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Meet The Winners: Andzej Gavriss

In our next winners interview, we’re with Andzej Gavriss as he talks to shots Co-Editor Jamie Madge about his music video You’re Born, which won Gold at the YDA in 2020.

Andzej and Jamie will be talking about achieving a cinematic look under pressure, the power of intensive pre-production, and chasing snow in February. Andzej will also be taking us through the tricky process of how to achieve the iconic ice bath shot, and just how much his YDA win has meant.

Check out Andzej’s film, You’re Born.

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