The Tenerife Noir Festival Organization announces the 5th Objetivo Noir Photography Contest, aimed at awarding the best photograph that represents the noir and crime genre.

PARTICIPANTS

1. The contest is open to all individuals born or residing in the Canary Islands. Minors must have authorization from their parents or legal guardian, providing their details on the registration form.
2. The winner must verify the information provided at registration before receiving the prize.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSIONS

1. Each participant may submit up to three (3) photographs, either individually or as a series. None of the submitted works may have won awards in other contests.
2. Photographs must be sent in JPG or TIFF format and in the highest possible resolution to the following email address: info@c23culture.com. Images that do not meet the minimum quality requirements will be disqualified.
3. Each photograph must be identified with a number and a title or brief description.
4. The submitted works must represent the noir and crime genre.
5. The organization reserves the right to exclude any work that does not fit the theme or is deemed inappropriate by the jury.
6. The winning photograph or series will become the property of the Festival, which may use it for reproduction in catalogs, books, exhibitions, social media, and other communication channels, always crediting the author.
7. Participants guarantee that their works comply with current intellectual property laws and the right to one’s own image.

REGISTRATION

1. The registration period will be open from Thursday, February 27, to Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 24:00 (midnight).

   To register, participants must send an email to info@c23culture.com including:

   • Full name, surname(s), and ID number (DNI) of the author.
   • Number and title of the submitted photographs.

   Photographs may be attached directly in the email or sent via file transfer platforms such as WeTransfer.

2. It is recommended not to wait until the last minute to avoid technical issues. The organization is not responsible for problems caused by network congestion.

PRIZES

The following prizes will be awarded:

• “Objetivo Noir” Award 2025:

  • €200 El Corte Inglés gift card,
  • Certificate of recognition,
  • A selection of books on noir literature and photography.

• First Runner-up:

  • €150 El Corte Inglés gift card,
  • Certificate of recognition,
  • A selection of books.

• Second Runner-up:

  • €100 El Corte Inglés gift card,
  • Certificate of recognition,
  • A selection of books.

1. The jury may declare the contest void if none of the works meet the required quality standards. Its decision will be final.
2. Prizes are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
3. The jury will consist of representatives from the organizing entities and industry professionals.

CONTEST DEVELOPMENT

1. All works that meet the contest rules will enter the competition phase.
2. A selection of the photographs will be printed and exhibited at El Corte Inglés Cultural Hall, from Thursday, March 20, to Friday, April 5, 2025.
3. The jury will choose the winning photograph or series, as well as the two runners-up.
4. The winning and finalist works will be published on the contest website and on the communication channels of the festival and its collaborating entity.
5. The “Objetivo Noir” Award will be presented during the festival at a venue designated by the organization.
6. The organization reserves the right to modify the rules if necessary.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Participation in the contest implies full acceptance of these rules. The organization will resolve any situation not covered in them.

2. The organization reserves the right to make modifications or add annexes whenever justified and provided they do not harm participants, who will be duly informed.