South Africa, June 20 -- This year, the Young Lions Film competition film category challenged teams to create an engaging 60-second film ad in 48 hours.

This year, Ovarian Cancer Action asked competitors to craft a powerful, uplifting film for World Ovarian Cancer Day (8 May 2026).

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The Young Lions competitions, which are sponsored by Adobe, are at the heart of the Cannes Lions School.

They embody a true celebration of creativity across the world, where more than 400 young professionals have the opportunity to showcase their talent and achievements on the global stage.

The Young Lions 2025 media partner, The News Movement, returned for its second year to bring the competitions to li...