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?
Applications must be submitted via the FilmFreeWay platform. Stay tuned for the dates of the 6th edition in 2026!
A MEETING PLACE FOR COMMITTED CREATIVITY IN 2025
For its 14th edition, the Deauville Green Awards Festival has offered a rich programme open to the general public
The General Public Day on 7June 2025
This year, for the first time in Paris, a Public Day has been 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!
An unmissable round table on 5 April 2025
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?
Public screening on 12 June 2025
COMING SOON... SCREENINGS OF THE YCA 2025 FINALISTS!
At the end of the year, the finalists of the 5th edition will be screened in a very special Parisian cinema, in the presence of the film teams, with a question and answer session planned afterwards!
Stay tuned for more information!
The 2025 Jury
The 2025 Winner
Dreams In Dust
Directed by Muhammad Mehdi
An investigative documentary exploring the gruelling cycle of child labour in Pakistan through the story of two children, one working in a brick kiln and the other in a car mechanics workshop.
Country of origin: Pakistan
The 2025 finalists
I WENT LOOKING FOR LIONS: A Story of Loss, Legacy and African Pride
Directed by Oluwatamilore David Adeshiyan
Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking beauty of Africa's game reserves, I Went Looking for Lions is a story of loss, heritage and pride, a call to protect not just the animals, but also the ecosystems, history and future that are intimately linked to them.
Because nature cannot speak for itself. But we can.
Country of origin: Nigeria
Arid
Directed by Orlando Almeida
A farmer from Lanzarote arrives motivated at the market with his best fruit and vegetables, but his experience leads him to question the value of his efforts.
Country of Origin: Canary Islands, Spain
Flipped
Directed by Chintan Dangar and Sagar Kalaria
In a world where the roles of men and women are reversed, a documentary follows the lives of a househusband, a businessman, a filmmaker, a widower and a meninist. Through their experiences, the film satirically highlights the inequalities faced by men in this alternative reality.
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.
