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Cannes Contenders: MENA
5th Jun CANNES CONTENDERS 2023

CannesContenders:MENA

Manuel Bordé, Global CCO at VMLY&R Commerce, talks Heinz, Hilton, Hardee's and more as he highlights some of the work from the MENA region that could be in contention at this year's Lions.

2nd Jun CANNES CONTENDERS 2023
Cannes Contenders: Australia

Cannes Contenders: Australia

Dan Simon, Senior Creative Director at Imagination, shares his favourite Australian Cannes Contenders, looking at creative that leverages transformational tech through to content culture.

2nd Jun CANNES CONTENDERS 2023
Cannes Contenders: Canada

Cannes Contenders: Canada

From powerful stories of Pocahontas to surprising statues of cheesy snacks, Ari Elkouby, Chief Creative Officer at WundermanThompson Toronto choses some of his country's Cannes hopefuls.

1st Jun CANNES CONTENDERS 2023
Cannes Contenders: France

Cannes Contenders: France

Paul Cotti, Head of Strategy and Content at Fuse Paris, picks some of the French work he thinks might pick up prizes on the Croisette later this month.

1st Jun CANNES CONTENDERS 2023
Cannes Contenders: The UK

Cannes Contenders: The UK

Kicking off this year's selection of Cannes Contenders, we asked Dave Monk, Executive Creative Director at Publicis•Poke London, to pick some of the best Lion-worthy work from the UK.

1st Jun
Playlist: Alfie Vaughan

Playlist: Alfie Vaughan

We hear from Alfie Vaughan, VFX Lead at Coffee & TV, where he talks some about some classic videos, his TourBox Neo, and dabbling with a YouTube channel.

31st May
Peer Review: Leah Shore

Peer Review: Leah Shore

Ruckus Films' Leah Shore is a multimedia director whose innovative work spans live-action, animation, and stop-motion. Shore talks us through the weird and wonderful work of their favourite filmmakers, explains the need for more representation of female and queer creatives, and tells us why all directors need a little help from their friends.

Around the world

On Location is a column that gives a boots-on-the-ground look at some amazing cities, brought to you by local production experts.

30th May
On My Radar: Jungle

On My Radar: Jungle

Marcus Silva [left] and Vicente Tigre, aka Blink Productions' Brazilian directing duo Jungle, talk compelling narratives, captivating features and how one must-see film captured the complexities of humanity's relationship with technology and the cosmos.

23rd May
On My Radar: Adriana Cruz

On My Radar: Adriana Cruz

Tool of North America's Adriana Cruz, a director of Saturday Night Live's celebrity-packed comedy shorts, talks about unaffordable art, revisiting 30 Rock, and ad-libbed lyrics about dogs, as she reveals what's on her radar.

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22nd May
Marcelo Burgos: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Marcelo Burgos: A Few Of My Favourite Things

The Chromista director talks us through the planes, presses and tactile devices that help him remain creatively inspired.

16th May
On My Radar: Jams x Bash

On My Radar: Jams x Bash

ArtClass directing duo Jams x Bash [aka Jamaal Parham, right of picture, and Bashan Aquart] talk billowing eyelashes, bedtime dinosaurs and the industry's need for a quality control button, as they reveal what's on their creative radar.

10th May
Peer Review: Abraham Felix

Peer Review: Abraham Felix

New Orleans-based Curfew filmmaker Abraham Felix talks us through his inspirations, his lifelong love for human storytelling, and explains why seeing an actor bring his idea to life is the best thing about directing.

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