NEWS

A Spectacular Response

Thank you all for your spectacular response to the YDA this year!

While we’re bursting with pride by your reaction – we’ve had the best year ever for number of entries – it now looks like our beach venue might burst at the seams with the numbers on our guest list.  We know why of course!  Drinks will be poured, the sea will lap, yummy food will be scoffed and our 2015 winners will be announced! Yaaaay. More bubbly please.

RSVP is essential but please be warned we only have limited capacity so the earlier you come, the better!

Meanwhile, keep your eyes peeled for the YDA shortlist which will be announced online later this week.

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Multiple award winner Sinan Sevinç on weaving powerful parallel narratives

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Neil Ferron

Neil Ferron fishes on dark shores for his win

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Lisette Donkersloot SiHAME

How Lisette Donkersloot’s female-focussed thriller became a Gold winner

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Lucas Parra

Gold winner Lucas Parra on match cuts and memorable moments

Bagging a gold in the Film School (up to 10 minutes) category, Lucas Parra’s spot  More…

Linda-Schiwa Klinkhammer I Think I Hate My Father

Gold Winner Linda-Schiwa Klinkhammer on patriarchy and perspective

Director Linda-Schiwa Klinkhammer picked up a Gold in the Dreampitch: Changing the World Frame by  More…

Jing Ai Ng Delta

Jing Ai Ng tells us how a passion for the Delta Chinese community led to a YDA

Winning Gold in the Passion Project category, Jing Ai Ng’s Asian American folk story Delta is  More…