Photography festival «Pilk - 2025»
00:00 06. February 2025 - 19:00 26. April 2025
State
Käimasolev
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Regulations of the International Youth Photography Festival «Pilk - 2025»
General Information
Narva Children's Creative House invites young creative individuals to participate in the 13th International Photography Festival «Pilk - 2025». Our festival has become a great tradition where young photographers freely share their impressions of the world around us.
Photography allows us to observe movement around us more closely, be more attentive to our loved ones, and notice changes in the surrounding nature.
Festival Objectives
The festival aims to promote photography as a means of artistic expression, engage young photography enthusiasts in the exchange of ideas, and provide children with the opportunity to express their thoughts and views on the world through photography.
Participants
The festival is open to young photography enthusiasts aged 13 to 26.
Organizers
The festival is organized by Narva Children's Creative House, the Narva Department of Culture, Narva Youth Center, and MTÜ Autori Foto.
Festival Date and Program
The festival will take place on April 26, 2025 at the Narva Children's Creative House and will include two parts:
- Creative Program: Master classes by professional photographers, a visit to Narva Castle.
- Competition Program: Jury evaluation, awarding of winners, and analysis of participants' works.
Nominations
Photos can be submitted in the following categories:
- Our Little Friends
- The Big World of Small Things
- Windows
Technical Requirements
Photos must meet the following technical requirements:
- Format: Digital files
- Size: Between 3000 and 5000 pixels on the longest side
- Resolution: 300 dpi
- Each participant may submit up to three photos per category (up to 9 photos in total)
- Photo series are not accepted
Age Categories
- 13-17 years old
- 18-26 years old
Submission of Works
Photos must be submitted via email to photo.konkurs@nll.ee with the subject line «Pilk - 2025».
Each file must contain the author's full name. The total email attachment size must not exceed 25 MB.
The email must include:
- Full name (as in passport)
- Age
- Address
- Status (student, university student, or employed)
- Phone number
- List of attached files with the corresponding nomination and photo title
Deadline
The deadline for submission is April 3, 2025. Works submitted on April 4 will not be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
Photos will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Artistic and technical quality
- Composition, color, and lighting
- Use of camera technical capabilities
- Originality, dynamics, and emotional impact
Awards
Winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) will be selected in each nomination and age group. The organizers reserve the right to establish special prizes.
Festival Schedule
- 11:00 - 12:00 Participant Registration
- 12:00 - 12:30 Festival Opening
- 12:30 - 13:30 Master Class "Photo Zone Design"
- 13:45 - 15:30 Visit to Narva Castle
- 12:30 - 15:00 Jury Work
- 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
- 16:00 - 16:30 Award Ceremony
- 16:30 - 17:00 Analysis of Works
- 17:00 Group Photo
Jury
The jury composition may change. The jury for 2025 includes:
- Photographer Irina Kivimäe
- Photographer Valery Boltushin
- Photographer Elizaveta Gross
Contact Information
Photography Studio Head Zoja Hussainova: zoja.hussainova@nll.ee, +3725533151
Development Manager Olga Sokolova: olga.sokolova@nll.ee, +37255593834, +3723599572