THE CONTEST
The Young Creative Awards is our flagship program aimed at the young generation of audiovisual creators who are dedicated to the fight against climate change.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between the different generations in the audiovisual sector, to create a link between the energy of young, committed creators and the experience of more established professionals who have been working in the industry for many years.
In the last editions we received more than 500 applications from all over the world.
Who can participate?
The competition is aimed at beginner filmmakers under the age of 30, of all nationalities, with a strong interest in the environment and/or social causes.
How is the winner selected?
The Young Creative Awards will award a trophy to the best film according to the following criteria:
- The originality of the production
- The technical quality (image, editing and sound)
- The effectiveness of the message to encourage the public to take concrete action on environmental issues.
Why enter the competition?
The winner will benefit from high international visibility among leading audiovisual professionals (producers, directors, environmental experts) and the general public.
How to participate?
You have time to register your film on the FilmFreeWay platform until May 4 2025.
Five workshops about eco-production plus the Young Creative Awards’ ceremony
During five Saturdays between April and May 2025, screening sessions will be held in Paris at the GoodPlanet Foundation. We'll be looking at a range of topics related to the making and distribution of a film, and how to do it in a more sustainable way. These workshops will feed the ideas of the participants to make the film with which they will try to win the Grand Prize of the Young Creative Awards. The sessions will cover topics such as new narratives, the call to action, eco-production and biodiversity, inclusivity in filmmaking and filming in the field.
For its 14th edition, the Deauville Green Awards Festival is offering a day for the general public, with a host of committed activists and youtubers in attendance. On the programme: screenings and debates, masterclasses, themed workshops, murals and much more!
This year, we're also organising a YCA awards ceremony presented by committed personalities and influencers, with a big night full of music to round off the day!
The 2024 Jury
Cinéaste, auteur, conférencier, éducateur et entrepreneur
The 2024 Winner
Au 8ème Jour
Réalisé par Flavie Carin, Agathe Sénéchal, Élise Debruyne, Alicia Massez, Théo Duhautois
Il a fallu 7 jours pour créer le monde, il n'en aura fallu qu'un pour bouleverser son équilibre. Avec ce court résumé, les réalisateurs et réalisatrices nous intrigue et nous donnent encore plus envie d'en savoir plus.
Pays d'origine : France
The 2024 finalists
Kid, You're Just A Kid
Réalisé par Karl Cedrick Marquez, Jer Quetua, Francis Angelo Aben
De jeunes étudiants de Barangay Malabanan sont confrontés à la prise de conscience que leur amitié va prendre fin en raison de la fermeture de leur école. Naya, une jeune fille déterminée, incite ses amis à s'exprimer et à s'opposer à la situation, déclenchant ainsi un changement inattendu au sein de leur communauté.
Pays d'origine : Philippines
Manger Nénuphar
Réalisé par Lisa Ferraris
Dans les Hautes-Alpes, Jeff fait naître, soigne et abat ses animaux. Il s’est engagé avec d’autres éleveurs dans un abattoir paysan. Il y accompagne ses bêtes jusqu’à la fin, les mettant à mort par ses propres soins.
Pays d'origine : France
Mention honorifique
Mustafa - True story of a tigerr
Mustafa is the story of a man-eating tiger in the village of Mustafabad, Pilibhit , India who lost its track back to the jungle and ended up having killed 6 people and injured one. It is the story about Dr. Utkarsh shukla who risked his life saving this tiger because Shukla understands it’s not the tiger's fault. It’s the population density and the habitat loss that cause the tiger to come out of the jungle. This is the story of how tough it is to rescue a man eater with the people waiting for it to be shot. This is an untold story behind rescuing mustafa and many other animals and the obstacles one faces during such adverse situations. My documentary Mustafa- true story of a tiger is based on the rescue of Mustafa from the jungle, showcasing the different hurdles faced due to human-animal conflict. The main aim of this film Is to showcase how the animals are framed for the crime they did not commit.
Alvida - The Last Goodbye
Réalisé par Lisa Ferraris
Dans les Hautes-Alpes, Jeff fait naître, soigne et abat ses animaux. Il s’est engagé avec d’autres éleveurs dans un abattoir paysan. Il y accompagne ses bêtes jusqu’à la fin, les mettant à mort par ses propres soins.
Pays d'origine : France
Media and network partners
In 2023, for the call for films and the broadcast of the live conference "New ways of seeing tomorrow" (debate sequence, jury speeches and prize-giving ceremony), we worked with our network partners and the mainstream media.
