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 31, 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
On the 8th day
Directed by Agathe Sénéchal, Alicia Massez, Elise Debruyne, Flavie Carin, Théo Duhautois
It took 7 days to create the world, but it only took one to upset its balance. With this short summary, the directors intrigue us and make us want to know even more.
Country of origin : France
The 2024 finalists
Kid, You're Just A Kid
Directed by Karl Cedrick Marquez, Jer Quetua, Francis Angelo Aben
Young students in Barangay Malabanan are faced with the realisation that their friendship will come to an end when their school closes. Naya, a determined young girl, inspires her friends to speak out and oppose the situation, triggering an unexpected change in their community.
Country of origin: Philippines
Eating Waterlily
Directed by Lisa Ferraris
Jeff raises, cares for and slaughters his animals in the Hautes-Alpes. Along with other farmers, he has joined a local abattoir. He accompanies his animals right to the end, slaughtering them himself.
Country of origin: France
Honorable mention
Mustafa - True story of a tiger
Directed by Anushree Shukla
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.
Country of origine : India
Alvida - The Last Goodbye
A poignant and emotionally charged film revolving around Miraal, a Muslim woman from Bhopali, her daughter Naureen and their neighbour Jyoti. The story unfolds as they embark on a journey to find Miraal's missing husband, Wahid Ali, who is a migrant worker in Kerala, India.
Country of origin: India
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.
