International Photography Festival Set for Vilnius

International Photography Festival Set for Vilnius

Bringing Back the Vilnius Photo Circle Festival 🚀

It's time to get your cameras ready, folks! The 18th edition of the Vilnius Photo Circle International Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Festival is making a grand comeback to the Lithuanian capital after a brief hiatus. The festival, helmed by a fresh team of Lithuanian photographers, promises a rejuvenated programme, exhibition, and others surprises in store! 📸

Better grab your tickets now! This event is no stranger to attracting high-profile photographers such as Evgeniy Maloletka, Mads Nissen, Fausto Podavini, and Patrick Wack. Over the years, the festival has fostered a thriving community of Lithuanian photographers, who are now making waves in the industry. 🌟

Ever dreamt of winning prestigious awards like World Press Photo, the Pulitzer Prize, or the W.Eugene Smith Grant? The Vilnius Photo Circle Festival could be your ticket! 🎟️

Show Me Your Shots! 🗑️

This year, the theme for the photography competition revolves around intersections - exploring geopolitical fractures, wartime tensions, and cultural or historical crossroads. We're taking submissions from both professional and amateur photographers including students, entirely for free! 💰

The three competition categories are:

1. The Highlight Award: Open to photographers under the age of 30, submitting photo essays, stories, or projects on an open theme.
2. The Vilnius Photo Circle Award: Inviting work that addresses themes of geopolitical, cultural, or ideological convergence.
3. The Lithuania category: Focusing on stories from or about Lithuania, including its challenges, history, and diaspora.

An esteemed international jury, featuring Philip Blenkinsop, Artūras Morozovas, Bruce Strong, and Dina Oganova, will select finalists. Their work will be featured in an exhibition and published in the festival's printed magazine. 🏆

Stay Tuned for Updates! 📣

The Museum of Energy and Technology in Vilnius will be our new venue from September 26 to 28. Join us for conference sessions, presentations, portfolio reviews, educational sessions, and an awards ceremony for the competition winners. The finalist and winning works will remain on display at the museum for a month. 📸🏛️

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and our official website for updates and the open call for submissions! 🛎️🌐

The project is proudly supported by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. 🇱🇹

🔍Shedding Some Light:Recent search results do not provide specific details about the theme or the schedule for this year's festival. To find out more, you may want to contact the organizers directly or keep an eye on their official website for updates. In the meantime, there have been other notable events in Vilnius, such as the EBU Audio Storytelling Festival and discussions related to religious festivals at the SIEF congress.

Join us for an unforgettable photography experience in Vilnius, and let your creativity shine! 🌟📸🚀

While you're preparing for the photography events, don't forget to explore the home-and-garden exhibits at the Museum of Energy and Technology during the Vilnius Photo Circle Festival. This year's lifestyle section will feature workshops on creative compositions and photography techniques, perfect for both amateur and professional photographers. (Home-and-garden, lifestyle)

After immersing yourself in photography, continue to appreciate the rich cultural landscape of Vilnius by visiting the various religious festivals or attending the EBU Audio Storytelling Festival, also scheduled to take place in the city. (Vilnius, cultural landscape)

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