PHOTO COMPETITION
Got a great film photo featuring a car?
Enter now!
Each participant may submit 1 image.
To enter, follow 35mm Engine on Instagram, send an email to 35mmengine@gmail.com, titled “competition”, and include in the email the following:
First and Last Name
Your image (JPEG or PNG, Max 2MB).
Film stock and camera used.
(Optional) A short caption or description.
Deadline for entries: Friday 19th December at 00:00 CET
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Organizer
This competition (“Photo Competition”) is organized by (“35mm Engine”), located in [Oviedo, Spain].
2. Eligibility:
Open to individuals aged 18 and over.
All submissions must be original film photographs taken by the entrant.
The subject matter must feature automobiles or car-related scenes shot on film
Only minor digital adjustments (exposure, cropping, dust removal) are permitted.
Employees, partners, or family members of the Organizer are not eligible to win.
3. How to Enter
Each participant may submit one (1) image.
To enter, send your image via email to 35mmengine@gmail.com, titled “competition”, and include in the email the following:
First and Last Name
Your image (JPEG or PNG, max 2MB).
Film stock and camera used.
(Optional) A short caption or description.
Deadline for entries: Friday 19th December at 00:00 CET.
Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.
4. Theme
The competition theme is “Cars on Film”, celebrating the craft, character, and nostalgia of analog car photography.
5. Judging Process
The competition will be judged through an Instagram Stories “A vs B” voting system:
Entries will be paired and posted to the Organizer’s Instagram Stories.
Followers vote for their favorite image in each pairing.
Winners of each round advance to the next stage.
The last remaining photo after all voting rounds is declared the winner.
In the event of a tie, the Organizer reserves the right to make the final decision.
All decisions made by the Organizer are final and binding.
6. Prize
The winning photograph will be professionally printed and put on sale as a limited-edition print through the Organizer.
The winner will receive:
One (1) complimentary print of their winning image.
Full photographer credit wherever the image appears or is sold.
A 10% royalty on the net profits generated from the sale of the limited-edition prints for a period of 12 months from the date the prints are first made available for purchase.
No cash alternative will be provided.
The Organizer may substitute the prize with an item of equal or greater value if necessary.
7. Copyright & Usage Rights
Entrants retain full copyright of their images.
By entering, participants grant the Organizer a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
Display the image for judging, voting, and promotional purposes related to the competition.
Post the image on Instagram and other social platforms connected to the Organizer.
For the winning image only:
The Organizer is granted the right to produce, market, and sell the winning image as a limited-edition print.
The winner will receive a 10% royalty of net profits from these print sales for 12 months, as stated in Section 6.
After this royalty period ends, the Organizer may continue to use the winning image for non-commercial promotional purposes only, unless a new written agreement is made between both parties.
The Organizer will not alter submitted images except for formatting or display purposes.
8. Liability
The Organizer is not responsible for technical failures, data loss, or Instagram outages affecting submissions or votes.
By entering, participants agree to release the Organizer from any liability connected to participation or prize acceptance.
9. Data Protection (GDPR Compliance)
Personal data (Instagram handles, names, messages) will be collected and processed solely for the purpose of managing the competition.
The Organizer acts as the data controller and ensures compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Data will not be shared with third parties or used for marketing unless explicit consent is provided.
Participants may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data at any time by contacting 35mmengine@gmail.com.
All personal data will be deleted within 30 days after the competition ends.
10. Agreement
By submitting an entry, participants confirm that:
They have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
They own the rights to their submitted image.
They consent to their photo being used as described above.
The Organizer may cancel, modify, or suspend the competition if necessary.