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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Beach Boys (and Girls) of the YDA
 
						 
										
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								Marion’s meteoric rise
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								The YDA Podcast is back for 2025!
After a brief hiatus, our podcast series is back with fresh voices and in-depth conversations. More…
 
										
								2025 Call for Entries and Exciting News About Our Jury Chair!
Ricardo Adolfo, ECD at TBWA\Media Arts Lab Tokyo, has been announced as the chair for More…
 
						























