NEWS

FINAL DEADLINE May 23

The final entry deadline of YDA 2022 is fast approaching

To be in with a chance of winning an award at the 25th Annual Young Director Award, enter your films before midnight on Monday 23 May to have them viewd by the 2022 Jury.

Winning films will be shown at the YDA screening in Cannes on 23 June! Keep your eyes peeled for more information on this in due course…

View full rules and category information to decide which category to enter your film in.

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