The 31st KAPA Global Vision Awards
The KAPA Global Vision Awards, hosted by the Korea Advertising Photographers Association (KAPA), is an international competition that honors the tradition and historical value of advertising photography while actively embracing the innovative flow led by AI and new media. It provides a platform for exploring new possibilities based on creativity and artistry.
This competition brings together photographers and university students from around the world, creating a space to share perspectives and experiences through their works. It plays a vital role in expanding international cooperation and cultural diversity. Furthermore, by enhancing the quality of advertising photography and discovering emerging talents, it contributes to the future development of the advertising industry while broadening global networks and raising the global recognition of Korean advertising photography.
The KAPA Global Vision Awards goes beyond a simple competition: it presents new directions for photographic art that reflect social values and the spirit of the times, opening creative horizons toward the world.
Entry Guidelines
Eligibility: Open to students and the general public interested in advertising photography, photography, and video art.
Categories: Photographs applicable to advertising (portrait, fashion, product, industrial, nature, lifestyle, etc.), AI-generated images, Short-form advertising videos
Theme: Open theme (works that contribute to enhancing creativity in the advertising industry. Manufacturer, brand, product name, copywriting, and CG work allowed.)
Submission Period: October 1, 2025 (Wed) – October 31, 2025 (Fri)
Submission Method: Access the application form (link) on the website of the Korea Advertising Photographers Association (www.kapa.or.kr) and submit it along with your work.
Number of Entries: Up to 5 works per entrant
Work Specifications
Advertising Photography: JPG file, longest side at least 3,000 pixels
AI Advertising Image: Must indicate the generative AI program and prompt used
Short-form Advertising Video: Maximum 30 seconds, Full HD (1920x1080), mp4 file
Announcement of Winners: November 17, 2025 (Mon), posted on the website (www.kapa.or.kr) and notified individually
Award Ceremony: December 2025, details will be individually notified
Awards & Prizes
Total Prize Pool: KRW 5.800,000
Grand Prize (1): KRW 2,000,000 + Certificate
Gold Prize (2 total: 1 per category): KRW 1,000,000 each + Certificate
Silver Prize (2 total: 1 per category): KRW 500,000 each + Certificate
Bronze Prize (4 total: 2 per category): KRW 200,000 each + Certificate
Honorable Mentions: Certificate only
Inquiries
Korea Advertising Photographers Association (KAPA) Secretariat
Tel: +82-2-2144-0980
Additional Notes
Submitted works will not be returned.
Copyright of awarded works remains with the creator; however, works may be used for reproduction, distribution, exhibition, or public transmission.
If an awarded work is later found to be plagiarized or substantially similar to an existing work, the award will be canceled and the prize money reclaimed.
Issues related to portrait rights and copyright are the responsibility of the entrant.
Submitted works may be used for non-profit public purposes.
Other details are subject to the organizer’s decision.
