EFA Young Audience Award Online: Young Film Lovers wanted for Galway Jury
Posted: 11th March 2021
The Junior Galway Film Fleadh is excited to be partnering with the European Film Academy (EFA) to take part in the EFA’s Young Audience Award online once again on Sunday 25th April. If you are a young adult aged between 12-14 years old with a keen interest in film and would like to be part of its online jury then we want to hear from you. This year’s nominated films are the highly acclaimed Irish animation Wolfwalkers (Ire/Lux), The Crossing (Norway) a World War II family drama and Pinocchio (Italy/France) a new imagining of the classic tale.
The EFA Young Audience Award is a virtual simultaneous, Europe-wide, film viewing event for young people aged between 12 – 14 years. Kinda like the Eurovision, but for films! Participation is free.
- Each participating city involves an audience of young people who will vote for their favourite film
- From 21st to 24th April the 3 nominated films will be available to stream to jury members
- On Sunday 25th April, the 3 nominated films will be discussed with jury members online, followed by a Q+A session with each director and voting will take place followed by a livestream of the Awards Ceremony on the EFA website
- A 90 min preparation workshop will be held on Saturday 17th April via zoom which will provide background information on each film.
Being on the jury for the Young Audience Award:
- Offers a unique opportunity to discover great European films
- Presents films which reflect the realities of young people all over Europe
- raises interest in European stories, people, cultures and societies
- builds bridges to exchange different points of view
- increases awareness of important social issues
- stimulates commitment, a sense of community, understanding and tolerance
“The Young Audience Award was a fun and enjoyable experience which taught me a lot. I have learned about critiquing movies and it has broadened my interest in film and drama”
2019/20 Jury Member Maya Bacci
How can I be part of the jury?
- for young people aged from 12 to 14
- You must be attending school/home schooled in the West of Ireland
- You must have an active interest in cinema
- Be available to attend a preparation workshop (90 mins)– on Saturday 17th April – time tbc
To take part visit www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/junior for an application form. Closing date for applications 13th April 2021
Further information will be available on https://yaa.europeanfilmawards.eu/ where you can also find details about previous YAA editions.