THEME #33Application overview2022APR
UNREAL/
REAL
When we think of fact and fiction in photography, things that are intrinsically opposite sometimes interconnect, hence allowing the emergence of what’s in between. Naoki Honjo, our jury for this competition, has always been working on the “UNREAL” of the cities. In the world today, the proportion of the internet’s virtual space, social media included, has grown, and therefore the definition of reality has become more and more ambiguous. Likewise, unconsciously, we may be considering fiction as part of reality at times. What is the world of fact and fiction that lies in each of us? Turn your eyes to this possibility and show us your answer using photography.
[Submission Period] from April 11 to June 10
[Application fee] 2,000JPY per entry
JUDGE
Naoki Honjo
（photographer）
Born in 1978, in Tokyo.
In 2004, he graduated from the Tokyo Polytechnic University Graduate School of Arts, Department of Media Arts. He received the 32nd Kimura Ihei Award for his work small planet (published by Little More, 2006). Major works include TREASURE BOX (2010, Kodansha), Shinkirou (2013, Little More), Tokyo (2016, Little More), Kyoto (2016, Tankosha).
STEPS FOR ENTRY
Please provide the necessary information and upload you're images for your entry. See guidelines for more details.
¥2,000 per entry (tax inc.).
Payment by credit card only (except JCB).
Once the payment has been processed, you will receive an entry confirmation email.
It will take about two months until the result announcement. This may vary depending on the number of entries and the availability of the judges.
Note that we will not be communicating on an individual basis about the state of the judging process.
The Grand Prix and shortlists will be announced on this website, All relevant participants will be informedbeforehand via the email address provided during the entry process.
Please be aware that we will not be responding to inquiries about the result.
NOTE
The applicant must be older than 16 years old. If you are underthe age of 18, please apply after obtaining the consent of your parent or guardian. In addition, payment must be made by credit card of the applicant or a parent or guardian.
PRIZE
| Grand Prix | 100,000 JPY Cash Prize
– Portfolio Review by Taro Mizutani |
|---|---|
| Shortlist | – Exposure on IMA ONLINE and IMA official social media |
GUIDELINES
IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world.
| Theme | UNREAL/REAL |
|---|---|
| Submission period | From April 11, 2022 to June 10, 2022 |
| Application fee | 2,000JPY per entry. |
| Who can apply? | The applicant must be older than 16 years old. Otherwise, anyone is welcome! We have no restriction in terms of your nationality, age, gender or experience (Professional/Amateur). * Please read the Terms of Use before applying. By submitting your application, we will assume that you agree to the Terms of Use. |
| How to apply | – Please go to the application form from “ENTRY”, send the necessary information, and pay the application fee (¥ 2,000 per entry). |
| Image requirements | – All submissions need to be still photographs, no moving images will be accepted. All sorts of post-production processes are allowed. |
