Young filmmakers hailing from the Greater Region are garnering attention, as Creajeune moves onto its 18th round.

Young filmmakers hailing from the Greater Region are garnering attention, as Creajeune moves onto its 18th round.

Créajeune Cross-Border Youth Film Competition Returns for its 18th Edition

The 18th edition of the Créajeune cross-border youth film competition is set to commence, inviting young filmmakers from the Greater Region to participate. This competition, organized by a cross-border network consisting of Saarland Film Office e.V., Ligue de l'Enseignement/FOL Moselle, Rencontres Documentaires de l'IRTS de Lorraine, EuRegio SaarLorLux, and the Regionalverband Saarbrücken, will award the best entries at festivals in Saarbrücken, Metz, and Luxembourg.

Who Can Participate?

The competition is open to children up to 12 years old, youth aged 13 to 17, and young adults aged 18 to 29. Eligible films include feature films, documentaries, animations, experimental films, or music videos, as long as they have been produced in 2024 or 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, participants must adhere to the following criteria:

1. Fall within the designated youth age categories.
2. Reside in or originate from the cross-border regions involved (Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Lorraine, Luxembourg, and Wallonia).
3. Submit original short films that meet the competition’s thematic and technical criteria.
4. Ensure that the films have been completed within the specified timeframe to maintain originality.

Supporting the Next Generation of Filmmakers

These criteria help foster young talent across neighboring countries and encourage cultural exchange through filmmaking. Funding for Créajeune is provided by numerous partners, including the Ministry of Education and Culture of Saarland, the State Chancellery of Saarland, Arbeit und Kultur Saarland gGmbH, Région Grand Est, Passeurs d'Images, Ville de Metz, Städtenetz Quattropole, Landeszentrale für politische Bildung des Saarlandes, and other sponsors.

Submission and Registration

For precise details about the 2025 edition, including exact age brackets and specific submission requirements, it’s best to consult the official Créajeune website or contact the organizers directly closer to the event, as details can evolve each year. Eligible films must be up to 20 minutes in length, and music videos are accepted in all age groups up to 29.

To register and submit your film, visit the official Créajeune website at www.creajeune.eu/anmeldung-inscription. The competition is open for submissions until November 1, 2025. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to the rich cultural exchange that Créajeune promotes.

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