There are numerous competitions whose aim is to discover new photographic talent from around the globe, but many of these opportunities are often beyond the reach of those who do not speak a certain language or have a deep understanding of a particular culture. This has often been the case for Japanese photographers trying to enter foreign markets and for foreigners wanting to present and exhibit their work in Japan.
Since its inception, the goal of the Tokyo International Photography Competition (TIPC) has been to create a series of cultural and geographical bridges between some the world’s largest photographic communities. And over these past 3 years, we have seen our dream take shape, connections flourish, new initiatives born, and we are truly excited by all that lies ahead.
The launch of TIPC in 2013 was the first chapter of a long journey that lead to the inauguration of the annual Tokyo International Photography Festival in 2015, presented by the Tokyo Institute of Photography, in cooperation with United Photo Industries of Brooklyn, NY.
A select group of 10 internationally renowned jurors from around the world will review all the images submitted and nominate 8 talented photographers whose work will be exhibited as part of a traveling exhibition in Tokyo (Japan), before heading out to New York (USA), with additional host cities to be announced shortly!
Who May Enter
Open to all amateurs and professional photographers worldwide. Employees of The TOKYO INSTITUTE of PHOTOGRAPHY, United Photo Industries, and each of their affiliates, subsidiaries and agents, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they live) or persons living in the same households of such individuals, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter or win a prize. CONTEST IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age as of the date of entry.
The Theme
This year’s theme for the competition is “Origin”.
Prizes
EIGHT FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS
A group of 8 photographers will be selected by the Jury to present their work in a traveling exhibition in Tokyo (JP), before heading out to New York (USA), and beyond!
ONE GRAND PRIX WINNER
In addition to the group exhibition, one photographer will be chosen by the Jury to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Opening Party of the exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.
How to Enter
To enter electronically, please visit the official website to register. Simply log onto the website and follow the online instructions to upload images from your computer. When your submission has been completed, you will get an e-mail confirmation. Images formatted in JPEG measuring at least 1,400 pixels and no larger than 2,000 pixels on their long dimension, are preferred. Images may be color profiled in sRGB, Adobe-1998, or not color-managed. For more information on electronic submission guidelines see our FAQ.
Judging
Contest consists of a single round of evaluation. A panel of experts in photography (the “Judges”) will each review all entries and select a group of entries on the basis of creativity, sense of place and capturing the moment (the “Judging Criteria”).The Judges will collectively select, from among the entries submitted the prizes, based on the Judging Criteria. Winners will be selected on or about July 30, 2016 and notified by email no later than August 17, 2016. Decisions of the Sponsors and Judges are final and binding.
Sponsors reserve the right not to award all prizes in the event an insufficient number of eligible entries meeting the minimum judging criteria are received, as determined by Sponsors and Judges in their sole discretion.
Winners List
Winners’ names will be available online at competition.tipf.jp no later than August 17, 2016.
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