Over the past ten years, MIA has witnessed the growth and transformation of the audiovisual industry, embracing new models and paradigms. MIA has played a pivotal role in the support of the development, financing, and distribution of the projects that have participated, earning recognition as a valued partner within the international industry.
To further support the audiovisual sector and celebrate its tenth anniversary, MIA has introduced the MIA Development Awards for the first time in the market history. These awards will honor four categories within the Co-Production Market, with prizes presented to the selected projects showcased in the Pitching Forums.
The cash prizes support the development of the winning projects in each category and are awarded by a jury of international industry experts.
MIA DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ANIMATION PROJECT
The winner is BIG BANG PARADE by Hermien Verstraeten, Sine Özbilge, Nienke Deutz, Karolien Raeymaekers, Imge Özbilge, Britt Raes, Martyna Koleniec, produced by Annemie Degryse, Lunanime, Producer and Co-Owner, Lumière Groupe (Belgium), co-produced by Momakin (Poland) and Les productions de Milou (France).
The jury consists of:
Vicky Schorederus | Senior Executive in Charge of International Co-Productions and Acquisitions, YLE Children and Youth
Alexandre Hénin | General Manager and Producer, Bayard Jeunesse Production
Beth Gardiner | Commissioning Editor, CBEEBIES, BBC Children & Education
MIA DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DOC PROJECT
The winner is REBORN – PERFECT LOVE directed by Giovanni Conte, Francesco Pascucci, produced by Nicola Maiello and Camilla Gazzola (Amartia Film) and co-produced by Harald House Belgium BV and Lupin Film.
Special mention for INFERNO – Climate Crisis in the Mediterranean, directed by Yorgos Avgeropoulos, produced by Anastasia Skoubri (SmallPlanet Productions).
The jury consists of:
Björn Jensen | Managing Director, Ginger Foot Films (Germany)
Pamela Martinez | CEO, Limonero Films (Spain)
Myriam Weil | Chief Documentaries Officer & Producer, Federation Studios (France)
MIA DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DRAMA PROJECT
The winner is THE NIGHT WATCH, written by Steven Friedman and produced by Edvard van’t Wout for Continent Studios.
The jury consists of:
Manuel Alduy | Head of Cinema and Young Adult & International Fiction, France Télévisions
Marianne Furevold-Boland | Head of Drama, NRK – Norway
Laura Abril | Executive Vice President Scripted and Global Business Development, Buendía Estudios – Spain
MIA DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FILM PROJECT
The winner is DEATH IN YOUR EYES – directed by Guillermo de Oliveira, and produced by Silvia Fuentes (Sétima) and Nuria Landete García (Sideral Cinema).
The jury consists of:
Robert Aaronson | Executive Vice President, Cohen Media Group
Jennyfer Gautier | Head of International Sales, Luxbox
Benjamin Kramer | Co-Head Media Finance, CAA
