Photography Contest
The Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards
Deadline |
05/15/25Theme |
Analog photographyTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
Between $10 and $25Prizes |
Cash PrizeThe Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards is inviting the professional, amateur, and student analog enthusiasts worldwide to submit the best photographs captured by an analog process. Colour or black and white film, instant film, collodion and other alternative techniques are accepted.
The mission of the AS International Film Photography Awards is to discover, showcase and promote photographers working across all genres of analog photography worldwide.
The philosophy of the competition is to create long-term collaborations with artists globally and all winners will participate in art residencies, solo and group exhibitions across Europe to celebrate work, talent and the new era of film photography.
"Unlike the almost unlimited number of photos you can take with a digital camera, analog photographers are limited to what the film roll will allow. You are challenged with each image and always have a decision to make, because it is only possible to take an image once. We want to reward this truly unique style of art and ensure that the global audience gets a chance to see the best shots", shared Reka Koti, co-founder of the awards.
Prizes:
AS Photographer of the Year
$1,000 cash prize
Exhibitions in the House of House of Lucie Ostuni, House of Lucie Budapest and House of Lucie Athens
New Talent of the Year
$500 cash prize
Exhibitions in the House of House of Lucie Ostuni, House of Lucie Budapest and House of Lucie Athens
First Place Category Winners Pro and Non-Pro Architecture, Zines and PhotoBooks, Editorial, Events, Fine Art, Nature, Human, Lifestyle, Nature
$100 cash prize
Exhibitions in the House of House of Lucie Ostuni, House of Lucie Budapest and House of Lucie Athens
Winners & Honorable Mention
– Work showcased on the main page of our website
– Feature winning images in the online gallery exhibition
– Press release and newsletter announcements
– Printable AS certificate of achievement
– Winner’s Logo to be used online and on printed materials
The mission of the AS International Film Photography Awards is to discover, showcase and promote photographers working across all genres of analog photography worldwide.
The philosophy of the competition is to create long-term collaborations with artists globally and all winners will participate in art residencies, solo and group exhibitions across Europe to celebrate work, talent and the new era of film photography.
"Unlike the almost unlimited number of photos you can take with a digital camera, analog photographers are limited to what the film roll will allow. You are challenged with each image and always have a decision to make, because it is only possible to take an image once. We want to reward this truly unique style of art and ensure that the global audience gets a chance to see the best shots", shared Reka Koti, co-founder of the awards.
Prizes:
AS Photographer of the Year
$1,000 cash prize
Exhibitions in the House of House of Lucie Ostuni, House of Lucie Budapest and House of Lucie Athens
New Talent of the Year
$500 cash prize
Exhibitions in the House of House of Lucie Ostuni, House of Lucie Budapest and House of Lucie Athens
First Place Category Winners Pro and Non-Pro Architecture, Zines and PhotoBooks, Editorial, Events, Fine Art, Nature, Human, Lifestyle, Nature
$100 cash prize
Exhibitions in the House of House of Lucie Ostuni, House of Lucie Budapest and House of Lucie Athens
Winners & Honorable Mention
– Work showcased on the main page of our website
– Feature winning images in the online gallery exhibition
– Press release and newsletter announcements
– Printable AS certificate of achievement
– Winner’s Logo to be used online and on printed materials
Featured Photo Contest
AAP Magazine #47 / SHADOWS
$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #47 | Website feature and International Press
© Shinji Ichikawa
Best Photography Contests in 2025
Each year, there are hundreds of photography competitions all over the world, so we've decided to select for you the best of the best! Our selection of the best photo contests in 2025 is thoroughly curated to help you, whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur, to help find your next creative breakthrough. These all-star competitions offer the greatest opportunities for international exposure and/or incredible financial benefits. Some of them are closing soon, so get your photo submissions in!
ENDS 04/08/25
TIFA connects photographers from around the world with the creative community in Tokyo, Japan, providing them with an excellent platform to present their work to a new market.
ENDS 04/13/25
The Prix Viviane Esders is awarded to a professional, independant, European photographer who is still active, and demonstrates a personal style and artistic approach.
ENDS 04/15/25
Submit your best work to our photo competition for a chance to win up to $11,500 in cash prizes, be selected by our curators for the PX3 exhibition in Paris and inclusion in the Annual PX3 book.
ENDS 04/15/25
Our 47th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Shadows".
ENDS 04/17/25
This new initiative is dedicated to empowering photographers globally, providing grants and resources to support the creation of compelling documentary photo essays
ENDS 04/22/25
The winner will receive £15,000, the second prize is £3,000, and the third prize is £2,000.
ENDS 04/25/25
Gomma invites you to take part in this new adventure. Show us the limitless nuances of our world in monochrome.
ENDS 04/30/25
If you're a passionate amateur or professional photographer, we invite you to share your photographic project with us.
ENDS 04/30/25
Nikon’s Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. The Photomicrography Competition is open to anyone with an interest in microscopy and photography.
ENDS 04/30/25
Three laureates will each be awarded a prize of €10,000, one of which will be fully funded by the SAIF.
ENDS 05/18/25
MonoVisions Photography Awards are an international open call for photographers using black and white medium to express their visual language.
ENDS 05/31/25
POWER will be the main theme of the season. The Grand Prize of USD $200,000 will be awarded to one winner from any category this season, not limited to the main theme.
ENDS 05/31/25
The international photography contest URBAN Photo Awards is here: registrations will open on March 28th and this 16th edition will be the largest and most important ever.
ENDS 06/02/25
BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS is an international platform for photographers from all levels and genres to share their best images with the creative community in Hungary and Eastern Europe.