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Tickets available for YDA 2026 Cannes Screening and Award Ceremony

The YDA Team is thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for our Winners’ Screening and Beach Party on Thursday, June 25th in Cannes! Secure your spot now via EventBrite.

Start your day with a petit déjeuner, generously sponsored by our longtime partner shots, outside Cinéma Olympia, Cinéma Olympia, 5 Rue de la Pompe, from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, followed by our Winners’ Screening at 10:30 AM. You’ll still have time to soak up the sun and enjoy lunch afterwards!

Then, as the sun sets, join us for Drinks, Awards and Celebration from 7:00 PM at Belle Plage (beach), 31 Bd Jean Hibert. Expect an unforgettable evening celebrating young filmmaking talent — Cannes-style!

Please note: A screening ticket also grants access to the after party.
Entry not guaranteed entry if the venue is at full capacity. Priority access will be given to winners where possible. Entry will be managed on a strict one-in, one-out policy during busy times.

We can’t wait to seeing you all there for what promises to be a great day of celebrating young filmmaking talent! 

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

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