CIRCOM Regional is delighted to announce the category winners in the Prix CIRCOM 2020. The winner of the Grand Prix, sponsored by TVP Poland, will be announced separately in a live event on Wednesday 14 October at 2000 CET - register here to receive the link for the event.
Category winners receive a trophy, 1000 euros in cash and travel and accommodation to the next CIRCOM Conference and Prix Gala for two people representing the winning production or station. Category commended receive a certificate and travel and accommodation to the next CIRCOM Conference and Prix Gala for one person representing the winning production or station.
The full Jury Report detailing comments from the judges on all of the 194 entries from 22 different states and the President’s Report on the competition can be found HERE.
The list of category winners and commended is:
DOCUMENTARY
sponsor RTÉ Ireland
Winner
Kill the Silence (Tuer le silence)
France 3 Bretagne, France
What the jury said:
Pure and purist; Sharp images; “Hand-made” graphics; No moralising; Excellent
Commended
Kid Shock in the Nursing Home (Børnechok på plejehjemmet)
TV-Midt/Vest, Denmark
What the jury said:
Authenticity of main characters; Tears to laughter; Perfectly chosen voice over
ENTERTAINMENT AND DRAMA
sponsors TPA Asturias-TVG Galicia
Winner
Golden Sting (Zlaty podraz)
ČT Studio Brno, Czech Republic
What the jury said:
True, passionate love; Shadow of politics; Movie quality pictures; Fantastic narrative
Commended
Road Trip (Turas Bóthar)
TG4, Ireland
What the jury said:
Innovative and creative idea; Hilarious discussions; Fascinating format; Personal and emotional
EUROPE
sponsor BNT Bulgaria
Winner
Free Spirits – Renato (Free Spirits – Renato)
HRT Zagreb, Croatia
What the jury said:
Difficult theme; Elegant approach; Wonderful story; Well shot and edited
Commended
Saving the Lighthouse (from news programme) (Kjeld flytter fyret fra nyhedsudsendelse)
TV Nord, Denmark
What the jury said:
Good storytelling; Full of tension; Technical details; Joy of success
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
sponsor Council of Europe
Winner
The Waste Smugglers (Søppelsmuglerne)
NRK Hordaland, Norway
What the jury said:
Stylish; Revealing; Compelling; Clever graphics
Commended
Infiltration: Conscience as Business (Infiltrace: Obchod se svedomim)
ČT Studio Ostrava, Czech Republic
What the jury said:
Very moving; Heartbreaking; We watch horrified; Instigated debate and action
MINORITIES IN SOCIETY
sponsor France Télévisions
Winner
The Long Haul for Nicolai (Det seje træk for Nicolai)
TV/Midt-Vest, Denmark
What the jury said:
Story of hope; Drama; Heroism; Real “wow” effect; Beautiful shots
Commended
More Than Life (Máis ca vida)
CRTVG Galicia, Spain
What the jury said:
A captivating experience; Original and interesting idea; Emotions; Technically very good
MOST ORIGINAL AND INNOVATIVE
sponsor NRK Norway
Winner
“Street Tease” ("Ma Rue couche-toi là")
RTBF, Belgium
What the jury said:
Innovative production; Fascinating and original; Strong, intimate stories; Good music
Commended
Borrow a Reporter (Låna en reporter)
SVT Väst, Sweden
What the jury said:
Public service format; Direct involvement of audience; Effective; Important
MUSIC AND ARTS
sponsor TG4 Ireland
Winner
Farewell to Music (Slán leis an gCeol)
RTÉ, Ireland
What the jury said:
Balladistic; Intimate; Rhythmic editing; Precise camera; Ingenious twist at end
Commended
The Visit (La visita)
Telemadrid, Spain
What the jury said:
Relaxed viewing; Slow TV; No narration; Beautiful and famous Prado gallery; Ambitious project
NEWS PROGRAMME
sponsor RPO The Netherlands
Winner
BBC London: Knife crime special (BBC London: Knife crime special)
BBC London, UK
What the jury said:
Young people talking. Interesting knowledge; Professional host; Online material
Commended
InfoK: Coronavirus Special (InfoK: Especial coronavirus)
CCMA, Spain
What the jury said:
Impressive explanations; Fact-filled; Pleasure to watch; Playfulness
NEWS REPORT
sponsor SVT Sweden
Winner
Encounter with Cybèle: Sexual Assistant for the Disabled (Rencontre avec Cybèle, assistante sexuelle pour handicapés)
France 3 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
What the jury said:
Surprising; Thought provoking; Careful editing; Delicate but firm touch
Commended
Rural Communities without Political Parties (Bygder uten politiske partier)
NRK Nordland, Norway
What the jury said:
Refreshing; Humour; Pace; Slick techniques; Excellent camera
VIDEO JOURNALISM
sponsor BBC UK
Winner
Ben Moore
BBC South, Southampton, UK
What the jury said:
Wide range; Technical ability; Journalism; Highly creative
Commended
Yusaf Akbar
BBC West Midlands, Birmingham, UK
What the jury said:
Digital first journalism; Creative; Innovative; Young audience; Impressive use of light, camera
YOUNG ONSCREEN TALENT
sponsor TVR Romania
Winner
Jamie Moreland
BBC London, UK
What the jury said:
Youngest journalist at 20; Mature; Refreshing; Original; Digital first approach
Commended
There is no Commended in this category
The full Jury Report detailing comments from the judges on all of the 194 entries from 22 different states and the President’s Report on the competition can be found HERE.
There will be no gala awards ceremony in 2020 but the winners and commended will be invited to the next CIRCOM conference which should be, health restrictions permitting, in Galway, Ireland, in the autumn of 2021.
The entry viewing was completed remotely by the judges and was followed by online jury discussions.
The judges were:
Françoise Erb FTV Grand Est, France
Adriano Nazareth RTP, Portugal
Montse Armengou Martín TV3 Catalonia, Spain
Alina Amza TVR, Romania
Neil Bennett BBC West, UK
Erica Stenback SVT, Sweden
Eivind Undrum Jacobsen NRK Nordland, Norway
Mary Ellen Ní Chualáin TG4, Ireland
Sybren Terpstra Omroep Fryslan, The Netherlands
Janina Strothmann Hessischer Rundfunk – ARD, Germany
Todor Ignatov BNT, Bulgaria
Dagmara Drzazga TVP Katowice, Poland
Jon Wiliams RTÉ, Ireland
Lucía Herrera Cueva TPA, Spain
Gunnar Henrich Hessischer Rundfunk – ARD, Germany
Zsuzsanna Antala MTVA, Hungary
Bas Treffers RTV Oost, The Netherlands
Christine Schwarz RTBF, Belgium
Carlo de Blasio RAI, Italy
Mojca Recek RTVSLO Maribor, Slovenia
Nils Chöler SVT Nyheter, Sweden
TV3 Catalonia had offered to host judging but this proved impossible because of Covid. It is hoped that the jury may meet in Sitgès near Barcelona in April 2021. If not judging will be remote again.
David Lowen, President of the Prix CIRCOM said: “Congratulations to all winners and commended. There are some superb entries. I thank the judges for their hard work under unusual and difficult conditions. Next it is the Grand Prix – so more to come.”
Fernando Ojea, Secretary General of CIRCOM, said: "Despite the unusual background, this is an excellent Prix CIRCOM, showing again the best productions of regional public service broadcasters across Europe. Thanks to the judges and CIRCOM team - and congratulations to the winners and commended. I hope all CIRCOM members study the Jury Report and that every station can broadcast these winning productions."
Winners and commended are invited to upload/send video of their celebrations with comments to the CIRCOM ahead of the announcement of the Grand Prix – Best of the Best – winner next week. Send the video by WeTransfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or email us for different way of delivery.
The winner of the Grand Prix will be announced separately
in a live event on Wednesday 14 October at 2000 CET
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