Cannes Lions: 13 Indians named on juries

Cannes Lions has announced the members of the 16 juries of the 2015 Festival of Creativity. The jury includes 309 senior industry professionals from 44 countries. As part of the jury, 13 Indians have also been named.

 

These include

 

Ashima Avasthi, creative director - branded content, BBC Worldwide on the Branded Content & Entertainment Jury

Sidharth Rao, founder & CEO, Webchutney on Cyber Jury

Ashwini Deshpande, co-founder and director, Elephant Design on Design Jury

Vinoo Samuel, head- creative services, Accentiv' on Direct Jury

Abhijit Avasthi, ECD, Independent on Film Jury

Prasoon Pandey, ad film maker, Corcoise Films on Film Craft Jury

Jasmin Sohrabji, CEO, SE Asia & India, Omnicom Media Group on Media Jury

Sanjay Mehta, joint CEO, Social Wavelength on Mobile Jury

Sajan Raj Kurup, founder and creative chairman, Creativeland Asia Group on Outdoor Jury

Ashwani Singla, MD & chief executive, Asia, Penn Schoen Berlandon PR Jury

Kondiparthi Sridhar, CCO, SapientNitro on Press Jury

Saurabh Dasgupta, ECD, Innocean Worldwide on Promo & Activation Jury

Riya Mukherjee, EVP, formerly Radio Mirchi on Radio Jury 

 

“Enormous consideration is given to who will judge,” said Philip Thomas, Lions Festivals CEO. “We seek out those who’ve distinguished themselves over the course of a career in creativity – people recognised for their professional achievements, but equally valued for their vision, admired for their passion and trusted for their integrity.”

 

“The task of judges is to identify truly great creative thinking and award iconic ideas. It involves long hours, impassioned debate and difficult choices. But ultimately their choices will inspire the industry and show the way forward for communications over the coming years.”

 

Entries are now open with an extended deadline of 10 April. For category details, fees and information on how to enter, or to find out more about our judges, visit www.canneslions.com.