Final Call for Entries to Creatives Behind the Len

May 15th is the final deadline for entries for the unique Creatives Behind the Lens competition, being held for the first time in Asia.  The highly-regarded competition is run by Corbis, and originated in France and has been held in Europe repeatedly in recent years, recognizes the photographic talent of creative professionals who work in advertising, marketing and media.

The Creatives Behind the Lens competition is open to all non-professional photographers working in the creative industries across Asia Pacific, including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan.

Those interested in entering the competition may do so by visiting the website.

The pictures will be judged first by a local panel of esteemed industry professionals in China, Hong Kong and South Asia, and then by a regional panel including Jens de Gruyter, Vice President of Creative Photography, Corbis; Bentham Liu, Chairman, Greater China of Conde Nast; Ng Fan of Saatchi & Saatchi Guanzhou, Ken Tao of Energy Source China, Tif Wu of Euro RSCG Shanghai and Jason Zhao of Publicis Beijing.

Winners will be announced in July, and their work will be featured in a series of events across Asia throughout July and August. Winners works will also be published in a Creatives Behind the Lens book.  

“We have no doubt that there are fantastic budding photographers throughout the creative community in Asia,” said Sophia Yu, Vice President, Sales & Services, for Corbis in Asia Pacific. “Through the Creatives Behind the Lens competition, we wish to bring to light the hidden talents of the people with whom we work very closely in the design, advertising and media world.”