BPM 2025 Screenings

ORGANISER

The seventh edition of Belgrade Photo Month Photography Festival will be organized in May 2025, with photography exhibitions, lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews, etc., taking place in various venues around Belgrade, Serbia.

We are excited to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming Photography Screening Night. This year’s theme delves into the multifaceted concept of postconflict, inviting photographers to explore and present their unique interpretations and visual narratives.

We invite photographers from all backgrounds and experiences to submit their work, whether it be documentary, conceptual, portrait, or landscape photography. We are looking for powerful images that tell compelling stories and provoke thought and discussion about the diverse aspects of postconflict situations.

CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY

The open call is open to anyone of any nationality, professional or amateur. However, an entry may be rejected should the sponsoring organisation or its agent find that the entry does not conform to the exhibition rules and conditions. There are no restrictions as to the topic  except as outlined in the rules and definitions of specific sections, or otherwise stipulated by the laws of the Republic of Serbia.

Entries must be in the form of photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or digitally, Artificial Intelligence photographs are not accepted. By virtue of submitting an entry, the entrant declares the work as their own (pseudonyms are not permitted). The entrant thus permits the sponsors to reproduce all or part of the submitted material free of charge for publication and/or display in media related to the exhibition. This also may include low-resolution posting of the material on a website.

The organisers of the screening assumes no liability for any misuse of copyright. Images may be altered, either electronically or otherwise, by the author.

THEME

Postconflict
Postconflict is a term that resonates with numerous connotations and interpretations, encompassing the aftermath of political, social, personal, and environmental struggles. We encourage submissions that reflect on the following dimensions of postconflict:

Political postconflict: Documenting the aftermath of wars, revolutions, and political upheavals or capturing the reconstruction of societies, the challenges of peacebuilding, and the restoration of civil order. Social postconflict: Exploring the impact on communities and the efforts to rebuild social fabrics or highlighting stories of reconciliation, healing, and the re-establishment of trust among individuals and groups. Personal postconflict: Showcasing personal journeys of overcoming trauma, loss, and hardshipor depicting the resilience and strength of individuals in the face of adversity. Environmental postconflict: Addressing the recovery and restoration of ecosystems after natural disasters or human-induced damage or visualizing the efforts to heal the environment and the return of natural balance. Economic postconflict: Illustrating the revival of economies and livelihoods after financial crises or destructive events or examining the role of innovation, adaptation, and community support in economic recovery… and many more options.

ENTRY FEE

Free

THE EXHIBITION CALENDAR

Submission closing date 16/2/2025 23.30h Belgrade time

Successful authors notified 2/3/2025

The screening will be held the 10/5/2025  in Belgrade, Serbia.

The results will be published on the festival website

www.belgradephotomonth.org and social nets.

SUBMISSION OF WORKS

The works have to be sent by email to 

info@belgradephotomonth.org

Authors can apply with colour and black and white photos for the Belgrade Photo Month 2025 Screenings.

Entries are limited to one project per entrant comprised of 8 to 15 photographs. Maximum dimension for individual photos is 1920 pixels (longer side), 72 dpi, format jpg in best compression quality.

The proposal needs to be titled and each photo must have the project title and be numbered according to the order in which the photos will be viewed in the project.

Photographs should be accompanied by an artist’s statement and a short biography along with a text about the proposal, not exceeding 2,000 characters in English.

Further information about the form or submitting entries may be obtained via info@belgradephotomonth.org or phone number +381638006371

Minimum 15 projects will be showcased during our Photography Screening Night on 10/5/2025. This event aims to foster dialogue and understanding, offering a platform for photographers to share their perspectives and insights on the complexities of postconflict scenarios. The date will be confirmed once we announce the selected participants.

Once you are selected, you participation in person is not obligatory.

COPYRIGHT AND THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS

Copyright and all other author’s rights belong to the photographer. In case of violation of these rights the organisers will take necessary legal measures.

Photographers will be credited on all official festival publications and during the exhibition of their work. All contestants accept that the organisers and general sponsors can use submitted photographs for marketing and promotional purposes, including announcements in the media (press, TV, digital) and exhibitions in connection with Belgrade Photo Month Festival.

Join us in this exploration of resilience, recovery, and the human spirit through the lens of photography. We look forward to receiving your powerful and evocative submissions!