YDA Podcast

The Young Director Award podcast series is a no-holds-barred deep dive into all things filmmaking. Eavesdrop on conversations between rising and established directors as they share their take on filmmaking, navigating the business of making short form content, and overcoming the hurdles that developing new talent face. Listen in as each guest share their experience and insights, bringing fresh perspectives to the next generation of directors.

YDA Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Young Director Award, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Young Director Award hosts YDA Podcast, a arts show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Six Things About Daniel Bergmann

  Jun 13, 202534 minS2

  <p>Daniel Bergmann is the Founder and President of Stink, a multi-award-winning global production network. A visionary with a gift for turning bold ideas into reality, he has been at the forefront of creativity, innovation, and talent development for over twenty years. Daniel began his career in Prague’s underground art scene and has since collaborated with some of the most influential figures in film, art, and advertising, including David Bowie, Lou Reed, Ivan Zacharias, Traktor, and Nicolas Winding Refn. Amongst other major accolades, he has been recognised by Cannes Lions and D&AD, while Forbes described his journey as “brea...

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  S2 Episode 6 - Six Things About Kim Magnusson

  May 7, 202534 minS2

  <p>Kim Magnusson is a Danish producer and multi-Oscar® winner, best known for his work in short film and Nordic cinema. He is the founder of M&M Productions, with over 160 producing credits including I Kill Giants (2017), Men & Chicken (2015), and The End (2024) by Joshua Oppenheimer. Kim is a former chairman of both the Danish Film Academy and Producers Association - he has worked with Netflix, 20th Century Fox, and also co-founded Scandinavian Film Distribution.</p><p>In this chat with Charlotte Matheson, Kim talks about the qualities of short films compared to features, and why a director should never try t...

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  S2 Episode 5 - Boris Eldagsen on AI, artistry and the future of imagery

  Apr 22, 202538 minS2

  <p>Boris Eldagsen is a renowned photographer from Germany who’s been working in the industry for years. In 2023, his name made headlines around the world after he entered — and won — the Sony World Photography Awards with an AI-generated image. Boris publicly refused the prize, urging the organizers to confront the role of AI in photography. When they declined to engage in discussion, he turned the moment into a wake-up call for the creative industry to discuss the impact of Artifical Intelligence.</p><p><br /></p><p>Although critical of AI competing with traditional photography, Boris is also one of the te...

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  S2 Episode 4 - Six Things About Angela Patton & Natalie Rae

  Apr 8, 202534 minS2

  <p>Natalie Rae has directed global campaigns for Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon, and was twice nominated for our very own Young Director Award. Her work includes PSAs for the UN and Global Goals, and collaborations with Jay Z, Dua Lipa, and Anderson .Paak. Natalie was recently named a 2024 DOC NYC 40 Under 40 and BAFTA Breakthrough Artist.</p><p>Angela Patton is the CEO of Girls For A Change. Based in Richmond, VA, she is among the Top 40 under 40, and was recognized in 2016 by President Obama as a White House Champion of Change for After School programming for Marginalized Girls of Color.<...

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  S2 Episode 3 - Six Things About Armando Bó

  Mar 18, 202538 minS2

  <p>Bó is an award-winning Argentine filmmaker. His debut feature, El Último Elvis (2012), premiered at Sundance Film Festival and received multiple accolades worldwide. In 2018, he released his second feature, Animal. Bó is a long-standing collaborator of director Alejandro González Iñárritu, as well as a prolific advertising director and co- founder of the argentinian production company Rebolucion.</p><p>In this chat with Danny Edwards he discusses living a ‘double life’ as a filmmaker, his creative idols and the idea of being ‘in the kitchen’ of other great directors.</p>

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