| Copyright | The organizers reserve the right of using the images of the awarded reportage for promotion of future editions of the Festivals. The Festival will always note the credits of the photographer. All rights will remain with the photographer. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 4 June 2019 |
| Entry fee | From 10 Euros per entry |
FinishedThe awards will give attention to works focusing on people and their social and cultural stories; public or private, minor or crucial, big human tragedies or petty daily stories, changes and immutability.
Sections and Prizes:
- Master Award: This section is open to all photographers, with no restriction of any kind. Reportages must consist of min 20 and max 40 images. The prize will be of 5,000 Euros gross cash.
- Spot Light Award: The prize will be of 2,500 Euros gross cash.
- Short Story Award: This section is open to all photographers, with no restriction of any kind. Reportages must consist of min 5 and max 10 images. The prize will be of 1,500 Euros gross cash.
- Student Award – 1,000 Euros gross cash
- Single Shot Award: Giving voice to values, giving voice to hope.
First prize 1000 Euros gross cash - Non-Profit Award – The first prize will be of 2,000 Euros
- World Italy Award – 1,500 Euros gross cash.
Image requirements: .jpg with sized to shortest dimension at no more than 1,280
pixels and 72dpi with a compression degree of 10/12 or 90/100. The recommended dimension is max 500 kb per picture. The finalists might be asked to provide the organizers with the RAW files or the original negatives of the images that compose the reportage.
Online submission of digital photographs via the website.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Frequently asked questions — Photography exhibition contests
Who can enter photography exhibition contests?
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Frequently asked questions — International photography contests
Who can enter international photography contests?
Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
Are international photography contests free to enter?
Some are free; many charge $10–$50 per image, with early-bird discounts often available. Entry fees and deadline tiers are listed in the Quick Facts section at the top of each contest page on PhotoCompete.
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