Jun
13
Inside Cannes: How to Get on a Jury at the Festival
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The best way to become a judge at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is to be a Lion winner yourself and live in a Cannes-crazy country that sends lots of entries to the festival.
There are about 300 judges each year, and Phil Thomas is in his sixth year as CEO of the festival, so he’s been responsible for naming 1,800 judges.
“I’ve never had anyone say no,” he said, “apart from if a baby is due that week or…a death in the family. The thing about being on the jury at Cannes is that it’s almost as good for your career as winning a Lion.”
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