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The 2010 Sony World Photography Awards & World Photography Festival
April 22 – 27
Cannes, France

We are delighted to announce that once again the City of Cannes will provide the canvas for the annual Sony World Photography Awards celebrations.

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Purchase your ticket to the 2010 Sony World Photography Awards Ceremony today!

The Festival and awards tickets can be purchased at a combined price of £30 per ticket and will grant you access to the awards ceremony presentation as well as most events in the photographers programme, all part of the 2010 Festival line-up. You may also purchase tickets separately if you wish to attend only one or the other.

Sony World Photography Awards Only

April 22nd starting at 18h30 (approximate running time: 90 minutes)

Doors open at 18h00

£25.00

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Important Note:
- After purchasing your tickets, you will receive an email confirmation, which you will need to present with a photo ID at the guest/registration office of the Sony World Photography Awards in Cannes to receive your ticket(s).

- Seats are not reserved – seating is free to select for guests upon arrival to the awards night.

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The Photographers Programme, 22nd – 25th April, 2010:

Awards Ceremony Ticket + Photographers Programme:

April 22 – 24th

£30.00

Photographers Programme Only:

April 22 – 24th

£15.00

Important Note:
- After purchasing your tickets, you will receive an email confirmation and registration forms for any programmes requiring registration due to limited seating/attendance.

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2010 Portfolio Reviews:

April 24th

Each session approximately 20 minutes in length

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Important Note:
- After purchasing your tickets, you will receive an email confirmation and registration forms to sign up for your preferred expert reviewers as soon as the full panel is confirmed.

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For Students Only

We care about the student generation, so this year we are proud to offer all students 50% off ticket prices for the World Photography Festival and the Sony World Photography Awards! Combo tickets for the Festival and Awards ceremony will be only £15 or just £7.50 for the Festival only.

Meet other photography students from around the world, enjoy talks by internationally renowned photographers and industry experts, network with professionals in the industry, attend portfolio review sessions, seminars and workshops.

Bring your camera along and practice your skills with iStock Photo, which will lead highly produced photography shooting stations all around Cannes. Anticipate beachside cafes, shopping, sailing, fashion, food and culinary topics... even some red carpet shoots – all complete with art-direction, models, studio lighting and more!

Photograph the stunning and versatile city of Cannes and post your best photo onto the 'As Seen By Students' photo gallery dedicated just for students and showcased within the Palais des Festivals. Each day new winners will be picked.

View the diverse exhibitions ranging from the 2010 Professional & Amateur Winners Exhibitions, Student Focus Award, UNICEF - A Photo Pledge for Children’s Rights, The Sony Campaign Award, The ipernity Exhibitions and The Lifetime Achievement Award dedicated to legendary photographer, Eve Arnold.

Students receive 50% off the photographers programme price. Use the student promotional code STUD50 and purchase your tickets above.

*On collection of your festival pass in Cannes you will be required to show your student card.
*Flights & accommodation are not included. Cheap flights can be found now through easyjet.com if flying from Europe.
*For a full list of our best rates for accommodation in Cannes click here
*The Portfolio sessions are extra to the photographers programme pass and purchased separately.

The Awards Ceremony, 22nd April 2010:

The Sony World Photography Awards are proud to open their doors to the public this year, offering tickets to the annual photographic showcase and prize ceremony on sale to everyone.

The showcase will be presented inside the Grand Lumier Theatre of the majestic Palais des Festivals and will deliver a visual journey through many diverse genres of photography. From exhilarating sport to glamorous fashion, candid documentary, captivating landscapes, people, places, trends and imaginations – this awards programme unveils stories seen and told by people from across the globe.

Awards Ceremony Presenters include:

  • Nadav Kander
  • Bohnchang Koo
  • Pablo Bartholomew
  • Chloe Limpkin (Photo Director of Harpers Bazzar)
  • Aidan Sullivan (VP of Getty Images)
  • Bill Hunt (Co-Founder of Hasted-Hunt Gallery)
  • Trisha Ziff (curator and filmmaker)
  • Roberto Koch (Publisher of Contrasto and Founder of FORMA)
  • Monica Allende (Picture Editor of the Sunday Times Magazine)
  • Mark Sealy (Director of Autograph – the Association of Black Photographers)
  • Michelle Dunn (Co-Publisher, Aperture Magazine; Editor-at-Large, Chronicle Books)

and many more to be announced.

The Photographers Programme, 22nd – 25th April, 2010:

For just an additional £5, you may also attend all Photographers Programme events unless otherwise noted. Confirmed events already include the following:

iStockalypse Cannes

The iStockphoto team offers a series of workshops and live shoots for anyone interested in strong stock photography concepts. The iStockalypse will engage attendees to join in challenging, educational shoots influenced by French culture and the city of Cannes. Anticipate beachside cafes, shopping, sailing, fashion, food and culinary topics, even some red carpet shoots – all complete with art-direction, models and studio lighting. 3 days, 3 workshops, 3 mobile stations, and one extra bonus event... get ready to jump right in!

Idris Khan – “Lines”

Artist Idris Khan shows a chronological view of his work from the still photographs, clips from his short films and the photographic sculptures that he is now making.

Panos Pictures Agency Seminar - “Better than the rest”

Led by Adrian Evans, director of Panos Pictures agency. Adrian offers an insight into the professional world of photography and how to stand out above the rest.

Adrian Boot – “Fast portraiture... Interaction with the subject"

Photographer Adrian Boot delves into the challenging craft of portraiture photography and asks the question: Can a photograph ever tell a truth about the subject?

Photography NOW – A symposium

An expert panel of industry professionals discuss and present the current topics, trends, dilemmas and debates concerning the world of photography today.

Extras:

2010 Portfolio Review Sessions – A photographers most essential marketing tool.

Meet and connect with top industry leaders and have your portfolios reviewed by experts who may offer constructive critique, help you to improve your selection and presentation and may even present you with your next job. Expert reviewers already confirmed are:

  • Aidan Sullivan (VP of Getty Images)
  • Monica Allende (Picture Editor of the Sunday Times)
  • Chloe Limpkin (Picture Director of Harpers Bazaar)
  • Bill Hunt (collector and portfolio owner / co-founder of Hasted Hunt Gallery in NY)
  • Roberto Koch (Publisher, CONTRASTO and founder of FORMA in Milan)
  • Trisha Ziff (curator and filmmaker based in Mexico City)
  • Mark Sealy (Director of Autograph).

The 2010 Exhibitions , 22nd – 27th April, 2010

Spectacular indoor and outdoor exhibitions will be presented this year for all to see at no cost.

Exhibitions include:

The 2010 Professional & Amateur Winners Exhibition

Over 200 images, beautifully curated by Zelda Cheatle, will be on public view in front of the Palais des Festivals. This distinct collection, chosen by members of the World Photographic Academy, showcases over 45 photographers work from across the world.

Student Focus Award

A collection of photographs taken by students around the globe and depicting the the 2010 Student Focus theme ‘War & Peace’.

UNICEF

A Photo Pledge for Children’s Rights

The Sony Campaign Award

The second annual award especially created by SONY and blending the energy of football with a passion for photography.

The ipernity Exhibition

International budding photographers, members of the photosharing website ipernity.com, receive the opportunity to showcase their diverse work in a gallery environment.

The Lifetime Achievement Award

Curated by Zelda Cheatle, this very special award will once again go to a beloved photographer who has left a mark on the world and moved us with their images. Past award recipients have been French documentary photographer, Marc Riboud and legendary US photojournalist and Hollywood photographer, Phil Stern. The 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be announced soon.

Staying in Cannes:

We are proud to announce exclusive partnerships with a selection of established hotels in Cannes.

Novatours, our hotel destination partner, is a local company to Cannes and the surrounding areas and will endeavour to provide you with a variety of options for your desired accommodation. Whether you are on a reserved budget or are looking for finer selections, Novatours will find charming and suitable hotels within your budget located close to the centre of all our attractions.

Please visit the Novatours website to book your preferred hotels: Click here


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The World Photography Organisation (WPO) supports professional, amateur and student photography and lends a global platform for the photographic industry to communicate, converge and showcase current trends in Photojournalism, Fine Art and Commercial Photography.

The World Photography Organisation delivers various initiatives and programmes across the global photographic community under the "World Photography" brand. These programmes involve the amateur and professional photographer in commercial, cultural and educational activities within the photographic industry. Currently included within the World Photography portfolio are the World Photography Awards sponsored by Sony; the World Photography Student Focus Competition; the World Photography Awards Global Tour, the World Photography Collection and the World Photography Focus Programme.

The WPO’s aim is to support photographers whilst creating new avenues in which to develop the photographic practices within the industry, enabling photographers to have their work seen internationally, establish photography into new and less mature markets, introducing young talent to a world-wide public and photography audience, and provide various annual meeting grounds for a global industry to converge and facilitate exchange within the market.