Belfast Photo Festival 2025 Open Submission

Description:

Belfast Photo Festival gives opportunity for established and emerging photographers to have their work assessed by an influential jury, receive a range of prizes and an investment in production and promotion of their work in Festival exhibitions and outreach.

The open theme removes most barriers. Submissions must be photographic or lens-based but can include combinations with other art forms such as performance, painting, sculpture, music, literature and more.

Individuals and collectives are welcome to apply by entering between 1 and 15 photographs from a particular series or body of work. In addition or alternatively they may submit their Photo-book for consideration.

Award:

ALL SUBMITTING PHOTOGRAPHERS RECEIVE:

• Submission review by a diverse jury of industry professionals

• Opportunities for project exposure across festival materials, our social network partnerships, website and press outreach

20 TO 40 FINALIST PHOTOGRAPHERS RECEIVE:

• Print production and exposure at our city centre and outdoor galleries for an accessible one month exhibition run of over 100,000 visitors

• Permanent publication in the Festival programme, website and marketing materials

• Festival representation and promotion in our award winning media and PR campaign with combined reach of 115 million

• Participation and promotion in our Instagram residency

• Dedicated feature on the Festival website with full online gallery

• Inclusion in the Festival issue of Abridged Magazine

• Partner exhibition and exposure at the 2026 Photo Schwiez Festival in Switzerland

Deadline:

February 1st 2025