Local screening of Cannes 'Reel Show' scheduled Wednesday
CHAMPAIGN – The American Advertising Federation Central Illinois will show "The 2008 Cannes Highlight Reel Show" at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Great Impasta restaurant, 14 W. Church St., C.
In addition to hosting the prestigious film festival that bears its name, the French city of Cannes also plays host to the Cannes International Advertising Festival, which recognizes the world's best creative talent. For more than 50 years, the titans of advertising have entered this international arena actually hoping to encounter a Lion, the official award of the event.
The reel show is a result of the festival.
In addition to the Champaign show, the Central Illinois chapter of the American Advertising Federation also will screen "The 2008 Cannes Highlight Reel Show" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Capitol City Bar and Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield.
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