Budapest International Foto Awards 2026 - Open Call

• Budapest International Foto Awards

• Deadline: August 5th, 2026

• Category: Several Categories

• Prize: €3,000 + Exhibition in Budapest (Hungary)

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

The Budapest International Foto Awards, known worldwide as BIFA, is a distinguished international platform designed to highlight exceptional photography from artists of all levels—beginners, emerging talents, and established professionals alike. Based in Hungary and engaging audiences across Eastern Europe, the competition recognizes the transformative power of photography: how a single, thoughtfully captured image can shape opinions, evoke strong emotions, or reveal an unseen truth. We celebrate the artistic vision behind the camera, acknowledging that every photographer offers a distinct perspective capable of turning even ordinary scenes into striking visual narratives.

At BIFA, we passionately believe that every photograph tells a story, whether through its composition, mood, symbolism, or the moment it freezes in time. This competition exists to give those stories a stage, allowing photographers to showcase their creativity and connect with viewers who value meaningful, innovative, and thought-provoking imagery.

The awards are open to the global photographic community, inviting participants from all nations, backgrounds, and artistic approaches to submit their work. Regardless of whether you specialize in fine art, commercial work, documentary photography, landscapes, editorial, or conceptual imagery, BIFA welcomes the diversity and richness that each participant brings to the international photography scene.

BIFA is part of a larger global network through its sister competitions: the Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA) and the Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA). We encourage photographers to explore these complementary platforms to further elevate their visibility and expand their presence across key cultural centers worldwide. Submitting your work to these affiliated competitions provides an opportunity to reach broader audiences, build international recognition, and join a worldwide celebration of photographic excellence.