Cannes Lions 2026: Film, Titanium, Glass and SDG winners
The 2026 Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity came to a close with the awarding of the Film, Titanium, Social Development Goals, Glass and Grand Prix for Good Lions at the Palais des Festival on Friday evening.
Pelle Sjoenell: From the launderette to the Film Lions
For Pelle Sjoenell, seeing Levi’s iconic spot starring Nick Kamen was the point at which he fell in love with advertising. After leading the creative output of the agency that made it, as well as Droga5 and Activision Blizzard, he’s now leading this year’s Cannes Lions Film jury. Here, he talks to Danny Edwards about how Launderette seduced him, why Sweden gave him a creative head start, and why awards still matter.
Take a step into Ward’s World
Mal Ward is Jury Chair for this year’s Young Director Award. He talks to Lucy Aitken about the thrill of sharing new talent, overcoming his existential dread of AI, and how the streamers are rewriting the production playbook.
Cannes Lions 2026: Film Craft, Digital Craft, Industry Craft, and Design winners
From hand-crafted rebrands to miniature coffee shops, this year’s Film, Digital, Industry and Design Lions winners proved that a return to slow processes, traditional craft and human connection was at the top of the judges' minds.
Cannes Lions 2026: Entertainment, Sport, Music, and Gaming winners
While the Grand Prix winners across the Entertainment, Sport, Music and Gaming Lions ranged from boy band–sports brand collaborations to virtuous gaming stunts, the judges’ choices shared a clear thread: culture, connection and community.
King of the Hill
As Jury President of the Entertainment Lions at Cannes, BBDO Worldwide Chief Creative Officer Chris Beresford-Hill has the task of assessing work that doesn’t just compete with other ads, but sits alongside the media people choose to spend time with. Here, he tells Jamie Madge how strong foundations make room for creative flourishes, and why protecting the value of a Lion is central to his judging process.
On My Radar: Jackie Kelman Bisbee
Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Founding Partner of Park Pictures, on the advertising work that’s made an impression, the music video she believes is a “masterpiece”, and the enduring power of hair straighteners.