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SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED • SEASON 2026 • DISCOVER NEW VOICES • BOLD VISIONS ONLY • SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED • SEASON 2026 • DISCOVER NEW VOICES • BOLD VISIONS
OFFICiAL PHOTOGRAPHY SELECTIONS 2026
01
The Paradigm of Struggle and the Footprints of the Sky Pillar by Ali Azhar Damarrosydi.
This photo is a visual narrative about the continuity of time. In the middle of the sacred corridor of the Red and White flag, formed by the discipline of the younger generation (Paskibraka), the mayor and his wife "embody" themselves as warriors, a strong symbol of historical appreciation.
Their respectful gestures, supported by artifacts of the era (antique cars), are a pledge of loyalty to the roots of the struggle. A sharp contrast is created by the backdrop: skyscrapers. This modernity is not a rejection, but the result of struggle.
02
Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
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Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
04
Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
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Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
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Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
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Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
08
In Depth by Liepa GumuliauskytÄ—
I created an underwater effect by holding a black lace fabric over the camera lens, without taping it, to achieve a soft, blurry pattern. I then used Photoshop to increase the sharpness and definition, drawing attention to the eyes. The overly sharp, almost space-like vision creates an unreal effect of depth and clarity. I also intensified the colors and chose a color palette of dark green and coral, which evoke feelings of unease, mystery, and tension. The tones suggest deep underground waters or the top layer of an ocean, neglected and open, almost like an unexplored, abandoned space.
09
The Sleeping Alone by Soroush Khojaste
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Loniless by Hanna Ghobadi
Some way to get into my soul
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The Coffee House by Eren Çağatay Sarıoğlu
Two old men sitting in a coffeehouse chatting.
12
Sparkmaster by Eren Çağatay Sarıoğlu
An image of a blacksmith carefully cutting iron amidst sparks.
13
Conversation on the Street by Eren Çağatay Sarıoğlu
A pleasant conversation on the street.
14
Movement by Evangelia Nicholl
An original photography style created through combining stroboscopic and light trail techniques.
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Movement by Evangelia Nicholl
An original photography style created through combining stroboscopic and light trail techniques.
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Movement by Evangelia Nicholl
An original photography style created through combining stroboscopic and light trail techniques
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Movement by Evangelia Nicholl
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The Paradigm of Struggle and the Footprints of the Sky Pillar by Ali Azhar Damarrosydi.
This photo is a visual narrative about the continuity of time. In the middle of the sacred corridor of the Red and White flag, formed by the discipline of the younger generation (Paskibraka), the mayor and his wife "embody" themselves as warriors, a strong symbol of historical appreciation.
Their respectful gestures, supported by artifacts of the era (antique cars), are a pledge of loyalty to the roots of the struggle. A sharp contrast is created by the backdrop: skyscrapers. This modernity is not a rejection, but the result of struggle.
01
The Paradigm of Struggle and the Footprints of the Sky Pillar by Ali Azhar Damarrosydi.
This photo is a visual narrative about the continuity of time. In the middle of the sacred corridor of the Red and White flag, formed by the discipline of the younger generation (Paskibraka), the mayor and his wife "embody" themselves as warriors, a strong symbol of historical appreciation.
Their respectful gestures, supported by artifacts of the era (antique cars), are a pledge of loyalty to the roots of the struggle. A sharp contrast is created by the backdrop: skyscrapers. This modernity is not a rejection, but the result of struggle.
02
Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
03
Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
04
Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
05
Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
06
Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
07
Silent Witnesses of Istanbul by Remzi Umut Kazan
The shadows of history have seeped into its narrow streets; the stones, the walls, and the sea have whispered the same tale for centuries: the story of passing civilizations, reunions, and farewells. Every corner feels like a verse from a poem; every silhouette seems to have fallen out of a fairy tale.
08
In Depth by Liepa GumuliauskytÄ—
I created an underwater effect by holding a black lace fabric over the camera lens, without taping it, to achieve a soft, blurry pattern. I then used Photoshop to increase the sharpness and definition, drawing attention to the eyes. The overly sharp, almost space-like vision creates an unreal effect of depth and clarity. I also intensified the colors and chose a color palette of dark green and coral, which evoke feelings of unease, mystery, and tension. The tones suggest deep underground waters or the top layer of an ocean, neglected and open, almost like an unexplored, abandoned space.
09
The Sleeping Alone by Soroush Khojaste
10
Loniless by Hanna Ghobadi
Some way to get into my soul
11
The Coffee House by Eren Çağatay Sarıoğlu
Two old men sitting in a coffeehouse chatting.
12
Sparkmaster by Eren Çağatay Sarıoğlu
An image of a blacksmith carefully cutting iron amidst sparks.
13
Conversation on the Street by Eren Çağatay Sarıoğlu
A pleasant conversation on the street.
14
Movement by Evangelia Nicholl
An original photography style created through combining stroboscopic and light trail techniques.
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Movement by Evangelia Nicholl
An original photography style created through combining stroboscopic and light trail techniques.
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Movement by Evangelia Nicholl
An original photography style created through combining stroboscopic and light trail techniques
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Movement by Evangelia Nicholl
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SHORT FILM FINALISTS 2026
THIS SECTION SHOWSCASES ONLY THE FINALISTS (WINNERS) IN
EACH CATEGORY AS WELL AS TOP THREE OVERALL WINNERS.
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Rag: A Tragedy
Lappen is an ambitious actress — and a washcloth in a world dominated by humans. Despite her training, she fails to make a breakthrough at a small theater. Her appearance and the patriarchal environment confine her to minor roles. At the lowest point of her career, she decides to try her luck in the film industry.
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Rag: A Tragedy
Lappen is an ambitious actress — and a washcloth in a world dominated by humans. Despite her training, she fails to make a breakthrough at a small theater. Her appearance and the patriarchal environment confine her to minor roles. At the lowest point of her career, she decides to try her luck in the film industry.
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Rag: A Tragedy
Lappen is an ambitious actress — and a washcloth in a world dominated by humans. Despite her training, she fails to make a breakthrough at a small theater. Her appearance and the patriarchal environment confine her to minor roles. At the lowest point of her career, she decides to try her luck in the film industry.
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