International Mute Photo Festival

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Submissions must use children's thermal print cameras only

International Mute Photo Festival Exhibition Opportunity just added Updated: 30 July 2026 Exhibition Opportunity just added International Mute Photo Festival Updated: 30 July 2026 Photonisos Arts & Culture NPO announces the 1st International Mute Photo Festival (IMPhF 2027) under the theme "Nature ate the pixels". We invite photographers worldwide to submit series taken exclusively with children's thermal print cameras. Participation is free. Selected series will be printed and exhibited in Samos, Greece (July 2027), with catalog inclusion and full production coverage. Find all terms, categories, and submission guidelines via our link! Who can apply: Open to photographers, artists, and creators worldwide of all experience levels, with no nationality or residence restrictions. The open call includes two age categories:Adult Category: 18 years and older. Children & Youth Category: Under 18 years old. Medium requirement: Submissions must feature photographic series taken exclusively with children's thermal print cameras. Entry is completely free. What you get: Selected applicants will receive the following opportunities and benefits:Exhibition Opportunity: The 15 selected adult series and 5 selected youth series will be produced and exhibited at the main festival exhibition in Samos, Greece (July 2027). Full Production Coverage: The festival covers 100% of the printing and production costs for all selected exhibition works. Publication Opportunity: All selected photographic series will be published in the official printed festival catalog. Special Travel & Accommodation Award: Full coverage of travel and accommodation expenses for the artist behind the most complete photographic series to attend the opening ceremony in Samos. Global Exposure: Promotion across the festival’s and organizer's international media channels, press releases, and digital platforms. Free Participation: No entry or submission fees. Deadline 30 April 2027

Award

travel and accommodation for opening ceremony (top series)

What to submit

Work samples

How to apply

Find terms, categories, and submission guidelines via the organizer's link