Bucharest Photofest 2025 | the 10th edition

Schedule

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

Bucharest, Romania | Bucharest, BU

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➤ Bucharest Photofest 2025 explores how photography captures the strength and perseverance of the human spirit, addressing key sociopolitical and cultural issues through powerful visual narratives. This anniversary edition is not just a celebration – it’s a reflection on everything we’ve built together.
▪ For a decade, the festival has affirmed photography as more than an aesthetic act: it’s a tool of knowledge, a way to question reality, and a vehicle for civic engagement.
▪ This special edition highlights visual memory, symbolic heritage, and cultural legacy – opening the city to interdisciplinary dialogue across photography, film, music, literature, and debate.
🌍 200+ artists • 15+ countries • 50+ events
🔸 Exhibitions 🔸 Film Screenings 🔸 Portfolio Reviews 🔸 Talks 🔸 Workshops 🔸 Photo Book Fair 🔸 Educational events & special collaborations 🔸 Live Concerts
🆕 New this year: our very own app!
📲 In partnership with InPhoto, participants can explore the program and plan their experience – fast, intuitive, and user-friendly.
🎵 Live Music Highlights:
• Hinako Omori JP/UK
• Grift solo SE
• Drew McDowall (ex-Coil) USA/SCT & live AV set w/ Pedro Maia PT
📚 Special Guests & Highlights:
Juhan Kuus EE • Larry Towell CA (Magnum Photos) • Tim Smith CA • Dean C.K. Cox USA/SE • Hubert Hayaud FR/CA • Nathalie Ericson SE • Luca Berti IT/DK • Robert Capa HU • Brassaï HU • André Kertész HU • Martin Munkácsi HU • László Moholy-Nagy HU • Lucie Černá CZ (Untitled Publishing House) • Stuart Mark Smith (GOST Books) UK
🌐 Bucharest Photofest is a proud member of the International Photography Festivals Association, building stronger global ties and fostering international collaboration.
🚀 Join us to experience a curated selection of photographic works that challenge and inspire – whether you're a professional, enthusiast, or art lover, this edition offers a unique chance to engage with the world of photography.
🔗 Stay tuned for:
→ full program release
→ tickets & festival passes
→ all practical info for your festival journey
A project lovingly brought to you by Centre for Alternative Culture & Arts
#BucharestPhotofest #LetsGetVisual
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