DEADLINE FOR CANNES IS LOOMING
By Adnews Staff
Deadline for entry into the 1998 Cannes International Advertising Festival is coming up quickly. The cut off date for film entries is March 13, while the deadline for press and posters is March. 20. The Cannes festival in France will be held from June 22 to June 27. It is expected to draw more than 4,500 commercials and thousands of print ads from 1,000 companies representing 60 countries. Entry forms and further information are available from Cineplex Odeon Corp. of Toronto. Cineplex and The Ad & Design Club of Canada is also sponsoring the Canadian Young Creatives Contest. The annual competition is open to individuals aged 30 and under who are employed in the Canadian advertising industry. Contest winners receive an all-expenses paid trip to the festival. Details of the contest will be released later this month.