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Fotofestiwal – International Festival of Photography in Łódź announces the call for projects as part of Fotofestiwal Open Call 2026

Deadline for submitting works – 15, October, 2025.

The competition is open and has no thematic, age or geographical restrictions.

If your project is selected as one of the final six, Fotofestiwal will offer you:
→ an exhibition during the 25th edition of Fotofestiwal (over 20,000 viewers);
→ a production budget (and full technical support) of €500;
→ an artist's fee of €1,000;
→ accommodation for the main weekend of the festival;
→ travel expenses reimbursement up to €300;
→ promotion before, during, and after the festival.

Entries will also be considered for the selection process for the Futures Photography programme, a European platform supporting the professional development of artists through a series of trips and workshops at leading photography institutions in Europe.

The Fotofestiwal Open Call offers the opportunity to present your project to the general public at Fotofestiwal – the International Festival of Photography in Łódź. The upcoming 25th edition will take place in June 2026.

Fotofestiwal seeks artists with unique personalities and projects presenting bold visions. The jury comprises specialists from the world's leading media and photographic institutions.

We hope you will take part in the competition.