Every year, the Cyprus Young Lions competition seeks out the brightest young talent in our creative industry, putting them through a grueling 24-hour challenge to test their skills. 

What is the journey from Nicosia to the world's most prestigious creative stage in Cannes like?

In this special episode of Clicks & Cocktails, we sit down with all three winning teams of the Cyprus Young Lions 2025 to hear their story. 

• Film Winners: Dimitris Kyriakou, CUBE Productions & Alexander Machlouzarides, Digital TV (Digital Tree Media)
• Digital Winners: Constantina Kaili & Rodothea Papachristoforou | Leo Burnett 
• PR Winners: Andrea Tryfonidou & Anna Raounich | Partners 

First, we dive deep into the intense local competition. Each team pulls back the curtain on the brief they received, the challenges they faced, and the "aha!" moment that led to their winning idea. They share what it takes to produce award-winning work under immense pressure and what sets their projects apart in the eyes of the jury.

Then, the conversation shifts to their incredible journey to the South of France to represent Cyprus at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. They share their biggest takeaways from competing on a global stage, the most inspiring talks they attended, and what it felt like to be surrounded by the best creative minds in the world.

This episode is an inspiring look at the future of the Cypriot creative & advertising industry, seen through the eyes of its most promising rising stars.

Watch the full season on Spotify and YouTube