Rotterdam Photo
Free to Apply
Closing: 1st December ’25
This open call invites professional and amateur international photographers aged 16 and over to submit autonomous photographic projects exploring war, conflict, and collective trauma from an introspective, subjective perspective. Rather than reportage or direct documentation of violence, the festival seeks work that examines the inner impact of war through personal resonance, psychological processing, or symbolic representation.
Selected photographers will receive dedicated exhibition space at Rotterdam Photo 2026 (March 27-29, 2026) with opportunities to sell work commission-free, network with gallerists and international art press, and be featured across festival partner networks (LensCulture, Dodho magazine, All About Photo).
Winners may also receive special category awards and cash prizes, opportunities to exhibit in Barcelona, Tampere (Finland), and Switzerland, participate in Rotterdam Photo Talks and networking events, and potentially win a Young Talent Award with cash prize and gear.