Calling All Young JWT Talent: Young Lions Competition 2013 Open for Entries
January 29, 2013 • by JWT
Sharpen those pencils, young talent. This year’s Young Lions Competition has kicked off around the world, and it’s the opportunity of the lifetime. Held annually by Cannes Lions, the competition lets teams of young creative from around the world to compete against each other and showcase their creative talent.
Six different Competitions are held during the festival in Cannes: Film, Cyber, Media, Print, Design and Young Marketers. Teams of two entrants from the advertising and communications industry can apply for one of the Young Lions Competitions. Certain competitions are open to specific job titles so be sure to read the overview for each category.
If selected, teams will compete against some of the most talented young ad stars from around the world at the global competition in France. Briefs are given, and it’s a race against the clock to complete and present the deliverables to a panel of Cannes judges. Winning a Young Lions Competition is a hugely rewarding and we can safely say, nothing feels quite like walking across a stage at Cannes to accept a medal in front of the entire industry.
Like JWT, Cannes Lions is dedicated to cultivating new talent as an essential part of the industry. And we want you to represent JWT and showcase our agency’s WORLDMADE talent as a winning Young Lion. If you have what it takes to represent JWT and your country in this electric competition, register today!
To get involved and find out more information specific to your country, contact your local Cannes Lions representative. Find your country in the list below and follow the link to register.
- Canada
- Germany
- Vietnam
If your country is not listed, click here to find your local Cannes representation.
Best of luck! Be sure to check out last year’s winners and follow @Cannes_Lions for festival and competition updates.
I am interested in participation. Whom should I contact in Pakistan?
Hi Saddam. Here’s where you can find contact info for Pakistan: http://www.canneslions.com/cannes_in_your_country/rep.cfm?country_code=188
I am interested in participating – who do I contact in Ireland.
Hi, you can find your country representative by selecting from the drop down menu on this page: http://www.canneslions.com/cannes_in_your_country/reps.cfm
Hi,
We contacted the Irish rep. by phone/email and they are unsure of the competition … is there an alternative contact for Ireland or is there a general website I can apply to.
Thank you