The World Press Photo Foundation has announced a unique three-day festival taking place from 20-22 April in Amsterdam. Showcasing the best visual journalism and presenting the stories behind the stories, the World Press Photo Festival allows attendees meet the leading editors and visual storytellers from all over the globe. Confirmed speakers include Noor Images' Stanley Greene, Iranian photographer and filmmaker Amak Mahmoodian, documentary photographer Daniella Zalcman and TIME's Instagram Photographer of the year Ruddy Roye. Additional speakers will be announced in the run-up to the event.

WPO Press Release

WORLD PRESS PHOTO FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES UNIQUE THREE-DAY FESTIVAL IN AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam, 13 March 2017

The World Press Photo Foundation invites visual journalism enthusiasts to a unique three-day festival taking place 20-22 April in Amsterdam. The festival will present the stories behind the stories and give ticket holders the chance to meet leading editors and award-winning visual storytellers from all over the globe. 

Confirmed speakers include Noor Images' Stanley Greene, Iranian photographer and filmmaker Amak Mahmoodian, documentary photographer Daniella Zalcman and TIME's Instagram Photographer of the year Ruddy Roye. Many more speakers will be announced in the run-up to the event.

Canon Night: Friday 21 April

During this exclusive evening event guests will have the opportunity to visit the newly opened exhibition, and receive a guided tour from the winners of the 2017 photo and digital storytelling contests—a unique experience not to be missed. De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

For tickets and information on the festival and the Canon Night, please visit: festival.worldpressphoto.org

About the World Press Photo Foundation

The World Press Photo Foundation is a major force in developing and promoting visual journalism. Through one of the most prestigious awards in photojournalism and multimedia storytelling, an exhibition seen by more than four million people worldwide each year, and extensive research and training programs, we strive to inspire, engage, educate, and support both visual journalists and their global audience with fresh insights and new perspectives.

Founded in 1955, the World Press Photo Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The foundation receives support from the Dutch Postcode Lottery and is sponsored worldwide by Canon. There are also a range of collaborations with the World Press Photo Associates, the Friends of World Press Photo, and other partners. 

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