In 2016, the annual One World Media Awards moved into its 28th year, taking place for the second time at BAFTA and hosted by Sky News presenter Alex Crawford. Chairman John Willis kicked off the evening by introducing a video showcasing One World Media’s work in training the next generation of journalists and filmmakers.
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WINNER Tell Spring Not to Come This Year – Dir. Saeed Taji Farouky and Michael McEvoy, Ponda
Chameleon – Dir. Ryan Mullins, Eye Steel Film
Elephant’s Dream – Dir. Kristof Bilsen, Associate Directors/Limerick Films/Roast Beef Productions
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WINNER Outbreak: The Truth About Ebola – Mongoose Pictures/Quicksilver Media for BBC2
Escape from ISIS – ITN Productions/Ronachan Films for Channel 4
People Smuggler: World’s Most Wanted – Sky News
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WINNER Brazil vs Sleaze – BBC World Service & BBC Radio 4
Justice! – Insight TWI for Al Jazeera English
Wukan Votes – Lianain Films for Al Jazeera English
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WINNER Mekong: A River Rising – The Guardian
Drowning Megacities – Journalistbureauet TANK for Al Jazeera English
Life on Hold – Al Jazeera English & KNGFU
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WINNER Thousands Flee Isolated Eritrea To Escape Life Of Conscription and Poverty – The Wall Street Journal
Between Borders: American Migration Crisis – New York Times
Calais migrants: Life in the Jungle – The Guardian
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WINNER On Assignment: Vicky’s Story – ITN for ITV
Meet The Two People Risking Everything To End This Crime Against Women – Jina Moore for BuzzFeed News
My Nigeria – Sandra Aguebor: Lady Mechanic – Big World Cinema for Al Jazeera English