Konoz Initiative Celebrates Seven Wins At Telly Awards For Vision 2030 Films

The Ministry of Media's Konoz initiative, part of the Human Capability Development Program under Saudi Vision 2030, has garnered significant recognition. The initiative's films "Horizon" and "Station Seven" received seven awards at the Telly Awards ceremony held in New York.

The Telly Awards, established in 1979 and based in New York City, celebrate exceptional achievements in video, television, and visual creativity. With over 13,000 global entries each year, the awards honour excellence in various categories, including branded content, commercials and marketing, immersive, interactive and mixed realities, TV and online series, shows and segments, non-broadcast videos, and social media content.

"Horizon," a collaborative production of Konoz and the National Center for Wildlife, captures the beauty of Saudi Arabia's landscapes and wildlife while promoting conservation efforts. It received four silver Telly Awards in categories such as cinematography, nature and wildlife, shows and segments, and general TV series.

Success of "Station Seven"

"Station Seven" is a documentary highlighting the advancements made towards the goals of Vision 2030 in 2023. The film received three awards, including a silver for cinematography and two bronzes for long-form use and branded content.

Judging Panel

Telly Award entries are judged by a panel of over 250 industry experts from leading advertising agencies, production companies, and global television networks. This diverse panel ensures that the awards maintain high standards of excellence.

Focus of Konoz Initiative

The Konoz initiative focuses on capturing and showcasing the treasures of Saudi Arabia. Its goal is to advance the country's film production capabilities by highlighting its natural beauty and cultural heritage through high-quality visual storytelling.

With inputs from SPA