The International Festival of Photojournalism (Perpignan, France) is a unique event where you can join thousands of kindred spirits who share a love and passion for photography. View the greatest photojournalist work from around the world in exhibitions across the city. Experience the evening screenings in the dramatic open air medieval enclosure of the Campo Santo. Take part in symposiums and conferences and meet the foremost photo agencies and manufacturers of photographic related equipment.
The International Festival of Photojournalism is the place where professionals can bring up their problems, debating the issues of production, use of the pictures and the future of the profession. These meetings treat burning questions. During the meetings, people have the opportunity to know more about the photojournalist's work: choice of the topics, logistical support, difficulties linked to specific stories, and their job.
From September 17 to 21 the exhibitions remain open for school groups (by appointment). In 2011, around 8000 students from across France as well as Spain visited the exhibitions, with commentaries provided by professionals in the world of photography.The participation of schools confirms that the festival has become an important and valued educational tool in understanding media.Teachers are provided with a guidebook to analyze pictures in the exhibitions.
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