Concours Photographie

7L PHOTOGRAPHY GRAND JURY PRIZE

From the 2023 edition, the Photography Grand Jury Prize becomes the 7L Photography Grand Jury Prize.
The 7L bookshop was founded in 1999 by Karl Lagerfeld in Paris. 7L stands for 7, rue de Lille, in the 7 th arrondissement of Paris, and for Karl Lagerfeld’s favorite number. “I love this place so much that it is part of me,” said the great couturier, an insatiable seeker of beauty and knowledge. Acquired by CHANEL in 2021, 7L celebrates its founder’s unconditional love for books and photography. It brings together a bookshop dedicated to works in the field of visual arts, a cultural program named Correspondances inspired by his personal library present in his former photo studio, as well as the Éditions 7L publishing house.

7L will support the winner of the Grand Jury Prize on:

• the production of a book published by the Éditions 7L, launched in 2001 by Karl Lagerfeld, with the idea the of a book-object standard and the will of publishing books that are emphasizing the work of his talented friends as Grace Coddington, Roni Horn, Fran Lebowitz…or to re-publish some books mainly dedicated to photography that became rare as Moï Ver Paris, The Japanese Box…
• the creation of a book launch event with the production of an exhibition The winner of the Grand Prix of the Photography jury 7L will be offered an exhibition of his work at the villa Noailles during the following year’s Festival.
• CHANEL is a partner of the Grand Prix of the Photography 7L, with a prize of 20,000 euros for the winner

AMERICAN VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
For the sixth year, American Vintage is partner with the International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Fashion Accessories in Hyères with the « American Vintage Photography prize ». Each of the 10 candidates preselected by the members of the jury must present a one-of-a-kind print based on a selection of American Vintage pieces. The 10 prints will be displayed during the entire duration of the festival at the Villa Noailles. The grant, whose value equals 15,000 euros (including 5,000 euros for the selected photographer), consists in a fashion photoshoot order. It will be awarded to one of the finalists by the jury.

PHOTOGRAPHY GRANTS

• SHERIFF PROJECTS renews its partnership with the International Hyères Festival for a second consecutive year to reaffirm its commitment and support to emerging talents in the creative industries. SHERIFF PROJECTS will soon reveal a special endowment for one of the laureates. SHERIFF PROJECTS is a committed global technical production agency valuing its expertise with a creative approach addressing the luxury, beauty and fashion markets.
• KITTEN proudly reiterates its support to the young creation by being a partner of the festival de Hyeres for the second consecutive year. Its endowment to one of the laureates will be announced soon. KITTEN produces stills motion and digital content for the fashion beauty and luxury industries. Kitten has offices in Paris, Valencia and Milan