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.

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Delivery for Vanessa Stachel

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Will Wightman’s certain success

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Why anonymity and channeled rage were essential for SHIRZAN to Rise

Despite winning the Changing the World Frame by Frame gold screen, director SHIRZAN could not claim it;  More…

How Sindre Haram crafted a poignant tale of childhood isolation

Sindre Haram won a Gold screen for his naturalistic portrait of a boy caught in  More…