About
The Nikon Film and Photo Contest fosters an ambitious community that supports creators
who communicate important stories and inspire the way people think through the global language of imaging.
The theme of the competitions is "Inspire."
We look forward to seeing works that will positively influence viewers and inspire new perspectives and emotions.
Short Film Competition
The short film competition continues to evolve in response to the changing times.
There are two categories: Super-Short Film (20 to 40 seconds) and 5-Minute Film (3 to 5 minutes).
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2022-2023 Short Film Competition
Super Short Film Category Grand PrizeMargaret Gallagher is real - Josh Spindler
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2022-2023 Short Film Competition
Short Film Category Excellence AwardSoldier - Armin Pourmohammad
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2022-2023 Short Film Competition
Short Film Category Excellence AwardUncle Pon-Pon - DARWIN MATIAS
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2022-2023 Short Film Competition
Super Short Film Category Excellence AwardSee You Later - Ryan Simpson
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2020-2021 Short Film Competition
Next Generation Category Grand Prize運命回避（Escaping From Karma） -
Rei Kuroda
Photo Competition
Since its establishment in 1969, the photo competition has attracted a diverse range of works each time.
There are two categories: Single Photo and Photo Story.
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2022-2023 Photo Competition
Single Photo Category Grand PrizeTears in the rain - Austin Garcia
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2022-2023 Photo Competition
Single Photo Category Excellence AwardShe Remembers - Michael Snyder
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2022-2023
Single Photo Category
Special Encouragement AwardHot Water - Ahmet Fatih Sönmez
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2022-2023 Photo Competition
Photo Story Category Excellence AwardMy Beloved Teacher - SUMAN BALLAV
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2020-2021 Photo Competition
Open Category Grand PrizeRadiance - Amin Nazari
Greetings
We believe in the power of visual imagery.
Beauty lurks in everyday moments and seemingly ordinary scenes, waiting to be revealed through the discerning eye of a creator.
This power has consistently moved hearts across generations and positively influenced society.
Muneaki Tokunari
Representative Director, President and COO
Nikon Corporation
News
- 2025.03.17
- We have finished accepting entries. Thank you for all the entries.
- 2025.03.11
- Please note that inquiries made on or after March 13 may not be answered until the deadline or may not be answered at all.
- 2025.03.06
- Due to a huge increase in last-minute registrations, many people still have not completed their applications. To allow more creators to apply, we extend the deadline until Sunday, March 16th (7:00 a.m. UTC).
- 2025.02.04
- We have extended the entry period. Now you can enter your works until 4:00 am (UTC) on Friday, March 7th, 2025.
- 2024.12.27
- Nikon Calendar for 2025 is now available.
- 2024.11.29
- Past winners’ works have been added to the WINNERS menu.