The famous Golden Key Gala was organised for the 6th time this year by AEGEE-Budapest. The Gala featured short films made by our members. Huge preparation preceded the event, and the guests were awaited by champagne, a raffle, a red carpet, a photo corner, musical performances, and more. On Friday afternoon, excitement was already palpable among the organisers, Erika Bob\u00e1l, Nadin Juh\u00e1sz, B\u00e1lint Caesar, and \u00c1rp\u00e1d Bozzay. On the night of the Gala, everyone arrived in their best attire, and the event began, although a bit late, but all the more splendidly. The hosts, \u00c9va T\u00f3th and \u00c1rp\u00e1d Csizmadia made a great pair, conducting the event amazingly and entertaining the audience with witty remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00e1lint Caesar\u2019s presidential opening speech was followed by the highlight of the evening, the screening of the short films. This year, three productions were submitted by three of our members, Eszter Pint\u00e9r, Dorottya Vasv\u00e1ri, and Laura S\u00e1gi. The three films showcased the diversity of opportunities that AEGEE provides. We saw a film about everlasting friendship, one about the experience of attending an international event for the first time, and a third which combined the two in an eventful short film encompassing multiple trips. The films were a great experience for new and old members alike. Winners were announced in three categories: best film, best editing, and best director. The best film was chosen by the audience, while the other two categories were decided by the jury, made up of Zs\u00f3fi Bodn\u00e1r, Dorottya Zanaty, and \u00c1kos Glaub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short break followed the screening of the films, during which the audience could vote for their favourites. Then came the musical performances by Zs\u00f3fi Bodn\u00e1r and G\u00e1bor B\u00edr\u00f3, who astonished the audience with their singing and who were rewarded by a huge round of applause. After the performances, the winners were announced. In a close competition, Eszter Pint\u00e9r triumphed, winning the trophy for best film. The award for best editing was won by Laura S\u00e1gi, and the prize for best director went to Dorottya Vasv\u00e1ri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n