Cannes deadlines extended, new craft categories announced

GLOBAL - Ahead of the 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, organisers have extended all deadlines to Friday 9 April and announced the creation of new craft categories.

According to Cannes organisers, a new entry section for Film Craft Lions plus craft categories in Cyber, Press and Radio Lions will be introduced in 2010.

For Press Lions, awards will be given out in the categories of copywriting, art direction, illustration, typography and photography. In the Cyber Lions category, contestants will be honoured for best copywriting, best music and sound design, animation, interface and navigation, illustration and graphic design, photography and best use of video.

Meanwhile, for Radio Lions, awards will be given for the best use of music and sound design, scriptwriting, acting performance, and use of radio as a medium.

The 2010 Festival will be held from 20 to 26 June and include award ceremonies, seminars, workshops, master classes, exhibitions, screenings and networking.

For more information, visit the event’s website.
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