Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Competition

Applicants are invited to apply for LUIS VALTUEÑA International Humanitarian Photography Competition which is conducted by Doctors of the World Spain (Médicos del Mundo Espana).

Themes

Photographs must narrate or tell a story related to these topics: humanitarian action, international cooperation, social exclusion, human rights violations, armed conflicts, natural disasters, refugee and immigrant populations or socially excluded groups.

Award Information

The winner will receive a project grant of 6,000 euros (amount before tax, which depends on the winner’s nationality and situation) to develop a photography project composed of at least 50 photos and a 30 minute video shoot related to the work of MdM-Spain, whether in Spain or in other countries where the organization is undertaking humanitarian action or international cooperation programs. The winner together with MdM-Spain will define the objectives and the development of the project, taking into account common interests and the operative security conditions related to possible destinations.

The amount of the grant should cover all expenses needed to develop the project. Once the project’s terms are settled, MdM-Spain will not demand an account of those expenses. The grant will be given in three parts: 50% after the judges’ decision, 25% when the project starts and the remaining 25% when the project concludes.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to adult amateur and professional photographers of any nationality.

How to Apply

Photographs must be sent in *JPEG format via WeTransfer.

The digital images must not bear any mark identifying the entrant. The images will be sent by E-mail with the subject line: XXI PREMIO LUIS VALTUEÑA + ENTRANT’S NAME AND SURNAME along with the photographs, entrants must always submit a completed entry form downloadable.

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