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


Kelsey Larkin on creating a dancing virus
Winner of the YDA 2021’s additional contest, Born To Create Drama, Larkin explains her Covid-themed film. More…

Vincent Gibaud on his animated award winner
Vincent Gibaud discusses his Gold Screen win in the Animation category at YDA2021 for his More…

Christian Schilling on visualising the power of friendship
Christian Schilling’s spec spot for Duracell picked up a gold trophy at the YDA 2021. More…

How David Dearlove made the YDA Jury laugh
David Dearlove is a creative and an award-winning director who won a Gold Screen in More…

Vincent René-Lortie on his win and what the future holds
Director Vincent René-Lortie won a Gold Screen at YDA 2021 for his quietly mesmeric short Sit More…

Kevin Wilson Jr. unpacks his winning work
Chelsea director Kevin Wilson Jr picked up a Gold Screen in the Changing the World More…