The woman's life's narrative unfolds against the backdrop of her crossing the vast seas from India to Sri Lanka in pursuit of opportunities during her youth. The photograph she holds showcases her and her husband in the primes of their life, a symbol of dreams, aspirations, and the determination to face the unknown. It speaks of an era when possibilities and hope propelled her forward.

Award of Excellence

Arun Bhaskar
Independent
India

Arts interested me most throughout the years in childhood. Following which I pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography from Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata. This provided a platform to develop my sense of aesthetical and technical knowledge, as well as an exposure to diverse ideas and outlooks. Now I am working as a professional cinematographer across different film industries in India. Also as a photographer too

[ PORTRAITS ] A single photograph of a person or group of people that increases the understanding and appreciation of the subject(s). Selfies or self-portraits are acceptable. Submissions do not have to adhere to documentary principles. Alternate processes and digital manipulations are allowed. Each participant is allowed to enter up to 5 images. The images must be taken in 2023.

Judges for Portraits
Gülbin Özdamar Akarçay
Gülbin Özdamar Akarçay
Jessica Lim
Jessica Lim
Joshua Irwandi
Lam Chun Tung
Lam Chun Tung
Saiyna Bashir
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