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Magnum Workshop Kyoto 

August 14, 2015 
by Jacob Aue Sobol 
Event Sponsored by Leica Camera Japan.

Magnum Workshop Kyoto
22nd September – 26th September

Magnum Photos Tokyo is very pleased to announce its first international workshop in Kyoto in collaboration with <a href='http://en.leica-camera.com/Stores-Dealers/Leica-Stores-Worldwide/Leica-Store-Kyoto' target='_blank'>Leica Store Kyoto</a>.
This is a unique opportunity to produce new work in the beautiful and charming city that is Kyoto, under the guidance of well known Magnum photographer Jacob Aue Sobol.

Having lived in Japan for a year, Jacob Aue Sobol has a good knowledge of the country and its culture. After his Japanese experience, he produced a book in 2008 named “I, Tokyo”. This book was awarded by the Leica European publishers award in 2008, and has been translated in Italian, Dutch, Spanish, German, Greek and French.

Aimed at photographers wishing to broaden their perspectives and push the boundaries of their personal development, the Magnum Kyoto workshop will elevate the professional standard of both regional and international photographers. Participants will be expected to explore the city and shoot what interest them.

The workshop will take place in the marvelous Leica Store Kyoto situated in Gion, a district that is awash in tradition and status. The store is a <a href='http://en.leica-camera.com/Stores-Dealers/Leica-Stores-Worldwide/Leica-Store-Kyoto' target='_blank'>100-year-old two-story traditional townhouse</a>.

Gion is the well-known district of the Geishas. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a geisha on her way to or from an engagement at a tea house in the evenings or running errands during the day.

This workshop is not about learning new technical skills, but rather improving each student's own unique photographic vision. Candidates will be expected to arrive comfortable with their equipment, ready to work, and with a sufficient fluency in the English language, as this workshop will be taught in English.

Due to the fast pace of the workshop, Magnum highly recommends that participants produce and edit their work digitally, using their own laptops. Individuals wishing to use film may do so, but at their own cost and during the time imposed. We also recommend participants to arrive with one realistic project idea they wish to develop during the workshop, and that preliminary research be conducted before the workshop begins.

The five day workshop, will lead a total of up to 13 International and Japanese participants through an intense program of shooting, critiquing and editing.

Participants will work will their tutor to create an edit to be shown in the culminating workshop projection the last day of the event, in the evening.

FEES AND POLICIES

Tuition for the workshop is 150,000 yen (including tax).

The first deadline for acceptance is Friday 28th August and qualified applicants will be selected through a combination of the merit of their work and their personal statement, and in the order of the application received. All applications received after Friday 28th August will be reviewed, space permitting.

The final deadline for application is Tuesday 8th September 2015.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

Participants are expected to make their own arrangements regarding travel and accommodation; a list of suitable accommodation options will be provided to successful candidates.
Please ensure you have the necessary travel documents & relevant visas in order to attend the event. Magnum Photos can provide letters of support where necessary.

<a href='https://magnumphotos.wufoo.com/forms/magnum-workshop-kyoto-2015/' target='_blank'>APPLY HERE</a>

For any queries please feel free to contact Chloe Jafe in Tokyo:
chloejafe@magnumphotos.co.jp

*Please note: Magnum Photos reserves the right to cancel groups with less than 8 participants. Students will be given a full refund. In the event of a cancellation, students will be given 10 days in advance notice. Magnum Photos reserves the right to change or alter the program advertised.
- If a participant decides to cancel for whatever reason, this must be confirmed in writing:
. Magnum Photos will reimburse all the registration costs except for ¥10,000 administration fee, if the participant informs Magnum Photos of cancellation at least 3 weeks before the first day of the workshop. Beyond this time limit, Magnum Photos will charge the following:
. 50% of the cost if cancelled between 6 and 20 days before the workshop commences.
. 100% of the cost if cancelled less than 5 days before the workshop starts.
. All workshops that are commenced but not completed through the fault of either the contractor/or participant need to be paid in full.
- Magnum Photos is not responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses in case a workshop is cancelled. We highly recommend that you buy refundable air tickets and/or travel insurance.