Cannes Contenders 2026: The Netherlands
Remco Marinus, ECD at Havas Lemz Amsterdam, on Dutch craftsmanship for international music stars, "beautiful but uncomfortable" campaigns, and preparing for a crisis.
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AD OF THE WEEK
Article 19 Office exposes freedom under fire.
A harrowing film from the global human rights organisation uses a powerful metaphor for the danger journalists and their families face by speaking the truth.
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Brand Article 19 Office for Mexico and Central America
Product Institutional
Agency Grey, Mexico City
Global Chief Creative Officer Gabriel Schmitt
Global Creative Director Diego Medvedocky
Chief Creative Officer Alexis Ospina
Creative Director Mario Berber
Creative Director Ricardo Reyes
Copywriter Paola Berman
Copywriter Montserrat Bentata Medina
Art Director Marco Oceguera
Art Director Mauricio Sanchez
Director of Production (HP) Julieta Napoli
Production Company Habitant
Director Francisco Paparella
Director Andrea Pelegrin (La Pele)
Executive Producer Gerardo Salas
Executive Producer Cristina Nino
DP Josue Eber Morales
Editor Adriana Martinez
Colourist Diego Flores
Sound BDS Creative Music Studio
Yeah, well, you know, that’s just like… Cannes, man.
The legendary shots Cannes Beach Party is rolling back onto the Croisette for 2026, and this year we’re taking inspiration from the world of The Big Lebowski.
So slip on your jelly sandals, grab a White Russian, and channel The Dude… or His Dudeness… or El Duderino, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.
If you’re already a shots member - Head to the link in bio and register for your ticket, easy.
If you’re not a member yet? This aggression will not stand, man. Take advantage of our special Cannes-only shots subscription, and get yourself in the mix before the rug gets pulled out from under you.
Or maybe you’re taking a more relaxed Dude approach. In which case, enter the ticket lottery, abide patiently, to see if fate rolls you a strike a week before the event.
Big thanks to our partner @xrextremereach and sponsors @milkandhoney.productions for helping keep the bar stocked and @feltmusic for the good vibes.
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Cannes Contenders 2026: Brazil
Fabricio Soares, Senior Copywriter at Wieden+Kennedy Sao Paulo, selects renamed cities, sun-soaked bar stools and triangular football haircuts that he believes could lure some lions.
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AD OF THE WEEK
You won't get board of Ian Pons Jewell's new Hornbach spot.
The ANORAK x ProdCo director plays with planks in this witty and delicately surreal spot from HeimatTBWA\.
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Agency HeimatTBWA, Berlin
Chief Creative Officer/Copywriter Guido Heffels
Creative Director Luis Jaehner
Creative Director Christofer Kummerer
Head of Production Kerstin Heffels
Copywriter Sandra Wulkow
Production Company ANORAK Film
Director Ian Pons Jewell
Production Company ProdCo
Executive Producer Christiane Dressler
Producer Steffen Leiser
Production Designer George Karalashvili
Production Coordinator Chiara Walde
DP Octavio Arias
Editor Yorgos Lamprinos
VFX Katalyst
VFX Supervisor Steffen Rothinger
Colourist Julien Alary
Music & Sound Klankwerk
Composer Thomas Houthave
Composer Arthur Brouns
Audio Mix Fridge Audio
Audio Mixer David Arnold
Production Services Enkeny Films
Cannes Contenders 2026: USA
Cosmic Charlie Partner and Head of Creative Elinor Beltrone selects the racing sausages, doughy houses and rodent commuters which she believes could pick up awards this year.
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Cannes Contenders 2026: France
As we draw inexorably closer to this year's Cannes Lions festival, we head to France to begin our annual appraisal of the year's most creative work, as Matthieu Bouilhot, Creative Director at BETC Paris, casts a critical eye over some of the country's best hopes for metalware.
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AD OF THE WEEK
Jesse James McElroy's hirsute Hydra.
In a witty spot from Marcel for non-alcoholic beer Tourtel Twist, a triple-headed fella struggles with indecisiveness.
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Agency Marcel
Creative Director Julien Simons
Associate Creative Director Antonin Jacquot
Art Director Vincent Teffene
Producer Lorraine Poincignon
Production New Land
Director Jesse James McElroy
Producer Stefan Danholm
Executive Producer Gareth Warland
Art Director Andree Du Preez
DP Joe Douglas
Editing Collectiv
Editor Tianes Montasser
Post Producer Clemence Gasnier
VFX Swiss
VFX Supervisor Joel Lindman
Executive Producer Erik Holmedal
Executive Producer John Thorstensson
Colourist Hannibal Lang
Production Services Orange Films, South Africa
Line Producer Michelle Godson
AD OF THE WEEK (24 April)
Bone appétit: Publix pooches cook up a treat.
This heartwarming pup-petry-led spot for the supermarket chain follows a group of dogs attempting to make amends with their mailman via culinary gifts.
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Credits
Brand Publix Supermarkets
Head of Creative Mark Nielsen
Group Creative Director/Copywriter Gabrielle (Gabi) Perry
Group Creative Director/Art Director Emily Woodrow
HP Gretchen Siss
Agency FIG/New York
Founder/Creative Chairman Mark Figliulo
Creative Director Tan Erginay
Creative Director Keegan Sanford
Senior Art Director Lizzie Cox
Senior Copywriter Tilden Lincoln
Director of Production (HP) Dan Blaney
Executive Producer Post: Crissy Cicco
Production SMUGGLER/USA
Director Mark Molloy
Executive Producer Patrick Milling-Smith
Executive Producer Brian Carmody
Executive Producer Sue Yeon Ahn
Producer Alexandra Taussig
Production Designer Steven Jones-Evans
Puppets Katie Williams
DP Jeremy Rouse
Editing Work Editorial/USA
Editor Stewart Reeves
VFX Alt.vfx/USA
VFX Supervisor Colin Renshaw
Colour TRAFIK
Colourist Ricky Gausis
Sound 750mph
Sound Design Sam Ashwell
Music Soundtree Music
Production Service Exit Australia
Executive Producer Leah Churchill-Brown
The countdown has begun to tonight's big reveal!
Last few tickets remaining!
Be there to see the best of the best announced, at this year’s shots Awards The Americas 2026!
Celebrate outstanding work, talented teams, unique individuals and successful companies, from across North and South America.
Follow the link in bio to get your ticket.
23 April | Avalon Hollywood, LA
6.30pm - Drinks and Canapés
8.30pm - Awards Show hosted by Chinedu Unaka
10pm until Midnight - After Show Drinks & Music
Headline sponsor
@milkandhoney.productions
Supporting sponsors
@division.film | @pier59studios | @virtualfilms.tv | @xrextremereach
Yesterday at shots Out of the Box, LA we heard from a host of inspirational speakers and panels. The day was packed with insightful debate and presentations exploring the craft of advertising, creativity and production; where we are as an industry today, where we’ll be tomorrow, and what can make the difference moving forward.
From conversations around how adaptability is essential if we want to keep telling meaningful stories as a community, to the biggest lessons that you can learn as a director; why we shouldn’t just build a brand that people can see, but one that they can recognise even with their eyes closed. How having honest and transparent relationships are key to real progression, and how creating something memorable doesn’t necessarily start with a message, but with a cause.
And above all, how important it is to continue to explore through both personal creative journeys and learning from one another, because greatness is often decided in the final moment.
Huge thanks to all of our speakers, everyone that took time out of their day to come along and our fantastic sponsors.
Headline sponsor
@milkandhoney.productions
Supporting sponsors
@division.film@virtualfilms.tv@xrextremereach
Join us tomorrow evening, April 23, at Avalon Hollywood as shots unveils the 2026 Americas Awards winners.
See the best in creativity, craft, storytelling and ideas.
6:30 PM — Drinks & canapés
8:30 PM — Awards ceremony, hosted by Chinedu Unaka
10:00 PM – Midnight — After-party with drinks & music
Be there as the industry’s finest are revealed.
Get your ticket, before it's too late via the link in bio.
Headline sponsor
@milkandhoney.productions
Supporting sponsors
@division.film , @pier59studios , @virtualfilms.tv , @xrextremereach
