Do you dream of a career as a director, or maybe you just want to make an advertising film, music video or a socially engaged film? The Papaya Young Directors competition is a unique initiative aimed at everyone aged between 20-35, which gives you a chance and budget for making your film! You can submit your ideas by March 14, 2021 at www.papayayoungdirectors.com
The Papaya Young Directors collects original ideas in response to briefs (topics of several sentences) of international brands, foundations or artists. The finalist gets PLN 11,000 for the production of his film or music video! What happens next? The creators of the final productions compete for the Grand Prix of PLN 40,000, as well as a package of other prizes.
The latest edition of the competition is supported by brands from various fields by presenting open and multidimensional briefs. This year, the competition is supported by: Audioteka, BMW Polska, DPD, Durex, Facebook, IKEA, Kayax, Link4, McDonald's, Multikino, Samsung Electronics Polska and Tyskie. T he Music Stories category is for the second time under the patronage of the Kayax label. This time, the participants will be able to make a music video for Kayah, Krzysztof Zalewski, Julia Wieniawa, Barbara Wrońska, Bloo Crane band and the duo: Karaś / Rogucki.
Each participant has a chance to make a film on social issues. Along with Facebook, the Vertical Stories category is developing, under which you can make films for three unusual foundations: Camera Femina, Kosmos dla Girls and Kuchinate African Refugee Women's Collective. The institutions that contribute to the debuting subcategory Women's Stories work for women in various ways. Importantly - anyone can apply in this category: regardless of gender!
In the 8th edition of the competition, the organizers also focus on searching for a variety of talents - this year, among others, the best production, the best photos or the best creative concept. The premiere of the films along with the gala ceremony is planned for June 2021.
Kieślowski Film School of the University of Silesia in Katowice is an educational partner of the Papaya Young Directors competition.