Revela’t 2025 Exhibition Call
“I’ve seen things you wouldn’t believe…”
This phrase, taken from the iconic final monologue “Tears in Rain” in the movie Blade Runner, reminds us that sometimes the most extraordinary experiences go unnoticed or “fade in the rain…” With this idea, we invite you to participate in the 13th edition of the Revela’t Festival.
Why participate?
Analog photography has chronicled the progress of humanity for nearly two centuries, capturing people, landscapes, events, ideas, thoughts, desires, and art at every moment. Today, in a world where the constant flow of images and the advent of AI have blurred the boundaries between the real and the imagined, it may seem like nothing can surprise us. However, this is where your perspective comes in. You too have seen things that will surely astonish many…
As always, the theme is very open. We don’t want to tell you what to show, but we want to be part of your unique vision. What have you captured that others haven’t seen or imagined? We seek anything that can surprise us. We know that the collection of works can be diverse and heterogeneous, and it is precisely this variety that we value. We will provide curatorial coherence to the pieces, connecting the different perspectives into a joint visual narrative.
We want to turn Revela’t into a space for the unexpected, where images challenge us, provoke questions, reflections, move us, and push boundaries…
Help us rediscover analog photography and consider that there is still much to be done.
What we offer you
International Exhibition: Your project will be displayed at one of the most important analog photography festivals in the world.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and artists in the cultural and photographic field, enhancing your artistic projection.
- Financial Support: The top 3 selected projects will receive a fee and support for travel and accommodation.
- Global Projection: Present your work to an international audience, whether you are an established photographer or an emerging talent.
Who can participate
This call aims to select three projects in the field of photography or analog processes to be produced (or transported) and exhibited at the next edition of the Revela’t Festival.
Both amateur and professional photographers of any nationality, origin, or residence who have a project in the field of chemical or analog photography related to the theme of the edition, “I’ve seen things you wouldn’t believe…”, may apply.
How to apply
As always, we use Picter, a platform widely used for these calls, which is easy to use and allows you to save your projects for submission to other calls worldwide. It is also a very practical tool for the jury, speeding up voting and making it more conscious and precise.
When you upload your project, you will be asked for a BIO (up to 1500 characters) and a PROJECT DESCRIPTION (up to 2500 characters), as well as between 10 and 15 images with a minimum of 1500 px on the longest side in JPG format. That’s it. If you prepare in advance, the whole process will be much faster.
You may submit more than one project as separate entries.
Jury
Rafael Doctor Roncero (Calzada de Calatrava, Ciudad Real)
Art historian and cultural manager
He has worked at MNCARS, Casa de América, and Canal de Isabel II. He founded and directed MUSAC, and was the director of CAF. He currently leads the “Encuentros de Nuevos Artistas” in Santiago de Compostela and Editorial Los Doscientos
He is the founder of Animal Capital and the author of Monstersforanimals
Susana Lourenço Marques (Porto, Portugal)
Professor, curator, and independent editor
She is an associate professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto, and holds a PhD in Communication and Art from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University Nova de Lisbon. She is a researcher at I2ADS/Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto, and has authored various books and essays.
In 2014, she co-founded the publishing house Pierrot le Fou
Dino Rekanovic (Viena, Austria)
Project coordinator and manager at Photon Gallery
He co-founded and leads numerous projects, associations, and initiatives. In 2016, he founded and has been directing Zigutamve, an Association for Contemporary Photography. In 2018, he took on project coordination and management at Photon Gallery.
He is also the founder and director of Rotlicht, an analog photography festival based in Vienna and part of the APFN network
Prizes
The three winners will receive the following prizes:
- Three prizes of €1,500, €1,000, and €500 (subject to taxes)
- Travel support during the Main Weekend (€150, €100, €100)
- Two nights’ accommodation during the Main Weekend of Revela’t
- International visibility and promotion
- Full pass for the entire festival
- Exclusive access to Brunch and dinner with authors
- Meetings with professionals during the Main Weekend
- Inclusion in the festival program
- Media presence
Besides the three selected and awarded projects, last edition featured many other projects from this call.
All participants will also have the opportunity to display their project in a digital projection throughout the festival. By registering in the form, you can give your consent and your project will automatically be included in the digital projection.
For full details, consult the General conditions
2024 Winners
Sam Wright
Pillar to Post
With the collaboration of Fujifilm
Seunggu Kim
Better Days
With the collaboration of Casa Asia
Arne Piepke
Based on True Events
With the collaboration of GAD
FAQS
I would like to submit more than one project. Is that possible?
Yes, of course. You can submit as many projects as you wish, each one counts as a separate entry.
Can I participate as a duo or collective?
Yes, you can do that. Each year we have exhibitions from collectives and duos.
Who covers the production costs of my work?
The top three winners will receive production and exhibition of their work (valued between €1500-€500, depending on their score in the call).
Each year, we select additional projects to give them the opportunity to exhibit at our festival.
However, the festival will not cover the production costs of the projects that do not win.
Is my exhibition guaranteed?
Your works will be insured during the period they are displayed at the festival.
Will I be able to sell my work?
Yes, the organization will provide the public with dossiers containing the sale prices of the works throughout the festival period.
What does the registration fee cover?
The €20 registration fee helps cover administrative costs, including the selection process, as well as the promotion of the call for entries, the festival, and individual exhibitions. If you are a Friend of Revela’t, since you already contribute to the festival, you receive a 50% discount on each registration.
Can I present my project if I already did it last year?
Of course! You can even submit the same project if you want! The theme has changed, and maybe this year it fits better.
Does the project need to be exclusive or unpublished?
No, your project may have been shown or presented in other calls or festivals.
If I am a Friend of Revela't, how can I get my 50% discount?
All Friends of Revela’t will receive a CODE by email to access the call with the discount.
Will I receive feedback on my work?
Due to the large number of entries received, the jury will not be able to provide specific feedback.
About the festival
The Contemporary Analog Photography Festival Revela’t has been held for thirteen years in Vilassar de Dalt (Barcelona).
It is a month-long celebration centered around analog or chemical photography, featuring exhibitions, markets, workshops, portfolio reviews, and many other activities, bringing together prominent artists and emerging proposals, some of which are showcased for the first time.
During the festival’s main weekend, authors gather to meet in person, and a wide range of activities and events are organized, such as a brunch with gallery owners, curators, editors, and other professionals in the photographic field, guided tours, media presence, lectures, among others.
General Conditions
Do you have more questions? Contact us at espaifotografic@gmail.com
