Photography Contest
The Dreamers 2025
Deadline |
09/15/25Theme |
GrowthTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Teenagers aged 12 to 16Entry Fees |
FREEPrizes |
ExhibitionHost |
The RÊVE associationThe RÊVE association is announcing the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of The Dreamers photography competition, aimed at teenagers aged 12 to 16.
From 1 April, young photographers will be able to submit their entries via the official website www.kids.thedreamers.life. The call for entries will close on 15 September 2025.
The Dreamers competition: a springboard for young talent
The Dreamers competition was created to meet a key need: to offer teenagers aged 12 to 16 a platform for developing and showcasing their photographic talent. The competition is aimed specifically at this age group, as it is a crucial age for personal and artistic development. The Dreamers is designed to offer teenagers a unique opportunity for recognition and learning.
Theme and entry
This year’s theme is ‘Growth’, inviting entrants to explore change and evolution in different forms.
Entry requirements
– The competition is free and open to young people aged 12 to 16.
– Each entrant must submit 4 images, produced without any external assistance (except technical and educational assistance).
#NewGenerationOfPhotographers
– The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to process photos and write descriptions is prohibited. However, the use of Photoshop is authorised.
2025 Prize
The shortlisted series will be exhibited at La Caserne, 12 rue Philippe de Girard, 75010 Paris, in November 2025.
The 3 winners of The Dreamers in 2025 competition will receive :
– A two-day ‘self-publishing’ course organised by Lavoir Numérique.
– Half a day in a fully equipped amap studio to perfect their studio photography skills and/or carry out an artistic project.
– A portfolio review by experts from the Circulation(s) festival.
Please note The organisers would like to remind you that to take full advantage of the prize, the winners must live in Greater Paris. If a winner is unable to attend the sessions on the dates announced on the website, his/her prize will be transferred to the next finalist in the ranking.
2025 Jury
This year’s jury is made up of leading professionals in the fields of photography, publishing and art education:
– Michel Poivert – Historian of photography, professor at the Sorbonne.
– Benoît Pelletier – founder of Process magazine and Process Editions
– Delphine Piovant – founder of D’Images, an art printing laboratory.
– Anne-Lise Broyer – artist, winner of the Prix Niépce 2024.
– Lynn Salvat – Winner of The Dreamers 2024 competition.
From 1 April, young photographers will be able to submit their entries via the official website www.kids.thedreamers.life. The call for entries will close on 15 September 2025.
The Dreamers competition: a springboard for young talent
The Dreamers competition was created to meet a key need: to offer teenagers aged 12 to 16 a platform for developing and showcasing their photographic talent. The competition is aimed specifically at this age group, as it is a crucial age for personal and artistic development. The Dreamers is designed to offer teenagers a unique opportunity for recognition and learning.
Theme and entry
This year’s theme is ‘Growth’, inviting entrants to explore change and evolution in different forms.
Entry requirements
– The competition is free and open to young people aged 12 to 16.
– Each entrant must submit 4 images, produced without any external assistance (except technical and educational assistance).
#NewGenerationOfPhotographers
– The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to process photos and write descriptions is prohibited. However, the use of Photoshop is authorised.
2025 Prize
The shortlisted series will be exhibited at La Caserne, 12 rue Philippe de Girard, 75010 Paris, in November 2025.
The 3 winners of The Dreamers in 2025 competition will receive :
– A two-day ‘self-publishing’ course organised by Lavoir Numérique.
– Half a day in a fully equipped amap studio to perfect their studio photography skills and/or carry out an artistic project.
– A portfolio review by experts from the Circulation(s) festival.
Please note The organisers would like to remind you that to take full advantage of the prize, the winners must live in Greater Paris. If a winner is unable to attend the sessions on the dates announced on the website, his/her prize will be transferred to the next finalist in the ranking.
2025 Jury
This year’s jury is made up of leading professionals in the fields of photography, publishing and art education:
– Michel Poivert – Historian of photography, professor at the Sorbonne.
– Benoît Pelletier – founder of Process magazine and Process Editions
– Delphine Piovant – founder of D’Images, an art printing laboratory.
– Anne-Lise Broyer – artist, winner of the Prix Niépce 2024.
– Lynn Salvat – Winner of The Dreamers 2024 competition.
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