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Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards2026: FORMAT Festival Portrait Competition

Days left5w leftNovember 25, 2026

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The Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards invites photographers to submit portrait work for an international competition connected to the FORMAT27 festival. Selected finalists receive international exposure through projected work at the festival in Derby, United Kingdom, and in Kuala Lumpur. The competition is open to professional and emerging photographers, but it charges entry fees for most adult submissions.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Submit portrait photography that follows the current competition theme and rules.

  2. 02

    Select the number of images permitted under the chosen entry option.

  3. 03

    Student entrants seeking the free student category must be full-time students under 25 and provide proof of enrolment.

  4. 04

    Check image specifications and usage terms before submitting.