For over six decades, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has been a key event highlighting talent and celebrating excellence in international television. Over the years, it has evolved to embrace all forms of television creativity, including a prominent place for documentaries and news—fields that continue to grow in importance.
For the 2025 edition, the “Documentaries & News” jury includes renowned experts such as Mohammed Al-Hamadi, Manager of Documentaries at Al Jazeera English, a leading channel based in Qatar. With extensive experience in producing and managing high-quality documentary content, Al-Hamadi brings invaluable expertise and a discerning eye to the competition.
Chaired by Mireille Dumas, a prominent French journalist and documentary filmmaker, this jury is tasked with recognizing the most innovative, impactful, and engaging works in the documentary and news categories. Mohammed Al-Hamadi’s presence highlights the festival’s commitment to international diversity and cultural openness by showcasing voices from across the globe.
Known for his role at Al Jazeera English, Mohammed Al-Hamadi plays a vital part in selecting and promoting documentaries that inform, raise awareness, and captivate viewers. His involvement in the Monte-Carlo Festival also underlines the growing importance of documentaries as powerful storytelling tools capable of reaching diverse audiences.
The Monte-Carlo Television Festival continues to be a hub of exchange and discovery, bringing together passionate professionals like Mohammed Al-Hamadi whose expertise helps set the standards of excellence for future generations of creators and producers.https://www.tvfestival.com/