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#SIMA2023 #SIMAfinalist

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Singapore, 22 Sept 2022 – WE DON’T PLAY DOLLY has been nominated as a finalist at the MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards in the Representation of Disability – Non Scripted category.

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Produced by The Moving Visuals Co. in Singapore, WE DON’T PLAY DOLLY takes viewers through the emotional and uplifting journey of Indian women who are fighting to find their place in the brave new world of blind cricket. A story of hope and perseverance, the documentary follows women in Karnataka who’ve had to defy the odds their entire lives and their bid for national recognition. (A ‘Dolly’ refers to an easy catch in cricket, and was once used to belittle how women played the game.)

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The world’s biggest TV and entertainment market, MIPCOM is held every October in Cannes and gathers the world’s most influential industry players, including international TV studios, distributors, and production companies.

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Dedicated to championing and promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms across the international television industry, the Diversify TV Awards recognize standout programming that challenges stereotypes and embraces excellent representation.

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The Awards Ceremony will take place during MIPCOM on Wednesday 19 October 2022.

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About the Show:

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In 2019, an obscure team from Karnataka became runners-up in India’s first-ever Blind Cricket National finals for Women. Now it’s time for them to face their rival again. Can they avenge their loss?

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Amid the pandemic however, Team Karnataka has found it impossible to train for nearly two years. Under their determined coach Shika Shetty, the girls have no choice but to get into shape.

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Witness Team Karnataka’s extraordinary journey of hope and perseverance, told through a team of aspiring visually impaired women who had to defy the odds throughout their entire lives, and still are today.  Their message to the world is:  We Don’t Play Dolly!
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This 2-part documentary was commissioned by CNA and is currently streaming on CNA and YouTube.

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Watch the trailer here.

To download photos, please visit this link.

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About the Award

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The MIPCOM CANNES Diversify TV Awards aim to bring attention to deserving programmes of diverse and inclusive backgrounds, spotlighting authentic new and established voices and recognizing positive programming across the year that embraces excellent representation in exemplary shows.

More info here:  https://www.mipcom.com/en-gb/conferences-events/diversity-inclusion.html

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About The Producer

The Moving Visuals Co. is one of Asia’s leading content creators. Founded in 1998 in Singapore, we create compelling content for TV and other media platforms. We specialise in factual entertainment in English, Chinese and Malay; Branded content for local and international markets.  Our shows have been produced and screened in over 175 cities and countries around the world.

Website: https://tmvc.sg/

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For more information, please contact:

Khim Loh, 
Managing Director
The Moving Visuals Co.

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A huge shoutout to SHAMSIYAH, our newly-crowned KEK CHAMPION!
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