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GFX Challenge Grant Program 2024 Exhibition

The culmination of the GFX Challenge Grant Program 2024 is here! This exhibition will feature the works of 15 incredible creators from around the globe, showcasing their vibrant and original photography and videos. This international exhibition will take place in two major cities in Japan: Tokyo and Osaka.

Exhibition Details

Tokyo Venue: Fuji Film Photo Salon Tokyo

• - Dates: October 31, 2025 - November 20, 2025
• - Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last entry 10 minutes before closing; final day closes at 2:00 PM)
• - Admission: Free
• - Address: 9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052

Osaka Venue: Fuji Film Photo Salon Osaka

• - Dates: December 12, 2025 - December 24, 2025
• - Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last entry 10 minutes before closing)
• - Admission: Free

The GFX Challenge Grant Program is aimed at supporting creative activities among international creators. It invited photographers from three global regions to submit proposals outlining their creative ideas, utilizing the grant funds to bring their visions to life. After a rigorous selection process that spanned three months—including preliminary rounds and final judging by external jurors—15 award themes were chosen in January 2025.

Out of the submissions, five creators were awarded the Global Grant Award, receiving grants worth $10,000 each. Additionally, ten creators were honored with the Regional Grant Award, each receiving $5,000. All awardees were supplied with Fuji Film's GFX Large Format Digital Camera System for their projects, fostering an enriching creative experience.

We are proud to announce that the final works will be showcased at the exhibition for attendees to appreciate and enjoy. Visitors will find over 100 color and monochrome pieces, with high-quality prints on display. The exhibition will also feature video installations displayed on monitors, highlighting the diverse storytelling methods employed by the creators.

Featured Awardees and Their Works

Global Grant Award Recipients

1. César Guardia Alemañi (Argentina) - Echoes of Resilience
2. Claudia Guadarrama (Mexico) - Rewriting Memory: Intimate Territories in Resistance
3. Gianluca Lanciai (Italy) - Timeland
4. Moe Suzuki (Japan) - Kusari
5. Reinis Hofmanis (Latvia) - Shared Horizon

Regional Grant Award Recipients

1. Da-seul Lee (South Korea) - Under the Purple Sky
2. David Fulde (Canada) - Queer Lenses
3. Gavin Maxwell (UK) - If The Land Could Speak
4. Gretchen Kay Stuart (USA) - The Oregon Otter Gap
5. Jared Wahkinney (USA) - Peyote People (Video)
6. Kahli Brown (Nigeria) - Plastic Possibilities
7. Kristina Nikolova (Italy) - Stabat Mater: The Ten Ages of Woman
8. Luo Fei (China) - Weaving Connections: The Vitality of Tajik Embroidery
9. Go Anzai (Japan) - Ultra Giant Micro Plastic
10. Yi Hsien Lee (Taiwan) - Scar Tissue

External Judges

Prominent figures in photography will serve as judges, including Amanda Maddox, Lesley A. Martin, Masako Sato, and Pauline Vermare, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise from their extensive careers in the field.

Related Programs

During the exhibition, a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the making of the 15 awarded works will be available on the Fuji Film Square website. This will offer an intimate view of the creative processes behind the photographs and videos.

In an effort to promote arts and culture, admission to the exhibition is free, allowing everyone a chance to immerse themselves in the world of exceptional photography and digital storytelling. Our hope is to celebrate creativity and provide entertainment and inspiration to visitors. We look forward to welcoming you to experience this fantastic exhibition!

For more information, you can visit Fuji Film Square.