Australia’s tally grows by six in fourth wave of Cannes Lions shortlists, led by Special Australia

June 23 2026, 6:08 pm | BY Ricki Green | No Comments

Cannes Lions has released shortlists today across Film, Creative Business Transformation, Creative Commerce, Creative Effectiveness, Creative Strategy and Luxury.

 

Australia has picked up a total of 4 shortlists across today’s categories.

Special Australia leads the way with all five shortlists, in collaboration with Special US, with three shortlists for Uber Eats’ “Build Your Own Super Bowl Commercial”, one for Uber Eats’ “Football Is For Food” and its final for Uber Eats’ “Hungry For The Truth”. Droga5 ANZ has been shortlisted once for SBS’ “The Ad That Can Only Be Seen On SBS“.

Film Lions

Special Australia + Special US for Uber Eats’ “Hungry For The Truth”
Droga5 ANZ for SBS’ “The Ad That Can Only Be Seen On SBS“

Creative Strategy Lions

Special Australia + Special US for Uber Eats’ “Build Your Own Super Bowl Commercial” (x2)
Total shortlists: 99

Creative Commerce Lions

Special Australia + Special US for Uber Eats’ “Build Your Own Super Bowl Commercial”
Total shortlists: 41

Creative Effectiveness Lions

Special Australia + Special US for Uber Eats’ “Football Is For Food”
Total shortlists: 21


Australia was not shortlisted in Creative Business Transformation or Luxury.

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DOWNLOAD THE LUXURY LIONS SHORTLIST

 

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