Participation in the photo section

Main Section

In this section, artworks by photographers, painters, graphic designers, and conceptual artists are evaluated by the judging panel of each category, and selected works are rewarded.

Side Section

– The Face of a Fighter Woman in Iranian Art and Culture.

Upon the request of artists, selected works in this section are displayed as special showcases.

General Conditions

Participation in the festival is open to all Iranian and non-Iranian artists.

Registration and submission of artworks through the festival’s website at wlffestival.ca is possible.

Selected festival artworks may be put up for auction, both physically and as NFTs, for the benefit of the artists.

The authenticity of the submitted artworks is the responsibility of the artist.

If desired and chosen by the judging panel, each artist can participate in both the main and side sections of the festival.

The technique and method for creating artwork are entirely free. In case artificial intelligence is used for creating the artwork or any part of it, the artist is obligated to mention it during registration.

Each artist is allowed to submit a maximum of three artworks in different festival sections.

The file size of submitted works should be between 1 to 40 megabytes and in jpeg format.

The cost of printing and preparing artwork for display at the exhibition is the responsibility of the festival organizer.

The festival is committed to showcasing the submitted artworks in a respectful and appropriate environment.

Participants in the festival allow the festival organizer to use their artwork images in advertisements, bulletins, and the festival’s book.

Decisions regarding unanticipated issues in the festival’s process are the responsibility of the section secretary and the general opinion of the participants.

Specific Conditions

A) Photography

Photography artists can simultaneously submit three artworks in the form of single photographs or collections.

Each collection can have a maximum of five photos. Please specify the arrangement and type of arrangement in the collection’s description.

There are no restrictions on photography styles in this section. The information for each work should include the artwork’s name, creation date, and descriptions.

Given the difficulties of photography in the current conditions in Iran, artists can submit quality mobile photos for the festival.

B) Graphics

In this section, all works of poster art, announcements, and typography are accepted.

After the final approval of the artwork by the festival, the original version will be sent.

The submitted artworks should be in jpeg format with a minimum size of 3A dimensions.

C) Digital Painting and Illustration

Painting artists can submit three artworks in the form of single artworks or collections.

Illustrators can submit artwork in jpeg format and acceptable quality at 100*70 dimensions. After the festival’s final approval, the original work will be sent. Please mention the arrangement and type of arrangement in the collection’s description.

The information for each work should include the artwork’s name and creation time.

Using artificial intelligence for creating the entire artwork or any part of it is not accepted in this section.

D) Conceptual Arts

Due to the current conditions in Iran and the difficulties in sending materials to the festival venue, artists in this section can submit their works as videos or photos in mpeg and jpeg formats.

After the festival’s final approval, the original work’s execution file with the highest quality will be sent.

There are no restrictions on style or technique in this section.

Artists residing outside of Iran can also send the original work.