About the Nikon Film and Photo Contest
History
Nikon has held film and photo contests for more than half a century since the Nikon Photo Contest International in 1969, with the aims of providing a place for professionals and amateurs alike around the world who love photos and films to interact, and contributing to the development of imaging culture.
Following the wider adoption of digital cameras in society, the environment surrounding cameras and imaging culture has changed significantly. The contest always seeks the best way to solicit entries for the times, so for the 34th contest in 2012, we changed the name to the Nikon Photo Contest. For the 40th contest this year, we changed the name to the Nikon Film and Photo Contest in response to the changing times, such as the diversification of media and the rise of personal video streaming devices. This contest continues to evolve in order to discover new perspectives and create new opportunities.
Vision
The Nikon Film and Photo Contest shares important stories through the global language of imaging, and fosters a community full of ambition in which creators who influence the way people think can support each other.
Significance to Enter the Nikon Film and Photo Contest
We believe that those who enter the Nikon Film and Photo Contest have the opportunity to communicate their vision to the world, and are able to achieve personal growth while they share their diverse perspectives and inspire society at the same time.
This contest encourages the creative endeavors of creators. We provide support for the sharing of their works around the world, and we also devote our energy to promoting the community with which they are shared.
Greetings
Muneaki Tokunari
Representative Director and President, COO and CFO
Nikon Corporation
We believe in the power of visual imagery.
Beauty lurks in everyday moments and seemingly ordinary scenes, waiting to be revealed through the discerning eye of a creator. This power has consistently moved hearts across generations and positively influenced society.
This contest, which we at Nikon have hosted since 1969, has a rich history spanning over half a century. It has become a global platform for creators of all ages, nationalities and experience levels to share diverse messages and inspire people worldwide.
In today's social media-driven world, many have become both creators and communicators, capturing and sharing their own images. Recently, we've seen a surge in short film production and posting, significantly increasing our exposure to film content. In response, we've rebranded the contest as the "Nikon Film and Photo Contest" to embrace a wider range of creative works and support their global dissemination.
The theme for both Short Film and Photo Competitions is "Inspire." We eagerly anticipate entries that evoke fresh perspectives and stir emotions. We encourage all participants to unleash their imagination and push their creative boundaries.
At Nikon, we remain committed to supporting creators and exploring the potential of visual imagery. Through this contest, we hope you'll tap into your inner creativity and join us on a journey towards the future of visual expression.
New Logo
The concept behind the new logo for the Nikon Film and Photo Contest is "new perspective."
Entrants to the Nikon Film and Photo Contest are people with a unique perspective for uniquely capturing themes and subjects.
The aim of this logo is to allow people who see the competition entries to consider whether a different perspective exists and ask them to see things from a different angle.