Cannes Lions announces the 2025 See It Be It cohort

Cannes Lions has announced the cohort for the 2025 See It Be It talent programme, designed to accelerate the careers of women and non-binary talent. The 2025 cohort selected for this unique learning and development programme includes 20 creatives from 14 markets, with Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela being represented for the first time. Taking place at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, between 16 and 20 June 2025, the programme includes mentorship opportunities and private masterclasses with industry leaders, as well as backstage access and session invitations tailored…

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Cannes Lions announces its 2025 Jury President line-up

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has opened for Awards submissions for its 72nd edition, alongside announcing the names of the global experts confirmed to lead the 2025 Juries. Convening in Cannes in June, the Jury Presidents will help benchmark excellence across the world’s very best creative and effective work. This year’s Jury Presidents include Ali Ali, Co-Founder and Film Director, Good People Films, representing Egypt on the line-up for the first time, as the Film Craft Lions Jury President. Cannes Lions has announced significant updates for 2025, including…

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Cannes Lions announces its 2025 Jury President line-up

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has opened for Awards submissions for its 72nd edition, alongside announcing the names of the global experts confirmed to lead the 2025 Juries. Convening in Cannes in June, the Jury Presidents will help benchmark excellence across the world’s very best creative and effective work. This year’s Jury Presidents include Ali Ali, Co-Founder and Film Director, Good People Films, representing Egypt on the line-up for the first time, as the Film Craft Lions Jury President. Cannes Lions has announced significant updates for 2025, including…

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Cannes Lions doubles funding to provide €2m worth of complimentary passes to underrepresented talent and underserved communities

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has launched its 72nd edition, taking place on 16–20 June 2025 in Cannes, France. The Festival has announced that it will double funding to provide €2m worth of complimentary passes to underrepresented talent and underserved communities through its Equity, Representation and Accessibility (ERA) Pass, returning for a second year. Frank Starling, Chief DEI Officer, LIONS, said the increased investment was “crucial to continue to drive progress for both Cannes Lions and the industry”. Starling added: “The ERA pass plays an important role in…

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UK juror nominations for Cannes Lions are now OPEN

Jury nominations for Cannes 2025 are now open. Please nominate your best creative talent using the Global Jury Nomination Form.  The deadline for nominations is Friday 11 October. The main criteria for being on the Jury are: Highly creative, innovative, leaders in their field, well known and respected in their industry, a specialist in their category of interest; Ideally creatives should be at CCO or ECD level for creative categories; Ideally, should have won Lions in the past five years or won other recognised global awards. Preference will be given…

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