Application Deadline: The festival will begin on the 1st September 2023 and end on the 22nd of April 2024.
LOCATION: Kochi, India
This contest is organized by the G20 Global Land Inititative and Greenstorm Foundation based in Kochi, India. It consist of Photography Contest, Exhibition and Award ceremony.
ELIGIBILITY:
Anyone across the world. However, UNCCD, Greenstorm Foundation, Organic BPS and the jury members, and their families, cannot participate.
All participants will be provided with a certificate of participation which they can display on their social media pages.
One can submit a maximum of three images in each category.
There are two categories,
Category 1: Images clicked using DSLR/Mirrorless cameras.Category 2: Images clicked using mobile/smartphone cameras.
Entry is free.
BENEFIT:
The finalists (the entries shortlisted for the exhibition) and the winners will be recognised at an Online/offline Award Ceremony to be held in April 2024. Finalists will be awarded a certificate of appreciation.
Winner of Category 1 : USD 10,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
Runner-up in Category 1: USD 5,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
Second Runner-up in Category 1: USD 3,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
Three Special Mentions (based on jury’s assessment and public votes): USD 1,000 cash prize each, certificate and medallion.
Winner of Category 2 (decided based on jury’s assessment and public votes): USD 3,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
Runner-up in Category 2: USD 2,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
Second Runner-up in Category 2: USD 1,000 cash prize, certificate and medallion.
We also have prizes worth 3000 USD dedicated to student participants in both the Camera and Mobile categories.