The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival kicks off with Nymph awards for Pierre Arditi and Jaz Sinclair and the French premiere of Watson
The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival opened in spectacular fashion on Friday night under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, continuing a legacy that began over six decades ago under Prince Rainier III. Since its inception, the Festival has been a beacon for the finest in global television, honoring both groundbreaking content and the visionary creators behind it.
Pierre Arditi with HSH Prince Albert
Founded by Prince Rainier III and now steered by Prince Albert II, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has spent more than sixty years showcasing television’s most celebrated programs and the extraordinary talent behind them. Each June, the Principality of Monaco transforms into a hub for Hollywood and European stars, producers, directors, and industry leaders, who gather for exclusive premieres, conferences, press events, and the coveted Golden Nymph Awards.
The Grimaldi Forum set the stage for this year’s festivities, with an elegant Blue Carpet welcoming international stars before the Opening Ceremony, hosted by Genie Godula. The evening introduced this year’s Golden Nymph juries, presided by Fiction Jury Chair Judith Light and News & Documentaries Jury Chair Mireille Dumas.
The ceremony celebrated rising and established stars alike: Jaz Sinclair (Gen V) received the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent while Pierre Arditi, a titan of French television, was awarded the Crystal Nymph Award for his decades of refined, universally beloved work. Sinclair commented: "There is nothing in the world that I love more than storytelling. Stories are timeless, and through them we are able to tap into feelings and experiences that we might otherwise have trouble understanding. To get to tell stories for a living is quite literally a greatest honor, and to be recognized in my pursuit of that is such a beautiful gift, and it's really never something that I expected."
The night’s highlight was the French debut of Watson, CBS Studios’ medical mystery drama starring Morris Chestnut (The Resident). Chestnut joined Godula on stage to discuss the series’ fresh twist on the detective genre, now reimagined for the world of medical diagnostics. The actor and EP of the show commented "our story is a modern day telling of the story from Watson's perspective. I had some creative freedom there because I didn't have to consider so much what has been done previously... What we tried to do in making Watson different from the normal procedural is the iconic Sherlock Holmes mythology. Each episode of Watson has a very rare and unique medical case that's been fully vetted by doctors. And we also do an honest Sherlock Holmes aspect of the show. We're detectives and we're doctors. We solve, we go out and take clues to solve the cases."
Beyond screenings, the week-long event offers panels, signings, and networking opportunities, culminating in the Golden Nymph Awards—a unique competition honoring fiction, news, and documentaries.
Prince Albert II reflected on the Festival’s enduring impact: “For more than six decades, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has accompanied the evolution of audiovisual production. This 64th edition reflects that legacy, with a demanding international line-up and a strong presence of talent from around the world. Today more than ever, access to what makes this industry so rich — its content — is essential. Our Festival remains a privileged venue to highlight innovation, creativity, and the remarkable talent of television’s artists and professionals.”
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Monaco, the Festival continues to stand as one of the world’s most prestigious television events—where legacy meets innovation, and where the future of TV is unveiled. The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival runs through June 17.
The Grimaldi Forum set the stage for this year’s festivities, with an elegant Blue Carpet welcoming international stars before the Opening Ceremony, hosted by Genie Godula. The evening introduced this year’s Golden Nymph juries, presided by Fiction Jury Chair Judith Light and News & Documentaries Jury Chair Mireille Dumas.
The ceremony celebrated rising and established stars alike: Jaz Sinclair (Gen V) received the International Golden Nymph for Most Promising Talent while Pierre Arditi, a titan of French television, was awarded the Crystal Nymph Award for his decades of refined, universally beloved work. Sinclair commented: "There is nothing in the world that I love more than storytelling. Stories are timeless, and through them we are able to tap into feelings and experiences that we might otherwise have trouble understanding. To get to tell stories for a living is quite literally a greatest honor, and to be recognized in my pursuit of that is such a beautiful gift, and it's really never something that I expected."
The night’s highlight was the French debut of Watson, CBS Studios’ medical mystery drama starring Morris Chestnut (The Resident). Chestnut joined Godula on stage to discuss the series’ fresh twist on the detective genre, now reimagined for the world of medical diagnostics. The actor and EP of the show commented "our story is a modern day telling of the story from Watson's perspective. I had some creative freedom there because I didn't have to consider so much what has been done previously... What we tried to do in making Watson different from the normal procedural is the iconic Sherlock Holmes mythology. Each episode of Watson has a very rare and unique medical case that's been fully vetted by doctors. And we also do an honest Sherlock Holmes aspect of the show. We're detectives and we're doctors. We solve, we go out and take clues to solve the cases."
Beyond screenings, the week-long event offers panels, signings, and networking opportunities, culminating in the Golden Nymph Awards—a unique competition honoring fiction, news, and documentaries.
Prince Albert II reflected on the Festival’s enduring impact: “For more than six decades, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has accompanied the evolution of audiovisual production. This 64th edition reflects that legacy, with a demanding international line-up and a strong presence of talent from around the world. Today more than ever, access to what makes this industry so rich — its content — is essential. Our Festival remains a privileged venue to highlight innovation, creativity, and the remarkable talent of television’s artists and professionals.”
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Monaco, the Festival continues to stand as one of the world’s most prestigious television events—where legacy meets innovation, and where the future of TV is unveiled. The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival runs through June 17.
