The Monte-Carlo Television Festival, a must-attend event in the international audiovisual landscape, showcases a prestigious selection of original programmes, rewarding excellence and innovation in television. It also celebrates the iconic and emerging personalities who are shaping the future of the small screen.
About The Monte-Сarlo Television Festival
Founded in 1961 at the initiative of Prince Rainier III, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival is a major international event that brings together key players in the television industry each year. It is best known for the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards, which honor excellence in television productions.
This prestigious award shines a light on a promising young talent whose remarkable performance suggests a leading international career. Last year, Simone Ashley, who gained recognition for her role as Kate Sharma in the hit series Bridgerton, was honoured. This recognition confirmed her rise among the rising stars of global television.
The Golden Nymphs, TМ Icons
Since the Festival’s creation in 1961 by Prince Rainier III, the Golden Nymphs have embodied excellence in the international
television landscape. Awarded during the closing ceremony, these accolades celebrate the best global audiovisual productions,
whether they be series, documentaries, or news programmes. Through a rigorous international selection, the Festival highlights emerging trends, captivating stories, and exceptional talents that mark the history of the small screen.
The Golden Nymphs also represent a broader mission: to promote television as a universal art form in the service of peace and intercultural dialogue. The Monte-Carlo Television Festival, celebrating its 64th year this year, welcomes the iconic figures of the industry each summer: producers, directors, screenwriters, and actors. This unique event combines glamour, innovation, and recognition, making the Principality the beating heart of global television creation.
Festival’s Distinctions: Unique Recognitions
In addition to the Golden Nymphs awarded in the official competition, the Monte-Carlo TelevisionFestival honours prominent figures in the audiovisual sector through three prestigious distinctions.
The International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent: The Rising Star
This prestigious award shines a light on a promising young talent whose remarkable performance suggests a leading international career. Last year, Simone Ashley, who gained recognition for her role as Kate Sharma in the hit series Bridgerton, was honoured. This recognition confirmed her rise among the rising stars of global television.
The Crystal Nymph: A Career Marked by Excellence
The Crystal Nymph celebrates a major figure in international television, recognised for their lasting influence on the audiovisual industry. In 2024, this prestigious award was presented to Morgan Freeman, a living legend of cinema and television, during the opening ceremony of the 63rd Festival.
Prince Albert II presented this honorary award, paying tribute to one of “the most respected figures in the entertainment industry.”
With humour and emotion, Morgan Freeman stated: “For me, receiving an award like the Crystal Nymph feels like a great friendly pat on the back. It’s a wonderful honour, the culmination of a lifetime, and I thank Prince Albert II and Monaco for this.”
The International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent: The Rising Star
This prestigious award shines a light on a promising young talent whose remarkable performance suggests a leading international career. Last year, Simone Ashley, who gained recognition for her role as Kate Sharma in the hit series Bridgerton, was honoured. This recognition confirmed her rise among the rising stars of global television.
He added: “You know you are in excellent company when you join a list that includes Donald Sutherland, Dame Helen Mirren, and Michael Douglas. Now they can no longer ask me why I don’t have a Crystal Nymph.”
The trophy joins the other accolades accumulated throughout his legendary career, in a dedicated room at his home in Mississippi, where he keeps the memories of his exceptional achievements, including his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Million Dollar Baby.
The Honorary Golden Nymph: A Tribute to an Exceptional Career in Television
The Honour Nymph highlights a professional whose work has profoundly enriched the world of television and entertainment.
Last year, the Festival was proud to award Olivier Marchal, a renowned actor, screenwriter, and director. This award embodies the recognition of a career dedicated to artistic excellence.
A Celebration of Television’s Influence
These distinctions align with the mission of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival to promote and celebrate talent and excellence in the television universe. The laureates, selected for their impact on the industry and their ability to inspire, reflect the diversity and richness of the stories told on screen.
The Monte-Carlo Television Festival continues to bring together the greatest personalities in the television world each year in a prestigious setting, reinforcing its status as an unmissable event for professionals and television enthusiasts worldwide.
Source: The Monte-Carlo Television Festival
