This is one of the highlights of Cannes, offering the best new directing talent from around the world. The Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide Creative Board makes the final selection and last year 18 directors made the cut. The New Directors' Showcase will take place on Thursday, 25 June 2015 in The Grand Auditorium, Palais des Festivals, Cannes.
Eligibility, criteria
The Showcase is open to directors of all film formats and styles. However, directors are not eligible for consideration if they directed any film 'specifically made for advertising purposes' before June 2013. They may have directed all other formats for longer. The term 'specifically made for advertising purposes' is defined as any moving image commissioned with either production or media funded by an advertiser.
The Worldwide Creative Board makes its decisions based on the ability of the director to execute an idea on screen, an innovative technique or style and outstanding directorial skill
The NDS is free to enter. For more information, click here.
