Out From The Mist

Out from the Mist is a photography and short movie competition – all you need is a smart phone to enter (although more upmarket kit is OK too). The competition is about mental illness but is also about so much more. Individuals facing challenges to their mental wellbeing are varied in their experiences and their responses. This competition hopes to capture the breadth of that diversity, from the experiences of pain and suffering, caring and empathy for loved ones, through to the elation of conquering obstacles.

All stories are valid and welcome: the competition aims to showcase the strengths and the travails, the joyous moments and the sad, of those who directly or indirectly confront the challenges of mental illness.

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The competition was open to photographs and short movies (under one minute) of your experience of mental health, and was broadly grouped around the following four perspectives: 

Lived Experience.
Mental illness encompasses a range of disorders, some transient, others chronic, each is a personal story of lived experience. Photos can be based on a wide range of emotions and representations, reflecting the diversity of people’s experiences.

Relationships.
Mental illness not only affects those experiencing it, but also those close to them. Photos can be based on the experiences of the individual, or those close to them.

Recovery. 
Many people recover fully or partially from mental illness and live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Photos celebrate recovery and wellness or feature the pathways to recovery.

Change.
Despite progress in recent years, the one in five Australians experiencing mental illness still face challenges. Photos will give us images about society’s future, and how mental wellbeing is addressed in that future.  

We accepted entries for both photographs and short (less than one minute) movies.

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Major Prizes: Photography

The Affinity Prize AUS $3,500 and the suite of Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher (value $237).

Colin Biggers & Paisley Prize AUS $1,000

6 x Affinity Photo software editing licenses

Micah Prize AUS $500

Satellite Foundation under 18-year-old prize AUS $500

Satellite Foundation 18 to 25-year-old prize $500

Local Prizes: Photography

Brisbane Prize

4 x $250 vouchers from Fotofast*

South Burnett Regional

South Burnett Regional prize $500

Major Prizes: Short movies (one minute and under)

Palace Films Prize AUS $1,000

Micah Prize AUS $500

2 x Runner-up Prizes AUS $500

2 Vouchers for Black Magic DaVinci Resolve Studio

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*valid for 6 months from when awarded. Valid for use on photo or fine art prints from digital files, must be used in one transaction, orders in-store or via email