Finally the short list of the 10 winners of the “Let’s Book Trailers” Contest 2025 from Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Romania
The Euro.Soul Festival, held from May 5th to 9th and organized by the JUMP Association since 2013, brought together creativity, storytelling, and digital skills in a vibrant international celebration. Around 120 participants were present in Soverato, in the Calabria region to celebrate the “Europe Days” together. One of the festival’s most anticipated events-the Book Trailer International Contest – drew in 128 submissions from young readers and creators aged 12 to 24, representing Italy, Germany, Poland, Romania, Spain, and Bulgaria.
This year’s contest proved once again that literature can transcend the page. Through short, compelling videos, students breathed new life into classic and contemporary works, offering fresh perspectives and cinematic flair.
The Overall Winner has been the book trailer based on the novel: “The Peach Thief”
The title of “Winner of Winners” was awarded to David Milanov from “Vasil Levski” Middle and High School in Bulgaria for his evocative trailer of the novel The Peach Thief. His work stood out for its emotional depth, narrative coherence, and exceptional visual storytelling, earning praise from both the jury and the audience.
Top 10 Winning Book Trailers
1. “The Peach Thief” – novel of Emiliyan Stanev
- Created by: David Milanov
- School: “Vasil Levski” Middle and High School
- Country: Bulgaria
2. “Good Girl, Bad Blood” – novel of Holly Jackson
- Created by: Inês Sequeira
- School: Escola Básica e Secundária Carlos Gargaté
- Country: Italy
3. “I Am Malala” – autobiography of Malala Yousafzai
- Created by: Irina Mantescu
- School: National College of Ienăchiță Văcărescu
- Country: Romania
4. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Last Straw” – novel of Jeff Kinney
- Created by: Emer, Beykan
- School: RSM Markgröningen
- Country: Germany
5. “Per Dieci Minuti (For Ten Minutes)” – novel of Chiara Gamberale
- Created by: Lazzaro Amalia
- School: I.I.S. Guarasci-Calabretta
- Country: Italy
6. “The Mill of Good Luck” – novel of Ioan Slavici
- Created by: Popescu Rares
- School: Liceul Teoretic “Petru Cercel”
- Country: Romania
7. “The Little Prince” – universal novel of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Created by: Mochocka Aleksandra
- School: ZES im. M. Kopernika Kielce
- Country: Poland
8. “Fahrenheit 451” – universal novel of Ray Bradbury
- Created by: Bressi Marica
- School: Istituto “Maria Ausiliatrice” Soverato
- Country: Italy
9. “Harry Potter and The Prisoner from Azkaban” – universal novel of J.K Rowling
- Created by: Stanciu Raul
- School: Coresii Middle School
- Country: Romania
10. “Los viajes de Marilú” – novel of Quico Espino
- Created by: Nieves Mane Djata
- School: C.E.O Argana
- Country: Spain
A Joyful Celebration of Youth Creativity
The atmosphere at the Euro.Soul Festival was filled with joy, smiles, and international camaraderie. Audiences cheered as the trailers played on the big screen, showing not only the talents of young filmmakers but also their deep engagement with books and storytelling.
From the technical excellence of editing to the heartfelt messages behind each project, these students turned reading into a powerful multimedia experience. The Book Trailer Contest wasn’t just a competition—it was a shared journey across cultures, languages, and literary worlds.
Looking Ahead
With such an impressive turnout and response, the Book Trailer Contest is expected to become a flagship feature of future Euro.Soul Festivals. The organizers hope it will continue to inspire young minds, promote reading, and strengthen connections across Europe.
Stay tuned for next year’s edition.
Article written by: Petar Grozdanov, JUMP trainee from Macedonia
