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.

Other News

YDA partners with Watersprite Film Festival

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EarlyBird Prices – Enter Now to Save

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YDA 2023 Call for Entries

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

Gold winner Ebeneza Blanche takes aim

Ebeneza Blanche picked up a Gold Screen in the Music Video category for Little Simz’s  More…

Eugen Merher on the creation of a small-town folk tale

Director Eugen Merher won two silvers and a gold at this year’s YDA for his  More…

Joost Biesheuvel on winning a YDA with his tale of mismatched love

Director Joost Biesheuvel picked up a Gold Screen (Video Art) for his short film Cats  More…