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Cortona On The Move / BarTur Grant
This grant addresses the enduring market demand for long-form documentary essays, providing the necessary economic runway for photographers to undertake deep, investigative storytelling that traditional editorial publishing budgets can no longer support. Supported by the Visual Storytellers Fund, it reflects a broader ecosystem trend where private foundations and international photography festi...
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Provides the necessary economic runway for photographers to undertake deep, investigative storytelling that traditional editorial publishing budgets can no longer support.
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Open to professional and emerging photographers worldwide. The emerging category is specifically for those under 30, providing targeted support for early career talent.
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