THEME #25Winners2021JUL
STORY
WINNERS LIST
THEME SUMMARY
“STORY” is an essential element within contemporary photography. A single image can deliver a story on its own or a series of photographs may weave a different tale. A documentation of the everyday, a tale of adventure, a fantasy of our dreams, an epic myth; our imagination is limitless. Photography captures our immediate surroundings but with varied sequencing and combinations, it has the ability to depict something beyond the realm of our reality. It is thus a powerful tool to deliver a message, feelings or thoughts to others. We look forward to hearing your unique “STORY”, opening up the new possibilities of photography.
[Submission Period] from July 7 to September 7
JUDGE
Tomoko Yoneda
（写真家）
Born in 1965. Graduated from The University of Illinois at Chicago with BFA in Photography. Completed her masters at the Royal College of Art (London). She now lives and works in London. As her primary theme, she examines memories and history, and questions the meaning of human existence through landscapes, atmospheres and objects previously owned by historical figures. Her recent solo exhibitions include Fundación MAPFRE in Madrid, Spain (2021), Maison de la Culture du Japon à Paris (2018) and Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (2014). She has also participated in international exhibitions such as Shanghai Biennale (2018), Kyiv Biennale (2012) and Venice Biennale (2007). Her works are among many collections in Japan and overseas, counting Hara Museum ARC (Gunma, Japan), Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art (Hyogo, Japan), Kadist Art Foundation (Paris, France and San Francisco, USA), Mori Art Museum (Tokyo, Japan), The National Museum of Art (Osaka, Japan), San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (San Francisco, USA), Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (Tokyo, Japan), Yokohama Museum of Art Yokohama (Kanagawa, Japan).
NOTE
Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain consent from a parent or guardian before applying. If an applicant is under 18, it will be assumed that consent has been obtained.
PRIZE
| Grand Prix | -Exhibition of your work at Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 UWAJIMA SIGHTS |
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| Second Prize | Exhibition of your work at Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 UWAJIMA SIGHTS |
| Shortlist | Introduction of your work on the official website of Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 and on IMA ONLINE |
GUIDELINES
IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world.
| How to apply | – From the “ENTRY” button on the application theme “Open call” page, proceed to the dedicated form. – One entry allows you to upload 1 to 5 photos, however in that case, all your photographs in the entry will be judged as 1 series. If you would like to submit multiple series, please make another entry. There is no limit to the number of entries per theme. – Please read the Terms of Use before applying. By submitting your application, we will assume that you agree to the Terms of Use.
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| Who can apply? | – Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before applying. If an applicant under 18 applies, it will be deemed that they have obtained such consent. – Otherwise, anyone is welcome! We have no restriction in terms of your nationality, age, gender or experience (Professional/Amateur). |
| Submission period | August 21, 2025 – September 21 |
| Image requirements | – All submissions need to be still photographs, no moving images will be accepted. All sorts of post-production processes are allowed. – DVD/Blue-Ray submissions will be rejected. – If the submitted work is deemed non-photographic, it may not be judged. – One entry can include up to five files, each up to 10 MB in size. – Any work that violates the rights of a third party (copyright, trademark right, portrait rights) cannot be submitted. If the work includes anything created by a third party (art work, films, photographs, music…etc.) and if it may concern any other rights, there is a need for you to have gotten permission from all party involved before you enter. – After the winners are decided, they may be asked to submit high-resolution image data for printing large works to be exhibited at Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 UWAJIMA SIGHTS. – You may submit between 1 and 5 photos per entry; however, the number of works that can be exhibited may vary depending on the exhibition location. |
