No Grand Prix for Creative Data Lions
From 226 entries this year, eight Innovation Lions were awarded today at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, including the Grand Prix to What3Words, London for “3 Words to Address the World,” which replaces traditional addresses with a unique three-word combination based on geographical co-ordinates for each 3m x 3m square of the planet.
The system has particular applications in the developing world and was cited by Innovation Lions Jury president Nick Law, global chief creative officer of R/GA, as an example of systematic, Silicon Valley thinking–relevant, he said, because, “As a jury, we were very concerned about problems to be solved.”
Meanwhile the Creative Data Lions received 609 entries from which 28 Lions were awarded, though not a Grand Prix.
Creative Data Lions Jury president David Sable, global CEO of Y&R, described the role of the jury as “creating a bar which will be raised again next year, and the year after,” and that there was such strong diversity in the first year’s entries, it had made identifying an overall winner challenging. “We feel that every Lion we awarded was tight, clear, representative of its sub-category, but we felt that it was inappropriate at this stage to choose one to represent the totality.”
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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