It’s that time of year, kids. Time to check out some of the world’s best ads at the NABS West Cannes Reel 2012.
For those of you who have never attended the Cannes Reel, it is a screening of the world’s best film commercials from the 2011 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. You can mingle with fellow creative types at the pre-screening reception. There is a cash bar, pizza, popcorn, 50/50 draw and door prizes.
All the proceeds go to the National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS). NABS is a non-profit organization that assists people in the advertising industry and related businesses who need help due to illness, injury, unemployment, substance abuse or financial difficulties.
Date: January 26, 2012
Location: ScotiaBank Theatre, 900 Burrard St, Vancouver
Time:
Reception, 5:30p.m.
Screening 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by NABS WEST
Buy tickets here.

The unofficial after party for NABS volunteers and friends of volunteers will be happening at The Morrissey Irish Bar on Granville. It starts about 9pm and includes a complimentary cocktail!
Click on the poster for more details.

You've been training for this all your life. Now let's see how many commercials you can sit through.