‘I’m genuinely speechless’: Telstra and BMEOF take home Grand Prix at Cannes

June 18, 2025 9:06

Australia’s Grand Prix tally at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has risen to two overnight, with Telstra and Bear Meets Eagle on Fire taking home the major win.

Telstra’s ‘Better on a Better Network’ campaign was awarded the coveted Film Craft Grand Prix, beating out the total 1,459 entries received for the category.

The campaign positions the telco as the largest and most reliable in the country. It features 26 stop-motion films — each of which focuses on a specific location in Australia and the unique characters who live there.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.