Apply for International Filter Photo Contest 2023

Kenko Tokina Co.,Ltd. looks forward to receiving your entries that explore the full expanse of the unknown possibilities of filters.

Theme

• Photos that make effective use of filters.
  • Filters may be from any manufacturer.
  • Filters such as protectors whose effects cannot be seen in the photograph are not permitted.
  • Photos that have been heavily edited using retouching software (color swap, etc.) cannot be accepted.

Prize Information

• Grand Prize
  • 500,000 yen (or U.S. dollar equivalent to 500,000 yen).
  • Certificate and photo panel of the work.
• Jury Special Prizes
  • 100,000 yen (or U.S. dollar equivalent to 100,000 yen).
  • Certificate and photo panel of the work.
• Kenko Tokina Special Prize
  • 50,000 yen (or U.S.dollar equivalent to 50,000 yen).
  • Certificate and photo panel of the work.
• Excellent works
  • Certificate and photo panel of the work.

Eligibility Criteria

• The competition is open to anyone regardless of age, gender or nationality.
• Entries are restricted to unreleased and unpublished original photos for which the copyright is entirely owned by the applicant.
• Photos that have won prizes or are being screened in other competitions are not eligible. (Photos that have been entered in another competition but have not been awarded a prize are eligible.) Photos that have been published in non-commercial publications such as club exhibitions for which the photography was not remunerated, or websites operated by individuals are eligible.
• Entries will be disqualified if the sponsor deems that the subject matter is in breach of the law, public order and morals, or the purpose of this contest.
• Applicants who are under the age of 18 must obtain approval of their parent or guardian before applying. If an applicant is under the age of 18, it will be assumed they have already obtained approval of a parent or guardian.

For more information, visit Kenko Tokina.