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The 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival begins with great names

The 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival was officially inaugurated under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, during the traditional Opening Ceremony at the Grimaldi Forum. This anniversary edition, celebrating 65 years of television history and international audiovisual creation, began with an elegant Blue Carpet bringing together talent, creators, and professionals from around the world. The master of ceremonies, Genie Godula, opened the evening by introducing the juries for the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards. This year, the Festival boasts an exceptional international jury: • The Fiction Jury, chaired by British actress Lesley Manville, includes Kevin McKidd (Scotland), Greg Daniels (United States), Hojin Kwon (South Korea), Frédérique Bel (France), and Yasmin Finney (United Kingdom). • The Feature Films & News Jury, chaired by American director and documentary filmmaker Joshua Seftel, is composed of Mouhssine Ennaimi (France), Hélène Mannarino (France), and Margo Smit (Netherlands). • The Digital Jury, chaired by Susanne Daniels (former Managing Director of Original Content at YouTube), includes Luke Hyams (United Kingdom) and Morgan Niquet (France).The launch of this new Digital Competition marks a major milestone in the Festival's history. Designed to reward the most innovative digital formats, it reflects the Festival's commitment to supporting the evolution of platforms and new forms