2016-2025,
A Decade of Bucharest
Photofest
Bucharest Photofest is an interdisciplinary cultural platform dedicated to photography as a vital means of artistic expression, critical reflection, and civic engagement.
In October 2025, the 10th edition of Bucharest Photofest marked a decade of sustained artistic practice, international exchange, and public engagement. Over ten days, the festival brought together artists, curators, researchers, and audiences across Bucharest, reaffirming photography as a tool of knowledge, memory, and civic awareness.
Held between October 10–19, 2025, the anniversary edition stood as both a culmination and a point of continuity – confirming Bucharest Photofest’s role as a stable, relevant, and long-term cultural platform within the contemporary visual landscape.
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Bucharest Photofest builds its identity through strong, long-term collaborations with cultural institutions, embassies, companies, and organizations that share the same vision: promoting visual culture and intercultural dialogue. We extend our gratitude to all those who support this edition and contribute to the growth of a festival that brings contemporary photography to the heart of the city.
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Destroyed Palestinian homes at Egyptian border.
© Larry Towell, Magnum Photos
Curatorial Programs
Exhibitions
Each year, the Exhibitions Program is at the heart of the festival - and this edition brings one of the most ambitious curatorial efforts so far. Over 15 exhibitions - from blending curated group shows and bold solo projects to open call selections and rare archival gems
Film
screenings
This year’s film program brings together around 15 carefully selected titles — documentaries, art films, experimental journeys — all connected to photography, visual culture, and the world around us.
Special
events
Structured as a vital extension of the festival’s curatorial vision, the Program brings together leading voices in the field to foster critical dialogue, mentorship, and artistic exchange.
Live
Music
Bucharest Photofest is shaped by a multidisciplinary spirit - and music plays an essential role in this year’s program. A key component of the festival - a meeting point between sound, image, and audience.