Who to stalk at the International Festival of Creativity
There’s more and more talent on stage in Cannes every year, both from inside the industry and the celebrity firmament. Whether you’re looking to star-gaze or get some career advice, here’s where to find the big names at this year’s festival.
Paula Green
Famous for: Avis’ “We Try Harder” campaign
Where to spot: “Three Classic Campaigns” on June 22 (Theatre Debussy, 09:30 – 10:15) and Creative Thinking in the Face of a Changing Medium (Master Class – Young Lions Zone, Wednesday 20 June, 12:00 – 13:00)
Why you should stalk her: She was winning trophies at Doyle Dane Bernbach when you were in diapers.
Ronaldo
Famous for: World Cup goals, bad haircuts
Where to spot: “Marketing and the Media: Three Big Challenges” on June 22 (Theatre Debussy, 12:30 – 13:30)
Why you should stalk him: Drive past yelling “Goooooooooooooooooooal!” Never gets old.
Omar Eps
Famous for: Actor, producer, entrepreneur
Where to spot: “Global Brands vs. Global Celebrities: Who’s The Smarter Marketer?” on June 17 (Theatre Debussy, 10:30 – 11:15)
Why you should stalk him: The dude hangs with Dr. House.
George St. Pierre
Famous for: Hurtin’ folks
Where to spot: “Turning a Fighter Into a Brand” on June 17 (Theatre Debussy, 15:30 – 16:15)
Why you should stalk him: Arguably, the most famous Canadian on the planet.
Dick Costolo
Famous for: Twitter
Where to spot: “Harnessing the Power of Real-Time Connections” on June 20 (Theatre Debussy, 16:30 – 17:15)
Why you should stalk him: You probably already do on social media.
Smokey Robinson
Famous for: Tears of a Clown
Where to spot: “Harnessing the True Power and Potential of Social Media Through Cause Swarming” on June 21 (Theatre Debussy, 17:30 – 18:15)
Why you should stalk him: Once called the “greatest living poet” by Bob Dylan.
Deborah Harry
Famous for: Blondie
Where to spot: Grey’s Music Seminar on June 22 (Theatre Debussy, 13:45 – 14:30)
Why you should stalk her: She’s competing with Helen Mirren and David Bowie for “Sexiest Senior Alive.”
Dan Wieden
Famous for: Y’know Nike? He did that.
Where to spot: “30 Years of Creative Chaos” on June 22 (Theatre Debussy, 11:30 – 12:15)
Why you should stalk him: His advice makes careers.
There are plenty more industry and Hollywood celebs to spot at the fest. Maybe even a former president of the U.S. Check the full speaker list at the festival’s website. A customizable agenda for the full week can be found here.
