FOTOFILMIC JRNL Winter/Spring 2027: International Photography Magazine Submissions Close 14 December
A magazine opportunity for complete photography projects
FOTOFILMIC has opened its JRNL Winter/Spring 2027 magazine edition to submissions of contemporary photographic bodies of work. The deadline is Monday, 14 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. as specified on the organiser's page. The call asks for a coherent series of at least ten and no more than 25 photographs, along with a short biography and statement explaining the project's approach. It is particularly suitable for photographers whose experimental or documentary work needs more than a single contest image to tell its story.
Submission payment and editing process
The cost is US$35 per validated submission. The organiser makes clear that unpaid entries will not reach the guest editors. The panel includes photographer Pixy Liao, photography editor Emily Keegin and curator Boaz Levin of C/O Berlin. After judging in December and January, selected photographers will work with FOTOFILMIC to provide publication-ready files. The site gives inconsistent counts for the total number of selected photographers in different paragraphs; it is safer to rely on the final results than a specific unconfirmed count.
Publication rather than a cash award
The opportunity is publication and curatorial exposure in JRNL magazine, not a cash prize or artist salary. The publication is planning a Tokyo launch in March 2027. The organiser asks entrants to present a well-structured sequence of photographs made within its current eligibility period and to supply appropriate ownership and reproduction rights. Print quality, captions and image sequencing will matter for the final magazine layout, and selected entrants should check the exact rights licence before sending original high-resolution files.
About FOTOFILMIC and how to apply
FOTOFILMIC has a record of international photographic calls, juried exhibitions and artist publications. Its JRNL project expands that focus into editorial presentations of independent photography. Use only the form on the official JRNL Open Call page, check currency and deadline zone—listed as PDT even though December is normally standard time in the relevant region—and confirm the latest closing time before payment. Prepare ten to 25 images, artist details and a concise project statement together.
Official call and application requirements
Information checked on 23 October 2026. Confirm current eligibility, exact deadlines, fees and copyright terms with the organiser before submitting or paying.