About the Open Call

The World Report Award|Documenting Humanity aims at a new form of social commitment through photography. The award is open to both professional and amateur photographers from all over the world, focusing on works that tell stories of our Planet, its great changes, and intimate human relationships. The contest includes five sections: Master Award, Spot Light Award, Short Story, Student, and Single Shot. It provides economic support to photographers and integrates them into a supportive professional community.

What is Offered

10,000 euros in total cash prizes, 6,500 euros worth of Fujifilm professional equipment, printing of exhibits, physical exhibition in Lodi, traveling exhibitions for 3 years, international press exposure, and publication in the annual festival catalogue.

Requirements

Open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide. Categories have specific image count requirements: Master (20-30), Spot Light (20-30), Short Story (5-10), Student (20-30), and Single Shot (1+). Students must be currently enrolled or recently graduated (after December 31, 2021). Spot Light candidates must not have won major specific awards (like World Press Photo or Pulitzer) before late 2022.

How to Apply

To enter the contest, you must sign up on the Picter platform and create a photographer profile at https://app.picter.com/signup.