OpenCall BAL12-24-36
Sant Josep ès Foto – Photography Congress
Fotógrafas/os de Baleares – Travel + accommodation – 150€ fees – Live Presentation
What is BAL12-24-36?
BAL12
12 photographs / 12 minutes
12 photographs / 12 minutes
BAL24
24 photographs / 24 minutes
24 photographs / 24 minutes
BAL36
36 photographs / 36 minutes
36 photographs / 36 minutes
Three formats, three rhythms, the same objective: to make Balearic photography visible in a professional and close context.
Who is the target audience?
To photographers born in the Balearic Islands or residing in the Balearic Islands, of any age and background (emerging or experienced), working in any discipline: documentary, auteur, landscape, portrait, archive, conceptual, experimental, etc.
Do you have a project with intention, coherence and desire to go out into the world?
Then this call is for you.
What are we looking for?
Projects that:
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have a clear line (theme, research or approach)
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show visual consistency and careful editing
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can support a story (idea, process, context, motivation)
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have something to say about territory, identity, the present… or whatever you are obsessed with right now.
We do not seek perfection. We are looking for a look.
What does OpenCall offer?
Live presentation at the Congress (official program)
Travel + accommodation included during the days of the congress
150 € fee per intervention
Official diffusion on the festival's website and networks
And most importantly: a place where your project is seen, heard and shared as it deserves to be.
How to participate
To apply for the OpenCall, send:
1) PDF Dossier (max. 10 MB) including:
– name and surname
– place of residence (and/or link to Balearic Islands)
– project title
– brief statement (max. 1,000 characters)
– selection of images according to chosen category (12 / 24 / 36)
– short bio (max. 600 characters)
– web / Instagram (optional)
2) Indicate in the subject line:
OpenCall BAL12-24-36 – [Your name] – [BAL12/BAL24/BAL36].
3) Email submission to: festival@santjosepesfoto.com
Calendar
Opening: 25/1/2026
Closing date: 3/15/2026
Communication of selected candidates: 20/3/2026
Presentations: April 16 - 19, 2026
Selection criteria
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quality and consistency of the project
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strength of the story (idea + editing)
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originality of the look
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suitability to the chosen format (12/24/36)
Important
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Each author may submit only one proposal.
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The project must be the author’s own and the rights must belong to the author.
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The organization may request additional material (if needed) for the final presentation.
