The defining moment of our inaugural grant has arrived. Narrowed down from over 300 global submissions and 50 longlisted entries, we have selected an official Shortlist of 10 exceptional titles.

These physical dummies will be exhibited at the upcoming Ephemere Photo Fest 2026 from October 17–27 at Three Space Tokyo. From this curated group, one project will be chosen as the winner of a fully funded, Japan-produced publication grant.

Congratulations to all 10 artists! 🎉

The response to the first edition of the Ephemere Photobook Grant has been absolutely incredible. We received 365 submissions from 59 countries, featuring a beautifully diverse and balanced representation of artists across the board.

From this massive global open call, a Longlist of 50 outstanding photobook dummies—representing 22 different countries—has been carefully selected to advance to the next round of judging.

Congratulations to all the selected artists! 🎉

For our thirteenth open call, we are looking for cohesive triptychs that speak to one another under the overarching theme of "Triplicities."

Selected artists will be featured in a special group publication and a dedicated gallery exhibition.

To fuel this production, this opportunity requires a submission fee to help cover administrative, curation, design, and printing costs.

If selected, in-person attendance in Tokyo is not required.

Complete guidelines and submission form below.

Fresh off the recently concluded showcase in Kyoto for KG+, we are expanding our traveling library for a dedicated EPF Photobook Exhibition.

We are looking for new titles from around the world to celebrate during the festival.

This opportunity includes a free digital pre-selection phase, after which invited artists pay a participation fee to cover logistics and physical handling.

In-person attendance is not required.

Complete details and submission form below.

We are handing over the floor and the time to our community to share their ideas, projects, or insights.

Pitch us your concept for a 60 to 90-minute activity—whether it is an artist talk, a panel discussion, or a mini-workshop.

Selected pitches will be officially integrated into our vibrant weekend public programs at no venue cost to you.

Because this is a live event, your physical attendance in Tokyo is required.

Complete details and submission form below.

This online program offers private, 1-on-1 sessions with Anne Murayama acting as your mentor.

These 60-minute sessions are designed to help artists at any experience level get unstuck, offering honest feedback on image selections, guidance on starting your first publication, or practical insights into the Tokyo photography and publishing scene.

To allow for individual mentorship preparation, sessions must be booked at least one week in advance.

Format: 60-Minute Private Online Session (Google Meet)

Cost: $100.00 USD

Complete guidelines and application form below.

This intensive, 3-part online workshop is strictly limited to three artists per cycle, led by Anne Murayama as your mentor.

These fluid, 3-hour weekly sessions focus entirely on building a solid photobook blueprint through selection, sequence, and structure—seamlessly blending digital and analog workflows with targeted studio homework.

Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and the mentor dynamically adapts the curriculum to the unique bodies of work brought by the registered participants.

Developed projects may also yield potential opportunities for future Ephemere platform visibility, depending entirely on the readiness of the work.

Format: 3-Part Online Weekly Cohort (3 Hours per Session)

Cost: $600.00 USD (Full 3-Part Cycle Bundle)

Complete guidelines and application form below.