Top Creative Directors to speak at Cannes Lion Exhibition Forum

Chandini Rajaratnam, David Blacker, and Russel Miranda – some of the most recognised Creative Directors in Sri Lanka’s advertising fraternity – will come together on Friday, May 9 at a forum that is the highlight of an exhibition showcasing the winners of the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival 2007.

This exhibition is Sri Lanka’s first ever official screening of the Cannes Lions winners, and will be held from May 6 – 10, 2008 at the Harold Pieris Gallery (Lionel Wendt), Colombo 7, the organisers said.

The exhibition and forum is organised by the Metal Factor – Sri Lanka’s representative organisation for the Cannes Lion International – in conjunction with the Sri Lankan Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA), and aims to provide an insight into the winning work as well as the future of the local advertising industry based on the extensive knowledge and experiences of some leading figures in the industry.

The exhibition is open to the public at no charge while entrance to the Creative Directors forum will be limited to 100 at a ticket price of Rs. 500 per person.