Contest Structure

Stage 1 (Pre-Festival)

Steps:

1. Confirm your participation in the C—S X Cannes Lions Contest Form
   1. You’ll receive a code after registration, this code can be redeemed for a Creator’s Pass at the festival’s registration desk.
2. After registration, post at least 1 video before the festival where you:

• Talk about the festival
• Build excitement
• Share expectations or insights
• Using the official hashtags is mandatory for point scoring at all stages
  • Official hashtags are: #CreatorsAtCIS /  #Annual_Festival_2026

• Published content must be public to be eligible for scoring

Stage 2 (During the Festival)

Steps:

1. Redeem your Creator Registration Code at the festival check-in desks to receive your Creator Pass
   1. This special pass gives you unique capabilities to make the best content possible for you platform during the festival
2. Attend the festival and create content around your experience

Content can include the following:

• Vlogs
• Exploration videos
• Talks, sessions, behind-the-scenes
• Personal experiences and highlights

These are just ideas, you can present the content in your style in a way that engages the audience.

Requirements:

• Post at least 1 video during the festival
• All eligible content must include the official hashtags : #CreatorsAtCIS  /  #Annual_Festival_2026

• Videos must be publicly posted

Content Requirements (Summary)

To qualify:

• Minimum 2 videos total:
• 1 before the festival
• 1 during the festival
• All eligible videos must:
  • Be posted on TikTok and/or Instagram
  • Be public
  • Include all official hashtags

Failure to meet any of the above will result in disqualification from scoring and/or disqualification from the contest.

Eligibility

• This contest is invite-only. Participation is limited to the selected creators who received our direct invitation
• Participation is confirmed through registration via the official link [Link here]
• Instagram & TikTok are the eligible platforms to participate in this contest

Winner’s Prize

The winner will receive:

• A pass to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
• A round-trip economy flight

Note:

• Accommodation and Visa expenses are not included

How the Winner is Decided

The winner is the creator with the highest audience engagement points

• Engagement includes:
  • Views
  • Likes
  • Comments
  • Shares

Each engagement type earns a specific amount of points, the total amount is tallied by our team at the end of the contest period and the winner is the creator with the most points.

Cut-off date: June 7, 2026

Important Details

Mandatory contest hashtags: #CreatorsAtCIS /  #Annual_Festival_2026

Cut-off date: 7th June, 2026

May the best creator win.