Medienwerkstatt Franken Wins Bavarian Media Award for Inclusive Art Documentary

Nuremberg, Germany – The Bavarian State Center For New Media (Blm) Has Awarded Its Special “Culture, Media And Churches” Prize Too Medienwerkstatt Franken For Their Documentary, “Here Are The Normal People!” The Award, Presented On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, During The Blm-Local Broadcasting Days At The Nuremberg Exhibition Center, recognizes The film’s portrayal Of An Inclusive Art Space.

Filmmaker Christopher Dillig’s Nearly 30-Minute Documentary, Broadcast On Franconia Television, Captures Life At The “Idyllerei,” An Art space In Nuremberg For Professional Artists With Intellectual Disabilities.The Award Includes A 3,000 Euro Endowment From The evangelical Press Association For Bavaria (Epv) And the Catholic Medienhaus Sankt Michaelsbund (Smb).

A Quiet, Strong Contribution: The Jury’s outlook

The Jury praised The Film’s Unique Narrative Approach, Noting That It Foregoes Speaker Texts And Rather Allows The Protagonists To Speak For Themselves, Showcasing Respect And Giving Them the Space They Deserve.

“A Quiet, Strong Contribution,” the Jury Emphasized, “Which Works And Touches Sustainably Due To Its Reluctance.” The Documentary Successfully Traces The Creative processes Leading up to An Accessible Art Festival And Highlights The Growing Importance Of Inclusive Art Internationally.

The Film’s Successful Dramaturgy And Sensitive Camera Work Further Underscore its High quality.

Promoting Local Journalism: Giving Voice to The Marginalized

Roland Gertz, Director Of The Epv From The Evangelical Media House In Munich, Expressed His Satisfaction With The Submissions From Bavarian Private Broadcasters, Highlighting The Importance Of Local Journalism In Providing A Platform for Underrepresented Voices.

Elmar Pabst, managing Editor-In-Chief Of The Michaelsbund, Stressed The Social Significance Of The Prize. “If We Advertise A Prize For Journalistic Church And Faith Contributions In Times Like This, Then We Also Want To Set A Clear Signal That The Church Is Needed As A Voice In Our Society.”

Ninth Special Prize At Local Broadcasting Days

This Year Marks The Ninth Time The “Culture, Media And Churches” Special Prize Has Been Awarded, Recognizing Outstanding Tv, Radio, Online, And Audio Contributions From Bavarian providers. The Award Is Traditionally Presented Alongside The Blm Radio And Local Television Prizes In Various Categories During The Local Broadcasting Days. The Bavarian Media Awards celebrate excellence in local journalism.

Other Awardees Include Tamara Bußler From Radio Mainwelle, Honored for Her reporting On “K.-O. Drops,” Larissa Lannert From Radio 95.5 Charivari for Best Moderation, and Anja Troll From Radio Bamberg, Who Received The Young Price For An Data Day On Mobile addiction.

other Notable Winners

In Local Television, Munich.Tv Won For Best Special Program With “#Wirsindwiesn,” While Leonie Erdmann And Tamer Oyoun Soud From Regiotv In Ulm Received The Youth Price For Their Film “december 17, 1944: the Devastating Air Raid On Ulm.” Maresa Menner From Allgäu.tv In Kempten Won The Blm Media Prize For her Reporting On Banning The AfD.

The 2025 Blm Audience Price Was Awarded To Jörg Wagner And Miriam Winkler From Radio Bamberg for Their Series “Vote Or That’s Right,” And To Rebecca Satlow From Tv Upper Franconia For Her Report On Mountain Rescue. Michael Schulte Received The Galaxy Music Award 2025.

The Role Of Local Media: schmiege’s Perspective

Blm President Thorsten Schmiege Emphasized The Importance of local Journalism As A Foundation Of Social Stability. He Noted That Trust in Local Media Stems From Closeness, Authenticity, And Credibility.

Why Is local radio Indispensable? According To Schmiege, It’s Because It Operates “Not Abstract And Not Withdrawn, But At Eye Level.” This Year’s Local broadcasting Days Focused On The Future Of The Industry, Exploring The Potential Of Artificial Intelligence, New Narrative Formats, And innovative Sales Channels, As Well As How To Reconcile Journalistic Independence With Economic Sustainability.

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Understanding The Impact of Local Journalism

Local Journalism Plays Several Crucial Roles:

• Informing the Public: Providing Essential Information About Local Events, Issues, And Developments.
• Holding Power Accountable: Investigating And Reporting On Local Government, Businesses, and organizations.
• Building Community: Fostering Civic Engagement and A Sense Of Belonging.
• Preserving History: Documenting Local Stories And Events For future Generations.

Bavarian Media Award Winners