EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN PANORAMA

This year's PhotoVogue Regional Open Call celebrates the diverse voices and dynamic creativity of regions within East and Southeast Asia, highlighting unique perspectives that push boundaries and redefine storytelling.

In celebration of the vibrant cultures and rich visual storytelling traditions of East and Southeast Asia, PhotoVogue is launching a Regional Open Call for photographers and videomakers from the following countries and regions and their diaspora: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

This initiative aims to discover and promote the most talented visual artists from these regions, providing them with opportunities to emerge and collaborate within the Condé Nast global network.

The call welcomes all genres – from fashion to documentary, art, and reportage – and invites submissions from those who express themselves through photography and/or video. It is open to anyone who identifies with the heritage of the aforementioned countries, whether based in the region or elsewhere in the world. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

We are looking for diverse voices that reflect the region's multicultural essence, capturing its rapidly evolving urban landscapes and deeply rooted traditional heritage.

Submissions will be evaluated by a jury composed of global Condé Nast staff, including representatives from Vogue Japan, Vogue Taiwan, Vogue Singapore, Vogue Korea, Vogue Philippines and Vogue Thailand. Stay tuned for the announcement of the full jury panel.

A portfolio of the best submissions will be featured across Vogue's global network, with selected artists potentially collaborating on editorial projects. The most outstanding works will be displayed at the next edition of the PhotoVogue Festival. Additionally, three artists will receive a total of $8,000 in grants – read more about these opportunities below.

Keep an eye out! Throughout the duration of the open call, we will be rolling out exciting opportunities connected to the various Vogue editions in the region, offering even more ways to showcase and support talent. Stay tuned!

About PhotoVogue

PhotoVogue is a global initiative by Condé Nast, offering artists opportunities to have their work published or commissioned across all 32 markets and commercial partners. This global reach extends to events, talks, exhibitions, and portfolio reviews, fostering creativity and diversity in image-making.

PhotoVogue's mission is to champion talent, engage underrepresented communities, and enhance visual literacy, shaping a just, ethical, and inclusive visual world. To effectively scout for talent, PhotoVogue promotes Global and Regional Open Calls focused on specific world regions.

How to Submit

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for the most talented photographers and videomakers from regions within East and Southeast Asia, whether based there or part of the diaspora.

Eligibility & Submission Period

• Submissions are free and open on Picter from March 28th to June 25th (midnight CET)

• Open to everyone 18 and above from the following countries and regions and their diaspora: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

• If you've joined previous PhotoVogue Open Calls, we encourage you to apply again with a new project.

• If you are also submitting to our Global Open Call, you may submit to this call with a different project.

Accepted Mediums & Submission Guidelines

• This open call is for photography, video, and multimedia projects across all artistic genres.

• AI-generated works are not accepted.

Whether your focus is fashion, documentary, or fine art, we invite you to submit one of the following:

• A single project (15 images, assets may include video)

• A portfolio showcasing your best work (15 images, assets may include video)

• A 60-second snippet of a video

Grants & Opportunities

A total of $8,000 in grants will be awarded to three outstanding artists:

• $4,500 – Outstanding Vision Grant
  For an artist whose work redefines creative boundaries and sets new artistic standards.

• $2,000 – Vision Grant
  For an artist with a unique perspective and a strong artistic voice.

• $1,500 – Rising Voice Grant
  For a promising artist whose work shows originality and strong potential.

Recognition & Exposure

• Selected artists will:
  ✅ Be showcased at the next edition of the PhotoVogue Festival
  ✅ Have the opportunity to be published in Vogue editions worldwide
  ✅ Be selected to participate in the next PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews

Stay tuned for more opportunities and updates throughout the open call!