Čierna Voda
PROPOSITIONS
Participation Conditions:
Participants are required to register by submitting a properly completed FORM (APPLICATION in electronic form).
Payment instructions will be sent to them subsequently.
The participation fee of 15 EUR must be paid at the same time as submitting the photograph (the fee already includes entrance to the venue/DC for the award ceremony on 26 September 2026).
Maximum number of submitted photographs per author: 3 pieces in one category.
Deadline for applications and photo submission: 31 August 2026.
Competition Categories:
A – Freshwater
B – Saltwater
C – Creative Photography
Conditions for Acceptance of Works:
Only photographs in which at least 50% of the image is taken underwater may be entered in the photography category. Photographs must be taken in natural waters (except for the Creative Photography category).
By entering the competition, the author consents to the processing of their personal data provided in the application for festival purposes and assumes full responsibility for copyright matters.
Presentation of Photographs:
Photographs will be included in a screening during the festival as a separate block. In case of a large number of submissions, a pre-selection will be made.
Submission of Works:
File format: JPG, resolution 300 dpi, maximum file size 5 MB, aspect ratio 2:3 or 3:2.
Photos should be sent to divecenter@aquarea.sk via Uschovna.cz, Dropbox, Google Drive, or WeTransfer.
Each photograph must be labeled as follows: name and surname, category.
The participant must include their name in the note when sending the data files.
Awards:
1st to 3rd place in all occupied categories A, B, C.
Best Slovak Photograph.
Special awards and honorary mentions.
Award Ceremony:
Awards will be presented during the festival evaluation on 26 September 2026 in the evening at the AQUAREA Čierna Voda Dive Center (see festival PROGRAM).
Notice:
Diplomas and honorary mentions will be sent by email to absent authors after the festival. Physical prizes will not be sent to absent winners; they can be collected personally from the organizer by 31 August 2027.
