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Simon & Paul Reaffirm Commitment to Emerging Filmmakers as YDA 2025 Prime Sponsor

We’re proud to once again welcome Simon & Paul as a Prime Sponsor of the Young Director Award 2025. With a strong belief in the power of fresh perspectives, the Hamburg-based production company continues to champion new voices in filmmaking.

Despite being a relatively young company, Simon & Paul has quickly established itself as one of Germany’s most exciting production houses. Known for their creative versatility and high-end craftsmanship, they’ve worked with global brands such as Coca-Cola, Google, BMW, and Vodafone – and currently rank among the Top 10 in the German creative production ranking.


Simon Fessler, Co-Founder of Simon & Paul and YDA 2025 jury member, shares his excitement:

Thanks to the continued support of dedicated partners like Simon & Paul, the YDA remains steadfast in its mission to discover and nurture emerging directorial voices across the globe.

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