Xposure Awards – Find the Right Program for You
The Xposure Awards Programs celebrate excellence in photography and filmmaking, providing a global platform for emerging and professional visual storytellers. Choose a program that suits your skills, whether in photography, filmmaking, or creative storytelling. With free entry, global recognition, and valuable prizes, winners also gain the opportunity to exhibit at the Xposure Festival.
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
The Xposure International Photography Awards celebrate exceptional talent across nine diverse categories, recognising photographers who excel in visual storytelling and technical mastery. Open to photographers worldwide, these prestigious awards provide a platform to showcase compelling narratives, from documentary and nature to portraiture and creative photography. With a prize pool of USD 42,000, winners and runners-up in each category receive valuable prizes, global recognition, and exhibition opportunities. Whether you are an emerging talent or an established professional, this is your chance to gain international exposure and be celebrated for your work.
FILM AWARDS
If you have a passion for visual storytelling and cinematic expression, this is the category for you. We accept submissions across four distinct categories: Short Film: Animation Cinematic Arts Documentary
VISUAL STORYTELLING AWARDS
The Visual Storytelling Award celebrates compelling narratives told through a series of still images. Open to photographers who use multiple images to convey a story, this award recognises creativity, impact, and storytelling depth. Entries should demonstrate a strong narrative structure, engaging composition, and a clear thematic vision.
The competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers, with submissions required to be original work captured within the past three years.
JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
The Junior Photography Awards is an annual competition for UAE residents aged 18 and under, divided into Junior Lower (8-13 years) and Junior Upper (14-17 years). It is free to enter and accepts amateur still photography taken with a phone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera. Entries must be from the past three years, and entrants must reside in the UAE at the time of submission.
Independent & Freelance Photojournalist Award
Photojournalism demands integrity, accuracy, and a commitment to visual storytelling that shapes public understanding of critical events. This prestigious grant celebrates the dedication of independent and freelance photojournalists, offering a USD 15,000 prize to support their mission of capturing and sharing impactful global stories. If your work sheds light on important issues and brings untold stories to the forefront, we invite you to enter and be recognised for your contribution.
