Fujifilm Launches 5^th GFX Challenge Grant Program, Bringing Thai Photographers to the Global Stage with Grants of Up to USD 10,000

Bangkok, 16 June 2026 — FUJIFILM (Thailand) Ltd. has announced the launch of the global GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026, offering grant funding of up to USD 10,000 to support creative projects. The program serves as an important platform for photographers and storytellers to bring their ideas to the international stage. This year, Fujifilm is preparing a range of support activities for Thai applicants throughout the application period at FUJIFILM House of Photography.

GFX Challenge Grant Program: Bringing Creative Ideas to Life on the Global Stage
Now in its 5th year since launching in 2021, the GFX Challenge Grant Program is Fujifilm’s global grant initiative designed to help creators turn their ideas into work that reaches audiences around the world, whether through still photography or video. Over the years, the program has become a gateway to the international stage for photographers worldwide. Fujifilm supports grant recipients throughout their creative journey, including the free loan of a GFX System camera and 2 GF lenses for the duration of their project — among them the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55, the professional filmmaking camera introduced last year. Recipients also receive technical assistance from Fujifilm experts at no cost. Upon completion, grant winners’ works will be featured on fujifilm-x.com and showcased in exhibitions across multiple countries. The program offers 2 categories of grants: 5 Global Grant Awards worth USD 10,000 each and 10 Regional Grant Awards worth USD 5,000 each.

Fujifilm Thailand Offers Free Workshops to Help Thai Applicants Reach the Global Stage
This year, Fujifilm Thailand is offering a range of activities to support applicants in developing their submissions and project proposals, alongside Touch & Try sessions designed to inspire creative ideas at FUJIFILM House of Photography, including:

• ‘How to Create the Proposal’ Workshop (28 June 2026, 2PM – 4PM) - Learn how to develop a compelling application and project proposal in a workshop led by experienced industry professionals, including Ekkarat ‘Fee’ Punyatara, Photo Editor at National Geographic Thailand and an X-Photographer Thailand; Krittanun ‘Ton’ Tantraporn, Winner of the GFX Challenge Grant Program 2021; and Jatenipat ‘Boy’ Ketpradit, Winner of the GFX Challenge Grant Program 2023.
• One-on-One Proposal Consultation - Applicants can book a one-hour consultation session to refine their project proposals with Fee-Ekkarat, Ton-Krittanun and Boy-Jatenipat.
• Vision Unlocked: Exclusive Hands-On & Proposal Lab (25 June – 15 August 2026, 11AM – 8PM; one participant per session, advance registration required) A Touch & Try experience offering hands-on access to GFX System cameras to inspire ideas and support project development before proposal submission.
• Language Support Service - Applicants requiring assistance with English-language application materials may consult the Fujifilm team at FUJIFILM House of Photography throughout the application period.

Applications for the GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026 are now open through 17 August 2026 via the program website at https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/gfx-challenge-grant-program/year-2026/

Eligibility

• Open to Thai nationals
• Open to photographers and videographers of all experience levels, from amateurs to professionals. Ownership of a GFX camera is not required.

Required Submission Materials

• Project budget details, including a proposed allocation plan for the Grant Award
• Cover letter and portfolio
• CV, including photography experience

Submission Requirements

• Application materials must be submitted in English. Supporting documents in other languages may be included if necessary. 
• Language proficiency is not a selection criterion.
• PDF format only (maximum file size: 10 MB).

Following the application deadline on 17 August 2026, submissions will be evaluated through a 3-stage selection process. In the first round (August–September), Fujifilm will review all project proposals. In the second round (September), Fujifilm will invite shortlisted applicants for interviews. The final round (October) will be judged by an international panel of experts from the fields of photography, art and publishing, who will select the winners of the Global Grant Awards and Regional Grant Awards. The winners will be announced in January 2027.

Applications for the GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026 are now open. Those interested in applying or registering for the workshops can follow the latest updates from Fujifilm Thailand via the Fujifilm X Thailand Facebook page or LINE OA: Fujifilm X Thailand. For more information about the workshops, please visit FUJIFILM House of Photography at Siam Square One (LG Floor), call 0 2270 6108, or visit https://houseofphotography-th.fujifilm.com/