Title: Rockie Awards Winners at Banff World Media Festival Announced
Introduction: The 2024 Rockie Awards International Program Competition winners were revealed at the Banff World Media Festival, with top honors going to various TV shows in different categories.
### ‘The Last Of Us’ Wins Big
HBO’s “The Last of Us” emerged as a standout winner at the awards ceremony, taking home two prestigious prizes. The show clinched the award for the best drama series in the English language category and also received the Grand Jury Prize, which recognizes the top-scoring program among all nominees.
### U.S. Dominance in Various Categories
Peacock’s “Poker Face” secured the award for the best comedy series in English, while Fox’s “The Masked Singer” was recognized as the top competition series/game show. Additionally, Fox’s hit animated series “Family Guy” also took home an award.
### Diverse Category Streams
The awards included a total of 30 categories covering Documentary & Factual, Arts & Entertainment, Children & Youth, Scripted, and Podcasts. Along with the category winners, several other Rockies Gala Awards were presented at the event.
### Highlighting the Winners in Different Genres
– **Arts & Entertainment:** The Graham Norton Show by So Television (UK)
– **Comedy & Variety:** The Masked Singer by Fox Alternative Entertainment (USA)
– **Docuseries:** Boris by Woestijnvis NV (Belgium)
– **Lifestyle:** Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi by Part2 Pictures (USA)
– **Reality Series:** Wild Cooks by Avanti-Toast, Vrai, TVA, Zeste (Canada)
### Celebrating Excellence in Children & Youth Content
– **Animation: Children:** The Sound Collector by Eagle Vs Bat, Enanimation, Mackinnon & Saunders, ITV, RAI, Serious Kids (Italy, UK)
– **Animation: Preschool:** Tabby McTat by Magic Light Pictures (UK)
– **Interactive Children and Youth Content:** Weirdwood Manor Vol. 2 – Rise of the Therimancer by Relish Studios, Wasabi Entertainment (Canada)
– **Live Action: Children:** Horrible Histories by Lion Television, BBC, BBC Studios (UK)
– **Live Action: Youth:** Sofiy and Her War by Hakka TV (Taiwan)
### Recognizing Excellence in Documentary & Factual Programming
– **Arts & Culture:** Otto Baxter: Not A F**ing Horror Story by Story Films, Archface Films (UK)
– **Crime & Investigative:** Scandalous: Phone Hacking Trial by Hardcash Production, BBC Panorama (UK)
– **Environmental & Wildlife:** Planet Earth III by BBC Studios, BBC America, France Televisions, ZDF, The Open (France, Germany, UK, USA)
– **History & Biography:** Lockerbie by Mindhouse Productions, Sky Documentaries (UK)
– **Science & Technology:** Deep Sky by Crazy Boat Pictures (USA)
### Podcasts and Scripted Content Shine
– **Podcast: Fiction:** The Sesame Street Podcast with Foley and Friends by Sesame Workshop, Audible (USA)
– **Podcast: Non-Fiction:** The Other Side of the Story (L’autre moitié de l’histoire) by Radio-Canada OHdio (Canada)
– **Animated Series:** Family Guy by 20th Television Animation, Fuzzy Door Productions (USA)
– **Comedy Series: English Language:** Poker Face by T-Street, MRC, Animal Pictures, Paramount Global Content Distribution (USA)
– **Comedy Series: Non-English Language:** Gorgeous (Les Bombes) by Les Productions Sovimage (Canada)
– **Drama Series: Non-English Language:** La Mesías by Movistar Plus+, Suma Content (Spain)
### Conclusion
The Banff World Media Festival showcased a diverse range of award-winning TV shows and podcasts, highlighting excellence in various genres. The event celebrated talent from around the world and recognized outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry.
