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Film Photo Award - Fall 2021

Supporting photographers with film grants and free processing

Film Photo Award   /   Deadline: 10/24/21

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The Film Photo Award is open to all emerging, established, and student photographers worldwide. Each award period provides three distinct grants of Kodak Professional Film and complimentary film processing by Griffin Editions to photographers who demonstrate a serious commitment to the field and are motivated to continue the development of still, film-based photography in the 21st century.

Award Details
During each spring and fall award period, three Film Photo Awards will be granted in the following categories:
2 Visionary Project Awards
1 Student Project Award
Each Film Photo Award includes:
Kodak Professional Film

Film processing for awarded film with Griffin Editions

An exclusive feature of your work published in Lenscratch!

Interview published on the Film Photo Award website and social media

*In addition, the Student Project Award includes a 4x5 view camera by Standard Cameras

Three finalists will also be selected in each award category and receive acknowledgment on Film Photo Award's website and social media.

When completing the online application, applicants will be asked to indicate their preference of film format (35mm, 120, or 4x5) from one of the six available emulsion types.
Available Kodak Professional Film Emulsions:
Portra 160
Portra 400
Ektar 100
Tri-X 400/320
T-MAX 100
T-MAX 400

Applicants can choose to receive one of the following options:
100 rolls of 35mm
100 rolls of 120
200 sheets of 4x5 film

Fall 2021: Important Dates
Proposal Submissions Open:
September 12, 2021

Proposal Submission Deadline:
October 24, 2021 by 11:59pm (EST)

Awards Announced:
Mid–November 2021

Awarded Film Shipped:
December 2021

SUBMIT TODAY!

Visit www.filmphotoaward.com for further details and guidelines.

Fees

$35 ($25 for students)

Eligibility

open to anyone 18yrs old or older, worldwide

Requirements

1. Project Proposal
2. CV, Resume, or Bio
3. Images (up to 15)
4. Submission Fee

Awards

Award Details
During each spring and fall award period, three Film Photo Awards will be granted in the following categories:
2 Visionary Project Awards
1 Student Project Award
Each Film Photo Award includes:
Kodak Professional Film

Film processing for awarded film with Griffin Editions

An exclusive feature of your work published in Lenscratch!

Interview published on the Film Photo Award website and social media

*In addition, the Student Project Award includes a 4x5 view camera by Standard Cameras

Three finalists will also be selected in each award category and receive acknowledgment on Film Photo Award's website and social media.

When completing the online application, applicants will be asked to indicate their preference of film format (35mm, 120, or 4x5) from one of the six available emulsion types.
Available Kodak Professional Film Emulsions:
Portra 160
Portra 400
Ektar 100
Tri-X 400/320
T-MAX 100
T-MAX 400

Applicants can choose to receive one of the following options:
100 rolls of 35mm
100 rolls of 120
200 sheets of 4x5 film

Evaluation Criteria

1. Project Proposal
2. CV, Resume, or Bio
3. Images (up to 15)
4. Submission Fee

W: www.filmphotoaward.com
E: shoot@filmphotoaward.com