Cannes Download brings the world’s best creativity to Perth

Advertising Council Australia (ACA), in partnership with Val Morgan, will bring the magic of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to Perth on September 2 with Cannes Download 2025 – a one-off big-screen showcase of this year’s most celebrated campaigns.

Curated by Dave Bowman, Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe ANZ and 2025 Cannes Lions juror, the Perth session will feature a hand-picked reel of award-winners across consumer and B2B categories – from Grand Prix blockbusters to culture-shifting ideas – shown in full cinematic glory.

Following the screening, Alison Tilling, Chief Strategy Officer at VML ANZ and Australia’s representative on the Cannes Creative Strategy Lions jury, will lift the lid on the jury room process and reveal what made the year’s top ideas stand out.

She’ll be joined by a panel of Perth’s leaders:
● Dean Hunt – Founding Creative Partner, Chapter Brand Leadership
● Matt Nankivell – Co-Founder & ECD, Moonsail
● Jodie Allen – Group Director, Match & Wood
● Katie Trew – Executive Producer, Clockwork Films WA

Melissa Vella, ACA WA State Manager, said: “Presented by Advertising Council Australia and Val Morgan, Cannes Download is your front-row seat to the best creative thinking on the planet, without the long flight to the south of France. Don’t miss out.”

Event details:
Date: Tuesday 2 September 2025
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am (coffee & networking from 8:30am)
Location: Palace Cinemas, Raine Square, 300 Wellington Street, Perth
Tickets: $50 + GST (ACA members) / $75 + GST (non-members)
Book here