Open Call: 1st International Mute Photo Festival Award

The 1st International Mute Photo Festival (IMPhF 2027) invites photographers worldwide to explore the theme “Nature ate the pixels” through unique photographic series. Organized by Photonisos Arts & Culture NPO, the festival challenges participants to use children’s thermal print cameras to create innovative, silent photography. Submissions are open until 30 April 2027. The IMPhF 2027 aims to revisit the essence of photography by stripping away digital excess. Under the theme “Nature ate the pixels,” the festival encourages photographers to capture humanity’s connection with nature using thermal print cameras, which emphasize form and texture over digital clarity. IMPhF 2027 offers a platform for photographers to step away from digital perfection and explore the organic beauty inherent in imperfections. By using a simple medium, the festival underscores the power of photography to evoke emotion and provoke thought. What is the theme for IMPhF 2027? The theme is “Nature ate the pixels,” focusing on humanity’s relationship with nature. What are the submission categories?

There are two categories: Adult (18+) and Children & Youth (under 18).

Is there a fee to enter? No, participation is free of charge. When will the exhibition take place? The exhibition is scheduled for July 2027 in Karlovasi, Samos, Greece. What kind of camera should be used?

Participants should use children’s thermal print cameras

Interested photographers should review the official guidelines and prepare their submissions before 30 April 2027. For more details, visit the festival’s Instagram or Facebook.