Cannes Download.
Uncommon Creative Studios founder Nils Leonard, Suncorp’s CMO Mim Haysom and Publicis Groupe ANZ CCO Dave Bowman are leading the panel at Cannes Download 2025.
The national roadshow will showcase standout work from this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
“This year’s Cannes Lions work offers a powerful lens into what creativity can achieve, from commercial impact to cultural influence,” said Bowman.
“With Cannes Download, we’re making that global inspiration accessible and relevant to creatives, clients and strategists across the country.”
Presented by Advertising Council Australia and Val Morgan, Cannes Download kicks off in Sydney on August 13 at HOYTS EQ as part of AWARD’s This Way Up festival of creativity.
The event will then hit the road with events in Melbourne, August 19, Brisbane, August 20, Adelaide, August 27 and Perth, September 2.
Joining the roadshow in select cities are Cannes jurors Clerehan’s founder Esther Clerehan, Revolver EP and partner, Pip Smart and VML ANZ CSO Ali Tilling.
More special guests, including 2025’s Young Lions, will be announced.
“Val Morgan is proud to present Cannes Download as part of our commitment to creativity that moves audiences,” said Val Morgan managing director Guy Burbidge.
“At its core, cinema is the most powerful storytelling platform, giving brands full attention, visibility and scale to deliver cut-through in a fragmented and confused ecosystem.
“The core message from Cannes was that creativity is one of the key elements that can drive brand growth and when combined with cinema’s visibility superpowers, it becomes a potent partnership.”
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