TEHRAN -- The call for entries for the Ninth Iranian Cinema Photographers’ Festival and Competition has been officially announced, inviting cine-photographers across the nation to submit their most compelling works. 
Organized by the Iranian Cinema Photographers’ Guild, this annual event honors the vital role of film photography—a visual testament and undeniable document of cinema’s unfolding narrative.
The competition seeks to elevate the technical, artistic, and experiential knowledge of participating photographers, while fostering critical dialogue around the significance of film stills within both cinematic and journalistic realms. 
Eligibility is reserved for guild members and photographers authorized to work on cinema or home-video productions, whose submissions must derive from feature films or series released between March 21, 2023, and March 19, 2025.
Entrants are required to submit sets of images: five on-set stills and three behind-the-scenes shots, presented as a cohesive body per project. There is no limit on the number of sets a photographer may enter, though the order and prioritization of images remain the creator’s discretion. 
Technical specifications are precise—full-frame JPEGs at a minimum resolution of six megapixels and 300 dpi, with a width no less than 20 centimeters. Minor editing is permitted, so long as the integrity of the original image remains intact; composites and collages are strictly prohibited.
Submissions must include detailed project information—brief synopsis, year of production, producer, director, lead actors, cinematographer, production designer, costume designer, and makeup artist. Responsibility for legal and ethical compliance lies solely with the submitter. Should multiple photographers work on one project, the producer must designate a single official photographer.
The festival culminates with a coveted statuette awarded to the best photographic collection. Accepted works may be used by the organizers for exhibitions, promotional materials, publications, and catalogs, with full credit to the photographer maintained.
The submission window opens August 2 and closes September 1, 2025, with no extensions.