Participate in URTI's International Grand Prix for Author's Documentary, a world renowned competition which last year saw entries from 81 different countries with a total of 223 documentaries, representing 140 television channels

The final jury is made up of a panel of professionals from the world over (19 countries were represented in 2011) and is presided over by a personality known for their work in the field of culture, entertainment, politics, science or media.

The final jury has been previously presided over by Juliette Gréco, Fernando Arrabal, Javier Perez de Cuellar, Mario Vargas Llosa, Michel Petrucciani, Sir Yehudi Menuhin, Jorge Semprun, Yves Coppens, Frédéric Mitterrand, Jean-Christophe Rufin, Laure Adler, Gaston Kaboré, Vladimir Pozner and Dora Bouchoucha.

The prize-winners’ list of the International URTI Grand Prix for Author’s Documentary is revealed during a gala evening organized in partnership with the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Four distinctions are given out: the GRAND PRIX Arman Trophy, the silver Medal, the bronze Medal and the Martine Filippi prize for discovery.

URTI will also ensure the international distribution of a brochure aiming to support the promotion and sale of rights of the 10 documentaries to reach the finals. The laureate of the 31st Grand Prix will receive USD 5,000.

Winners will be announced at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival on 9-11 June 2012.

Deadline for entries: 6 April 2012

For more information: Competition rules   l    Registration form