News
30th May 2024
Young Director Award 2024 shortlist announced
The shortlisted work for this year's YDA, supported by shots, has been announced ahead of the ceremony in Cannes next month.
News
10th May 2024
Last chance to enter the Young Director Award 2024
Today is the deadline for entries to this year's YDA. If you would like your work to be considered, and seen by a jury of international producers, read on...
Insight
31st Jan 2024
The YDA chairperson talks ability, opportunity and maverick attitudes
Medb Riordan, Academy Films' Joint MD and Partner, is the jury chairperson for this year's Young Director Award. Here, she talks about the challenges involved in building a directing career, the skills needed, and why more trust needs to be put in creative risk-taking.
News
9th Jan 2024
YDA announces 2024 Jury Chair
The Young Director Award announces the Jury Chairperson for the 2024 show.