The “Youngsters Jury” consists of 6 European members (ages 16-21) who judge 5 feature films during their stay at the festival in Frankfurt, Germany (September 25th – October 2nd , 2025). The films in the competition »Youngsters« feature relatively mature topics and demanding aesthetics. At the closing ceremony they will deliver their statement and present the LUCAS Youngsters Award that comes with a prize money of 5.000 €.
Time Frame:
- August/September: Online-meeting with all jury members of the YOUNGSTERS JURY to get
to know each other a bit - During the festival week (September 25th – October 2nd , 2025):
- Opening ceremony
- 5 film screenings each evening
- Meetings each day to discuss the films between yourself
- final group discussion and decision about the winning film, written statement for
the closing ceremony - closing ceremony with presentation of the award and statement
- otherwise light schedule (time to enjoy other parts of the festival, network, see
the city, spend time as a group)
Travel and accommodation:
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- LUCAS pays for travel (flights/train) and accommodation (youth hostel).
- Breakfast included as well as a vegetarian lunch at the film museum.
- The only thing you have to pay for is dinner
- A team member will pick you up from the train station/airport and bring you to the festival
center by public transportation
Interested?
Contact participe.filemon@gmail.com