Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ Takes Home Top Prize at Banff World Media Festival

The Banff World Media Festival wrapped up this week with a star-studded awards ceremony that crowned some of the year’s biggest television and digital hits. Netflix’s Emmy-winning drama Baby Reindeer continued its remarkable awards run, taking home a major Rockie Award alongside fellow winners The Pitt and the Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive.

The prestigious Rockie Awards, a staple of the Banff festival since 1979, brought together creators and industry heavyweights from across the globe to celebrate excellence in scripted, unscripted, documentary, comedy, and digital content. This year’s nominees spanned dozens of countries, underscoring just how international the entertainment landscape has become.

The evening also celebrated some familiar faces in the industry. Comedian and actor Ken Jeong received the coveted Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award for his contributions to the comedy world, while Canadian actor and producer Jason Priestley was among those recognized for his work.

The wins signal the continuing dominance of streaming platforms in the awards conversation. Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and other major broadcasters all had representatives among the night’s winners and nominees—a shift that reflects how viewers are consuming content these days.

“The Rockie Awards remain one of the most respected international competitions for television and digital content,” organizers said in a statement, noting that this year’s winners showcased the creativity and ambition that now defines the industry.