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The Cannes Lions Awards

The Cannes Lions Awards


(Updated 15 Mar 2026) The Cannes Lions Awards celebrate new ideas shaping the next wave of creativity.


APPLICATION WINDOW

ACTIVE


DEADLINE

9 Apr 2026


PRIZES

AWARD LIST:
Audio & Radio
Brand Experience & Activation
Creative B2B
Creative Brand
Creative Business Transformation
Creative Commerce
Creative Data
Creative Effectiveness
Creative Strategy
Design
Digital Craft
Direct
Entertainment
Entertainment for Gaming
Entertainment for Music
Entertainment for Sport
Film
Film Craft
Glass
Health & Wellness
Industry Craft
Innovation
Luxury
Media
Outdoor
Pharma
PR
Print & Publishing
Social & Creator
Sustainable Development Goals
Titanium


Trophies and certificates will be awarded.

Note that a submission fee ranging from 690 Euros to 2825 Euros is required, depending on the Film Category and/or the date you submit your entry.


OTHER KEY DATES

15 January 2026: Entries opened
5 March 2026: First late fee applies after this date
19 March 2026: Second late fee applies after this date
2 April 2026: Third late fee applies after this date
22 June – 26 June 2026: Festival and Awards Ceremonies


HOST COUNTRY

France


Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).



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Credit: The Cannes Lions Awards 

Date Added: 25 Jan 2022


Tags:    Photography   Art   Music   Science   Technology   Engineering





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