The Xposure International Photography & Film Awards is an esteemed competition hosted by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau in the United Arab Emirates. This prestigious event invites photographers and filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their talents across multiple categories. By integrating both traditional and contemporary artistic forms, Xposure provides a platform for visual storytellers to gain international recognition and fosters cultural exchange through the visual arts.
Structured across diverse categories, including Architectural Photography, Nature & Landscape, Portraiture, and innovative domains like Photo-manipulation and AI, Xposure attracts a wide array of participants. The competition also features a special segment dedicated to film, encompassing genres such as Documentary, Short Film, and Animation. Participants are encouraged to register online and submit their entries through a user-friendly digital portal designed to handle a variety of media formats, ensuring a seamless submission process.
In addition to fostering artistic talent, the Xposure International Awards offer significant exposure and networking opportunities. Winning entries and selected nominees are prominently featured in a gallery at the annual Xposure festival, and also published in the prestigious Xposure Yearbook. This event not only celebrates artistic excellence but also serves as a career springboard, offering winners the chance to attend the Xposure Festival Awards Ceremony with covered travel and accommodation, enhancing their professional visibility on an international scale.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to everyone aged 18 and over.
Prize
The Xposure International Photography & Film Awards boasts a prize pool exceeding USD 60,000. The overall winner will receive USD 6,000, category winners USD 3,000 each, and category runners-up USD 1,500 each. Winners and runners-up are invited to the Xposure Festival Awards Ceremony, including flights and accommodation, and their work will be featured in a gallery at the festival. Additionally, nominees are displayed in an online exhibition during the festival.
