Information for applicants

Once again, a Portfolio Review will be organised in the framework of the 6th European Month of Photography (MdF Berlin), to be held this year in collaboration with the BTK University of Applied Sciences of Berlin. Forty national and international experts are available for discussion with freelance photographers, artists, and photography students in advanced semesters.

Short Overview

Where: BTK, Bernburger Straße 24/25, 10963 Berlin
When: November 1–2, 2014
Participation fee: Three talks for € 75.00, six talks for € 130.00
Application deadline: September 12, 2014 // EXTENDED until September 24, 2014

Prices

First Prize: A solo exhibition in the dat Galerie as well as a 1,500.00 € voucher for exhibition prints with the Grieger company in Düsseldorf
Second Prize: 1,000.00 €
Third Prize: 500.00 €

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Here you can download detailed information about the portfolio review and the eligibility requirements.

Procedure and fee

In 20-minute-long individual discussions, eligible photographers will be able to introduce their work to important representatives of the photography scene, including curators, festival directors, photo editors, art buyers, photography professors, and photographers.
Each participant will have the chance to talk with either three or six experts. The participation fee is € 75.00 for three talks, € 130.00 for six talks.
Following these talks, the reviewers will select the five best portfolios from those presented that day. On the basis of this selection, a jury comprised of five members will award the three best portfolios at the end of the second day.

Application procedure

Those interested should provide a convincing portfolio in PDF form (max. 5 MB) with a maximum of 20 photos. Please send this portfolio to mdf.berlin.2014@gmail.com. Use the following wording for your file: first name_last name_portfolio.pdf.

Additionally you have to fill out this form. During this process you can make wishes with whom you want to talk. But we will make the final decision who you will meet.

Please note: Only correct applications (portfolio and filled form) will be considered.­­­­

Application deadline

The application deadline is midnight of September 12, 2014 (late applications will be excluded!). // EXTENDED until September 24, 2014

The MdF Berlin and the BTK will make a preliminary selection from all applications submitted. Should you be admitted to the Portfolio Review, you will receive an acceptance letter by October 1, 2014 at the latest.

Payment

After receiving your notification of acceptance, you must pay the participation fee (€ 75 for three talks, € 130 for six talks) at the latest by October 15, 2014. You will receive the required bank account information together with your letter of acceptance. Only direct bank transfers are allowed. Cash payments, credit cards, Paypal, and other modes of payments are not accepted.  

Important Note: Payment within the prescribed time limit is a precondition for participation.