NEWS

April Deadline nearing

Time flies and we’re already nearing the end of March, meaning that the Standard submission deadline is just around the corner.

On April 1st midnight, submission prices are set to increase – so don’t hesitate to send us your very special work, for a chance to take part in the 2026 edition of YDA.

Meet the jurors

As usual we’re working hard together with our ambassadors and jury chair Mal Ward to establish the full YDA jury panel for 2026, and already we have some world-class names attached for the year!

So keep an eye out on Instagram as we gradually reveal more jury members, and what they each are looking for in young talent.So keep an eye out on Instagram as we gradually reveal more jury members, and what they each are looking for in young talent.

Other News

How Tanner K Williams brought Beat Bunny to boiling point

Returning YDA Gold winner (and shots Awards The Americas New Director of the Year) Tanner K  More…

Aime Octave takes us to Rwanda

Director Aime Octave’s film Echoes Beneath The Hill won a Gold Screen in the Film  More…

How Losing Voices broadcasts the silenced

With press freedoms under threat, Elias Ben Dahhou, whose powerful film won YDA Gold in  More…

Tom Oliver sounds it out for Ella Douglas

Director Tom Oliver won Gold Screen for Creative Use Of Sound at this years YDA. Here  More…

Olivia de Camps’ bold and beautiful YDA win

Picking up a Gold Screen in the Commercial category at the YDA, as well as  More…

Sophia Smith is in bloom

Director Sophia Smith won Gold in the Short Film – Up to 10 mins category at this  More…