AS i AM – National Photography & Videography Initiative
The Association of People with Disability (APD)
📌 About the Event
AS i AM – National Photography & Videography Initiative is a nationwide visual storytelling competition organised by The Association of People with Disability (APD), with support from Tanishq and the Azim Premji Foundation. It invites photographers, filmmakers and visual storytellers across India to capture the everyday lives, experiences, aspirations and identities of persons with disabilities. The initiative aims to challenge stereotypes and create a more inclusive visual representation of disability. Participants can win prizes from a ₹10 lakh prize pool, receive mentorship and get their work featured in a permanent visual archive.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: National Photography and Videography Competition
- Mode of Conduct: Online submissions.
- Theme: Capturing authentic stories and everyday experiences of persons with disabilities.
- Participation Type: Individual participation.
- Competition Categories:
- Photography – Portrait, Daily Life and Candid.
- Videography – Short films and visual stories.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration / Submission Deadline: 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
- Winner Announcement: 3 December 2026.
- Special Occasion: International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to professional and amateur photographers based in India.
- Participants must be at least 18 years old.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate.
- Photographers, filmmakers and visual storytellers can submit entries.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Total Prize Pool: ₹10 lakh across multiple categories.
- First Prize: ₹5 lakh.
- Award Categories:
- Best Entry.
- Best Emerging Storyteller.
- Best Storyteller with a Disability.
- Cash Awards: Winners receive cash awards and certificates of merit.
- Mentorship: One-on-one mentorship sessions with leading industry professionals.