Night of Photojournalism

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

800 Congress Ave. | Austin, TX

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Presented by CatchLight Live and Dysturb in partnership with The Texas Tribune Festival
About this Event

One night. Big-screen projections. First-person storytelling. Live music.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where images, voices, and music come together to tell the stories that define our world. is a live, immersive event that fuses powerful visual journalism with on-stage storytelling and soul-stirring musical performances.

This special Austin edition, hosted in partnership with , features a visual keynote by , senior staff photographer and special correspondent for Getty Images, who will share his ongoing coverage of immigration and U.S. border issues.

Additional speakers include , an Austin-based visual journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Al Jazeera America, CNN and NBC News; and , reporter at The Texas Tribune, will be in conversation with , a photojournalist based in Caracas, Venezuela, whose work focuses on social conflict, environmental issues, and human rights, through the prism of youth.

Throughout the evening, large-scale projections of photo essays by local and international journalists will be brought to life with a live musical performance. , music director for the Night of Photojournalism tour will oversee the musical program.

This event will also mark the open call for the , which awards three visionary storytellers each year with $30,000 project grants, development opportunities, and more.

TribFest25 attendees: Open your festival program to find a special promo code for complimentary admission to the Night of Photojournalism. Registration required for entry.


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The Night of Photojournalism tour is presented in partnership with , with support from and education partner, .


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is a visual-first media organization that leverages the power of visual storytelling to inform, connect, and transform communities.

is a nonprofit organization and creative studio committed to raising awareness of critical social issues and amplifying visual storytelling.

is a member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization that informs and engages Texans about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

focuses on education equality and youth empowerment, investing in young people, elevating youth voices, and working collaboratively with other foundations, researchers, and nonprofits.

is a nonprofit organization dedicated to utilizing the power of photography to further deep thinking, communication, and action.


Lightning Talks

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Lightning Talks
Host: John Moore

Info: This special edition of Night of Photojournalism, in partnership with The Texas Tribune Festival, will include a visual keynote address by John Moore, senior staff photographer and special correspondent at Getty Images. Additional speakers include Ilana Panich-Linsman, an Austin-based visual journalist; and Perla Trevizo, reporter at The Texas Tribune, will be in conversation with photojournalist Adriana Loureiro Fernández.


Projections + Live Music

🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Photo Projections + Live Music
Host: Dysturb

Info: Large-scale projections of photo essays by local and international visual journalists will be elevated with live performances by Gary Jules and musical guests.


Reception

🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Reception
Host: CatchLight

Info: Stick around after the program for small bites, drinks, and networking with a community of visual storytelling professionals, patrons, and enthusiasts.


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800 Congress Ave., 800 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

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