Important Dates

Congress Dates : September 25-28, 2024
Abstract Submission Deadline : April 26, 2024
Full Paper Submission Deadline : July 22, 2024
Media Competiton

CALL FOR IMLA 29 INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION IN MARITIME EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

As part of the upcoming IMLA 29 Conference, which will be held between 25-28 September 2024, we are excited to announce an international competition with a focus on **Maritime Education and Sustainability**. We invite creative minds from around the world to showcase their vision and storytelling skills through two distinct categories:

1. Short Film
  • Theme: Maritime Education and Sustainability
  • Format: Maximum 10 minutes in length
  • Submission Requirements: Films should be in high resolution (1080p or higher), and must be submitted in .mp4 or .mov format.
  • Judging Criteria: Originality, adherence to theme, creativity, and technical excellence.
2. Photography
  • Theme: Maritime Education and Sustainability
  • Submission Requirements: Photographs must be in high resolution (300 dpi or higher), and submitted in .jpg or .png format.
  • Judging Criteria: Composition, adherence to theme, creativity, and technical quality.
Eligibility
  • This competition is open to participants of all ages and nationalities.
Submission Deadline
  • All entries must be submitted by 20 September 2024.
How to Submit
  • Please send your entries to yigit@dalyatur.com with the subject line "IMLA 29 Short Film/Photography Competition." Include your name, contact information, and a brief description of your work.
Prizes
  • Winners in each category will be announced during the IMLA 29 Conference Gala Dinner and will receive special awards.
Terms and Conditions
  • By submitting an entry until 20 September 2024 at 17.00 GMC+2, participants agree to allow IMLA to use their work for promotional purposes related to the conference and future events.
Selection Committee/Jury:
  • Alison Noble, IMLA Chair
  • Professor Xin Shi, IMLA General Secretary
  • Professor Dr. Funda Yercan, Vice Rector, Piri Reis University, Istanbul
  • Asst.Professor Dr. Ayşe NAK, Maritime Faculty, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
  • Gökhan Karakaş, Media Expert, Tuzla Municipality MaritimeAffairs Consultant, Istanbul
  • Assoc. Professor Dr. Eda Er, Ege University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design andArchitecture, Visual Media Department, Izmir
  • Dr. Meltem Cemiloğlu, Anadolu University, Faculty of Communications, Eskisehir
  • Defne Aydemir, New York Film Academy, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 3D Animation ve VFX. Reister Agency, Phoenix, Arizona

We look forward to your inspiring contributions and celebrating the creativity that drives the future of maritime education and sustainability.

For more information, please visit www.imla29.org or contact us at yigit@dalyatur.com