Entries Open: GFX Challenge Grant Program 2025

 Entries Open: GFX Challenge Grant Program 2025

Deadline: 31 August 2025

FUJIFILM is inviting applications for the GFX Challenge Grant Program 2025, designed to support aspiring creatives in bringing their imaging projects (still photography or video) to life.

Program Focus

The program nurtures emerging and promising content creators by:

• Awarding 5 Global Grant Awards and 10 Regional Grant Awards

• Providing FUJIFILM GFX System gear (camera + 2 lenses)

• Offering mentorship and technical guidance from Fujifilm experts

 Award Details

Global Grant Award (5 recipients)

• US $10,000 cash grant

• Use of GFX System camera + 2 GF lenses

• Mentoring & technical support

Regional Grant Award (10 recipients)

• US $5,000 cash grant

• Use of GFX System camera + 2 GF lenses

• Mentoring & technical support

Eligibility

• Open to amateur and professional photographers/videographers

• Applicants must reside in eligible countries/regions

• Employees of Fujifilm or subsidiaries are not eligible

 Key Dates

• Application period: June 30 – August 31, 2025

• Round 1 (Sept 1–19, 2025): 45 regional finalists selected

• Round 2 (Sept 29–Oct 17, 2025): Interviews

• Round 3 (Oct 20–Nov 10, 2025): Final evaluation

• Winners announced: January 2026

• Final project submission: May 31, 2026

 Selection Criteria

Proposals will be judged on:

• Relevance to program objectives & adherence to guidelines

• Creativity, uniqueness & storytelling approach

• Feasibility, budget, and achievability of the project

• Applicant’s background, skills, and experience

Showcase

Final works will be exhibited on fujifilm-x.com and via international exhibitions.

This is a powerful opportunity for photographers and filmmakers to tell stories that matter, backed by professional-grade tools and funding support.

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