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Cannes LIONS: OPEN FOR Entry submissions
16 January 2025
First late fee applies
After 6 March 2025
Second late fee applies
After 20 March 2025
Third late fee applies
After 3 April 2025
Final Deadline
10 April 2025
And the winner is...
Shortlist & winners announced during festival Monday to Friday in June 2025. Latest dates and entry fees are listed on the official website.
Our Cannes Lions Awards Services
SENSE CHECK
CAMPAIGN EVALUATION
CANNES GAMES PLAN
ENTRY WRITING
CASE FILM SCRIPTING
PRESENTATION IMAGE DESIGN
CASE FILM PRODUCTION
PROJECT SUBMISSION & MANAGEMENT
RESOURCES
SENSE CHECK
- Feedback service for your drafts (written entry, case film) ahead of submission
- Includes written comments on entry submission and 45 minutes call to go through case film drafts
- We’ll sense check the submission from a jury angle, to ensure your submission would not raise any questions in the judging room
- Get an objective, knowledgeable opinion to improve your submission and give it the best possible chance of standing out in the judging room
CAMPAIGN EVALUATION
- Analysis of provided campaign information
- Recommendations of most promising campaigns & suitable type of Lions & categories
- Determine strengths and story focus of campaigns
CANNES GAMES PLAN
- Selection of Lions & categories with the best chance of success for your campaign
- Creation of list of suggestions created to maximise your budget
- Includes list of assets to be created
- Saves you to have to go through ~200 pages of entry kit
ENTRY WRITING
Our popular awards writing services:
- Creation of your entry tailored to your chosen Lion & category by copywriter specialised in awards
- Includes three rounds of feedback
- Assistance in selecting your supporting materials
- Adaption of Master entries created by Awards Experts are repurposed at a lower rate to tailor to the chosen Lions / categories
CASE FILM SCRIPTING
- Creation of a case film script by copywriter specialised in awards
- Three rounds of feedback
- Includes visual pointers for case film production (based on provided assets or stock footage)
PRESENTATION IMAGE DESIGN
Most of the Cannes submissions require a presentation image – which is supposed to show a summary of your campaign. We can help you create these with our specialised designers.
CASE FILM PRODUCTION
- Creation of 2 minute Case- or Demo Film, required for your Cannes submission
- Project management of case film production
- Feedback and input on creation from storyboard to final draft
- Case Film productions will be created in conjunction with our experienced partner production companies
PROJECT SUBMISSION & MANAGEMENT
- Management of awards deadlines
- Liaison with award show for deadline extensions where required
- Covering complete submission process, from checking what details are required, to submitting and informing you about results.
RESOURCES
- Follow us on Linkedin for weekly tips.
- Check out our blog for past winners and tips for your Cannes Lions submission.
- Get our Cannes Lions Submission Checklist
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Expert guidance for a winning Cannes strategy
Here's what others said about working with us:
CHRISTINA LIESSEM AND HER TEAM AT AWARDS EXPERTS LIVE UP TO THEIR NAME IN EVERY WAY.
They are consummate professionals - knowledgeable, thorough, respectful and accessible. Their insights and expertise across different Award platforms and categories are exceptional and they went above and beyond the call of duty. Christina held our hand through the entire Cannes Lions entries process - guiding us with best practices, ensuring all submission works aligned with not only the business strategy but provided thoughtful recommendations to best position our work to stand out from what is clearly an incredibly competitive landscape. Regardless of a win or not, we are confident we put our best foot forward, thanks to the help of Awards Experts.
They are consummate professionals - knowledgeable, thorough, respectful and accessible. Their insights and expertise across different Award platforms and categories are exceptional and they went above and beyond the call of duty. Christina held our hand through the entire Cannes Lions entries process - guiding us with best practices, ensuring all submission works aligned with not only the business strategy but provided thoughtful recommendations to best position our work to stand out from what is clearly an incredibly competitive landscape. Regardless of a win or not, we are confident we put our best foot forward, thanks to the help of Awards Experts.
AWARDS EXPERTS ARE TRULY THE BEST!
They understand how to work within our organization to make it easy for us to get the information we need to win. Strategically, you are good at understanding the nuances of all the awards and which ones are pertinent to grow our business. Tactically, I have enormous trust that are submissions are on-time and of top quality. And the wins prove that!
They understand how to work within our organization to make it easy for us to get the information we need to win. Strategically, you are good at understanding the nuances of all the awards and which ones are pertinent to grow our business. Tactically, I have enormous trust that are submissions are on-time and of top quality. And the wins prove that!
AWARDS EXPERTS HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT FANTASTIC TO COLLABORATE WITH
Thanks to their excellent consultancy, we are confident that our award entries have that all-important winning edge. We were fortunate to work with Christina Liessem who immediately supported and advised us through the process in a knowledgeable, personal and forthright manner. We would recommend Awards Experts to anyone who is considering entering award shows.
Thanks to their excellent consultancy, we are confident that our award entries have that all-important winning edge. We were fortunate to work with Christina Liessem who immediately supported and advised us through the process in a knowledgeable, personal and forthright manner. We would recommend Awards Experts to anyone who is considering entering award shows.
DUE TO AWARDS EXPERTS' OVERSIGHT AND CONSULTANCY, OUR CONTENT HAS WON SEVERAL PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AND HAS LED TO FURTHER REPEAT BUSINESS AND VIP CLIENTS.
Working with Christina from Awards Experts is an absolute pleasure - I have never met anyone more organized & methodical, and extremely well-informed in the awards submission world + case-study development sector. Due to their oversight and consultancy, our content has won several prestigious awards and has led to further repeat business with VIP clients. All in all , if Christina is not part of your offering and plan, I have to ask - what are you waiting for?"
Working with Christina from Awards Experts is an absolute pleasure - I have never met anyone more organized & methodical, and extremely well-informed in the awards submission world + case-study development sector. Due to their oversight and consultancy, our content has won several prestigious awards and has led to further repeat business with VIP clients. All in all , if Christina is not part of your offering and plan, I have to ask - what are you waiting for?"
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE WORKING WITH CHRISTINA FROM AWARDS EXPERTS!
She makes the entire process of submitting our industry award entries effortless, and her responsiveness and efficiency are truly impressive. We provide her with all the information about campaigns we've done for our clients that have achieved impressive results in media and brand metrics. Without fail, she crafts tailored submissions for each award and category, and with Christina's support, our campaigns consistently make it to at least the shortlist in major industry events.
She makes the entire process of submitting our industry award entries effortless, and her responsiveness and efficiency are truly impressive. We provide her with all the information about campaigns we've done for our clients that have achieved impressive results in media and brand metrics. Without fail, she crafts tailored submissions for each award and category, and with Christina's support, our campaigns consistently make it to at least the shortlist in major industry events.
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Welcome to the Cannes Lions Strategy Session, brought to you by Awards Experts.
Are you an agency preparing to enter the Cannes Lions awards, but not sure which campaigns to submit or which categories to enter?
Let our team of experts, with experience in the Cannes Lions jury room, help you strategize the best plan of attack. In just 45 minutes, we can save you time and money by providing valuable feedback on your case films and guidance on which campaigns have the best chance of success. Don’t leave your Cannes Lions strategy to chance – book a session with us today and increase your chances of winning.
Cannes Lions Strategy Session
Maximize your chances of success at the Cannes Lions Awards
£
350
45 minutes in-depth call
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Campaign Evaluation
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Cannes Games Plan: Lion and category Selection
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Sense check before submission
STRATEGY SESSION
What You'll Get Out Of It:
Overall, you can expect to walk away from your Cannes Lions Strategy Session with a clear understanding of how to make the most of your agency’s efforts at the awards show, and a higher likelihood of success – basically a personalized plan of attack to maximize your chances of winning at Cannes.
Expert guidance on which campaigns to enter and which categories to focus on, based on our experience in the Cannes Lions jury room.
Feedback on your case films to ensure the explain your campaigns in the best possible light and have the best chance of success.
Time and money saved by avoiding unnecessary campaign entries or entering the wrong categories.
Increased confidence in your Cannes Lions strategy, knowing it has been reviewed by experienced professionals.
How It Works
Simply visit our Calendly page and choose the date and time that works best for you. Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your spot.
Once your session is confirmed, you’ll receive a link to a form where you can submit any case films or campaign materials you’d like us to review. This will give us a chance to familiarize ourselves with your work before the call.
On the day of your session, join us via the video call link provided. We’ll go over your materials and answer any questions you have, providing valuable feedback and guidance based on our experience in the Cannes Lions jury room.
After the call, you’ll have a clear understanding of which campaigns to enter and which categories to focus on, or feedback on how to make your case films as strong as possible. With this personalized plan of attack, you’ll be well on your way to success at the Cannes Lions.
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Cannes Lions Post-Mortem
- Free Feedback Call -
Discover what went wrong and how to win next time
Are you an agency that didn’t quite make the cut at the Cannes Lions last year? Don’t despair – we’re here to help you understand what might have gone wrong and how to improve this year. Our team, with experience in the Cannes Lions jury room, is offering a free 15-minute feedback calls to help you get back on track.
During the call, we’ll watch your case film together and provide valuable feedback on how to make it stronger. We’ll also discuss any areas where you may have missed the mark and offer guidance on how to improve for future submissions.
Don’t let last year’s disappointment hold you back – sign up for a free feedback call today and get the insights you need to succeed at the Cannes Lions.
Don't let last year's disappointment hold you back - sign up for a free feedback call today and get the insights you need to succeed this time!
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