Presenting the kick ass class of Young Guns 22
It’s a kick-ass class. Young Guns 22 is topping the charts in creativity. But are you even surprised? Of course, not. If you’re new here, let me catch you up. Young Guns is a community of incredibly talented individuals – think amazing cinematographers, animators, illustrators, photographers, designers, and directors – and a new class of winners is chosen by an expert jury every year. This year we have 33 winners and among them, we have some very new, very exciting titles to unveil – an Architectural Designer, Composer, Stage & Show Designer, and Colorist.
We interviewed the winners so we could share their prowess with you. And if you’re a NYC local you can snag a ticket to the official YG22 Party at Sony Hall on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, where you will have the chance to meet and greet them.
Young Guns continue to dominate the creative industry, so we’re happily presenting you with the kick-ass class of Young Guns 22.
Camille Boumans
Director, Partizan Entertainment LLC
Based:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hometown:
The Hague, Netherlands
What were your original impressions of the Young Guns competition, award, and community?
I first came across Young Guns through a past winner on Instagram. My initial impression was how great it is that the competition doesn’t focus on just one genre, but instead celebrates a mix of different expertise and disciplines. As someone who also focuses on different areas of expertise, like directing and editing, I really appreciate how the competition embraces that variety. It’s refreshing and inspiring.
How did you end up in the creative field anyways?
After high school, I went to study Audio Visual. While studying, I was fortunate to land edit projects outside of school in my first year, which helped me build a portfolio. As a result, I received multiple internship requests while still being in school myself! As those opportunities and projects grew, I found myself doing the very things I was studying. During COVID, I decided to leave school in my second year and focus on editing full-time. Through these projects, I built valuable connections, observed directors working with clients, and gained a deep understanding of the advertising process—insight that proved invaluable when I stepped into directing. Landing my first big directing job at 21, an Adidas global campaign with 100% (formerly HALAL). And from there, many wonderful things have unfolded—and continued to bloom.
Congrats on the YG win! Why did you decide to enter this year?
I was nominated once before when I was 21. Within these three years, I’ve continued pursuing the same passion but now on a larger scale. I’ve learned a lot through hands-on experience, evolving alongside the briefs and challenges that come my way. This growth has shaped me not only professionally, but personally as well. I believe stepping into the business at a young age helped me find my footing early on, giving me the confidence to stand up for my ideas, work with clients and agencies, and handle pitches and presentations.
You only get to submit six projects that embody you and your talent. So, how did you decide which pieces were good enough to make the cut?
Deciding which pieces made the cut was a process of identifying the projects that not only showcase my passion but also embody my creative journey and values. I wanted to choose work that demonstrates versatility, while also staying true to my aesthetic and vision. It wasn’t just about technical execution, but about the pieces that felt most personal — projects where the creative challenges shaped me as a director. And of course, perhaps the most important thing — projects that were simply a joy to work on.
What was your reaction when you discovered that you won?
I received a call from Lisa Tauscher, MD/EP at Partizan, who shared the news with me. I think my first words were, “No way!!” But fortunately, way! At that moment I was in an important edit, so after the call I went back to work, but with a big smile on my face that stayed with me the whole day as I sat behind my computer.
How does your current home inspire your creativity as an artist?
I don’t think it’s just one thing! To me, it’s about having a space in the city that reflects the essence of who I am — from the things I collect, to welcoming guests for editing sessions, to transforming the space into an atelier for cutting and crafting collages. If my building were a human body, my apartment would be its heart. That’s how I see it.
If you could create a new Young Guns tradition, what would you want it to be and why?
That is a good question! One idea could be to have past Young Guns winners return each year to host hands-on creative workshops or labs for current nominees. It would be a way for winners to give back and help the community grow through shared knowledge and innovation.
“One idea could be to have past Young Guns winners return each year to host hands-on creative workshops or labs for current nominees. It would be a way for winners to give back and help the community grow through shared knowledge and innovation.”
Name a dream project that you have yet to fulfill — maybe Young Guns will propel you in that direction!
I’d love to create commercials for the big stage. As a commercial lover, I find myself looking forward to the visual outputs — like the Super Bowl, Olympics, and Champions League. I’m eager to work on projects that align with my own personal passions. At the same time, I’m very interested in exploring the more poetic side of my work — infusing depth and emotion into large-scale campaigns.
Will we see you at the YG22 party in NYC in November?
I hope so!
Come party with us and celebrate the class of Young Guns 22 on Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 PM, at Sony Hall in NYC!
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