Prince Albert Opens 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival With Jaz Sinclair, Pierre Arditi Honored

The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival was opened Friday by Prince Albert II of Monaco at a glitzy ceremony at the Grimaldi Forum, with honors bestowed on “Gen V” star Jaz Sinclair and French actor Pierre Arditi.

Among those on the blue carpet were Judith Light, Rachel Griffiths, Sope Dirisu and Morris Chestnut.

Prince Albert said: “For more than six decades, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival has accompanied the evolution of audiovisual production. This 64th edition reflects that legacy, with a demanding international lineup and a strong presence of talent from around the world.

“Today more than ever, access to what makes this industry so rich — its content — is essential. Our festival remains a privileged venue to highlight innovation, creativity, and the remarkable talent of television’s artists and professionals.”

The ceremony host, Genie Godula, had kicked off the evening by introducing the juries of the Golden Nymph Awards. The fiction jury, chaired by Light, includes Griffiths, Sarah Rafferty, Gabrielle Lazure, Eriq Ebouaney, Brendan Fitzgerald and John Reardon. The news and documentaries jury is chaired by French journalist Mireille Dumas, who serves alongside Mohammed Al-Hamadi, Gabi Biesinger, Daniel Karslake and Diego Buñuel.

The International Golden Nymph for most promising talent was awarded to Sinclair, and Arditi received the Crystal Nymph Award in tribute to his outstanding television career.

The evening concluded with the presentation of the series “Watson,” produced by CBS Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. The show’s star, Chestnut, known for his roles in series such as “The Resident” and “Rosewood,” presented the medical drama. It delivers a modern take on Sherlock Holmes’ partner — now focused not on solving crimes, but on unravelling medical mysteries.