with the support of
ASIA-EUROPE FORUM FOR YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS 2005
In PARIS, FRANCE, at the MAISON EUROPEENNE DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) has run the series of Asia-Europe Forum for Young
Photographers since 2002.
Each yearly Forum gathers up to 25 young photographers (final year
students or young professionals) to follow presentations by
experienced photographers, photography editors and managers as
well as discussions and workshops. All Forums include a public
event (public lectures or exhibitions).
Exchange of ideas and experiences, development of professional
networks in Asia and Europe as well as interaction with the public,
form the dynamism of these Forum.
The first forum was held in Singapore in partnership with the European House of Photography of
Paris and Singapore Art Museum, as part of the First Month of Photography in Singapore.
The focus for the 2003 and 2004 editions, held respectively in Amsterdam and Hanoi, was on
photojournalism,
in
partnership
with
World
Press
Photo
Foundation
(www.asef.org/dir/ce/photos2003 and www.asef.org/dir/ce/photos2004).
The Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2005, to be held at the Maison
Européenne de la Photographie, Paris, France, will focus on young photographers with
experiences in organising events related to photography, such as exhibitions, festivals,
galleries, etc.
The Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2005 (four days in November 2005) will give
the selected participants an insight on the marketing aspects of photography, through the
professional visits to galleries and specialized photography salons, as well as lectures on
different media to present photography, including books, magazines, films and the Internet.
The selected participants will also get the chance to know more about the Month of Photography
concept initiated more than twenty years ago by Jean-Luc Monterosso, Director of the European
House of Photography of Paris, and to share their experiences in terms of organization of
photography related events.
What are the selection criteria?
- To be below 35 years old and come from an ASEM member country 1
- To have experiences as a photographer (art/plastic photography)
- To have experiences in organising events/projects related to photography, such as exhibitions,
festivals, galleries events, etc.
- To have a good level of English proficiency.
- To have an interest in developing projects in Asia and Europe
What shall I submit?
- A CV including your complete contact details, education and work experiences, both in the field
of photography and in organizing events related to photography (not more than 2 pages)
- A presentation on one event related to photography you organized, and the other one that you
would like to organize in the next two years, if possible with an Asia-European dimension
(maximum 10 pages including attached photographs)
- A selection of your own photographs, shown in your website or a CD, with comments on your
work and its evolution (maximum 2 pages of comments)
When and where shall I submit the above documents?
- The above documents shall be submitted latest by 15 April 2005 to:
Marie Le Sourd (Ms)
Project-Manager, Cultural Exchange
Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
31 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119595
E-mail: marielesourd@asef.org
These documents can be sent by email for applicants with a website. For the applicants who need
to submit a CD for their photos, all documents can be sent by post.
- Participants who attended past Forums (2002, 2003 and 2004) cannot apply for the Forum 2005.
- Selected and non selected participants will be informed by email in May 2005.
For more information on the partners, check out:
www.mep-fr.org
www.afaa.asso.fr
www.asef.org
1
ASEM is the Asia-Europe Meeting. Members are:
Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand, Vietnam. Europe: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.