Student Film competition
Developing the next generation of competitive creative and marketing talents
Student Film Competition in partnership with
Competition Overview
The Student Film Competition, in partnership with Balance The Mix, aims to inspire and develop the next wave of young creative talent.
This challenging competition asks students to produce a 30-60 second commercial in response to the brief.
Deadline: 08 January 2025
Student Competition Eligibility
Our student programmes are for full-time university students meeting the following eligibility criteria:
- Ages 18 - 25 and enrolled full-time in university
- Based in the MENA region
- Students in creative, marketing, advertising and communication fields.
The countries eligible to enter include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Kenya, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, UAE, West Bank & Gaza, Western Sahara, Yemen.
The younger talent in this region is extraordinary. Dubai Lynx Student Competitions celebrates them and gives them the stage they deserve.
Nedda Akhonbay
Director of Marcomms
MDLBEAST
Saudi Arabia
The Dubai Lynx Student competitions are a fantastic opportunity for the next generation of advertisers to bridge the gap between their classroom and exciting industry of ours.
Sarah Forbes
Associate Creative Director
Impact BBDO
UAE
Creativity is evolving fast, and initiatives like the Dubai Lynx Student Competition are crucial to encourage young creatives to stay true to their talent, craft, and calling. Technology can accelerate ideas, but it can’t replace a passionate, questioning human mind.
Marcelo Zylberberg
Associate Creative Director
VML
UAE
Student competitions Jury
Pierre Carnet
Pierre Carnet
Managing Director
MassiveMusic
UAE
Paul Banham
Paul Banham
Chief Creative Officer
MullenLowe MENA
UAE
Camila Venegas Gomez
Camila Venegas Gomez
Creative Director
BigTime Creative Shop
Saudi Arabia
Blu Fiefer
Blu Fiefer
Artist, Music Producer & Founder
Mafi Budget
Dubai/Lebanon
Nedda Akhonbay
Nedda Akhonbay
Senior Director of Marketing
MDLBEAST
Saudi Arabia
Sarah Forbes
Sarah Forbes
Associate Creative Director
Impact BBDO
UAE
Marcelo Zylberberg
Marcelo Zylberberg
Associate Creative Director
VML
UAE