Terms and Conditions for the Cortona On The Move | BarTur Grant

1. Introduction
By entering the competition, entrants agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.
Any deviation from these terms may result in disqualification.

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2. Eligibility to Enter
Open to professionals working in journalism or documentary photography.
Two grant categories:

• $30,000 Grant for established professionals.

• $5,000 Grant for photographers under 30 years of age.

Detailed eligibility documentation is required as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
See here for full Eligibility Criteria.

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3. Opening and Closing Dates
Opening Date: 17th January 2025.
Closing Date: 17th April 2025, 23:59 GMT.
Submissions received after the closing date will not be considered.
The organizers reserve the right to extend the closing date if necessary.

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4. Submission and Acceptance
All entries must be submitted via the official competition website (Picter).
Submissions must focus on an in-progress project.
Still images are required; additional media like video or drawings may be included to enrich the narrative.
Entrants must provide accurate personal details for communication purposes.

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5. Copyright and Permissions
Entrants retain full copyright over their submitted work.
Entrants must confirm that their work is original and that they hold all necessary permissions, including from identifiable individuals and property owners.
Entrants indemnify the organizers against claims related to copyright or permission issues.

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6. Licensing
Entrants grant a non-exclusive license to the organizers to reproduce and display work for competition-related purposes, including exhibitions, publications, and promotions.
Prints made for touring exhibitions will remain the property of the organizers.
Entrants retain full commercial rights outside the scope of competition-related activities.

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7. Selection Process

Submissions will be judged on:

• Technical skill

• Originality

• Creativity

• Relevance to the competition theme

Shortlisted entrants must provide additional materials, including artist statements, upon request.
Judges’ decisions are final.

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8. Timeline

• Shortlisted Entrants Notified: May 2025

• Finalist Interviews: June 2025.

• Winners Announced: 17th - 20th July 2025, at Cortona On The Move Festival.

• Final Work Delivered to COTM/BTG: 15th March 2026, for exhibition in July 2026.

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9. Prizes
Total cash prizes: $40,000.

• 1 x $30,000 grant for the main winner.

• 2 x $5,000 grants for emerging photographers.

• Professional and emerging Winners will have their work exhibited at Cortona On The Move in July 2026.

• Travel and accommodation for the Professional Winner(s) to attend the festival will be covered.

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10. Publicity and Data Protection
Entrants agree to participate in promotional activities, including exhibitions and media coverage.
Personal data will be stored securely and used solely for competition-related purposes in accordance with data protection laws.

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11. General Terms
Organizers reserve the right to modify these terms, withdraw inappropriate entries, or disqualify entries that breach rules.
Entries cannot be withdrawn after submission unless significant permission issues arise.
Entrants release organizers from claims or damages arising from participation in the competition.