TEHRAN -- The organizers of the 44th Fajr International Theater Festival have opened submissions for the festival’s photography section, spotlighting the independent and creative perspectives of theater photographers.
According to the festival’s press release, theater photography “is a unique art form that captures the emotion and energy of live performance, playing a vital role in preserving the essence of theater and promoting its culture.” 
Building on previous years’ experience, the festival aims this year to elevate the role of theater photography while encouraging bold, innovative approaches.
Submission Guidelines:
Each photographer may submit up to five works, in color or black-and-white.
Submissions are accepted only through the official festival website: https://fitf.theater.ir along with the competition entry form.
Photo editing is permitted only for adjustments in lighting, color, clarity, and framing. Manipulation, combining multiple images, or the use of AI is not allowed; any such works will be disqualified.
Submission of works implies acceptance of all terms and conditions.
Each photograph accepted for the exhibition will receive a 500,000 IRR honorarium.
A catalog featuring all selected works will be published and presented to contributors.
The Secretariat reserves the right to publish selected works in all festival-related events, exhibitions, the official website, and the catalog, with full attribution to the photographer and details of the performance and director.
Images should be submitted at 300 dpi and sized 60×40 cm.
All participants in the competition will receive a certificate of participation.
Eligible photographs must document performances held publicly or in festivals between December 22, 2024, and November 20, 2025.
Timeline
Submission deadline: November 29, 2025
Selection and judging: December 5, 2025
Jury
Mahmoud Kalari
Maryam Ghahremani-Zadeh
Siamak Zamoudi-Motalleq
Awards
First Place: Festival statuette, diploma of honor, and 500,000,000 IRR cash prize
Second Place: Certificate of appreciation and 300,000,000 IRR cash prize
Third Place: Certificate of appreciation and 200,000,000 IRR cash prize
The winners will be announced, and awards presented during the closing ceremony of the Photography Section of the 44th Fajr International Theater Festival, under the direction of Niloufar Javanshir, in the city of Kerman.
The 44th Fajr International Theater Festival, chaired by Seyed Vahid Fakhrmousavi, will take place this February.