Young Photographic Creation
Call for applications
Deadline
December 15, 2026
call for applications
The Planches Contact Festival has launched its call for applications for the 2027 Young Photographic Creation Prize, open to photographers up to the age of 35. The purpose of this prize is to support and guide emerging talent by fostering the production of new works and artistic experimentation in Normandy.
WHO IS THE PRIZE FOR?
This call is open to early-career photographers and students, whether they are submitting an individual or a collective project. Participation is free and open to photographers from anywhere in the world, aged 18 to 35 (inclusive); no specific educational background or prior credentials are required.
A GRANT AND A RESIDENCY TO CREATE
The winners will receive a grant of €6,000, divided equally between artistic remuneration (€3,000) and exhibition production (€3,000). They will also be invited to an artistic residency in Deauville, between February and June 2026, immersing themselves in the Normandy region alongside the other artists invited to the festival. The resulting works will be exhibited as part of the Planches Contact Festival, which will take place from October 23, 2027 to January 3, 2028.
RESIDENCY PERIODS 2027
• February 12 to 28
• March 12 to 26
• April 8 to 21
• May 10 to 23
The selected photographers must be available for a minimum of three periods.
Application form
THE YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHIC CREATION AWARD
The Young Photographic Creation Prize invites young photographers to develop innovative projects and explore new artistic approaches. Selected artists receive support at every stage—from the initial concept and production of their work to the spatial design of their exhibition during the festival. Residencies in Normandy provide an ideal environment for research, collaboration, and experimentation. The resulting works will gain national and international exposure at the 2027 Planches Contact Festival. This prize is supported by Fnac, Villa Pérochon in Niort, and the In Cadaqués festival—loyal partners committed to promoting emerging photographic talent.
A JURY OF PRESTIGIOUS EXPERTS
The jury, chaired by Rima Abdul Malak, brings together renowned figures from the worlds of photography, art and culture:
• Rima Abdul Malak, chairperson of the jury
• Philippe Augier, mayor of Deauville and President of Les Franciscaines
• Lionel Charrier, director of photography at Libération & co-artistic director of Planches Contact Festival
• Babeth Djian, editor-in-chief of Numéro magazine
• Alain Genestar, founder of Polka magazine
• Philippe Guionie, director of Villa Pérochon
• Thierry Grillet, essayist and curator
• Nathalie Herschdorfer, director of Photo Elysée
• Nicolas Jimenez, director of photography at Le Monde
• Julie Jones, director of the Maison Européenne de la Photographie
• Caroline Stein, head of Corporate Philanthropy, Foundation Administrator, and Curator of the Neuflize OBC Collection
• Jonas Tebib, co-artistic director of Planches Contact Festival