Calling all photographers and amateur snap takers, a new international photography competition has just been launched by Highland Cinema.
The Fort William based independent cinema and cafe has created the contest to celebrate Scotland’s traditional unique red-roofed buildings - just like its own.
The red roof tradition can be spotted up and down the country from croft houses in the Highlands to urban buildings across the Central Belt.
Back in September 2020, local entrepreneur and owner, Angus MacDonald wanted the Highland Cinema's design to complement the town's historic surroundings.
Named in Time Out’s ‘50 Best Cinemas’ in the UK, it is now looking to mark its second anniversary with an exciting competition.
Here's everything you need to know about the contest from how to enter and judges to the very exciting prizes up for grabs!
Highland Cinema's photography contest judges
- Iain Ferguson - Based in Fort William, Ian Ferguson is an award-winning professional photographer with over 40 years of experience covering all kinds of events. Working for the press before becoming a freelance photographer for national magazines, newspapers, weddings and stills for big-budget film productions.
- Andrew Sinclair - Andrew Sinclair is a Scottish oil painter and gallery owner based in the remote West Highlands of Scotland. Sinclair founded the Resipole Studios and Fine Art Gallery which is a multi-faceted art space showcasing the very best in contemporary art. He devotes his time and resources to supporting young artists and has served as a trustee to Room 13 International since 2013.
- Christina Jansen - The Managing Director of The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh, Christina Jansen has over 25 years of experience as a curator, publisher and producer, and is a 20th century Scottish, Contemporary and Applied Arts Specialist.
- Rob Fairley - Rob Fairley is a highly respected visual artist, educator, mountaineer, crofter and founder of Room 13 International. Fairley is based in Lochaber and focuses on the land including "geology, stories, songs and myths" in his work.
- Angus MacDonald - Renowned Lochaber entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist, Angus MacDonald also conceived and funded Highland Cinema. He remains hands-on in the day to day running of the cinema and is also a successful author.
How to enter Highland Cinema's photography contest
You can submit a maximum of three photographs per photographer, and the photographer must hold the copyright to each picture.
Highland Cinema will take the first three received as entries and you won't be able to change this after you have submitted so choose wisely!
All entries should be submitted by email with the following information:
- Your name and a valid email address.
- The location where the photograph was taken (all photos entered must have been taken in Scotland).
- The photo title and a few words telling the story behind your image.
- The name you are happy to be made public if you are picked as a winner.
- The photo file - no larger than 1.5mb each for initial entry.
You should email your entries to: redroofsofscotland@highlandcinema.co.uk.
Highland Cinema is encouraging participants to share their entries and outtakes on social media, using the hashtags #redroofsofscotland and #highlandcinema.
The deadline for entries is midnight on August 28 2022 and there is no entry fee to take part.
Winners will be selected be chosen on or close to September 29 2022.
You can see the competition's full terms and conditions by visiting the Highland Cinema website.
Highland Cinema's photography prizes
Now that you've met the judges and you know how to enter, here are the prizes up for grabs.
The competition has a first, second and third prize, and all shortlisted works for display will receive £100.
The judges' favourite 20 will be printed, suitably credited and exhibited prominently inside the Highland Cinema, Fort William.
- First prize: £500, sponsored by The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh;
- Second prize: £300, sponsored by Highland Cinema, and
- Third prize: £200, sponsored by Respiole Studios.
Winners may also have a chance to have prints of their work displayed and sold nationally.
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