U.S. Drama, Comedy Series Nominees Announced for Monte Carlo TV Festival

MONACO: The 51st edition of the Monte Carlo Television Festival will again feature the Golden Nymph Awards, with U.S. drama series nominees named as Dexter, Lost and Mad Men, and comedy nods going out to 30 Rock, Glee and Modern Family.

The U.S. drama and comedy TV series nominees have been selected by the Producer’s Guild of America. The winners in each category will be named at the Golden Nymph Award ceremony on June 10. An international jury will select the winners.

“These drama and comedy series are of the highest quality and our competition this year will once again be very close,” commented David Tomatis, the CEO of the festival. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Producer’s Guild of America for their support and participation to our competition.”

“The Producer’s Guild is once again excited to contribute as a member of the pre-selection committee for this influential international festival,” said Vance Van Petten, the executive director of the Producer’s Guild of America. “The six television series selected by the Guild represent the best of this past season and we look forward to the competition.”