In a powerful victory for Turkish broadcasting, TRT World has been honored with the International Emmy Award within the “News and Current Affairs” class for its documentary sequence, “Ukraine Wartime Diaries.”
The prestigious award was introduced on the forty fourth International Emmy Awards ceremony held in New York City, solidifying TRT’s place as a worldwide chief in tv journalism.
The acclaimed documentary sequence “Off the Grid,” produced by TRT World, garnered worldwide approval for its episode “Ukraine Wartime Diaries.” This outstanding achievement got here after a rigorous choice course of by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which noticed TRT World’s work stand out amongst 1000’s of entries within the class.
Mehmet Zahid Sobacı, General Manager of TRT, emphasised the importance of this win, particularly within the context of Türkiye’s centennial celebrations. “Bringing this award to Türkiye for the first time is a source of immense pride for TRT. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all my colleagues who have produced powerful content with global impact. Our journey of transformation and success will continue,” he mentioned.
“TRT has won the Emmy Award in the News Documentary category at the 44th International Emmy Awards. This is the first but not the last. In our mission to ‘tell the world to the world,’ I thank our Communications Director Fahrettin Altun and the entire TRT World team for their support,” Sobacı expressed his gratitude on social media.
The documentary, directed by Mouhssine Ennaimi and produced by Alexandre Pauliat, explores the lives of civilians in Ukraine after the struggle. Ennaimi mirrored on their journey: “We didn’t know how we would make a difference, what untold stories we would share. Today, we have received recognition for our dedication, passion and relentless fieldwork.”
Alexandre Pauliat, one of many producers, highlighted the staff’s dedication and perseverance in crafting the documentary: “We worked tirelessly to capture the most compelling narratives and visuals. I believe we have successfully conveyed our message to the jury and the audience.”
The documentary, filmed in Ukraine by Hakan Hocaoğlu and edited by Fatih Kibar, depicts the transformative adjustments within the lives of Ukrainian civilians following the withdrawal of Russian forces.
The Emmy Awards are considered probably the most prestigious accolades on this planet of tv, making TRT’s historic win a momentous achievement for Turkish broadcasting and worldwide journalism.
Source: www.dailysabah.com