NEWS

YDA guest of Honour: Martin Werner

We are delighted to announce that one of Scandinavia’s – actually make that the world’s – most celebrated directors Martin Werner will be joining the YDA judging panel this year in Cannes.

Founder of cool production company Bacon, Werner’s awarded work includes commercials for Coca Cola, Audi, Carlsberg, Café Noir and most recently his Jack & Jones campaign starring Christopher Walken. Standby for an interview soon.

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