Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be a qualified/professional photographer to participate?

Are non-Singaporeans allowed to participate?

Is there a theme for the Open Call?

Is the selection of portfolios/photobooks related to the festival theme?

How will the Open Call submissions be shortlisted?

How many portfolios/photobooks can I submit?

Am I allowed to make changes after confirming my submission?

I forgot to pay the submission fee. Can I confirm the submission of my portfolio/photobook after the deadline?

Am I allowed to make a submission on behalf of someone?

I am not based in Singapore. If I have been shortlisted, do I have to be physically present during the festival?

Do I have to be involved in the production and installation of the Open Call Showcase?

Who is eligible for the SIPF Open Call Award?

When is the 9th Singapore International Photography Festival taking place?

How much is the submission fee for Open Call?

Why is there a submission fee and why does the festival need it?

What are the expenses covered by the festival?

What are the modes of payment available?

Is there a concession for students / non-working participants?

For photographers who find it hard to cover the submission fees, what options are available?

Will I be refunded if I choose to withdraw from the open call or if my work is not selected?

What is the minimum and maximum number of images that I can submit?

What constitutes a series of work?

Will I still retain the copyright of my images?

Am I allowed to submit digitally-manipulated images?

Other than still images, will other forms of media be accepted?

Can I submit works that were previously published by other exhibitions/competitions?

Can I submit my images via mail?

What is an artist statement?

Can I submit my works without an artist statement?

When will the results of shortlisted participants be announced?

Upon selection, do I have to print my own works?

What constitutes published photobooks and dummy photobooks?

Do I have to submit a physical copy of my photobook for the Open Call submission?

When will the results of selected photobooks be announced?

Will I be refunded for the postage costs if my photobook gets lost/ is not delivered on time?

Do I have to pay for postage to send the physical copy of my photobook to SIPF?

What happens to the physical copy of my photobook?