Photography Contest
The Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards
Deadline |
07/31/26Theme |
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
$250 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
$250 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
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