NEWS

YDA WINNERS SCREENING AND AFTERPARTY

The YDA is coming back to Cannes for its 25th birthday! Join us on the 23rd of June to celebrate the work of young filmmakers all over the world!

This year there will be a screening of all of the winning films followed by a prize-giving party.

The screening will kick off at 4:30pm, with doors open from 4pm, at the Cinema Olympia.

At 6:30pm, we’ll be heading to the terrace of the Radisson Blu Hotel to celebrate the work of our winning filmmakers as the sun sets over Cannes.

Tickets are available here!

Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

For more information click here.

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