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:

“Being part of the YDA jury this year is a real honor. I’m genuinely excited to experience the incredible work of the next generation of directors firsthand. Supporting young talent has always been a core value for us — and the YDA is the perfect place to do just that.”

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.