It’s Creative

A world class film festival platform to showcase and voice out young creative filmmaking talents.

It’s Youthful

Young people above 15 and under 30 years of age have an opportunity to share their novel ideas with the world through short films

It’s Global

A two-day festival that takes place simultaneously in almost 135 countries featuring young filmmakers and new voices.

It’s Rewarding

The winners of DBGYFF 2021 will have fabulous cash awards totaling 100,000 Euros.



SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

Submit your Films under the 5 categories not exceeding the runtime mentioned.

SUBMISSION THEME

“Moved by Hope”
All films with a storytelling element related to the theme.

SUBMISSION CLOSES

The Extended Submission date for DBGYFF 2021 is Friday, 15 October 2021.

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LIVE - ACTION SHORTS

1. Live-action shorts
(runtime upto 1 minute)

2. Live-action shorts
(runtime upto 10 minutes)

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ANIMATED SHORTS

3. Animated shorts
(runtime upto 1 minute)

4. Animated shorts
(runtime upto 5 minutes)

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MUSIC VIDEOS

5. Music videos
(runtime upto 5 minutes)



AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Fifteen Global Bests

  • Global First
  • Global Second
  • Global Third

Six Category Bests

  • Narrative
  • Screenplay
  • Cinematography
  • Sound Design
  • Original Score
  • Editing

Six Young Bests

  • Young Story writer
  • Young Song writer
  • Young Male Actor
  • Young Female Actor
  • Young Director (Live-action)
  • Young Director (animation)

Six Continental Bests

  • African
  • Asian
  • Oceania
  • European
  • Inter-American
  • American South Cone

Three Jury’s Choice

  • Favorite Live-action film
  • Favorite Animated film
  • Favorite Music Video

AMBASSADOR OF HOPE

Pope Francis affirms in a very prophetic way, “the world has to become contagious with hope, and we need to be equipped with the antivirus of Justice, Charity and Solidarity.”

“Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!”

“Young people, dream, rise up, take risks, look at life with a new smile, go forwards, do not be fearful!”


A WORD FROM OUR LEADER



The motto ‘Moved by hope’ invites young people to dream big and emerge as protagonists of hope in creating a safe and just world for everyone.





Festival of Youth

DBGYFF is indeed the first of its kind, a world-class festival platform offered to young people to contribute to the common good.

Voice of Hope

DBGYFF strives to embrace, encourage and empower every young person to become the voice of hope and solidarity.

Global Fiesta

Millions of youth all over the world will unite as a global force to experience the hope filled film fiesta and make the world a better place.

Rise up Humanity

The reconstruction of humanity in the post-COVID era is the most pressing and urgent need to be addressed by the youth.


DON BOSCO SPEAKS



STORIES ON HUMAN LIFE

WHEN

The festival is scheduled to be held on Thursday and Friday, 18&19 November 2021.

WHERE

135 Countries Multiple venues in each country.

HOW

48 hours - around all time-zone.
 

ONLINE STREAMING

DBGYFF will also be streamed online in light of this pandemic.




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