Alkazi Theatre Archives looks forward to submissions that push the boundaries of theatre and photography, their interconnections, and the ways in which practitioners may link them.

History Making, the theme for this year’s Theatre Photography Grant asks whether the interconnectivity of theatre and photography can introduce a prismatic methodology of collective imaginations that allows for erased, unknown and disremembered histories to be reclaimed? Can the conjunction of these practices perceive the actor/photographer/citizen as both memory maker and theorist?

ELIGIBILITY

• The grant is open to residents from and in South Asia with the ability to receive funds in India. The focus of the applicant’s suggested project should be from the region.

• The grant is open to all practitioners above the age of 25 years. The applicant does not have to be a professional photographer.

• The grant is for a practitioner who is already working on a project.

• Applicants should not hold any other fellowship or grant relating to the proposed project. This is a one-time grant for this project.

MANNER OF SUBMISSION — APPLICATION FORMAT

(All applications should be emailed to [email protected] as one single pdf document with details in the following order.)

• Name, date of birth and contact information.

• A recently updated curriculum vitae of not more than two pages. This should include your education details, your history as an artist, past exhibitions, publications, awards/grants shortlisted for and/or received, as well as whether you have a full time job.

• All entries should be given a project title and should be accompanied by a short written statement of 500 words (in English, in addition to your native language) describing the project as factually as possible.

• Applicants will need to present a portfolio of the proposed project — the portfolio should consist of a maximum of 30 images in a sequenced and structured presentation that complements the written proposal.

• The proposal should include a timetable to completion — the proposed project has to be completed within 18 months.

• Budget Plan: The grant offers INR 2 lakhs to the recipient. A comprehensive budget needs to be provided, detailing all expenditure. The budget head should include:

1. Material costs (Film, Processing, Digital processing, Test prints etc.)

2. Production (Rental of lights, rental of studio equipment, props, costumes, hiring assistant etc.)

3. Travel, accommodation and per-diem expenses.

4. Expenditure towards capital assets cannot be included.

• A statement attesting the following:

1. That you are the author of all texts and images, which you have sent to us or otherwise have been authorized by the owner to send it to us.

2. That the submitted materials are hitherto unpublished works and the submission, use and possible display of them is not in copyright violation in any manner.

3. The Alkazi Theatre Archives/Alkazi Foundation for the Arts will not be liable for any loss, damage or personal injury whatsoever suffered or sustained by any person or entity that results from or arises out of use or display of submitted materials in connection with the Grant. The applicant indemnifies and holds The Alkazi Theatre Archives/Alkazi Foundation for the Arts against any loss, damages, costs or claims, including fees for legal aid etc. arising out of a breach in any details and materials.

4. In case there is any discrepancy or breach found in the details and materials furnished by the applicant, the application will be deemed as disqualified.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Alkazi Theatre Archives/Alkazi Foundation for the Arts will independently administer the Grant and jury process.

• Alkazi Theatre Archives/Alkazi Foundation for the Arts has invited a three-member jury to judge the applications.

• The decision of the jury in selection of the recipient will be final, private and without appeal.

The jury will consist of Amal Khalaf, Uzma Mohsin and Yazid Anani.

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6, 2025