The Festival of Surreal and Creative Photography has established itself as a distinctive event within the French cultural landscape.
From the very beginning, its vision—blending reality and imagination—has emerged as a natural choice, driven by the desire to offer a different perspective on contemporary photography.
Today, the Festival continues to evolve while remaining true to its identity, enriched by new voices, new forms, and new audiences.
Each edition is the result of a collective effort, guided by curiosity, artistic rigor, and the pleasure of sharing.
Watching visitors engage with the works, feel a sense of wonder, question what they see, and sometimes lose themselves in these visual worlds remains the greatest reward. For the team, the Festival is a human adventure, built on encounters, experiences, and shared emotions, renewed each year with the same passion.
Our artistic vision:
Seeing, listening, sharing… in a different way.
Our objectives:
– To introduce the general public to creative photography in all its diversity
– To highlight and encourage encounters between artists from across France and around the world
– To invite art galleries on the French Riviera to discover new talent
This festival is free and open to all.
How to enter:
– A maximum of 3 to 6 photographs, forming a coherent series, to be sent by email to: [email protected] before 20 May 2026
– A completed and signed application form
The selection committee will announce the selected artists on 10 June 2026.
The 2025 festival featured:
– 174 entries
– 50 selected artists
– 300 works on display
– 2,400 visitors
– Talks, masterclasses, studio sessions, photography outings…
4 prizes awarded:
– Photographer of the Year
– Photo of the Year
– Discovery of the Year, the City of Fréjus Special Prize
– People’s Choice Award
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