Cannes Lions 2026: VML India adds to India's shortlist tally

India's total shortlist tally is 18. 

Manifest Media Staff

Jun 22, 2026, 12:43 pm

VML's shortlist for KitKat

Organisers of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity have announced shortlists for the 'Brand Experience & Activation' and 'Creative Data' category on the first day of the festival.

VML India got India's only shortlist on the day. It came in the 'Brand Experience & Activation' category for KitKat's 'The Slooowest Vending Machine'.

India's shortlist tally is now at 18. 

Agency Gold Silver Bronze Shortlists Total points
VML       4 4
Ogilvy       3 3
Leo       2 2
McCann       1 1
Humour Me       1 1
Brand David       1 1
22feet       1 1
Grey82.5       1 1
Ducktape Studios     1 1
Hungry Films     1 1
ZigZag Films     1 1
Mindshare       1 1

 

Also read: Raahil's blog: Where are all the Indian shortlists?

Source: MANIFEST MEDIA

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