Cannes Lions Shortlists: Australia picks up another 25

By AdNews | 22 June 2026
 

Australia has picked up another 25 shortlists for Cannes Lions this year, totalling its nominations to 28. 

TBWA\Melbourne leads with five shortlists, followed by TBWA\Sydney with four. 

Leo Australia's 'Haven' takes another three shortlists, totalling to four.

VML Sydney, HERO McCann, Droga5 ANZ, Bureau of Everything, We Are Social Sydney, Octagon Sydney, Telepathic + Love and Money and TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Sydney also appear on the list.

Shortlists:

Social & Creator

Audience Targeting/Engagement Strategies

Nissan Patrol. It's Out There, TBWA\Melbourne / REVOLVER Sydney / RUMBLE STUDIOS for Nissan Australia

Creator and Influencer Sourced Insight

The Gymtok Menu, We Are Social Sydney for KFC Australia

Creator Collaborations

Bringing Koala Ears, TBWA\Melbourne / ELEVEN for Billie

Market Disruption

Bringing Koala Ears, TBWA\Melbourne / ELEVEN for Billie

Cultural Engagement

Ausify Your Algo, Bureau of Everything Sydney for Creative Australia

Digital Craft

Data Storytelling

Haven, Leo Australia, Sydney / HOGARTH Worldwide Sydney / OMD Sydney, for Suncorp Insurance 

Real-Time Usage & Targeting

Transit Tales, HERO McCANN Melbourne / NAKATOMI Sydney / Rumble Studios for Mastercard

Curation of Data

Haven, Leo Australia, Sydney / HOGARTH Worldwide Sydney / OMD Sydney, for Suncorp Insurance 

Innovative Use of Technology

Magnif-eye, VML Sydney / WORD OF MOUTH Sydney / BURSON Sydney for 1001 Optometry 

Direct

Consumer Goods

If You Can Take It, It's Yours, Howatson+Company Sydney / SCOUNDREL Sydney / TEAM INSPIRE Sydney for SELLEYS

Media/Entertainment

The Ad That Can Only Be Seen on SBS, Droga5 ANZ, Part of Accenture Song / The Sweetshop Sydney / Hearts & Science Sydney for Special Broadcasting Services

Use of Print/Outdoor

If You Can Take It, It's Yours, Howatson+Company Sydney / SCOUNDREL Sydney / TEAM INSPIRE Sydney for SELLEYS

Personalised Campaigns

Haven, Leo Australia Sydney / HOGARTH Worldwide Sydney / OMD Sydney, for Suncorp Insurance 

Film Craft

Sound Design

Rick's Rescue, TBWA\Media Arts Lab Sydney / SCOUNDREL Sydney / ARC Sydney for APPLE

Design

Brand Environment & Experience Design

Sunburnt Car, TBWA\Sydney / BOLT / ODD Studios / Hearts & Science / ELEVEN for MYCAR

Innovation in Design

Sunburnt Car, TBWA\Sydney / BOLT / ODD Studios / Hearts & Science / ELEVEN for MYCAR

PR

Use of Events & Stunts

Sunburnt Car, TBWA\Sydney / BOLT / ODD Studios / Hearts & Science / ELEVEN for MYCAR

Launch/Relaunch

Bringing Koala Ears, TBWA\Melbourne / ELEVEN for Billie

Industry Craft

Art Direction: Outdoor: Ambient

Sunburnt Car, TBWA\Sydney / BOLT / ODD Studios / Hearts & Science / ELEVEN for MYCAR

Media 

Innovative Use of Influencers/Creators

Nissan Patrol. It's Out There, TBWA\Melbourne / REVOLVER Sydney / RUMBLE STUDIOS for Nissan Australia

Entertainment

Non-Fiction Film: 5-30 Minutes

How to Orchid, Telepathic Melbourne / Love and Money for Telepathic Instruments

Entertainment Lions for Sport

Integrated Brand Experience

Rivals, OCTAGON Sydney / Ronde Media / Motion Entertainment / Mindshare / WPP Production for Rexona

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