The Videovision Entertainment film, DON’T GIVE UP directed by Darrell James Roodt, won the Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s coveted Golden Nymph Award in the ‘Best Creation’ category. The awards ceremony took place at a glittering Blue Carpet event at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco last night. Producer, Anant Singh and lead actress, Leleti Khumalo were in attendance to receive the award. The award was presented by television stars, Sarah Rafferty (Suits) and John Reardon (Hudson & Rex).
In its 64th edition this year, the Monte-Carlo Television festival has become one of the most prestigious international television festivals in the world, showcasing quality content from around the world including digital platforms. The Festival is considered to be the television equivalent of the Oscars in Europe.
On accepting the award, Leleti Khumalo said, “Thank you to the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival. I’d like to thank the Videovision team and the director Darrell Roodt who came up with this amazing project. And I thank Anant for always believing in me and for always having faith in me. To the Prince and Princess, thank you for having us here in Monte Carlo, and I’d also like to thank my family for always supporting the work I do. Thank you so much, this is humbling”.
On accepting the award, Anant Singh said, “This is a very pleasant surprise, especially being in competition with other great films. This is a film about homeless people who have no voice and has no dialogue. It is essentially a homage to the silent movie and it represents homeless people all around the world, and the music of Philip Glass and Peter Gabriel give it that special magic. We are delighted to have this little South African film about homeless people win this special prize. I’d like to acknowledge the creation of these awards by Prince Ranier and Princess Grace, acknowledge your Highness Prince Albert for continuing to celebrate the creative communities which is so important. It’s my third year here at the Festival and I am delighted to take home this Golden Nymph with Leleti.”.
DON’T GIVE UP is a Videovision Entertainment production in association with Distant Horizon with Executive Producer Sanjeev Singh, Producer Anant Singh and is Written and Directed by Darrell James Roodt.
