On September 25, 2026, Mediacorp was named TV Network of the Year at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, securing the top honour on the strength of four documentary wins by CNA, the company’s global news brand. The victory follows a hat-trick of international media recognition for Mediacorp, which earlier this year collected Broadcaster of the Year awards at both the World Media Festivals in Berlin and the New York Festivals TV & Film.
Cannes Awards and Documentary Triumphs
At the Cannes festival, Mediacorp doubled its tally from the previous year by securing two gold and two silver awards. The winning films included One “Orphan” Every Hour and Walk the Line: ICE Nation, both of which claimed Gold Dolphins. Meanwhile, Chiang Kai-shek: Shadow Across the Strait and The Mark of Empire: Kingdoms of the Sea earned Silver Dolphins. A fifth CNA documentary titled Bones of Contention, produced by Elefant Films, also received a Finalist Diploma in the Environment, Ecology and Sustainability category.
Did You Know? Mediacorp’s latest achievement at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards marks a doubling of its two-win tally from the previous year, capping an unprecedented hat-trick of international recognition within a single calendar year.
Global Impact and Editorial Strategy
Mediacorp’s Editor-in-Chief Walter Fernandez stated that winning the Blue Dolphin and the network title serves as a tremendous global honour. He emphasized that the international awards highlight CNA’s distinctive ability to bring an Asian perspective to major global stories through in-depth, independent reporting, even when tackling controversial topics. According to the network, ICE Nation offers intimate access to migrants facing dramatic immigration changes in the United States, while Chiang Kai-shek: Shadow Across the Strait examines a contested political legacy and its contrasting treatment across the Taiwan Strait. In addition, One “Orphan” Every Hour scrutinizes the accountability of Western governments, religious organizations, and adoption agencies in international child adoptions.
Future Outlook for CNA Programming
Audiences can access the award-winning documentaries across CNA platforms and the mewatch streaming service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What award did Mediacorp win at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards?
A: Mediacorp was named TV Network of the Year and won the Blue Dolphin.
Q: Which specific CNA documentaries won Gold Dolphins?
A: One “Orphan” Every Hour and Walk the Line: ICE Nation both received Gold Dolphins.
Q: What other major honors has Mediacorp received prior to the Cannes awards in 2026?
A: Mediacorp won Broadcaster of the Year at both the World Media Festivals in Berlin and the New York Festivals TV & Film earlier in the year.
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