11 Australian jurors picked for jury duty for 2014 Cannes International Festival of Creativity

News Corp Australia’s group director – sales Fiorella Di Santo has today announced the industry leaders selected to the Australian Cannes Lions jury panel at the 2014 Cannes International Festival of Creativity.

Says Di Santo: “I’m delighted to be announcing these excellent leaders as Australian jurors at the world’s pre-eminent creative advertising festival. The cross-section of talent selected demonstrates the quality of creative leaders our country has.”

The 2014 Australian Cannes Lions jurors:

Film – Matty Burton, Whybin/TWBA

Press – Damon Stapleton, Saatchi & Saatchi

Outdoor – Darren Spiller, DDB

Media – Mark Pejic, Mediacom

Digital – Kristian Saliba, The Monkeys

Direct (chairman) – James McGrath, Clemenger BBDO

Radio – Vince Lagana, Leo Burnett

Promo & Activation – Michael Knox, Grey

PR – Claire Salvetti, Mango Communications

Design – David Park, Maud

Film Craft – Corey Esse, Exit Films

As official Australian representative of the Cannes Festival of Creativity, News Corp Australia also manages the Australian Cannes Young Lions competition.

Says Di Santo: “Australia had its best year ever in Cannes last year. The 2013 Australian Young Lions took home two medals and our Young Lions competition was awarded most successful in the world. This year, we will continue to grow our competition with more industry support opening up more opportunities for our winners. Details of our re-launched competition will be revealed soon.”

The 61st Cannes International Festival of Creativity will be held from 15-21 June 2014.

News Corp Australia is the official Australian representative of the Festival.