There are many talented filmmakers out there. Young people with lots of ideas, creative potential and enthusiasm. Sometimes all it takes for them to take the step from mere talent to successful professional is a platform with international appeal, where they can present themselves and their work.

If you are one of those promising talents from an international film school, if advertising film is the focus of your studies, and if you enjoy competing with other young filmmakers throughout the world, the PORSCHE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVERTISING FILM AWARD is the ideal platform for you. This competition is hosted by the Filmakademy Baden-Württemberg and was initiated in 2004 -- in cooperation with Porsche as the main sponsor of this event.

Porsche is a globally active company even though it is one of the smallest independent manufacturer of premium brands in the world – a „David“ competing successfully with the „Goliaths“ of the automotive industry. This is why the name „David“ was chosen for the trophies to be awarded to the three best advertising films. Young film-makers get the chance to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Old Testament hero and take on the established „giants“ of the advertising film industry.

In addition to the three main prizes there will be a special prize called „World Wide Wings“ donated by our sponsor germanwings.

We would be very happy if you decided to enter the competition and joined the award ceremony on Thursday, the 12th of November 2009, when the selected spots are presented and when you get the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with your fellow competitors. We are looking forward to your contributions and to welcome you to Ludwigsburg.

Prof. Thomas Schadt

Managing Director

Baden-Wuerttemberg Film Academy