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The AIBs
2016
SHORT FEATURE
Our judges praised the work of the
On
Assignment
team for
Vicky’s Story
.
This heart-breaking story occurred in
South Africa, yet reflects a universal
problem. This was a moving but
important story to tell, portraying the
ultimate family betrayal in a country
where domestic violence is sadly
routine and rarely newsworthy. The
team’s ability to gain the trust of
Vicky’s children to get them to tell
their side of the story was powerful
– and all achieved in a very short
production.
BBC World Service
Winners
Spectacular cinematography and great editing
helped tell this captivating and uplifting story with
an engaging central character who isn’t afraid to tell
her own story. It is an empowering tale for young
women, whatever their background.
The Guardian
Right to Fight
This programme successfully raised the issues
surrounding the disabled, showing the choice
that each has in life. Its first person accounts are
impactful while retaining balance in the presentation
of a complex and moving story.
Highly commended
ITV News
Our judges told us that they could
not stop watching
It Ends with
Murder
from
Danish Broadcasting
Corporation
. The production was
masterful in its creative story-
telling, as it recounted the human
drama behind a range of murders in
Denmark over the past decade or
so. Although viewers know that the
stories all end with the ultimate crime,
the feat of holding the attention and
building the suspense without the aid
of a rich archive put this series into
a class of its own. It was compelling
story-telling that created tension, with
remarkable interviews interwoven
throughout the narrative. A deserving
winner.
Africa 24 and Camerapix
The Sound Man
An evocative and poignant biography of an unsung
hero who has helped the world understand some of
the most challenging and difficult stories to emerge
from Africa over the last 35 years. Filmmaker and
photojournalist Chip Duncan created a searing,
poignant portrait of a gentle, brave man who has
risked his life to tell us the truth.
The Special Needs Hotel
Lambent Productions
A well-crafted production that our judges said
had “real heart”. This provided an insightful and
empathetic insight into the lives of those with special
needs, together with their parents and carers. The
audience felt involved, rooting for the success of the
students in their lives.
Highly commended
SPECIALIST
Danish Broadcasting Corporation