Singapore International Photography Festival

SIPF programmes are designed to educate and nurture the photographers with lectures, hands-on session, and topical discussion with established photographers and curators for the month of October.

SIPF Portfolio Review

Thu – Fri, 9th – 10th Oct, 10am – 5pm
2902 Gallery, Old School
$100 per person

Portfolio Review is the much coveted springboard event for photographers to rub shoulders with internationally established gallery owners, curators, festival directors, and renowned professionals. For many, Portfolio Review is a rare and critical opportunity to present works to be reviewed by key figures, decision makers and established peers.

How to Qualify?

For all workshops and reviews, photographers will be required to fill and submit an application form (downloaded from website), CV and body of work to the festival office for consideration. The festival will release the result of application by 30th September.

The festival will not consider incomplete application forms. Applicants only need to apply once to qualify for all the events.

How to Register

Qualified applicants can register via email at review@sipf.com.sg to receive a timetable of the 20-minute one to one meetings slated for this event. When the timetable is released, registered applicants can revert with their choices via email.

It is advisable that you read up about the reviewer prior to the registration in order to get the best out of your Review.

Please state your choices clearly in order of preference.
Registration commences at 12pm on the 5th Oct.
Timetable will be released at 6pm on the 7th Oct.
Availability is subject to a first come first served basis.

Is there Grant Assistance?

SIPF is a non profit festival that relies on support from arts agencies and corporate partners. Given our limited resources, SIPF can only provide limited travel reimbursements. Priority is given to photographers holding Southeast Asian passports. As such, we advise photographers to approach art agencies or foundations in their respective home countries for support.

Please email grant@sipf.com.sg for an application form. Application will take 4-5 working days to process upon receiving the completed form with necessary details.

SIPF Southeast Asian Workshop

Mon – Wed, 13th – 15th Oct, 10am – 5pm
Old School & National Museum of Singapore
$100 per person

SIPF Southeast Asian Workshop is specially designed to help emerging photographers in this region grow professionally with respects to building a body of work, and developing careers as artists. What is distinctive and unusual about this workshop is that it is specifically for artists with existing technical knowledge who need focused guidance and practical advice from professionals and peers in the industry.

During this 3-day workshop, contributors will discuss prevalent industry issues and their personal experience in the morning before breaking into smaller groups for in depth discussions. Contributors will also give critical assessment of participating artists’ works and exchange first hand experiences and advice to help broaden understanding and foster new networks in this event.

Developing Your Own Personal Vision

Mon, 13th Oct
Old School, The Art Studio

What is important to me as a photographer and as a person? What are my creative impulses? What are my strength and weaknesses? The crucial issues of creating a personal vision and keeping to that vision will be tackled in this discussion.

Panel: Alex Moh, Fred Baldwin, Wendy Watriss, Alan Jullien, Robert Blake, Dinh Q le, Pablo Bartholomew, Kimmo

The Process of Creating A Body of Work

Tue, 14th Oct
National Museum of Singapore

What constitute a body of work? How to start and complete a personal body of work? What challenges should I anticipate and how do I overcome them? Where do I go from here? A panel will share their knowledge on the creative journey.

Panel: Manit Sriwanichpoom, Pablo Bartholomew, Fred Baldwin, Alan Jullien, Robert Blake

Professional Development On Being a Photographer

Wed, 15th Oct
National Museum of Singapore

What are the challenges? How to continue being creative? How do I maintain the momentum for my passion? Curiosity and creativity – is there a connection?

Panel: Manit Sriwanichpoom, Pablo Bartholomew, Fred Baldwin, Wendy Watriss, Alan Jullien, Robert Blake, Chow Chee Yong,

How to Qualify?

For all workshops and reviews, photographers will be required to fill and submit an application form (downloaded from website), CV and body of work to the festival office for consideration. The festival will release the result of application by 30th September. The festival will not consider incomplete application forms. Applicants only need to apply once to qualify for all the events.

Points to note:
• Please bring your body of work in prints or digital format.
• Due to limited resources, please bring along your own laptop if available.
• Bring a comprehensive body of work to allow for guest contributors to provide in depth advice
• We advice that you print out contact sheets (A4) size which allows the lecturer and reviewer easy reference to your work. This will also help them to remember you and your work at the end of the festival.