FIBA Women World Cup Film Earns Milan Honor
The official FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup documentary, The World On Our Shoulders, received a Mention of Honour at the 44th Milano International FICTS Fest, the International Federation Cinema Television Sportive reported.
Produced by FIBA Media—a strategic alliance between FIBA and DAZN—with backing from the FIBA Foundation, the project was presented at the Auditorium Testori in Palazzo Lombardia. The international jury recognized the feature within the Team Sports Documentary category.
Milano International FICTS Fest Recognition
The festival marked the conclusion of the World FICTS Challenge, a global circuit spanning 27 festivals across five continents. Organizers reviewed 1,965 submissions for the 2026 edition, selecting 124 productions for official screening.
Festival organizers and the International Olympic Committee recognize productions that highlight athletic heritage, social impact, and sporting values. screened on November 1 at the Centro Internazionale Brera before industry delegates, filmmakers, and sports administrators.
Tracing Decades of International Basketball
The documentary chronicles the history of the women’s global showcase from its beginnings in 1953 through modern competition. Archival footage and commentary from legendary players, veteran coaches, and sports historians shape the narrative arc.
The project was developed as part of an original content catalog distributed to television networks ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin. That broadcasting catalog aimed to establish a new standard for a women’s basketball competition worldwide.
Delegates Attend Italian Screening
Documentary director Fabrice Castanier and FIBA Media Production Manager Maria Gonzalez Seron attended the Milan festival to accept the distinction. The FICTS organization, founded in 1983 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee, evaluates television content, feature films, and sports documentaries.
Viewers can watch the award-winning feature on the official FIBA YouTube channel.
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