ADFEST

Visual Effects Maestro Michał Dwojak-Hara Shares Insight on Jury Role at AdFest 2025, Highlights Creativity Over AI in Filmmaking

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Bangkok, Thailand – At the heart of Southeast Asia’s bustling creative scene, Michał Dwojak-Hara, Managing Director at Juice visual effects studio, recently served as a juror at AdFest 2025, one of the region’s premier advertising festivals. Dwojak-Hara shared insights from his time on the panels for the Film Craft Lotus and New Director Lotus awards, emphasizing the unique blend of innovation and creativity he witnessed among this year’s submissions. AdFest has long been a melting pot of cultural perspectives, and for Dwojak-Hara, this diversity was palpable in the jury room. He highlighted how the collaborative … Read more

Creative Sparks Fly at ADFEST 2025: Innovative Campaigns and Cultural Insights Shine Across Diverse Categories

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Pattaya, Thailand – The bustling seaside city of Pattaya became the nexus of creativity as the ADFEST 2025 concluded its second night of award celebrations. The highly anticipated event saw entries across various categories including Creative Strategy, Effective, Outdoor, Sustainable, Press, Radio & Audio, Film, INNOVA Lotus, and Lotus Roots. Amidst the festive mood, the industry also marked the announcement of the Grande for Humanity and Special Awards. This year, ADFEST attracted a substantial number of entries, with 1,641 creative works competing. A notable panel of 63 jurors from 19 cities, split into seven groups … Read more

ADFEST 2024: Lotus Awards Recognize Exceptional Creative Work Celebrating Local Culture and Promoting Sustainability

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PATTAYA, THAILAND – The prestigious ADFEST 2024 concluded with the presentation of the Lotus Awards, which honored outstanding creative work across eight categories including Effective, Outdoor, Sustainable, Press, Radio & Audio, Film, INNOVA Lotus, and Lotus Roots. The awards ceremony took place on March 23 at the PEACH venue in the Royal Cliff Hotels Group, Pattaya. A record-breaking total of 1,587 submissions were received for the Lotus Awards, and a panel of 63 jury members from 23 cities convened to select the winners. Chaired by Malcolm Poynton, the Global Chief Creative Officer for Cheil Worldwide, … Read more