspective of anewspaper journalist and depicts the power processes in Bulgaria. fashioned,oldoperatean to“communist” in influence to waysocialpolitical the and politicalThisseriesa isthriller. secretdealsroleofwiththeItservices continue who CHETVARTA VLAST

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Bulgaria Poland

BNT report ID2014116 - S contribution to preserving the Frisian language in an everydayDiede’sironic youthcomments setting.add aninteresting dimension. The terrible drama completely accident leaves of him which paralysed.makes a use has significanta The he when of the Frisian countryside. His life and that of thoseDiede around is him theare turnedinstigator upside ofdown a group of youngsters who hang around a shack in theOmroep outskirts Fryslan, The Netherlands ID2014095 - THE SHACK (DE KEET) category and difficult to compare properly with complete factual documentary However,done. a therefore applicabledramas. fully this and is not in it programmeelementshasdramaticof reconstruction, convincingwhichare World First War. well- the and soldier in The a as part took who few very a among woman a Savic, Milina heroism of and life portrays insight documentary which great the ofA (MILUNKA SAVIĆ-HEROINA VELIKOG RATA) ID2014059 - MILUNKA SAVIĆ-HEROINE OF THE GREAT WAR OTHER ENTRIES ID2014174 - SOMETHING BETWEEN A HOUSE AND A RUIN of the troubled main protagonist. The camera work and long shots create a moodyof a contemporaryand dark settingproblem ofwhich road safetyreflect within inner the life young screen population adaption in ruralof Ireland.a story from modern Ireland,Irishare involved languagein acar accident literature.which changes Ittheir livesis forever. a Seanfictional Mac DonnachaThis is aadaptionshort and his fiancée, who are from a small fishing village in the west of TG4, Ireland drama. are archive photos but no dramatic sequences. It is a factual programmeshort feature rather tells than a the story of this place and the peoplewas who discovered managed to savethere it.which, There several decades ago,In thecontained centre ofa privateBedzin, thereprayer is aroom. street This once inhabited by the Jewish community. A flat (POMIĘDZY DOMEM A RUINĄ) FICTION/DRAMA tory : L ifeless

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(140 min ) report Chair JUDGES SVT Örebro, Sweden ID2014110 - LINDE VOLLEY COMMENDED BBC London (Elstree), UK ID2014124 - INSIDE OUT LONDON - RACISM IN HOUSING WINNER INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2014

Chair, Investigative Journalism RTVSLO Maribor, Slovenia Zoran Medved without then pursuing the story to its conclusion. ledarrest),anto other entries relied tooheavily theonpower personalof testimony offered (BBC East‘s Inside Out investigationInvestigative journalisminto at theits bestexploitation provokes change. reportof Whilst form migrantthere Omroep were Gelderlandsomeworkers examples in Thewhich Netherlands was especiallyastonishing memorable.confession from the former director ofchildren‘sa centre atthe heart Childofa abuse within institutions was sadly common to a number of entries, revealalthough underhandthe dealings at the heart of a local volleyballthe sister team. station STV Örebro demonstrated the benefitsaccidentwhichactionspolice thetheinofwerequestionedof sticking overmanymonthswhile with a good story to involve lavish spending. From STV always notEskilstuna did three, which all persistant. being examples great ofand were There we saw a detailed dissection of a fatal as roadkey in our assessment were originality,Investigative holdingjournalism theis often powerfultime consuming or and miscreantscan be expensive. in toregional However, account television just across Europe. proof, if any were needed, of just authoritieshow critical including an thearea police andthis even by remains a scandal power of in for cruelty, abusethe workers, animal migrant allegations worldmistreatment journalists of of of volleyball. working That list is In our 14 entries from eight countries, we saw investigations into racisim, child abuse, CHAIR‘S REPORT

Zoran Medved Candida Buchrieser Jacqui Hodgson Ulf Morten Davidsen

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Slovenia Norway UK Austria report report ID2014110 - LINDE VOLLEY COMMENDED A very strong report. uncomfortable truths and ask difficult questions. Aboveall,thejudges sawcommitment frommanysoquarters continueto exposeto Even though it is illegal to discriminate, they were happyAnother toinvestigator agree. posed as an owner asking the agents not to rent to black people. thewhite one was able torent homea easily, the black one often found itimpossible. The investigators, one black and one white, tested how estate agents would react. Whileevidence presented to the authorities. Theevidence was compelling, the confrontation with those involved satisfying and the against black applicants. story of racism in the rented housing category,thissector.winnerinOur London InsideBBCuncoveredOut,powerful shockinga Estate agents were blatantly discriminating ID2014124 - INSIDE OUT LONDON - RACISM IN HOUSING WINNER

Also more varied footage could have improved the impact.Thejudges suggested that the reporters might also have talked to other team players. were done very precisely and the programmes had consequencesandunveiled forthe theway clubs.of contracting foreign players one after the other. This is aThe veryinterviews good entry. The judges liked the way the journalists stuck to their stories volleyball club and which had a high degree of impact inThis the is aSwedish series of worlddifferent of sports. stories based on one single disclosure about a Swedish elite

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(10 min) (18 min) report INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM ID2014137 - MICHAEL FERRY responsible and information on what happened after the reasonprogramme for wasthem. transmitted. The judges would have preferred morepoor on theconditions. consequences The judgesfor those liked the approach to rolland,following backtransmission,the all olddebateSwedishtheretheawas in rail Parliament accidentsabout to find a differentaspects. Itdeals with the very important issue ofsecurity onpublic transport This is a very well researched programme about problems on the rail network with SVTmany Norrköping, Sweden DEATH (STOPY, FAKTA, TAJEMSTVÍ - ŘIDIČ VOZU SMRTI) ID2014013TRACKS,- FACTS AND MYSTERIES DRIVER– OFTHE VEHICLE OF are answered, the more new questions appear. A veryexamines good and themoving deepentry. wounds in a smallwas Michaelcommunity Ferry allowedin toa be withrespectful boys after a previous unansweredway. stillinstance, paedophile, questions. for are conviction? How, there a conviction ofThe The more programme questions children. the Two after of years sexual abuse heartbreaking the the of is story This (MICHEÁL Ó FEARRAIGH: FEALL I NDIAIDH FILL) ID2014133 - THE DERAILED RAILWAY (DEN URSPÅRADE JÄRNVÄGEN) stories, however, were weaker and had a more “magazine”think,thatthejournalistic feel. investigative approach didnotreally getfarenough. Other heartbreaking story presented very well and with good interviews.Thestory about However,abuse in a juvenile thedetention judges centre is very professionally A regionaldone. It currentis a affairs programme for the North East and Cumbria with three reports. BBC North-East Cumbria, UK ID2014156 - INSIDE OUT NORTH EAST AND CUMBRIA OTHER ENTRIES mythical musing rather than investigative reporting.“maybe”afuture.about the fascinatingmuch–There is archiveall isfootage itbut route. This programme considers what might have happenedwondered ifin the fatethis of the andworld othermight have incidentsbeen changed if he had taken adifferent Franz Ferdinand inSarajevo when hewas assassinated. Until his death in1937, Lojka Leopold Lojka from Moravia was driver of acar in the motorcade of Austrian Archduke Czech TV Studio Ostrava, Czech Republic

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min ) report report ID2014153 - RADAR - FOUNDATIONS OF SOCHI of investigation. extract an apology or admission from to unable However, time. were the team of authorities. period the a over story the Nevertheless, staying with of a very sound piece story, persistencetold pictures. commend particularly the shortage We of the given pursuitinsituations. death-trap. becamethisyoungmentwoFora verywell isThis Thisstory reveals that the police systematically opened the Hjulsta Bridge to stop cars (RADAR - TEMELJI SOČIJA) (DÖDSOLYCKAN VID HJULSTABRON) ID2014141 - THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE HJULSTA BRIDGE ID2014185 - EMEGRENCY EXIT (WYJSCIE EWAKUACYJNE) compelling. The treatment was less “investigation” thanlongstanding “documentary” andbloody conflict the inin Middle style.East. The footage was, without doubt, This was a very brave and intimate piece of filmmaking which took us to the heart of(ON theTHE SPOT - HARCOSOK: GÁZA) ID2014209 - ON THE SPOT - FIGHTERS: GAZA in Serbia and (ideally) in Sochi held to account to contestof corruption the allegations. in local political parties. The judgesexploited would like duringto have theseen thebuilding authorities of the TherestrongwasOlympictestimony from migrant villageworkers fromSerbiasaid whothey’d been in Sochi. This was linked to allegations ID2014139 - MIGRANT WORKER EXPLOITATION investigation. relevant the authorities unfinished why taking action. ask An not were or drugs the people knew where to find the drugs. The reporterappeared failedto show to chemicalconfront drugsa shop being owner sold about This and examinesthe youngthe problemman on of thethe streetdrugs marketconfirmed in a small town in Poland. Secret filming T easternEurope were coping with life inthefields and farms of the East of England. It This investigation began with the idea of seeing how thousands of migrant workers from BB VP3 Kielce, Poland C East (Norwich), UK

INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM SVT Eskilstuna, Sweden

RTV Vojvodina, Serbia

MTVA, Hungary

(27 min) (15 (51 min) (24 min) (3 min min ) ) report INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM ID2014069 - DIRECTOR CONFESSES ABUSE the judges would like to have seen the journalist trackfootage down oneof ofbirds the hunters.being killed illegally. widespreadToof illegalities stand WestEngland.impacttheits ofandon comparisonThere shocking was with some of the otherobjectionsdespitereportEUseasonallegationsThis politicallooksinto– and entries rows. controversial Malta‘s hunting during spring shot are birds thousands of yearEvery BBC West (Bristol), UK ID2014211 - MALTA subsequent arrest proved the story produced results. andtheconfrontation withthegang master wasbrave without beingaggressive. The shewon the confidence of the migrant workers. The undercover footage was shockingtrial. This was bravea piece ofjournalistic work. The reporter was very persistent endedand with hundreds of police carrying out raids; ten arrests; three gang masters facing but the judges miss a proper investigative approach. tormenting and of beating cases alleged are animals. there where farms minkThe atshocking cruelty investigates of This reportpictures give an insight into mink farming T ID2014062 - VIOLENCE AT FARMS (PRZEMOC NA FERMACH) have thought more about a creative treatment for the subject.Thiskindstory,of withfewpictures, difficultis tell to and the production team might suggestionthat the authorities had investigated but failed to prosecute section was disturbing. is this admission - very Wechilling. hear theThe storytestimony of the ofvictims the and victimstheThis confession is a reportwas intoofpowerful childthe abuse director. inand the 1980sthe by theThe director most ofmemorable a youth care institution. (DIRECTEUR KINDERDORP BEKENT MISBRUIK) VP3 Szczecin, Poland

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(30 min) (3 (3 min) min ) report report 45 INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM report Chair JUDGES ID2014096 – BBC L COMMENDED (TOUT FEU TOUT FLAMME) ID2014171 – LITTORAL: THE SEAFARERS‘ MAGAZINE WINNER MAGAZINE AND NEWS MAGAZINE PROGRAMME PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2014

Chair, Magazine and News Magazine Programme NRK Østfold, Norway Ulf Morten Davidsen cases, national or international. acrossperspectivesgetEuropetoand regional of issues thathavebecome,some in Thejudges enjoyed theopportunity experienceto therichness programmeof making a documentary feel. Topics were wide-ranging. We were judging news, features and some programmes with we, with our professional hats on, found outstanding. formats. It is always hard to compare an Itwas appledifficult tofor us to pickan winnera orange. as we saw exciting So programmeswe have across chosenall three the one magazine format; mono-thematic magazine format. We can group them in three formats: classical news programme; classical frommulti-thematic 17 European countries. This is one of the widest ranging of all the categories, with 35 entries of a high standard,CHAIR‘S REPORT

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This is a magazine about life by and on the sea.

In this edition, we visit the “Baby City”, just outside St Brieuc. It is a place of delight. As if by magic you become a child again and re-live unrivalled moments by the seaside. The Baby City captured the reality of the magical place which is now under threat.

The programme also tells the story of storm lanterns, used as the sole means of lighting before electricity. And in the last piece we visit the dark side of a seaman’s life.

The three stories are linked by geography and a main presenter who introduces each story. Every package was really well directed with creative treatment: the opening graphics are distinctive and storytelling is exceptional.

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ID2014096 – BBC London News (28 min) BBC London (Elstree), UK

A daily edition of BBC London News‘s main 18.30 hours programme. This edition featured as its main item an investigation into the exploitation of Romanian migrant workers in London.

The programme is produced in a very solid way. The studio interviews are exceptionally good and all the news items are well researched and delivered.

There is a wide variety of themes from investigative journalism to culture, stretching from undercover journalism to entertaining stories.

The jury was impressed by the professional standards of every journalist, reporter and presenter.

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(19 (22 MAGAZINE min min ) ) report Chair, Minorities in Society TVR Iasi, Romania Raluca Aftene needed and more than welcome! In some programmes, we noticed a certain readiness to use clichés. Originality is alwayscomprehensively and clearly presented many times delicateminorityin subjectcoverage. Journalistsmatter. didtheirutmost craft to well researched stories that Most of the programmes showed a responsible approach by media professionals thinginvolved that the jury demanded and expected from the entries.Not once did the judges see journalists using stereotypes. Indeed, balance was the first in itself a melting pot...about melting pots. backgrounds finding ways to narrow the differences positive otherswhile different focused people with stories models on and role about between them. So the category was and the mentally ill. Some programmes were about discriminationdrama. andThe cultural stories clashes, we saw investigations genres, from documentariesdealt even of to range and wide with a judged Wevarious minority groups from ethnic to transgender influence their lives. Thus, it‘s not easy to report onMinorities minorities. firstthearerecognise to powerthe that mediathe journalistsand have to CHAIR‘S REPORT Chair JUDGES ID2014106 - ASSIMILATION (AN DUBH INA GHEALL) COMMENDED BBC London (Elstree), UK ID2014123 - INSIDE OUT LONDON - GROOMING SPECIAL WINNER MINORITIES IN SOCIETY PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2014

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A clear winner. balance, care, and respect toward the dignity of the womeninvestigation victims. about a very complexBBC,however, anddoes getinvolved delicateandsucceeds deliveringin highaqualitysubject journalistic matter. It did so with responsibility,want to get too involved in what they see as a conflictpoliceThereluctantare betweeninvestigate to casesethnicthebeingreported because notgroups.theydo parents because within Sikh culture sexuality is a taboo.lure young girls and abuse them. The victims hide their Severaldreadfulminorityissues involved areexperiencesstory.this in to Sikh Muslimpretendbe men to from their and storytelling are all very convincing. verycarefully researched andexplores many different points ofview. Footage, editing seenon our screens. This is avery brilliant entry which moves the viewer deeply. community,It is offering a very rare insight into a minorityThis is angroup exclusive of Britons investigation who are seldom into sexual grooming of young women within the Sikh ID2014106 - ASSIMILATION (AN DUBH INA GHEALL) COMMENDED ID2014123 - INSIDE OUT LONDON - GROOMING SPECIAL WINNER events in the history and which raises awareness usingThe magnificent jury thought journalistic this was skills.an excellent documentary clearly explaining sad and complex are hauntingly tragic. mothersand taken to special orphanages. Their life stories brought Aboriginalto light by andthis film Irish descent. They tell us veryaboutwell-researcheda is Thisthe documentary.drama of story’sThebeing charactersmain separatedhavemixed from their death. AustralianstheAborigines– andthe-Irish Australia.in taleaoppressionisofIt and tohis once adopted homeland to explore the complex relationship between This indigenous documentary reveals the untold story of the Irish in Australia. Louis de Paor returns

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(17 (50 (14 (11 (15 min) min min min min ) ) ) ) report report ID2014087 - INSIDE OUT: DISABLED TAXIS range of topics. – as one would expect of the BBC - is very professional,community. informative It also and sendscovers a messagea broad about how Europe cares about diversity. The news ID2014073 - TORINAW MEANS (TORINAW ZNACZY TOLEROWAĆ) investigation but maybe a little lacking in involvement.several firms decided to change their policyAfterrevealing companiestaxithattowards charge disabledformoreclients, illegal,wheelchairwhich is users. It was ausers. textbook The strongest quality of this investigation investigation wheelchair companies charging for taxi an were more why is into This is that it succeeded in righting a wrong. BBC Yorkshire, UK did not have a strong narrative line and it is not emotionallyfor the illiterate. engaging enough. The judges appreciate the socialinto valuePolish of society.this entry but The the programme programme reports themostondisadvantaged several ethnicprojects groups Europe,in whichtheRoma, struggling isprovide integrateto education Thisis about Silesian Gypsies who want to work and who are looking for work. One of TVP3 Katowice, Poland 63

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ID2014102 WINNER RISING STAR PRIX CIRCOM REGIONAL 2014 ID2014017 - O COMMENDED Chair, The Rising Star Award NRK Østfold, Norway Ulf Morten Davidsen disappointed about the storytelling in the journalisticthe entries. commended are definitive stars of the future.Thisyear theRising StarAthad entries16 thefromnine sameregions Europe.of time, Thewinner theand jury was slightly exceptional ways to get the message through about or to - the next presenter craftsmanship, journalistaudience. the day, videoof a one a being manyimpossiblewaysanisit taskcompareto talents. aboutcanwidebeItrangea Forthejury, thismeans that haveweseekto excellence everyin story watch.we In their audiences deserve. servicetelevision. PSBsneed quality staff on-screen surviveto anddeliver thequality Thiscontinuing investment intalent for the future isan important statement by public television in Europe’s regions. talent - and to encourage young on-screen television young professionals excellence recognise of the to to isdevelop Award Star Rising their The careers in public service CHAIR´S REPORT

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, NRK Trondelag, Norway

, Czech Television, Studio Ostrava, Czech Republic

BBC North East and Cumbria NRK Østfold RTVSLO Maribor ORF Steiermark France 3 Paris 70

Norway UK Slovenia France Austria report report ID2014017 - O COMMENDED ID2014102 WINNER TV Studio Ostrava’s project called Ondřej Havlík is a presenter, vocal performer, beat-boxer and occasional actor of the ČT, was well suited to the audience. We enjoyed the creditsThe whichentry showcased is othera great skills. performance. Ondřejhe has workedinteracted in Germany, really France,well Croatia,with hisHolland Ondřejcontributors, and Japan. graduated and from JAMU in Brno, after studyingin recreational drama acting. programmes As afor vocalStudio performerOstrava. school students, and Vertical, a Ondřejmagazinehashosted successes suchfor asAfter School, competitionloversa programme of forhigh outdoor sports. He also participated the presenter of the children’s science programme The winner of the Rising Star is without doubt a talent. Line Jansrud, NRK Trøndelag, is She just made science fun and memorable. her stories closer to a young audience. post-production with narrative graphic effects, trickschildren. andto otherLineJansrudveryenthusiastic, is tools necessarywelltrained veryandwellsupported to bring in The jury found this entry very fresh,Line hasfunny a bright withfuture inan broadcastingexplanative and is styleone of inNRK‘s ofher strongestbody.presenting newThis contenders. garneredscience attention throughout Scandinavia.where she lived on chocolate alone for ten days, while monitoringher the medicaldirect changesand pioneering style. Her most Shewell-knownbeganpresenting Augustin 2013,stunt,alreadyandis building tostrong a reputationthis forday, is an experimenttelevision career. Graduating2011,fullyinashe istrained physician, andhasjustrecently started her

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Czech Republic NRK Trondelag Norway RISING STAR report ID2014037 - MATEUSZ BURDZIŃSKI stories. original journalism majority reports beneficial diary been have would were the of as throughtheyunfolded,asdaythe particularly Norwegiantheon border report. More actualitysoundandreports.hisjudges inThe Mathias likedhow followed stories his presenter,workinga as reportervideojournalist.and natural of makes usegood He skills of range impressed his judges were with government local sport. The from to enjoys working as a local broadcaster in the Norwegian political the nationalcounty lead first studio debateselection. hosting on his He of Østfold covering a range of topics Mathias was commended in this category last year. At 24, he is developing as a presenter, ID2014052 - FILIP ZDRAŽIL confidence in front of the camera. experience up building covering is Mateusz effect.stories best for to footage both regional the useand didn’t national and headline broadcasts key the and has shown a there were times, particularly in the drink driving reportviewer generated, where storiesthe andgoodstorytellinginteraction withtheaudience. missed Thejudges feltthat theandgoodroad.onliveais He performer whoshowssense a humourof withthe Mateusz has worked for three years in regional broadcasting, reporting from the studio ID2014011 - MATHIAS LUNDE KRISTOFFERSEN OTHER ENTRIES RISING STAR commentary more clearly and let the images speak for pictures national link andthemselves. importance. Roxanna stories of judges felt needed to The output covering anchor. rangereporter of news wide some and showed entry a Her correspondent, investigative field a as multi-skilled working journalist a is Roxana ID2014093 - ROXANA BRATEC more examples of this. situations.His report showcased some good story telling but the judges includingwanted broadcastslivetopicstorange andseeof evidence aandreport Filipthat canon and humour. The judges though needed to seebyits ownersa broaderinlocala village. rangeThis was greataof storyskills that was welland told withexperience, both wit Filip‘sentry featured theincredible story lionofa that wasbanned from being walked

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BNT, Bulgaria RISING STAR report ID2014140 - JO TAYLOR RISING STAR ID2014158 - MARIA NIETO FRESNO had never done a piece for television and clearly has hugethorough potential. and professional the approach and storytakes risks tellinginherreporting andwasshows commitment predictable.tothis strong investigation. A year ago,While someJo of them could be easily recognized after the interviewssomeofthe victims, were broadcast.who were filmed anonymously,Jo clearly could have been hidden betterofher interviewees as often indifficult circumstances. The judges felt that the identity traditionalof qualityreporting.BBC of clearlySheability the hasgainconfidencethe to standardhighinvestigativeof journalistic presentationwork,goodstories the andof underpaid,threatenedwho abused judgesandthem.impressedThewere Jo‘s with extent of the exploitation of these workers whose livesEnglandagriculture.Easterntofromcomein workwere Europe torevealed work Her controlledthe by gangmasters investigation month four migrant workershad lives of a carried who the out intoJo ID2014161 - JEROEN HOLTROP 20, she is without doubt a great talent for the future. judges would have liked to have viewed them in the contextcamera areof fresh the andwider show herreport. personality At justand understanding of his audience, wouldhave likedbut havetothe seen her reports fullinrather thansegments. Herpieces to region. She is multi-skilled working both in front of and behindMaria theispromisinga camera.young Thejournalist judges covering widea range ofstories from across the ID2014196 - SARAH CORKER the idea was executed. reporters would have benefited from more support from experiencedidea and an attemptcolleagues to bring in regionalhow TV to a younger audience. Howevershow assessed they felt thethe quality of facilities at his school.Jeroen The judgeshas thought a thisvery was a goodfresh and enthusiastic reporting style. His My School is School television and values. andjudges could recognize her strong commitment tothe high professional standards range of different stories. Her work is very much in the traditionon-screenpresence ofstrong solidis convincing.and sheis BBC reportingclearlySheis ablewidefind to a All the stories seen by the judges were well made, well shot, hospital.well documented. Sarah‘s throughtheport Hullof and another report through thenight accidentanin unita of Sarah‘s reports included an investigation into smuggling of drugs and counterfeit goods

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having rights to live action. The winner, by a shortandinformation head is BBCand provided Midlandsmodels for how sport can attract viewers in Thewithout Netherlandsalways which set out to explore sports science. Bothstudio offered entertainmentbased football magayine show and The final choice however rested between the well produced BBC Midlands (NRK Ostford). archivebased film about the varied fortunes Norwegianthe of national football team of one family to pigeon racing (Omroep Brabantour national in Thelives. Netherlands) That ranged fromto aa sympathetic very watchable film aboutElsewhere the lifethe long commitmententries were testament to on thethe pitchcontinued and questioned emotional the financinggrip sportand administration has ofon football. allof a club. of It was good to see a sports storyWe which saw didsome not creditablesimply concentrate investigative on actionreporting knowlege from of RTVthe subjectRijnmond, and a acreative rarity approach in the to sport,worldThejudges were looking avoiding strong fora connection thewiththeaudience, formulaic. comprehensivea because this is increasingly expensive recorded action, perhaps or liveto coverage little very achieve. of was there noting worth is It tennis coverage to the science of sport.Thiswaschallenging a Therecategory tojudge were with subjects thirteenranging from pigeonentries racing to from nine countries. CHAIR‘S REPORT Chair, Sport BBC North East and Cumbria, UK Jacqui Hodgson

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ID2014070 - Late Kick Off BBC Midlands (Birmingham) (29 min) UK

This sports football magazine rose to the challenge of producing a football programme with only limited rights to the sports action. The result was human interest based content and a different approach.

The programme makers gained exclusive access to Nottingham Forest‘s new owner at his lavish Middle East home. Although the judges would like to have seen more challenging questioning, the report succeeded in setting out the extraordinary motivation and passion of the man who chose to buy this club rather than other in the world.

The judges felt Late Kick Off with its well informed pundits and crafted films and creative use of archive would appeal to both sports fans and a general audience.

COMMENDED

ID2014177 - Can anyone be best? NRK Trøndelag (Kan hvem som helst bli best?) (29 min) Norway

This was an intriguing and innovative programme looking at ways in which sports performance could be improved.

It demanded a great number of presenters as they undertook a series of experiments to improve their own prowess – a challenge to which they rose in an engaging and entertaining way.

The programme was well paced, shot and edited.

The judges agreed that we would like to have seen a little more exploration of the line between illegal means of improving performance and more unusual - but nevertheless legally acceptable - techniques to become faster and fitter.

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VIDEO JOURNALISM motorbikes to a man celebrating his 100 stories2012.Theinentered interestingwere diverse,and fromreports aboutstolen Johannes has worked as a cameraman and an editor and joined SVT as a video journalist hishand to any type of news story. The judges felt that some of his films finished too ID2014050 - JOHN DANKS would have helped to show more fully Albert‘s skills. a VJ piece can stand out and be a bit different. A rangeHowever ofthe reports,judges felt thisrather was more ofthan atraditional just one,report rather than showing editinghowskills. reportTheclearstructureahad maintheandcharacter veryisstrong. and fighting against bureaucracy. Albert showed abilityA powerful with theand camera interesting and competent report about a Dutch farmer resisting European trading rules ID2014128 - ALBERT JENSMA ID2014162 - JOHANNES WECKSTRÖM could be more developed and go further in storytelling. concerns and the livelihoods of fisherman.thoroughly Sometimesenjoyed Sean‘s judgespiece onseals hadshowing thetheconflict feelingbetween environmental thatstandard stories expected, it serves to reflect the real difficultychallengingconditions of theinevitablythe always thecamera about. Whileenvironment.not of themeantwasthatwork all is VJ The a beingjudges what essence of very the strongexample of a is skills required. His report illustrating the Sean‘schaosthreestorieschallenges showthe caused videofacedjournalistsby rangebytheofand the worst day of winter storms ID2014160 - SEÁN MAC AN TSITHIGH journalist approach. had a stronger presence in his own films and played more standardcameraworkhighreportertojudgesthethethat felttheabut could have of was strengths of the video judgesparticularly likedAnders‘s reporttweetingtheon The farmer area. from Mullhyttan. the in The life real of heart the stories address interesting three at topicsAll ID2014157 - ANDERS NORD judges. butthey address the audience with averacity and positive attitude that impressedhe is a skilledthe video editor with high standards. His storiesfeel aredifferent. takenHisreports from areaccurate, everyday fresh, lifewellfilmed and structured. evident is It John demonstrated how working as a video journalist can really make a story look and

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report THANK YOU CIRCOM Regional and the Prix CIRCOM Regional wish to thank: FTV France, Sponsor of the Minorities in European Parliament, Supporter of the Sponsor of the Most Original category Magazine & News Magazine category Sponsor of the Rising Star category SES, Sponsor of the Grand Prix Citizenship Co-production Host of the judging RTVSLO Slovenia Society category TVR Romania BNT Bulgaria SVT Sweden

Sponsor of the Video Journalism category Sponsor of the Fiction/Drama category Sponsor of the Documentary category 92 technical and administrative support who offered the time and expertise Investigative Journalism category Council of Europe, Sponsor of the Sponsor of the Sport category Dutch Cultural Media Fund All members stations of the judges HRT Croatia TG4 Ireland TVP Poland BBC U.K. report