Photography Contest
GFX Challenge Grant Program 2023
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FujifilmThe GFX Challenge Grant Program, sponsored by FUJIFILM, is a grant program that awards 5 Global Grant Award and 10 Regional Grant Award to help aspiring creatives bring their imaging projects to life. It is designed to nurture and develop the skills of emerging/promising content creators, giving them the opportunity to create content on topics that have significant meaning to them, while gaining experience using FUJIFILM GFX System gear.
Proposed projects may be submitted as still photography or in a movie format. At the conclusion of the production period in June 2024, the award recipients’ final content will be showcased on the fujifilm-x.com website as well as in the exhibition which will be held at FUJIFILM SQUARE, a gallery within FUJIFILM Headquarters in Roppongi, Tokyo.
Submit a project proposal for a chance to receive a $10,000 Global Grant Award, or a $5,000 Regional Grant Award, and take the first step in turning your creative idea into reality!
Grant Award
Global Grant Award
Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body and two GF lenses for the duration of their project
Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts
US $10,000 Grant
Regional Grant Award
Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body and two GF lenses for the duration of their project
Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts
US $5,000 Grant
Proposed projects may be submitted as still photography or in a movie format. At the conclusion of the production period in June 2024, the award recipients’ final content will be showcased on the fujifilm-x.com website as well as in the exhibition which will be held at FUJIFILM SQUARE, a gallery within FUJIFILM Headquarters in Roppongi, Tokyo.
Submit a project proposal for a chance to receive a $10,000 Global Grant Award, or a $5,000 Regional Grant Award, and take the first step in turning your creative idea into reality!
Grant Award
Global Grant Award
Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body and two GF lenses for the duration of their project
Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts
US $10,000 Grant
Regional Grant Award
Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body and two GF lenses for the duration of their project
Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts
US $5,000 Grant
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$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #37 | Extensive press coverage and global recognition
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Best Photography Contests in 2023
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 2023 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 12/12/23
The selected works will be featured in both a virtual exhibition and a in-person exhibition, opening scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024
ENDS 12/12/23
Our 37th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Travels".
ENDS 12/13/23
Exhibition at Photo London 2023 + $10,000 Cash Prizes
ENDS 12/19/23
Be Featured in our January 2024 Online Juried Solo Exhibition!
ENDS 12/31/23
If you're a passionate amateur or professional photographer, we invite you to share your photographic project with us.
ENDS 01/05/24
For young passionate photographers aged under 19 years-old, first prize is top Sony digital imaging equipment
ENDS 01/05/24
Rewarding the best single images! Enter for free and you could win $5,000, top Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!
ENDS 01/05/24
The Aperture Portfolio Prize aims to identify trends in contemporary photography and highlight artists whose work deserves greater recognition.
ENDS 01/11/24
The annual photo contest rewards photographers for the best single exposure pictures contributing to the past year of visual journalism.
ENDS 01/12/24
Rewarding the best photo series worldwide! Enter for free and you could win $25,000, a range of Sony digital imaging equipment plus more!
ENDS 01/15/24
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 01/17/24
We are glad to share the news that Anadolu Agency’s international news photography contest Istanbul Photo Awards to be held for 10th time.
ENDS 01/21/24
MonoVisions Photography Awards are an international open call for photographers using black and white medium to express their visual language.
ENDS 01/31/24
The IPA recognizes photography’s leading talents who are creating, shaping and defining the world of photography today.
ENDS 02/11/24
Art is born out of passion. Fine Art photography is a perfect instrument, which allows a person to communicate with the world and share their vision. It results from the author's deep sensitivity, a need to express feelings through image.
ENDS 02/23/24
The biennial Belfast Photo Festival provided the perfect platform for gaining exposure to an international audience, with previous editions having welcome over 100,000 visitors from all over the world
ENDS 04/30/24
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 10/02/24
The Center for Photographic Art (CPA) is excited to announce the 2023 International Juried Exhibition with $5,000 in awards!