In the 18th round, fledgling filmmakers from the Greater Region are experiencing increased demand.
Cross-Border Youth Film Competition Créajeune Kicks Off for 2025
The 18th edition of the cross-border youth film competition Créajeune is set to begin, inviting young filmmakers from the Greater Region to showcase their talents. The competition, which is open to children, young people, and young adults, is a platform for original work and encourages participation from residents of the cross-border regions, including parts of France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Groups
The competition is typically divided into categories based on age, with the following age groups eligible for the 2025 edition:
- Children: Around 7 to 12 years old
- Young Teens: Around 13 to 16 years old
- Older Teens and Young Adults: Up to about 21 or 25 years old
- Young Adults: Up to about 29 years old
Participants must reside in the cross-border regions and fall within the specified age bracket for the competition year. Films can be made individually or in groups, with a maximum duration limit, such as short films.
Competition Details and Submissions
Submissions for the competition are accepted until November 1, 2025. The registration and information for the competition can be found at www.creajeune.eu/anmeldung-inscription. The length of the films should not exceed 20 minutes.
Films produced in 2024 or 2025 are eligible for participation. The best contributions will be shown and awarded at festivals in Saarbrücken, Metz, and Luxembourg.
Supporting Partners
The competition is supported by various partners, including the Saarland Ministry of Education and Culture, the Saarland State Chancellery, Arbeit und Kultur Saarland gGmbH, the Grand Est Region, Passeurs d'Images, the Ville de Metz, the Städtenetz Quattropole, the Saarland Central Agency for Political Education, and numerous sponsors.
Organising Network
The cross-border network organising Créajeune includes the Saarland Film Office e.V., Ligue de l'Enseignement/FOL Moselle, Rencontres Documentaires de l'IRTS de Lorraine, EuRegio SaarLorLux, and the Regionalverband Saarbrücken.
For the precise and detailed eligibility criteria and exact age groups specific to the 2025 edition, it is best to consult the official Créajeune competition announcement or their official website/social media channels where the rules and categories are published annually.
- After the kickoff of the 18th Cross-Border Youth Film Competition Créajeune, participants can showcase their artistic skills in the categories of fashion-and-beauty, lifestyle, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and relationships through their film creations.
- While the competition is underway, young filmmakers can take a break from their busy schedules and get their pets involved in the film-making process, as pets are also an intriguing subject for storytelling.
- As filmmakers prepare their submissions for the competition, they could potentially imagine travel adventures and feature exotic sceneries in their movies, as the travel category is another theme that is strongly encouraged.
- In addition to exploring various themes, filmmakers can also express their passion for cars through their innovative film ideas, as cars can be integrated into the narrative as a symbol or supporting element.
- During the process of creating their short films, contestants can utilize their local shopping centers to enhance the visual aesthetic of the films, as shopping is a universally relatable topic that can contribute to the overall film quality.
