The International Poster and Short Film Competition on the European Year of Digital Citizenship 2025 is organized under the auspices of the Council of Europe. The competition offers a unique platform for artists, designers, and filmmakers to creatively reflect on the challenges and opportunities of living in the digital age. With a focus on issues such as disinformation, digital literacy, online harassment, digital etiquette, hate speech, respect, privacy, and digital safety, the event seeks to foster awareness, responsibility, and meaningful dialogue across generations.
Coordinator:
The competition is coordinated by Dr. Resul Ay, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dumlupınar University in Kütahya, Turkey (DPU GSF). With his expertise and experience, Dr. Ay plays a pivotal role in guiding and shaping this international initiative.
Jury:
A distinguished international jury of renowned artists, illustrators, designers, and filmmakers will evaluate the submissions. Their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives will ensure a fair and inspiring selection process that highlights creativity, innovation, and social impact.
Jury Members:
Agim Sulaj (Albania / Italy)
Agim Sulaj is an internationally renowned Albanian artist known for his surreal, satirical, and hyperrealistic illustrations that explore environmental and social issues. Living in Italy, his works have been widely exhibited across Europe, including Paris and London.
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Behnam Raeesian (Iran)
Behnam Raeesian is a leading Iranian poster designer, curator, and educator. His concept-driven posters have appeared in over 170 exhibitions in 50 countries. A frequent jury member and workshop leader, he is a major voice in global visual communication.
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Burcu Ay (Turkey)
Burcu Ay is an illustrator and designer focused on children’s book illustration and typography. Her emotionally charged works explore metaphor and exaggeration, often inspired by children and animals. She continues her academic and artistic work in Turkey.
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Dario Paniagua (Argentina / Italy)
Dario Paniagua is a visual thinker and designer who empowers others to explore their creative potential through visual language. Originally from Argentina, now based in Italy, he integrates design and coaching to inspire individuals and teams worldwide.
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Gökhan Kuzucanlı (Turkey)
Gökhan Kuzucanlı is a filmmaker and academic with a doctorate in cinema. He has served as a jury member in several international film festivals and produced multiple short films. He currently teaches cinema at Dumlupınar University in Turkey.
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Goyo Rodríguez (Spain)
Goyo Rodríguez is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer who has worked on more than 150 textbooks. His symbolic and metaphor-rich illustrations are part of Spain’s top traveling design exhibition, “From Spain with Design.
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Lyuba Tomova (Bulgaria)
Lyuba Tomova is an award-winning Bulgarian poster artist and co-founder of Poster House Studio. She has exhibited globally and received numerous international awards. Her expressive visual style reflects strong social commentary and design mastery.
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Maciej Zdanowicz (Poland)
Maciej Zdanowicz is a visual artist, curator, and educator. He is Vice Dean at the Faculty of Art, Jan Kochanowski University. Actively engaged in international art projects, he promotes solidarity and creative dialogue through socially engaged design.
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Paweł Kuczyński (Poland)
Pawel Kuczynski is a celebrated Polish illustrator known for his powerful satirical works. A graduate of the Poznan Academy of Fine Arts, he has won over 180 international awards and continues to influence political and social commentary through art.
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Further Information:
For full details about the competition, including participation guidelines, deadlines, and related events, please visit the official website: European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025
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