Step 3 - Participation to the festival

Preparation from the end of January 2026, festival from 15 to 18 October 2026

After the official announcement in January 2026, the 10 finalists selected by the jury will be required to take part in every stage of preparation with the organisers and partners, and then participate in the festival in Hyères.

From the end of January to October 2026

• Attend meetings with the organisers (artistic direction, communications, production)
• Provide the files and texts required for the production of the competition’s collective exhibition
• Create a series of photographs

From 13 to 18 October 2026

• Finalise preparations at Villa Noailles, Hyères
• Participate in the festival (presentation to the jury, presentation to professionals and the public)