Fresh from checking out a host of exciting directing talent at the Young Director Award on Wednesday evening, filmmakers and industry peeps gathered on the beach outside the Palais Stephanie in Cannes for a bit of a party. The YDA Blog was on hand to document the ensuing ruckus.
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Series – New Category for 2023
The YDA has created a new category to recognise young directors who are stepping into More…

Main Deadline 10 May
Now in its 26th year the YDA attracts hundreds of global entrants each year, celebrating More…

RSA’s Kai Hsiung on the importance of moving forward
This year’s YDA Chairwoman of the Kai Hsiung, Global Managing Director of RSA Films, talks adaptation More…

YDA partners with Watersprite Film Festival
Young Director Award are proud to announce partnership with the Watersprite Film Festival, taking place More…

EarlyBird Prices – Enter Now to Save
Our Early Bird deadline is fast approaching on 15 March, so now is the time More…

YDA 2023 Call for Entries
The Young Director Award 2023, organised in association with shots, is now open for entries. More…