Every Spring in the South of France, the ‘International Fashion and Photography Festival’ spotlights young promising artists in the fields of fashion and photography.
The festival proposes diverse exhibitions, professional panel discussions and two competitions. The competitions showcase 10 fashion designers and 10 photographers selected by a jury of professionals in each field. The work of the chosen candidates is presented to the jury and the public in either fashion shows (designers) or group exhibitions (photographers).

PHOTOGRAPHY RULES 2009

The competition consists of 2 rounds of evaluation:
- First round: entries must be submitted by email before November 20th, 2008 (see details below). Following this first round, the festival committee will select approx. 60 portfolios. On December 1st, 2008, all entrants will be informed whether they have been selected for the second round, or not.
- Second round: selected participants for the second round must send prints of the images previously submitted by email, before December 15th, 2008 at the latest. (see details below). The 2009 jury will meet during the month of January to select the ±10 short-listed photographers who will take part in the festival. All participants of the second round will be informed of the results by January 30th, 2009 at the latest.

FIRST STEP >>
1 / visit the festival site at:
http://www.villanoailles-hyeres.com/hyeres2009 and download the entry form.
2 / Once downloaded and duly completed (do not omit any information requested), rename the file in the following manner:
surname_first name.pdf (eg.: smith_john.pdf) and return it BEFORE NOVEMBER 20 , 2008 to the following address
hyeresphotosubmission@gmail.com accompanied by:
>> 12 images (belonging to a series, or not). Files must adhere to the following conditions: digital files in .jpg format at 72 dpi, RGB, 600 pixels high if in portrait format, 600 pixels wide if in landscape format. Each file must be named according to the following manner: surname_first name_01.jpg
(eg.: smith_john_01.jpg for the first file, smith_john_12.jpg for the twelfth etc.)
The email subject must also consist of your surname and first name in that order.

SECOND STEP >>
If, on December 1st , 2008, or thereabouts, you have received an email informing you that your portfolio has been chosen; you must complete the following procedure:
1 / Send the corresponding prints for the 12 images previously sent by email. Prints may be inkjet, traditional photographic prints, or lambda / light jet (any other format will be refused), they must not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 40 cm (12 x 16 inches).
Each print must be labelled on the reverse with your surname and first name, and the title of the series if applicable.
2 / In the same envelope provide a printed copy of your completed entry form, as sent via email for the first round.
3 / Also provide in the envelope, for the return of your portfolio:
• If you live in France: a self-addressed envelope or packaging with the correct postage.
• If you do not live in France, you can either :
>> provide the necessary self-addressed packaging for the return of your portfolio along with the sum of 20 euros as payment for postage of your portfolio (which must not exceed 2 kgs weight, or further costs will be incurred), payment to be made by :
> cheque in euros made out to l’Association villa Noailles FIAMH
> bank transfer to the account of l’association villa Noailles - FIAMH
(International Bank Account Number (IBAN) : FR76 1910 6000 0508 1713
5000 003 Bank Identification Code (BIC) : AGRIFRPP891)
>> OR you may also attach a return on demand slip for a courier*
(UPS/DHL/FEDEX or any other courier capable of returning your portfolio to the country of origin) along with any relevant account details
* The sender will be held responsible for any customs duty, taxes or fees which may arise due to the choice of courier. No such fees will be accepted on the behalf of the association,which reserves the right to refuse any portfolio. Prints are provided for the sole usage of the competition and as such have no commercial value, it is recommended therefore todeclare them as “documents, no commercial value” in order to avoid any fees or delays with customs.
>> OR if you would prefer your portfolio not to be returned, please attach
a note specifying it.
4 / Send all of the above to: :
villa Noailles FIAMH / Photography - Montée de Noailles - BP 70176 -
83405 HYÈRES CEDEX – FRANCE
POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15 , 2008.
The festival will not be held responsible for any damage or loss which may occur during delivery or return.