Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards 2026 Autoportrait Open Call
Opportunity type: Open Call
For: Photographers
Deadline: 25/11/26
Rewards: €1,000 + screening at FORMAT27 festival
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
About this opportunity
The Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards (KLPA) is seeking portrait photographs from photographers of any level, anywhere in the world, for its 2026 Autoportrait open call, themed PLAY and run in collaboration with FORMAT International Photography Festival. Photographers can submit up to 10 single images per submission, with a maximum of two submissions each. The winners and the top 35 finalists are screened at the FORMAT27 festival in Derby, UK (11 March to 11 April 2027), and finalists are also shown in Kuala Lumpur. Entries close at midnight Malaysian time (UTC+8) on 25 November 2026, and the prizewinners are announced in February 2027.
Rewards
- 1st prize: €1,000
- 2nd prize: €500
- 3rd prize: €300
- Top 35 finalists: images promoted online and screened at FORMAT27 in Derby, UK, and at future KLPA exhibitions in Kuala Lumpur
Eligibility
- Open to professional and amateur photographers from all countries
- Must be 16 or over on 25 November 2026
- Up to 10 single images with captions per submission, and a maximum of two submissions per photographer
- Photographs must have been taken between 2024 and 2026
- All images must be the photographer’s own work; AI-generated images are not allowed
- Full-time students under 25 can enter one image for free, with proof of enrolment
Entry Fee
€12 for 1 image, €24 for 2 images, €45 for 3–6 images and €65 for 7–10 images. Free for full-time students under 25 (one image).
How to Apply
Apply using the link: Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards 2026 Autoportrait Open Call
The Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards (KLPA) is seeking portrait photographs from photographers of any level, anywhere in the world, for its 2026 Autoportrait open call, All questions regarding this opportunity should be sent to info@klphotoawards.com
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