Submissions open for the 2018 SUNSTUDIOS Emerging Photographer Award ~ closes Aug 3
Submissions to Australia’s most generous Emerging Photographer Award close on August 3rd.
For its 10th birthday, the 2018 SUNSTUDIOS Emerging Photographer Award (SEPA) is boosting its offering to $25K in prizes across four categories (Reportage, Fashion, Lifestyle and Advertising) and is free to enter until midnight on August 3.
Entries are invited from all states and territories within Australia during the search for the nation’s brightest new talent. All entries must be submitted via email to submissions@sunstudiosaustralia.com.
For details click here.
Finalists will draw together in an exhibition launching on 27 September where the overall winner and runner up will be announced.
Says Alan Brightman, general manager, SUNSTUDIOS: “What makes SEPA unique among Australian photo prizes is that it is free to enter and the prizes are huge.
“It acknowledges that trajectories are unique and there is no cookie-cut method to launch a career in our industry. We’ve designed an adaptable prize that can be customised depending on an individual photographer’s aspirations, and we are putting their work in front of judges who can offer opportunity and breaks in different areas of professional practice.
“Our goal is to support their goals by resourcing and nurturing recipients through the next stage of their careers.”
A specialist panel of judges made up of a diverse mix of experts who commission and select imagery in agencies and publications will judge each genre.
Lifestyle
Shannon Stoddart, Managing Director, The Kitchen Creative Liz Elton, Creative Director, Gourmet Traveller
Sarah Norris, Editor, Broadsheet
Reportage / News
Carly Earl, Picture Editor, The Guardian
Mags King, Managing Picture Editor, Sydney Morning Herald + Australian Financial Review Matthew Abbott, Photojournalist, ABC
Entries Close: 3rd August 2018 12am
Exhibition Dates: 27th September – 18th October
Fashion / Beauty
Emily Woollett, Creative Director, Paper Stone Scissors Jane Robinson, Director, Art Box Black
Nicole Bentley, Fashion Photographer
Advertising / Product
Louis Molines, Director, Louis & Co Niccola Phillips, Head of Art, M&C Saatchi Paul Bruty, Director, The Glue Society
The 2018 winner receives $10,000 RRP price to spend in SUNSTUDIOS services with up to $5,000 in each department.
“This could be spent on a funded exhibition in our gallery space including printing. Or in up to $5,000 gear investment via our sales department, paired with an additional $5,000 value in studio space and equipment hire.”
THE PRIZES
Winner
– $10,000 “SUN Dollars” – to be redeemed on studio hire, equipment rental and limited retail product/printing services
Runner-Up
– Printed folio by Selena at SUNSTUDIOS print
– $2000 “SUN dollars” – to be redeemed on studio hire and equipment rental
Highly Commended
– 6-month Treehouse Co-Working Space flexi membership
All Category Finalists
– $500 “SUN dollars” – to be used on studio hire and equipment rental
KEY DATES:
– ENTRIES CLOSE – August 3
– OPENING NIGHT – 27th September at SUNSTUDIOS Sydney – 42 Maddox Street, Alexandria.
– Exhibition runs from September 27 – October 18
– Entry details & Terms and Conditions can be found at: