THE COMPETITION
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 up to 30 years old, 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.
A MEETING PLACE FOR COMMITTED CREATIVITY
For its 14th edition, the Deauville Green Awards Festival is offering a rich programme open to the general public :
This year, for the first time in Paris, a Public Day will be held on 7 June 2025 at a magical place: the GoodPlanet Foundation. On the programme: Masterclass, debates with activists, influencers and committed video-makers, screenings, the Young Creative Awards ceremony, plus a party to round off this magnificent day!
On 5 April 2025, the GoodPlanet Foundation will be hosting an Audiovisual Round Table dedicated to New Narratives in Cinema. On the programme: screenings of winning films from the professional and amateur competitions and the festival's official competition, in the presence of the directors.
- How do you create inspiring stories that sketch out a desirable world?
- How do you tackle climate change without becoming a doomsayer?
For an hour and a half, committed filmmakers will share their ideas on how to shape our imaginations through fiction in film.
The 2024 Jury
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.
