Jane Leung
Jun 16, 2010

Adfest 2010 confirms judging to take place in Tokyo

BANGKOK - The Adfest Lotus Awards today announced its judging session will go ahead in Tokyo from 24 May despite a decision to cancel the actual event last month due to the ongoing political turmoil in Thailand, its original venue.

Adfest Lotus Award 2010
Adfest Lotus Award 2010

Adfest was initially going to be held in Pattaya, but the recent turmoil in Thailand urged organisers to cancel the event instead.

It has however been confirmed that judging for the event will continue in Tokyo. Judges are due to start reviewing entries from 24 to 28 May. The winners and finalists will be announced during the week commencing 31 May on the official Adfest website.

Adfest president Jimmy Lam noted there are more than fifty judges, including creative executives, executive producers and directors, and 14 award categories, including Film, Press, Poster, Outdoor, Direct, Cyber, Radio, Design, Print Craft, Film Craft, New Director, INNOVA, 360 and Lotus Roots.

“We would like to thank our friends across the region for their unwavering support, understanding and patience,” said Vinit Suraphongchai, chairman of the Adfest Working Committee. “Adfest will return in 2011,” he added.

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