Short Description
As part of its 35th edition, Encontros da Imagem – International Photography and Visual Arts Festival, is promoting the Open Call – Photobook Award EI2025.
Aware of the fundamental role the photobook has played in recent years in the presentation of photographic narratives, the development of creative processes, construction and experimentation with materials and techniques, Encontros da Imagem has sought to promote, since 2014, independent authors and projects through a competition aimed at highlighting and rewarding the best photobooks of the year.
Eligibility
The Open Call – Encontros da Imagem 2025 Photobook Awards is open to national and international artists, photographers and publishers over the age of 18, and applications can be made individually or collectively.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
All the books sent and submitted will be presented at a collective exhibition, which will take place between 18th of September and 2nd of November 2025 in Braga, Portugal, as part of the 35th edition of the festival, as well as being presented and announced on the festival’s website and its various communication channels.
The jury will evaluate all the books and select one winning project for each award: Best Published Book Award and Best Dummy Award. Both will be awarded with a cash prize of €1,000.00, and if it deems it appropriate, honorable mentions.
- Best Published Book Award aimed at authors and publishers with photography books already published with a print run of up to 500 copies, in which the winner will receive a cash prize of €1,000 (one thousand euros).
- Best Dummy Award for handmade / DIY photography book models, in which the winner will receive a cash prize of €1,000 (one thousand euros).
Entry Fee
Each application has a registration fee of €20.00
Location
Braga, Portugal
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 1 July 2025
Website Link: https://site.picter.com/photobook-ei-2025
