‘Incredibly sensitive telling of an important story’
Little Dot Studios for BBC Bookworm (TikTok Channel)
This short-form series was a “wonderfully simple premise, superbly realised” according to one judge, while another says its creativity, passion, style and engagement “left me wanting more”.
The Rebound sees guests speak about a book that is meaningful to them, after which a skilled bookbinder uses their brief to create a new, bespoke cover. Episodes are split over three videos, allowing space to showcase both the creators’ craft and the unfiltered and often emotional reactions from the guest.
“The Rebound is a genuinely smart piece of platform thinking,” one judge says. “BookTok is one of the most organically engaged communities on any platform, so cutting through with a new and simple format is brilliant. What makes it stand out is that it solves a real problem, getting younger audiences to engage with reading, without feeling forced or patronised.”
The format is notable for its wholesome voice, utilising modern platforms to bring attention to an old, often forgotten skill and celebrating the personal connections that books can foster. The combination of old and new has cut through the loud melee of social media, garnering huge engagement, with over five million views across the first three episodes.
Shortlisted
Don’t Get Catfished
After Party Studios & Bakers Dozen Studios for Channel 4.0
This dating prank format puts creators at its heart and keeps audiences engaged through its use of a narrative engine. Creating visibility and opportunities for underrepresented communities was central to the production team’s ethos and one episode was the first queer dating show to feature on Channel 4.0.
Find the…
After Party Studios for Channel 4.0
Tackling labels such as Muslim, foreigner and virgin, this show uses the traditional ‘guess who?’ format to explore identity and stereotypes in an entertaining and engaging way. The quickly understandable premise allowed it to find a further audience on social media, generating Channel 4.0’s most watched TikTok clip ever.
First Landings
Air TV for YouTube
In First Landings, Air TV utilises fixed cameras to take viewers inside the moment a student pilot lands a plane on their own for the very first time, creating a viewing experience that is simultaneously cinematic and intimate. The company self-funded the series, which was their first digital-first production.
Get My Bike Back
Rare TV for Crime+Investigation (YouTube, Facebook & Streaming)
This series shines a light on the very common but often dismissed crime of bike theft. Led by a recovery agent who offers personality and momentum to the stories, the show puts audiences at the heart of the action, following cases in real time through bodycam and phone footage.
Spectrum Ink: Getting A Tattoo with Tourette’s
Awkward Studios for YouTube
Awkward Studios believed in this format so much they found a way to fund it through a commercial partnership after broadcasters passed on it. The result is a celebration of neurodivergent identity, queerness, disability and gender expression, told through the lens of tattoo culture, that has attracted a highly engaged audience.
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